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What can I expect during a visit to a Better Place Forests location?

When you arrive in the forest, you will be greeted by our forest guides who will answer any questions and take you on a walking tour of the forest. Average tours last between 60-90 minutes.

All of our forests are equipped with accessible restroom facilities and refreshments for our visitors. In case of rain, there are permanent or temporary visitor centers in each forest, and our forest guides have umbrellas available for use. In cases of extreme weather, we will ask that you reschedule your visit to a time when conditions have improved.

Our forest teams also have a motorized vehicle for visitors requiring mobility assistance. The mobility vehicle is an off-road vehicle that requires passengers to be able to climb up and into the vehicle. Note: not all memorial trees will be directly accessible by vehicle.

If you get stuck or have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. You can call or text us at 628-237-3922 or email us at care@betterplaceforests.org.

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