Giant Xylophone, Wind Chimes: Ascend Cares Volunteers Complete Work On New Roy Hyatt Sensory Trail

January 20, 2026

Volunteers from Ascend Cares returned for another work day on Friday at the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center in Cantonment to complete work on the new Roy Hyatt Sensory Trail.

They include “Windows to the Wind,” a “Whirling Wind Station,” a “Crunch Trail,” a huge xylophone, a human-sized bamboo wind chime, and a natural  wood binocular station.

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The Roy Hyatt Environmental Center is owned by the Escambia County School District and utilized for school field trips. RHEC is not open to the public; however, there are several annual special events that are open to the public. Those events are usually posted in advance on NorthEscambia.com.

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Comments

2 Responses to “Giant Xylophone, Wind Chimes: Ascend Cares Volunteers Complete Work On New Roy Hyatt Sensory Trail”

  1. Jaye Nelson on January 21st, 2026 7:32 am

    Wonderful idea! I will be watching for dates open to the public. Thank you, northescambia.com for the information you provide.

  2. Mike Honcho on January 20th, 2026 9:41 am

    Way to make sure you have your impact gloves on Kevin
    Where your glasses





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