North Shore Land Alliance Walks in the Woods Program

The North Shore Land Alliance Walks in the Woods are a series of free, educational and interactive explorations.

They are designed to guide visitors of all ages through Long Island parks and nature preserves (many of which are off the beaten path) for investigation while educating people about the wildlife and plants that call these special places home. Participants also gain an understanding and appreciation of local land conservation and its benefits to our food and water supplies and wildlife habitat and its connection to the strength and health of our communities.

If you would like to register for a walk, join or renew your membership or make a donation to help advance our conservation efforts, please visit our website or call 516-922-1028.

www.northshorelandalliance.org

OTHER COOL THINGS TO DO

OUTSIDEFAMILY AND

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Thursdays: July 9, July 23 and August 6

Location to be announced Storytelling, creating art from earth-made

materials and/or a scavenger hunt for some suprising items!

POP-UP BIKE TOURDate, time and location will be announced.

Check our website for updates.Enjoy an early morning bike ride through several

North Shore villages where we will visit pre-served woodlands, wetlands and farmlands that the Land Alliance helped make a permanent part

of the Long Island landscape.

PADDLE ACTIVITIESWednesday, July 15 at 6:00 pm

Shore Road, Cold Spring HarborLed by Peter Martin and Don Niddrie

Explore the cultural and natural beauty of Cold Spring Harbor at sunset by kayak.

Saturday, September 12 at 2:00 pmHempstead Harbor, Port Washington

Led by Peter MartinCheck out lower Hempstead Harbor by kayak.

We’ll set out from North Hempstead Beach Park, formerly known as Bar Beach.

Bring your own kayak or rent one from the Land Alliance.

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2020 Walks in the Woods & Other Cool Things to Do Outsidewww.northshorelandalliance.org

Saturday, February 1, noonFox Hollow Preserve, Laurel HollowLed by Meghan LeverockStart off the new year on the right foot (so to speak) – outdoors! Meghan will lead a lively and informative jaunt through this beautiful, hilly woodland preserve.

Saturday, February 29, 10:00 amNorth Fork Preserve, NorthvilleIn partnership with Long Island Botanical SocietyLed by Eric LamontNestled among the gentle hills of the Harbor Hill Moraine on Long Island’s North Fork is an old growth forest that has not changed much in hun-dreds of years. Eric Lamont will introduce partici-patnts to the natural history of the preserve’s old growth forest, freshwater wetlands and other eco-logical communities.

Saturday, March 7, 2:00 pmCranberry Bog Preserve, RiverheadLed by John TurnerExplore the natural and industrial history of this magnificent 165-acre preserve, complete with abundant fresh water and a diversity of wildlife and carnivorous plants.

Saturday, September 19, 10:00 am Hempstead Plains, Garden CityLed by Amanda FurcallThis remnant Nassau County prairie is a pleasure to behold anytime, but especially this time of year when some of its most enticing flowers beckon.

Sunday, October 4, noonSunken Meadow, Kings ParkLed by John PotenteLearn all about what is arguably the most cap-tivating of pollinators, the Monarch butterfly, during its annual southerly migration.

Saturday, October 24, 2:00 pmTOBAY Beach, MassapequaLed by Peter MartinThe height of fall is perhaps the loveliest time to explore the south shore’s salt marsh, maritime forest and ocean and the migrating birds and insects they support.

Sunday, November 1, 11:00 amAlley Pond Park, Douglaston Led by Greg KramerWhat better time than glorious fall to visit and learn about the layers of the forest in this grand dame of New York City parks? Greg is one of its greatest, and most knowledgeable, fans.

Saturday, December 5, 2:00 pmBeaver Brook Corridor, Mill NeckLed by Jane JacksonWith a focus on covering some ground in this spectacular corridor of conserved land, this hike will warm you up!

Friday, April 24, 6:00 pm Hope Goddard Iselin Preserve, Upper Brookville Led by Dave Taft Early spring is the time to get to know several of Iselin’s most beguiling plants. Dave will introduce some surprising information!

Saturday, May 2, 2:00 pm Marine Nature Study Area, OceansideLed by Peter MartinThis program will feature a variety of the wonders of spring, particularly shorebirds and warblers stopping over at the preserve during their migra-tion north.

Friday, June 5, 11:00 am (World Environment Day)Christopher Morley Park, RoslynLed by Virginia DankelVirginia’s More than Morley program will highlight lots of inspirational readings in addition to nature (of course!).

Friday, July 31, 7:30 pm Hope Goddard Iselin Preserve, Upper BrookvilleLed by Stella MillerStella does the best Eastern Screech Owl call around and has a knack for enticing other owl species, too. Our pre-dark start time may also yield some bats! Saturday, August 15, 10:00 amYoungs Farm, Old BrookvilleLed by Tim DooleyAs harvest time approaches, this farm owner/manager will lead us on a tour of one of Nassau County’s most treasured farms.

$50 - Individual Membership $100 - Family Membership $250 - Growing Partner $500 - Major Supporter $1,000 - Conservation Champion

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Join us outdoors and help protect and expand access to the places we all love to walk. Your annual membership dues allow you priority access to our Walks in the Woods.