The Suffolk County Executive, Ed Romaine, invites residents to participate in the series of walks by the Nature of Spring 2025. Residents can attend one or more of the walks “exploring the health and conservation” of Suffolk to explore the connection between health and our natural environment.
This series of walks is part of the “Active, Healthy York” Action Plan of Suffolk County to promote physical activity, increase access to public green spaces and encourage residents to improve their general health.
Health professionals will talk about the importance of regular physical activity and environmental specialists will discuss the importance of preserving our environment and their relationship with everyone’s health in the community.
“We encourage all our residents and visitors to take care of their health, increasing their physical activity and exploring our beautiful open spaces here in Suffolk County,” said the Romaine Executive.
“Walking in nature is a pleasure in itself, but the additional advantage is that participants will have the opportunity to ask health questions, observe birds and learn about the connection between our environment and our health,” said Dr. Gregson Pigott, Suffolk Health Commissioner.
The walks will be made from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the following schedules and places. The walks, entrance and parking will be free. Participants are recommended to mention the walk at the entrance:
– March 29, 2025: Iceland
176 Johnson Aven. Iceland, NY
– May 17, 2025: North Babylon
Southern State Parkway, Departure 38, North Babylon, NY
– May 31, 2025: Miller Place
Cedar Dr., Miller Place, NY
– Date to announce: Riverhead
3675-2815 Lake Ave., Riverhead, NY
To register, call or send an email to the Department of Health Services of Suffolk County at 631-854-378 OA [email protected]
To prepare for the walk for nature:
– Wear light colored clothes, long pants and long sleeves.
– Consider using insect repellent.
– Take water.
– Use sunscreen with FPS 30 or higher, a wide -winged hat and comfortable shoes and with good support (no flip).
Recommendations when walking:
– Stay in the center of the path.
– Make frequent reviews to detect ticks.
The “Suffolk County Nature Walk Series” is offered in collaboration with the Minority Health Office of the Department of Health, Local Parks, New York state parks, the study of the Long Island Strait, Sea Grant, the Alzheimer of former Delta Suffolk County Alumni and Brotherhood Sigma Theta, Inc.
