CALL David Jakim (516) 509-3294 at least 24 hours in advance to reserve a place

Please don't email reservations (things tend to go wrong when people do that), or for the travel directions or starting times for out-of-town tours. If an outside organization is hosting a tour, you may sign up through them.

CONFIRM OR CANCEL your reservation the evening before the tour. It's absolutely necessary to know who's coming and who's not. Walks are called off for severely inclement weather.

THOSE WHO DISRUPT A TOUR by not showing up and failing to phone to cancel the night before will be required to pay a $25 penalty per person before being allowed on another tour.

PORT WASHINGTON NATURE WALKS usually run from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM (subject to change). Public transportation is very unreliable, so check for transportation rerouting and cancellations in advance. Out of town start times vary. PLEASE BE PUNCTUAL!

SUGGESTED DONATION: $20 ($10 for children under 12), sliding scale. If you're affluent, larger donations would be welcome. If you're facing financial difficulties, you're more than welcome to attend free of charge. No one is ever turned away for lack of funds. Please bring exact change.

BRING drinking water, and a pen (to sign in). 

NO SMOKING OR VAPING AT ANY TIME WHATSOEVER, and no open shoes, as there will be poison ivy, and there may be ticks, other bugs, and thorns.

RECOMMENDED: notepad, insect repellent, sun hat or warm hat, an extra sweater, thermals, hand- and foot warmers, rain gear or boots — as necessary.

CHECK the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Bring one more layer of clothing than you think you'll need in cold weather.

CHILDREN of all ages are encouraged to attend, and to learn to understand and love their planet.

NO DOGS ALLOWED They may disturb and flush out the birds and fauna before we can observe them.

SNAIL MAIL ADDRESS: David Jakim 4 Wakefield Ave. Port Washington, NY 11050

E-MAIL: NewYorkWildWalks@gmail.com, Phone: (516) 509-3294