Information to read before signing up for a Guided Nature Walk
Note that these instructions have recently changed and that calls are no longer required prior to attending a walk.
REGISTER at least 24 hours in advance to reserve a place. Registration forms are available in the body of the text on the Upcoming Walks page under the Events Page.
Please don't email reservations (things tend to go wrong when people do that), or for the travel directions or starting points for out-of-town guided nature walks. If an outside organization is a hosting guided nature walk, you may sign up through them.
CONFIRM OR CANCEL your reservation the evening before the event. It's absolutely necessary to know who's coming and who's not. Walks are called off for severely inclement weather.
Feel free to email David Jakim (at David.Jakim@Gmail.com) for travel directions, questions, or starting times for out-of-town tours. Email at least 48 hours prior to the event. If an outside organization is hosting a tour, you may sign up through them.
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.
My Venmo is @David-Jakim. For PayPal, use NewYorkWildWalks@Gmail.com. Please choose the Friends and Family option, so PayPal doesn't take money off the top, and please don't pay in advance, so I don't have to issue dozens of refunds every time it rains.
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 run from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM. Please be punctual!
Suffolk County walks run from 2 PM to 4 PM. On days where many people are visiting Jones Beach, check for transportation reroutings and cancellations in advance. PLEASE BE PUNCTUAL!
My Venmo is @David-Jakim. For PayPal, use NewYorkWildWalks@Gmail.com. Please choose the Friends and Family option, so PayPal doesn't take money off the top, and please don't pay in advance, so I don't have to issue dozens of refunds every time it rains.
BRING a pen (to sign in).
No open shoes, as there will be poison ivy, and there may be ticks, other bugs, and thorns.
RECOMMENDED Seasonally: notepad, 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
