Suffolk County Rolls Out its Spring 2025 Nature Walk Series
Program aims to improve public health, showcase Suffolk’s parks
HAUPPAUGE, NY--Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine invites residents to participate in Suffolk County’s Spring 2025 Nature Walk Series. Residents may attend one or more of the Suffolk County’s “Exploring Health and Conservation” walks to explore the connection between health and our natural environment.
The Suffolk County Nature Walk Series is part of Suffolk County’s Active People, Healthy New York Action Plan to promote physical activity, increase access to public green spaces, and induce residents to improve their overall health.
Health professionals will speak about the importance of regular physical activity and environmental specialists will discuss the importance of preserving our environment and its relationship to the health of everyone in the community.
“We encourage all our residents and visitors to take care of their health by getting out, increasing their physical activity, and explore our beautiful open spaces here in Suffolk County,” said Executive Romaine.
“Walking in nature is a joy in itself, but the added bonus is that participants will have the opportunity to ask health questions, bird watch, and learn about the connection between our environment and our health,” said Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott.
The walks will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the following times and locations. There will be no cost for the walks, entrance fees, or parking fees. Participants are advised to mention the walk at the entrance.
Lakeland County Park
March 29, 2025: Islandia
176 Johnson Aven. Islandia, NY
Belmont Lake State Park
May 17, 2025: North Babylon
Southern State Parkway, Exit 38, North Babylon, NY
Cordwood Landing County Park
May 31, 2025: Miller Place
Cedar Dr., Miller Place, NY
Cranberry Bog Nature Preserve
Date to be announced: Riverhead
3675-2815 Lake Ave., Riverhead, NY
To register, call or email the Suffolk County Department of Health Services at 631-854-378 OR email OMH@suffolkcountyny.gov
To prepare for the Nature Walk:
- Wear light-colored clothing, long pants and sleeves.
- Consider using insect repellent.
- Bring water.
- Wear sunscreen with an SPF30 or higher, a brimmed hat and comfortable, supportive shoes (no flip flops).
While walking:
- Stay in the center of the path.
- Conduct frequent tick checks.
The Suffolk County Nature Walk Series is offered in collaboration with the Suffolk County Department of Health’s Office of Minority Health, Suffolk County Parks, New York State Parks, the Long Island Sound Study, Sea Grant, Alzheimer’s Association, SEPA Mujer, Dare to Dream Community Outreach, Belmont Lake Civic Association, Inc., Fidelis Care, and the Suffolk County Alumni Chapter of Delta, Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.