A community nature walk focused on health and conservation will be held Wednesday, July 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Indian Island County Park in Riverhead.
The walk will include a tick safety talk by Stony Brook Medicine, a visit with Suffolk County Police Department Therapy Dog Hamilton and a discussion of local wildlife and conservation with the Eastern Long Island Audubon Society.
The event will take place at Indian Island County Park, located on Cross River Drive in Riverhead.
The park’s trail is 1.1 miles long and is flat and paved, with some sandy or gravelly areas leading to a beach area. The park also has shade along the trail, bathrooms, a children’s playground and campgrounds.
Participants are advised to wear light-colored clothing, long pants and long sleeves; consider using insect repellent; walk in the center of trails; check clothing frequently and inspect themselves carefully for ticks. Participants should also bring water and sunscreen of at least SPF 30 and wear comfortable, supportive shoes. Flip-flops are not recommended.
Registration is available by calling or emailing the Suffolk County Department of Health Services Office of Minority Health at 631-854-0378 or OMH@suffolkcountyny.gov.
For help on the day of the walk, call 631-852-3232 or 631-624-3716.
The survival of local journalism depends on your support.
We are a small family-owned operation. You rely on us to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Just a few dollars can help us continue to bring this important service to our community.
Support RiverheadLOCAL today.
