July 27, 2010
Family-friendly guided walk to take place Sunday, August 8th Health Dep't marks World Breastfeeding Week
A family-friendly event will take place at Demarest Kill Park in New City from 9:30am - 11:00am on Sunday, August 8th led by the Rockland County Trail Guide Docents in partnership with the Eat Well Play Hard Program and Women, Infants, Children (WIC) of the Rockland County Department of Health.
Throughout the morning, young children will be entertained with nature games, bark rubbings, clowns from RSVP “Clowns R Us”, and fake tattoos. In addition free, healthy snacks and other prizes will be provided. A vendors fair including not-for-profit and government agencies will be available for answering questions and collecting information about breastfeeding, WIC benefits, and general health.
The highlight of this event is an easy, short, nature walk (about 1/2 mile loop) that is geared towards families with small children. The walk is appropriate for toddlers through seniors. The path is a partially paved roadway and a partially mulched and/or dirt trail. The trail is primarily flat, with some slight inclines. The guided walk will include a scavenger hunt and will begin at 10:15am and end at approximately 10:45am. For participants more interested in the history of the park and Rockland County, you won’t want to miss the docent interpretive history discussion.
Schedule of Events:
9:30am – Lyme Awareness Dance
9:45am – Clowning around and tattoos
10:00am – Predator/Prey Game
10:15 – 10:45am – Walk with scavenger hunt and bark etchings
10:45am – Snacktime
9:30 – 11:00am – Vendors Fair
The park is located at 57 New Hempstead Road in New City. There is no parking fee. The entrance is east of the intersection of Little Tor Road and New Hempstead Road, just opposite John Street in New City. Please note there are no restrooms available.
The event will also celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. This year’s theme, ‘Breastfeeding – The Baby Friendly Way’, recognizes the importance of supporting mothers from the beginning of their breastfeeding experience so they can be successful in achieving their goal to breastfeed their babies.
“Breastfeeding and exercise have great health benefits for both mother and baby. Join us as we celebrate this festive event,” said Dr. Joan Facelle, Rockland County Commissioner of Health.
Participants should wear proper footwear (close-toed shoes). In addition walkers should bring water and snacks, and sunscreen is recommended.
Walks are sponsored by the Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources, the Rockland County AmeriCorps program and the Rockland County Department of Health’s Steps to a Healthier Rockland program.
Pre-registration is recommended, but not required. To register for upcoming walks call 845-708-7307.
Stay tuned for a list of docent led guided walks for the fall. For more information about the guided walks visit www.rocklandsteps.org. You will receive notification of upcoming walks after registering to attend one guided walk.
For more information about upcoming walks, including directions, please call 845-708-7307 or e-mail rcamericorps@co.rockland.ny.us. For a copy of the brochure or for more information about the trails visit www.rocklandsteps.org.
For more information on breastfeeding education, support and referral, please call the Breastfeeding Support and Promotion Program at the Rockland County Department of Health at 845-364-3865.
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