Join ALS members on a natural history trip... travel near and far!

Learn about and enjoy littoral wildlife and its habitat. You don't have to be a scientist or experienced tripper to hook up for an adventure. A healthy curiosity and a willingness to walk off the beaten path are all you need. Trips range near and far, from half a day to two weeks. Most are appropriate for all ages, sizes, and skills.

Where you can join us in 2005...
For more information and reservations, please use the form page or contact ALS Headquarters at (732) 291-0055.

TRIP INSURANCE is highly recommended especially for some of the more costly trips where ALS's cancellation deadline is early, and to deal with the current policy regarding non-refundable airline tickets. Ask your insurance broker or travel agent.


Check out some of our previous trips and activities and what we are doing next year.
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New Years Day Beach Walk / Montauk Winter Weekend / Florida Everglades / Costa Rica / NY Aquarium / Galapagos Islands - Again! / Assateague Spring Weekend / Jamaica Bay Sunset Cruise

September 26, 2009Jamaica Bay Sunset Cruise
September 29, 2009NYC Audubon Annual "Fall Roost"
October 24, 2009NYC Audubon Butterfly and Bird walk at Plum Beach
October 25, 2009Sterling Forest Fall Hike
November 4, 2009Digital slide presentation & discussion on "Jamaica Bay: History, Ecology & Wildlife"
November 5-8, 2009Assateague Fall Weekend
November 14, 2009New York Aquarium
December 5, 2009Annual Holiday Party
December 5, 2009Winter Waterfowl
January 1, 2010New Year's Day Beach Walk
January 8-10, 2010Montauk Winter Weekend
January 16-24, 2010Honduras: Birds, Butterflies, Orchids and Ruins
April 17-24, 2010Merritt Island and Northern Florida


Don Riepe, 28 West 9th Road, Broad Channel, NY 11693 (718)318-9344
driepe@nyc.rr.com
ALSHQ, Sandy Hook, Highlands, NJ 07732 (732)291-0055

NYC Audubon Butterfly and Bird Walk at Plum Beach
Saturday, October 24, 2009

Meet at the Plum Beach Round House off the Belt Parkway at the Plum Beach parking lot at 9:30 AM walk begins at 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Call NYC Audubon to reserve at (212) 691-7483. Leaders: Andrew Baksh and Don Riepe.



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Sterling Forest Fall Hike
Sunday, October 25, 2009

Meet 10 AM at 71 W. 23 Street (between 5th and 6th Ave.) Manhattan for 1 hour bus trip to the 20,000 acre Sterling Forest Preserve. Cost: $65 includes bus and tour. See spectacular fall foliage and migrating birds. Call NYC Audubon to reserve at (212) 691-7483. Leaders: Andrew Baksh, Don Riepe, John Yrizarry.



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November 4 , 2009 (7pm- 8:30pm)

Digital slide presentation & discussion on "Jamaica Bay: History, Ecology & Wildlife" given by Don Riepe at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife refuge in Broad Channel, Queens. ( Don's photos are on exhibit there as well). Call the refuge to register at (718) 318-4340 Free.



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Assateague Fall Weekend - November 5-8

Visit this great natural area along the Virginia coast. Cost: $365 includes 3 nights (double occupancy) at the Refuge Motor Inn, guided hikes (woodland trails, beaches, dunes, and marsh), and Saturday night seafood buffet - all the oysters you can eat! Enjoy great waterfowl birding. Leaders: Mickey Cohen and Don Riepe. Call ALS at (718) 318-9344 for more information and reservations. E-mail: driepe@nyc.rr.com


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New York Aquarium - November 14, 2009

Join us for a 2 hour "behind-the-scenes" tour with Bob Cummings. See sea otters, sharks, penguins, walrus, octopus, local & tropical fish. Cost: $25 ($15 for kids under 16). Meet at 10 AM at aquarium entrance. Send check to Don Riepe, 28 West 9th Road, Broad Channel, NY 11693. For more information, call (718) 318-9344.


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Annual Holiday Party - December 5, 2009

Join ALS members for a fun evening raising funds for the Northeast Chapter. Eat, drink and be merry at the VFW Hall on Shad Creek Road in Broad Channel. Don Diego and his flamenco troop will perform, as well as an encore by an exotic (a.k.a. belly) dancer. Cost: $45. Meet at 3 PM for a brisk walk through the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge; party starts at 5 PM. Don't forget something for the Ugly Auction. For more information, call (718) 318-9344.


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Winter Waterfowl Workshop - December 6th, 2009 10am - 1pm

Meet at the Jamaica Bay Refuge Visitor Center for indoor/outdoor program on the many species of ducks and geese that overwinter there. Call the refuge to reserve at (718) 318-4340. Leaders: Andrew Baksh, Don Riepe (driepe@nyc.rr.com) Free.


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New Year's Day Beach Walk - January 1, 2010

Meet 11AM at Building 1, Fort Tilden, for an easy hike along the beach and through the woods with Mickey Cohen & Don Riepe. Learn about the history & ecology of the Fort, woods, and beach areas and look for winter wildlife. Free champagne afterwards. Call (718) 318-9344 to reserve. driepe@nyc.rr.com Free.


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Montauk in JuneMontauk Winter Weekend
January 8-10, 2010

Join ALS and NYC Audubon members for a weekend at the luxurious Manor House, with its heated pool, Jacuzzi, spacious lobby and restaurant. Visit the eastern tip of Long Island during "quiet time" and peak winter birding. See thousands of waterfowl, including loons, m ergansers, eiders, scoters and goldeneye, as well as lots of seals. Visit Montauk Bluffs, the Walking Dunes, Oyster Pond and Hither Woods. Cost: $345 includes 2 nights (double occupancy), 5 meals, 5 guided hikes, 2 evening programs and star watch, plus free pickup at LIRR station. Leaders: Mickey Cohen, Steve Finn, Mike Bottini, Rob Villani and Don Riepe. For more information, call (718) 318-9344.

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Honduras: Birds, Butterflies, Orchids and Ruins - January 16-24, 2010

Visit Honduras, a land of unique beauty containing a wealth of pristine habitats, over 500 miles of coastline, Central America's largest wilderness rain forest, and Mayan ruins. Stay at Pico Bonito and other upscale lodges with expert guides. Price: $2,595 ( double occ.). Single room $400 extra. Leader: Don Riepe. For more info, call (718) 318-9344 or email driepe@nyc.rr.com.


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Merritt Island and Northern Florida - April 17-24, 2010

Visit Merritt Island Refuge, Viera Wetlands, Orlando Wetlands, Fort DeSoto Beach, and several other great places during peak spring migration. See Endangered Florida scrub jay, Endangered whooping crane, sandhill crane, crested caracara, roseate spoonbill, bald eagle, purple gallinule, and swallowtail kite, plus alligators, manatees, butterflies and lots more wildlife. Cost: $1,795 includes airfare, lodging (double occupancy), breakfast and lunch, guides, park fees, van rental, and gas/ tolls. Leaders: Carol Borneman and Don Riepe. For more information, call (718) 318-9344


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Don Riepe, 28 West 9th Road, Broad Channel, NY 11693 (718)318-9344
driepe@nyc.rr.com
ALSHQ, Sandy Hook, Highlands, NJ 07732 (732)291-0055

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