Join the American Littoral Society during our repeat performance of the fabulous Tanzania safari of 2009 when we witnessed the annual movement of thousands of wildebeest and other grazing herbivores across the Serengeti Plains. This exceptional safari explores the best of East Africa and travels to extraordinary national parks and reserves, including Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Tarangire, and Arusha National Parks, the Ngorongoro Crater, the Oldupai Gorge, and the Northwest Sector While on safari you will experience deluxe lodges and quality tenting and be treated to gourmet meals. Our leader, Mickey Maxwell Cohen, has conducted six previous tours of the area and, along with highly skilled native drivers and guides, will introduce you to the vast wealth of wildlife and unique culture to be found in Tanzania. Cost $5200, all inclusive except international airfare. For further information and color brochure, contact Mickey at tanzaniamickey1@gmail.com.

Visit the huge marshes and scenic rivers of Southern New Jersey and see thousands of purple martins and shorebirds as they gather to migrate. Cost: $395 includes 2 nights lodging , breakfasts, van rental ( from Manhattan), gas & tolls, boat trip on the Maurice River for bald eagles and ospreys, guided hikes. leader: Don Riepe . Call NYC Audubon to reserve: (212) 691-7483. E-mail: donriepe@gmail.com With American Littoral Society.

Spend 3 nights in scenic Cape Ann and historic Gloucester, MA. Cost: $385 includes lodging ( double occ.), 1/2 day whale watch boat, Essex River cruise, Ipswich River canoeing, guided hike at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge plus a lobster/seafood dinner at the Gloucester House. Car pooling arranged. Leaders: Don Riepe, Mickey Cohen. ... With NYC Audubon

Meet at the refuge visitor center at 7am for a hike around the East Pond. Digital slide presentations before & after lunch. Afternoon hike around the West Pond. Cost: $20/person. Leaders: Tom Burke, Kevin Karlson, Don Riepe, Lloyd Spitalnik, et. al. Call (718) 318-9344 to reserve. E-mail: donriepe@gmail.com. ... With NYC Audubon and Gateway NRA

The boat is the "Golden Sunshine" out of Sheepshead Bay from 4-7pm. The cost $45/person includes 3-hour narrated tour, wine & cheese, fruit,drink, snacks. Dress warmly as it is cooler on the water and bring binoculars. Learn about the history, ecology, wildlife of the bay and see migrating hawks, falcons, egrets, waterfoul and shorebirds. To reserve, send check to Don Riepe, 28 West 9th Road, Broad Channel, NY 11693. (Make check out to American Littoral Society). For more info call (718) 318-9344; e-mail: donriepe@gmail.com. ... With NYC Audubon and Gateway NRA

Meet at building 1, Ft. Tilden for a hike along the trails. Visit the hawk watch platform high up on the top of Battery Harris East Bunker. Enjoy a great view of the ocean and NYC harbor and see sharp-shinned hawk, Cooper's Hawk, Kestrel, merlin, peregrine, osprey, and maybe a bald eagle. Call (718) 318-9344 to reserve; e-mail: donriepe@gmail.com. ... With Gateway NRA - Free!

A great natural history weekend on the Virginia coast. See wild ponies, snow geese, migrating hawks and lots more. Cost: $382 (double occupancy) includes 3 nights lodging at Refuge Inn, Safari bus tour of back dunes area, 5 guided hikes, evening programs, plus an "All-you-can Eat" seafood dinner. Call (718) 318-9344 for info & reservations. e-mail: donriepe@gmail.com.

Join us for our annual holiday fundraiser part at the VFW Hall in Broad Channel. Cost: $55 includes food & drink, plus entertainment. Yes, Gina the belly dancer will be there along with the Don Diego Flamenco Dancers. We'll have an "Ugly Auction", door prizes and lots of food & drink. To reserve, send a check to the American Littoral Society, 28 West 9th road, Broad Channel, NY 11693