​Friends of Alley
​Pond Park

The mission of the Friends of Alley Pond Park is to sustain and improve the park to benefit visitors, wildlife, and the community. We support the tradition of stewardship, history, education, recreation, and arts. We advocate for resources and best practices to ensure park safety.

​How to get involved?
Attend one of our meetings or learn about our volunteer opportunities by emailing us at
​[email protected]
Or follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Greater City
​Aquarium Society

Are you a fellow tropical fish and aquarium enthusiast? Be part of our aquarium society. Greater City Aquarium Society (GCAS) in New York City, NY is the perfect group for you. Our aquarium society is a member of the Northeast Council of Aquarium Societies and the Federation of American Aquarium Societies.

​​How to get involved?
Learn more at our website:
https://greatercity.net/

​Queens County
​Bird Club

Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, prefer short trips or birding all day, you will feel at home!
The Queens County Bird Club Inc. is a “Full Service” organization of naturalists:
Monthly Meetings – Noted speakers, vivid presentations
Field Trips – half-day, all-day, weekend
Conservation – projects, advocacy, support
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​How to get involved?
Learn more at our website:
www.qcbirdclub.org

Bayside
​Anglers Group

A few fishing buddies established the Bayside Anglers Group Ltd. in 1994. In 1995 we became incorporated and are now a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization/fishing club. Our goal is to promote safe, effective, and environmentally sound recreational fishing practices. We share our knowledge to become better fisherman and offer our expertise to the public through various community outreach events.
​​How to get involved?
Learn more at our website:
http://www.baysideanglers.com/

Fishing Tutorial with the Bayside Anglers

​Tuesdays, July 15th to August 26th, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Many lifelong residents fail to recognize that a spectacular world class recreational fishery is located right here in the city, and choices abound. Within minutes of APEC, an angler could catch two ounce crappies, two pound smallmouth bass, twenty pound carp, ten pound bluefish, 16 pound striped bass and more without ever getting back in a car. Join us and begin to unlock this bounty for yourself.
In a collaboration with APEC, Bayside Anglers Group LTD is offering fishing instruction for adults and children ages 12 and up at the Alley Pond Environmental Center in Douglaston. These evening sessions with seasoned recreational fishermen will provide instruction based on the needs of our participants and can range from beginner to experienced, as well as cover all types of NY fishing from beach, shore, private boat, party boat, dock, and fresh water.  Anglers will be apprised of fishing regulations as well as environmentally sound recreational fishing practices to preserve this asset for future generations to enjoy. Let us get you ready to take your kids out for an exciting day of fishing this summer. Space is limited.
For Ages 12 & up (participants younger than 18 must register with an adult)
$5 per participant, per session (can register for one or more sessions)
The environmental center is located in Alley Pond Park, surrounded by lush nature trails where visitors can enjoy NYC's natural landscapes. Guests are welcome to attend one of APEC's many nature oriented programs for all ages and visit the center's animal ambassadors. Please explore our website to learn more and register for programs.
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229-10 Northern Blvd.
Douglaston, NY 11362
MAIN: (718) 229-4000
Email Us
[email protected]