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Adult Programs
Paint Under the Full Moon
Thursday, October 1st | 7:00-9:00 pm
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Enjoy a glass of wine and tapas under the moon, as you toast the Harvest Moon. Masa Kitani, of Creative Scene Inc. will guide you to paint this magnificent butterfly, a symbol of hope, on a wine glass. Extra wine glasses will be available for purchase ($5 each) to paint if you want to take home a pair. All supplies and one wine glass to paint included. Space is limited to 12 participants. Participants are required to wear a mask for the entire program. This program is sponsored, in part, by a grant from the JPB Foundation.
Ages: Adults 21+ | $15* per person |
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Forest Therapy Walk
Saturday, October 24 | 10:30-11:45 am
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Join us for a 75-minute forest bathing experience, in the style of the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku. Led by certified forest therapy guide, Linda Lombardo of Wild Heart Nature Connection, you will learn about forest bathing, also called forest therapy, a way to create a deeper connection with nature. You will slow down as we open our senses to what is in motion around us. A warmup to some more personal invitations created in partnership with the forest, designed especially for this Alley Pond Park walk! You will have the option of sharing your experience with others or sharing the beauty of silence as you rediscover your wild heart in nature. All precautions are taken to create a safe and enjoyable nature connection in compliance with New York’s phase 4 reopening. Masks must be worn in the group. Please feel free to bring whatever you require to make this a safe and enjoyable experience. This program is sponsored, in part, by a grant from the JPB Foundation.
Ages: Adults | $10* per person |
Jammin Canvas - 3 Hour Paint Escape
Sunday, October 25 | 11:30 am-2:30 pm
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Journey through the countryside with the stroke of a brush! Create this delightful painting under the tutelage of Robert Tuska, artist/muralist, on a 16x20 canvas. Arrive 30 minutes prior to event.
All supplies included. You may bring your own smock. Space is limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration is required. Participants are required to wear a mask for the entire program. The program is sponsored, in part, by a grant from the JPB Foundation. Ages: Adults | $20* per person |
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Owl Prowl Night Hike
Friday, October 30 | 7:30-9:30 pm
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Join biologist and naturalist, Ranger Eric Powers, under a full moon, and learn how to identify owls by sight and sound. The program will begin with an exciting presentation, including a live owl. Ranger Eric will then lead a very quiet guided night walk in search of owls and other nighttime wildlife. Flashlights are not needed. This will be an all outdoor program – dress appropriately for the weather. Hot cocoa will be available. Participants are required to wear a mask for the entire program. Pre-registration required. Space is limited to 20 participants. The program is sponsored, in part, by a grant from the JPB Foundation.
Ages: Adults & children 8+(accompanied by an adult | $10* per person |
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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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Oakland Gardens, NY 11364 |
MAIN: (718) 229-4000
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