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Fused Glass Workshop
Sunday, April 26th | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Shake off the winter and embrace Spring with this creative workshop. Perhaps you are looking for an original gift for someone special or just want to create a little something for yourself? Join Naomi Rabinowitz, artist, and jewelry designer, for a fun morning making fused glass jewelry. The focus will be on Spring and Florals! Participants will have the opportunity to make colorful necklaces, pins, magnets, earrings, or rings -- and to learn the basics of fused glass art. Ms. Rabinowitz will fire your piece, and you will be able to pick up at APEC – date to be given at workshop. All materials will be provided. Spots are limited.
For Adults | $30 per person
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Learn to Fish with the Bayside Anglers
First and third Tuesday of the month - May through September | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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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. Preregistration is required; spots are limited! Ages: 12 and older | $5 per person, per session
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Spring Forest Bathing Walk
Saturday, May 30th | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Celebrate Spring with a 90-minute meditative Forest Bathing Walk, led by certified guide Linda Lombardo. Based on the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku, this unique walk inspires mindful connections with the natural elements of the woods for a range of healthful benefits. Embrace the season and share the beauty of silence as you rediscover your wild heart in nature. According to Linda, “Take this time to be present, lower the stress you may be experiencing, and connect with nature, which naturally boosts your immune system.” Spots are limited.
For Adults | $25 per adult
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Reiki & Meditation Workshop
Sunday, May 31st | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Join Sonia of Sonia Energy Healer for a deeply restorative workshop designed to help you reconnect with peace and presence. Set within a calming outdoor nature setting (weather permitting), this experience invites you to ground your body and soothe your nervous system through the healing power of fresh air, natural light, and the earth beneath you.
Through guided meditation, Reiki energy healing, gentle breathwork, and grounding techniques inspired by the natural elements, you’ll learn practical tools to calm anxiety, release tension, and cultivate inner focus. Participants will be guided through an earth-connection practice—such as mindful walking, seated meditation under the sky, or hands-on grounding—to deepen their sense of stability and safety. This experience will help quiet the mind, balance your energy, and restore a sense of harmony within. All levels are welcome. Come as you are and leave feeling centered, clear, and renewed. Adults | $30
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Fungi Walk Presented by the Mycological Society
Saturday, June 20th (Rain Date Sunday, June 21st) | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm*
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Step into the enchanting world of fungi with the New York Mycological Society on a magical walk through Alley Pond Park. This June, as summer’s first mushrooms make their debut, we’ll explore the hidden wonders of the forest floor. We'll be looking for elegant Amanitas and vibrant Russulas, which form symbiotic partnerships with trees, and be keeping an eye out for the season’s first colorful boletes. We're also likely to find polypores sprouting like shelves from fallen logs, jelly fungi and intricate crust fungi weaving their way across fallen logs and branches. Guided by the club's experts, you’ll learn how to find and identify fungi and gain insight into their vital roles in our urban habitats. Please note, this is a walk to appreciate fungi, not a foraging walk. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, apply insect repellant and sunblock, and bring water. Space is limited.
*Fungi enthusiasts may choose to continue the walk for more time, but you are welcome to leave after 90 minutes. For Adults | $5 suggested donation to help care for APEC's Animal Ambassadors
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Fused Glass Workshop
Sunday, July 12th | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Join Naomi Rabinowitz, artist, and jewelry designer, for a fun summer workshop making fused glass jewelry! Participants will have the opportunity to make colorful necklaces, pins, magnets, earrings, or rings -- and to learn the basics of fused glass art. Ms. Rabinowitz will fire your piece and you will be able to pick it up at APEC – date to be given at workshop. All materials will be provided. Space is limited.
Adults | $30 per person
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Morning with the Birds: A Summer Walk at Alley Pond Park
Saturday, August 15th | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Start your summer morning surrounded by nature, community, and birdsong. Join Wing Kong, a passionate birder and nature educator, for a guided bird walk through Alley Pond Park. Together we’ll slow down, sharpen our observation skills, and discover the birds that thrive in one of Queens’ largest urban forests. Whether you’re new to birding or already enjoy watching birds, this walk offers a peaceful way to connect with nature and experience the rich wildlife of the city. Space is limited.
Adults | $15 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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Douglaston, NY 11362 |
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