Evening Pajama Party & Story Time
Friday, January 28 | 7:00-8:00 pm
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Wrap up your busy school week with a fun story time program! Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to share 2 classic children’s stories.
Touch and observe two different animals that are characters from the stories. Then share a dessert of cookies and milk. One parent per child. Masks must be worn by all adults and children, 2 and up, for the entire program. Proof of vaccination is required for anyone 5 and up in order to enter our building. A matching ID will also be required for anyone 18 and up. Spots are limited. Ages 3-5 (with one adult) | $20 per child |
Lunar New Year Celebration
Tuesday, February 1 | 1:30-4:30 pm
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Our Lunar New Year celebration will kick off with learning about the ancient legend explaining the animals chosen for the Chinese zodiac. Engaging themed activities include making a fan for retelling the tale, creating confetti poppers in preparation for the Lunar New Year and more. Some of our own zodiac residents will be on hand for a memorable meet and greet with the group. Children should bring a snack and bottled water. Children will enjoy mandarin oranges during a short nature hike exploring our winter trails, making the afternoon special.
Masks must be worn by all adults and children, 2 and up, for the entire program. Proof of vaccination is required for anyone 5 and up in order to enter our building. A matching ID will also be required for anyone 18 and up. Spots are limited. Ages 6-10 | $52 per child |
2022 Backyard Bird Count
Friday, February 18 | 3:30-4:30 pm
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Calling all junior ornithologists. Join us for the 2022 Great Backyard Bird Count! Meet your APEC educator walk leader at the front deck of the Nature Center. Using binoculars, the children will participate in a guided walk to observe, identify, and tally the birds seen along our trails. Each junior birder will walk away with a copy of The Cornell Lab of Ornithology Bird Sleuth Explorer’s Guidebook. Masks are highly recommended for this all outdoor program. Spots are limited.
Proof of vaccination is required for anyone 5 and up in order to enter our building. A matching ID will also be required for anyone 18 and up. Masks must be worn by all adults and children, 2 and up, inside our building. Ages: 6 - 10 | $10 per person |
TWO's Day Celebration
Tuesday, February 22 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
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February 22, 2022 is 2-22-22! It’s Two’s Day! Join us to celebrate. Have fun with symmetry using Legos to create symmetric animals (seeing double!). Working in teams, participants will be challenged to build a boat that will float using only TWO materials. Material will be provided. The boats will then be tested to see which ones can float with 22 paper clips added. The workshop includes a double bubble graphic organizer lesson comparing arachnids vs. insects. Of course, live arachnids and insects will enhance the class.
Prize awarded to participant wearing the most creative TWO’S DAY outfit – let’s see what you got. (think Taco Tuesday, Terrible Twos…) Masks must be worn by all adults and children, 2 and up, for the entire program. Proof of vaccination is required for anyone 5 and up in order to enter our building. A matching ID will also be required for anyone 18 and up. Spots are limited. Grades 4-6 | $32 per child |
February Fables: The Tortoise and the Hare
Tuesday, February 22 | 10:30 am-12:00 pm
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Your Kindergartener will enjoy listening to The Tortoise and the Hare-a classic tale about determination. Observation of a live turtle and rabbit will help children make connections to the story. We will also make a tasty snack and enjoy a brisk nature walk. Participants should dress for the outdoor walk and bring a water bottle labeled with their name.
Masks must be worn by all adults and children, 2 and up, for the entire program. Proof of vaccination is required for anyone 5 and up in order to enter our building. A matching ID will also be required for anyone 18 and up. Spots are limited. Ages 5-6, drop-off | $28 per child |
Chilly Days Winter Workshop Series - Multi-Day Program
Tuesday, February 22 - Friday, February 25 | 1:30-4:30 pm
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Discover the science of snow, candy chromatography and more. Daily indoor/outdoor activities include:
Dress your child in weather appropriate clothing. Participants should bring a healthy snack and bottle of water. Masks must be worn by all adults and children, 2 and up, for the entire program. Proof of vaccination is required for anyone 5 and up in order to enter our building. A matching ID will also be required for anyone 18 and up. Spots are limited. Ages 6-10 | $208 per child - One (1) APEC t-shirt is included with workshop registration |
The Snowy Day
Wednesday, February 23 | 10:00-11:15 am
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Everyone loves a snowy day, especially little ones! Pretend to trudge through the snow, make footprints, and have a snowball fight, just like Peter in Ezra Jack Keats’ The Snowy Day. Enjoy meeting two furry animals, playing with shaving cream, and making a winter craft. No siblings except infants under age 1. One parent per child.
Masks must be worn by all adults and children, 2 and up, for the entire program. Proof of vaccination is required for anyone 5 and up in order to enter our building. A matching ID will also be required for anyone 18 and up. Spots are limited. Ages 3-5, with one adult | $24 per child |
February Story Hike
Wednesday, February 23 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm
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Let’s take a walk, read a book and have an adventure! Our walk will begin at the front deck of our building where children will pick up a cup of hot cocoa. To celebrate Black History Month, the book featured will be Mae Among the Stars, about the first black female astronaut, by Roda Ahmed. Children will learn the names of some animal constellations as we hike along the trails of Alley Pond Park. One of our animal ambassadors will be available for the children to meet at the end of the walk. Please dress appropriately for the weather as the entire program will be outdoors.
Masks must be worn by all adults and children, 2 and up, when near others. Proof of vaccination is required for anyone 5 and up in order to enter our building. A matching ID will also be required for anyone 18 and up. Spots are limited. Grades 1-3 (drop-off) | $20 per child |
Snowman Celebration
Thursday, February 24 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm
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Do you want to build a snowman? Then join us as we build a tasty edible snowman with bananas, berries, pretzel sticks, and whipped cream. Yum! Children will also enjoy a snowflake matching activity, play a “Snowman Slam” game with fake snowballs, and share a winter-themed book. An animal meet and greet with two furry friends that like to frolic in the snow will be part of the program.
Masks must be worn by all adults and children, 2 and up, for the entire program. Proof of vaccination is required for anyone 5 and up in order to enter our building. A matching ID will also be required for anyone 18 and up. Spots are limited. Ages 5-7, drop-off | $20 per child |
Step up & Speak up - Earth Week Celebration Session
Tuesday, April 19 - Friday, April 22 (4-day session) | 1:30-4:30 pm
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Hey guys! Alley Pond Environmental Center is celebrating this Earth Week in style with a four-day workshop! Prepare to give back to the wonderful planet we call home by assessing the overall health of our park's habitats, learning about the species that are most threatened by human exploits, and producing recycled artworks that will stay on display and inspire our patrons. The week will culminate in a park clean-up. Participants should bring a snack, and labeled water bottle (reusable if possible) each day, and 1 plain white t-shirt to tie-dye. This program will be held indoors and outdoors. Limited to 12 participants. Masks must be worn by all adults and children, 2 and up, for the entire program. Proof of vaccination is required for anyone 5 and up in order to enter our building. A matching ID will also be required for anyone 18 and up. Spots are limited.
Ages 9-12 | $208 per child |
Go Green Kids - Earth Week Celebration Session
Tuesday, April 19 - Friday, April 22 (4-day session) | 1:30-4:30 pm
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These 4-day afternoon sessions will focus on nature immersion and exploration, nature journaling, literacy, outdoor games, and activities to strengthening observation skills (bird watching is on the agenda), Earth Day inspired recycled crafts and a park clean up. Culminating on Earth Day, the children will celebrate Mother Earth in a special way. This program will be held indoors and outdoors. Participants should bring a snack, water bottle (reusable if possible) and one plain white t-shirt to tie-dye. Spots are limited.
Ages 6-8 | $208 per child |
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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224-65 76th Ave.
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364 |
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