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Vet Tech 101 - Year of the Rabbit

Saturday, January 28th  |  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Interested in learning all about rabbits during this Lunar New Year? 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, so come join us to explore the anatomy of rabbits, their behavior, diet, and needs that a vet technician would know about. Students will meet and care for a variety of our bunnies and discover differences between wild and domesticated rabbits as well.  Space is limited.
​​​​Ages: 9-12  |  $32 per child
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Fused Glass Workshop

Sunday, February 5th | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Join Naomi Rabinowitz, artist, and jewelry designer, for a fun afternoon making fused glass jewelry. Participants will have the opportunity to make colorful necklaces, pins, magnets, earrings, or rings -- and learn the basics of fused glass art. Make some holiday gifts creating with glass. Ms. Rabinowitz will fire your piece and you will be able to pick it up at APEC – date to be given at workshop. All material will be provided.
​Spots are limited.​​​​
Ages: Adults  |  $28 per person
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 Fused Glass Workshop - later session

Sunday, February 5th | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Join Naomi Rabinowitz, artist, and jewelry designer, for a fun afternoon making fused glass jewelry. Participants will have the opportunity to make colorful necklaces, pins, magnets, earrings, or rings -- and learn the basics of fused glass art. Make some holiday gifts creating with glass. Ms. Rabinowitz will fire your piece and you will be able to pick it up at APEC – date to be given at workshop. All material will be provided.
​Spots are limited.​​​​
Ages: Adults  |  $28 per person
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Friends and family cpr training

Friday, February 10th | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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This course, led by members of the Glen Oaks Volunteer Ambulance Corps, teaches this AHA training the lifesaving skills of  hands-only CPR and is for people who want to learn CPR but do not need a CPR course completion card to meet a job requirement.
This is ideal for new parents, grandparents, babysitters and others interested in learning how to save a life. Each student will receive a take home workbook for future reference. Free childcare provided. Light refreshments. Funds raised from this program will go towards children’s programming and animal care. ​Spots are limited.​​​​
Ages: Adults & children 14+  |  $10 per person
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Sunset Hike for Nature Lovers

Saturday, February 11th | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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Your evening begins under the twinkling stars with Jocelyn Perez, Herbalists Without Borders (HWB) NYC Queens Chapter Coordinator.  Beneath the starlight you will take a quiet stroll along our trails where Jocelyn will be citing Valentine lore related to local flora and pointing out hearts in nature. Warm up after the walk inside the Center.  Visit our animal room and enjoy a hot chocolate bar. Dress for the weather. Registration required.
​Spots are limited.​​​​
Ages: Adults  |  $22 per person
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SUper bowl super stroll

Sunday, February 12th | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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Join an APEC educator for some fresh air and exercise along the trails of Alley Pond Park before the Big Game festivities. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
​Spots are limited.​​​​
Ages: Adults  |  $15 per person
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I Love Animals

Sunday, February 12th | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Celebrate your child’s love of animals at APEC!  Toddlers will enjoy listening to an animal story and observing 3 animal guests close-up!  We will also make a heart-shaped bird treat to take home and hang outside for birds in your neighborhood. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Spots are limited.
​​​​Ages: 2-3, with one adult  |  $20 per child
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Vet Tech 101 - Teeth and Beaks

Saturday, February 18th  |  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Join us for this Vet Tech class focusing on dental and beak health! Students will learn about how healthy mouth parts can lead to longer and happier lives, what contributes to healthy dentition and beaks, and what disorders or illnesses our animals may suffer from if they do not receive regular maintenance. They will also learn how to check to make sure the animals are receiving the right kind of dental care by giving them examinations. Our Vet Tech students will learn the ins and outs of keeping some of the most common pet animals in peak medical condition. Space is limited.  
​​​​Ages: 9-12  |  $32 per child
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Winter mystery science adventures - 3 class series

Tuesday, February 21st - Thursday, February 23rd | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Using mysteries and science demonstrations children will be engaged in learning about where bugs go in the Winter, how polar animals survive the cold, and why is snow white. The afternoons will feature exciting group activities, interesting lab experiments, wacky winter literacy, winter themed games and crafts, animal meet and greet, and more! Children should bring a snack and bottled water each day.
Spots are limited.
​Grades: 1st-3rd  |  $125 per child
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I Want to Be a Vet

Wednesday, February 22nd | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Aspiring veterinarians will enjoy learning about the many aspects of veterinary care.  Veterinarians provide different medical care for different types of animals depending on their patients-zoo animals, farm animals or pets! Children will learn about the special needs of a variety of APEC’s Animal Ambassadors and observe them up-close. 
Spots are limited.
​Ages: 6-8, drop-off  |  $20 per child
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Animal Care Trainee - February

Wednesday, February 22nd | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Would you like to help us care for APEC’s animals? This program introduces children to the unique responsibility of being an animal caretaker. Participants will learn about the needs of our animal ambassadors, and gain hands-on experience in feeding, brushing, and cleaning them. They will also learn the first steps of researching and understanding what animal is best fit for lifestyle and family. Space is limited.
​Ages: 8-10  |  $32 per child
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Winter bird walk owl prowl

Saturday, February 25th | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Grab your binoculars and join an experienced birder and naturalist for a walk through different areas of Alley Pond Park in search of owls. Learn how to identify birds by sight and listen for bird species during this two hour walk. Dress for the weather. Open to birders of all levels.
Spots are limited.
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Ages: Adults & families  |  $15 per person
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Restorative yoga and meditation morning

Sunday, February 26th | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Sam is the founder of Yogadventures. She has been combining art, vinyasa, and mindfulness for over a decade to create a meaningful class experience for people of all ages and abilities. Join her for a morning of gentle vinyasa and meditation. Participants will have the option to close their practice with a writing prompt related to self-care. Bring your mat and bottle of water. Sam’s website is Yogadventures.weebly.com.
Spots are limited.​​​​
Ages: Adults  |  $20 per person
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Story Time yoga for lil' yogis

Sunday, March 5th | 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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Join Yogi Sam, certified Yoga Instructor, for a story time yogadventure! Yogi Sam will bring movement, song, and playfulness together in a fun, engaging way. Children will use props, as well as their bodies to practice yoga postures and games with their family member. Yoga mats will be provided if you don’t have your own to bring to class. One parent per child. Spots are limited.
​​​​​Ages: 2-5, with one adult  |  $15 per child
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Forest therapy walk

Saturday, March 11th | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Join Linda Lombardo, certified forest therapy guide as she leads you along the trails of Alley Pond Park, engaging with you through mindfulness activities to connect with nature’s healing and restorative power. This is the time of the year that we begin to think about Spring. March is also an Equinox month. Around the equinox, day and night are shifting their presence.  A shared relationship of light and dark.  Whether forest art or an experiential scavenger hunt, we’ll use our senses to look for treasures in the forest or along the trail. A pine needle tea infused with seasonal fruit will be served at the end of the walk. 
​Spots are limited.​​​​
Ages: Adults  |  $20 per person
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Green, Green, Green

Saturday, March 18th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Welcome spring with a fun class about nature’s favorite color.  Enjoy a read aloud of Green by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, play a game about camouflage, and make a collage with green materials. Children will also observe animal guests and feed the critters assorted greens. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Spots are limited.
​​​​​Ages: 2-3, with one adult  |  $20 per child
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Vet Tech 101 - Nutrition

Saturday, March 18th  |  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Come join us for this Vet Tech class focusing on nutrition! They will focus on the nutritional needs of our animals and optimal dietary choices for body weight, bone health, and organ health. Students will also learn how to check to make sure the animals are receiving the right amount of nutrition by giving them examinations and will feed a variety of animals in our care. Space is limited. 
​​​​​Ages: 9-12  |  $32 per child
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Animal Tales: Green Eggs and Ham

Saturday, March 18th | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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Did you know that March 2 is Dr. Seuss’ birthday?  Enjoy this special day with a read aloud of one of his classic tales.  Learn about camouflage coloring, meet some live animals, and try a new snack-Green egg-inspired pretzel and M&M snacks! One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Spots are limited.
​​​​​​Ages: 3-5, with one adult  |  $24 per child
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Lucky in love evening hike

Saturday, March 18th | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend by going green.  Join Jocelyn Perez Blanco, Herbalists Without Borders (HWB) NYC Queens Chapter Coordinator, for a night hike that will lead us in search for good luck along the trails of Alley Pond Park. We will also be celebrating the upcoming beginning of Spring. Jocelyn will tell us about the many plants in our park that are associated with love and luck, along with species harkening the change of the season. Dress for the weather. Spots are limited.​​​​
Ages: Adults  |  $22 per person
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World frog appreciation day story hike

Monday, March 20th | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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We will celebrate frogs as children listen to stories about these important and amazing amphibians. Our story hikes are a way to exercise, hear stories and enjoy nature along the way. ​Spots are limited.
​Grades: K-3rd (drop-off)  |  $20 per child
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Animal Care Trainee - March

Sunday, March 26th | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Would you like to help us care for APEC’s animals? This program introduces children to the unique responsibility of being an animal caretaker. Participants will learn about the needs of our animal ambassadors, and gain hands-on experience in feeding, brushing, and cleaning them. They will also learn the first steps of researching and understanding what animal is best fit for lifestyle and family. Space is limited. ​Ages: 8-10  |  $32 per child
Register Here

Dino Tracks

Sunday, March 26th | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Bring your little dinosaur lover to APEC for a fun class about dinosaurs.  Enjoy a book about dinosaurs, play a dinosaur matching game, and create a wafflesaurus snack to eat during class.  We will also touch and observe two reptile animal guests. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Spots are limited.
​​​​​​​Ages: 2-3, with one adult  |  $20 per child
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Unplugged nature club - all outdoors

Wednesdays, April 5th, 19th, & 26th | 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
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Nature will be our classroom for this all outdoors program, featuring different topics each week. In a relaxed environment, children will learn in nature through exploration, literacy and games. Space is limited.
​Ages: 6-9  |  $72 per child (3-class series)
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Vet Tech 101 - Intelligence

Tuesday, April 11th  |  10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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 Come join us for this Vet Tech class focusing on intelligence! Students will get to learn about different forms of intelligence, which animals are smarter than others, and the cognitive needs of our animal ambassadors. Students will also learn how to check to make sure the animals are receiving proper mental stimulation by giving them examinations. Our Vet Tech students will learn the ins and outs of keeping some of the most common pet animals in peak medical condition. Space is limited. 
​​​​​​Ages: 9-12  |  $32 per child
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Vet Tech 101 - Anatomy and Vet Sketches

Saturday, April 15th  |  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Animal anatomy is the foundation of veterinary studies to understand more complex processes of the body. Students will get to learn about different skeletal structures and how to identify parts of animal bodies. Some veterinary illustrations will be practiced with animal observation sketches. They will also learn how to check to make sure the animals have healthy bones and mobility by giving them examinations. Our Vet Tech students will learn the ins and outs of keeping some of the most common pet animals in peak medical condition. Space is limited
​​​​​​​Ages: 9-12  |  $32 per child
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  • Home
  • About us
    • Mission & History
    • Your Visit
    • Who's Who at APEC?
    • Staff & Board
    • Our Future
    • FAQ
  • In-Person Programs
    • Upcoming Programs >
      • Early Childhood Programs
      • After School & Vacation Day Programs
      • Weekend Programs
      • Adult Programs
    • Animal Care Programs
    • Birthday Parties
    • Field Biology Internship
    • Homeschool
    • Program Calendar
  • Education
    • Class Visits
    • Outreach
    • Scouts
    • Teacher Workshops
    • Adult Clubs
    • Room Rentals
  • Support
    • Fundraisers >
      • Buffalo Exchange's Token for Bags® Program
      • Welcome Autumn Fundraiser Concert 2022
      • APEC's 50th Anniversary Green Gala
    • Donate >
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      • Amazon Wishlist
      • Lakeshore Learning Registry
    • Volunteer
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