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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. Ages: Adults & families | $15 per person |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
World frog appreciation day story hike
Monday, March 20th | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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
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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 |
Unplugged nature club - all outdoors
Wednesdays, April 5th, 19th, & 26th | 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
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 |
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 |
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 |
MAIN: (718) 229-4000
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contact@alleypond.org |