The Big Wide-Mouthed Frog
Sunday, April 27th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Hop into a great book by sharing the silly tale of The Big Wide-Mouthed Frog. Pretend to grow from tadpole to froglet to adult frog and enjoy a fun froggy activity. Toddlers will also observe an amphibian and play with sticky slime. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Spots are limited.
For Ages 2-3, with one adult | $22 per child/parent pair
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Animal Care Trainee
Sunday, May 4th | 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.
For Ages 8-10 (drop-off) | $34 per child
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Meditation and Reiki Workshop
Saturday, May 17th | 9:30 am - 11:00 am
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Are you interested in meditation but don't know where to begin? Can’t quiet your mind? Want to reduce stress in your life? Join Sonia, a certified Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher at Alley Pond this Spring for an introduction to Meditation and Reiki workshop. Each participant will be given tools and strategies to implement in their own daily life. Reiki is an alternative method of relaxation and is offered through light, non-invasive touch with the practitioner's hands placed and held on a series of locations on the head and shoulders. Come take the first step in your mediation journey at Alley Pond! All levels and backgrounds are welcome. Space is limited.
For Adults | $30 per person
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Vet Tech 101 - Nutrition
Saturday, May 17th | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Students will focus on the nutritional needs of our animals and optimal dietary choices for body weight, bone health, and organ health. They 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.
For Ages 9-12 (drop-off) | $34 per child
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I Want to Be a Vet!
Saturday, May 17th | 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
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Do you love animals? 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. Space is limited.
For Ages 6-8 (drop-off) | $22 per child
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Animal Tales: The Foolish Tortoise
Sunday, May 18th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Enjoy the silly story of The Foolish Tortoise, illustrated by Eric Carle, as you learn some interesting facts about these reptiles. Observe a land tortoise and aquatic turtle while comparing their bodies and habitat. Class will include a turtle craft and short nature walk. Space is limited.
For Ages 2-3, with one adult | $22 per child/parent pair
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Colors of Spring
Sunday, May 18th | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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Nature comes alive and blooms with color in spring! Explore the colors of spring with a shared reading of The Hidden Rainbow by Christie Matheson. Examine the parts of a flower, meet live animals, and enjoy a color walk in the park. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Space is limited.
For Ages 3-5, with one adult | $26 per child/parent pair
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Furry Friends Happy Hour
Thursday, June 5th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Spend an hour at APEC learning about some loveable furry friends! Enjoy songs, a short book, and a visit to the Animal Room to feed some critters. Youngsters will also love observing live animal guests including a rabbit, guinea pig, and chinchilla! One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Space is limited.
For Ages 2-3, with one adult | $22 per child/parent pair
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The Scoop on Poop
Thursday, June 5th | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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All animals eat, so all animals poop! Did you know that scientists can learn a lot about an animal by examining its poop? Shape, size, and color are clues about an animal’s diet. Youngsters will enjoy looking at models of scat from local animals, sharing the book Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi, and meet some of APEC’s most frequent and least frequent poopers. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Space is limited.
For Ages 3-5, with one adult | $26 per child/parent pair
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Animal Care Trainee
Thursday, June 5th | 1:30 pm - 3:30 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.
For Ages 8-10 (drop-off) | $34 per child
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Insect Investigation
Friday, June 6th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Curious toddlers will love investigating insects at APEC! Up-close observation of roaches, beetles, and crickets will spark an interest in finding these lil’ critters in nature. Class will include a read-aloud of The Busy Bee by Jack Tickle and families will make a butterfly-shaped snack with fruits and pretzels. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Space is limited.
For Ages 2-3, with one adult | $22 per child/parent pair
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Animal Care Trainee
Friday, June 6th | 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.
For Ages 8-10 (drop-off) | $34 per child
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Eggcellent Animals
Friday, June 6th | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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Birds aren’t the only animals that hatch from eggs! Nature has many egg-laying critters including reptiles, amphibians, insects, birds, and more. Children will enjoy a fun classroom egg hunt as they learn about these eggcellent animals. Live animal observations of a dove, snake, and insect will provide an exciting learning experience. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Space is limited.
For Ages 3-5, with one adult | $26 per child/parent pair
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Sunday, June 8th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Enjoy the popular Eric Carle’s classic and read about the caterpillar stage before he enters a chrysalis. Learn about the butterfly life cycle, enjoy a fun matching game, observe live butterflies, and with their cooperation, release them on a nature walk. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats.
For Ages 2-3, with one adult | $22 per child/parent pair
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Creepy, Crawly Critters
Sunday, June 8th | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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Get ready for summer fun by learning about creepy, crawly critters. Children will enjoy an up-close observation of a Madagascar hissing cockroach, crickets, and walking sticks as they study insect anatomy. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Space is limited.
For Ages 3-5, with one adult | $26 per child/parent pair
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Fungi Walk Presented by the Mycological Society
Sunday, June 15th | 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. Spots are limited.
*Fungi enthusiasts may choose to continue the walk for more time, but you are welcome to leave after 90 minutes. For Adults | $5 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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