Coronavirus Update
Alley Pond Environmental Center, Inc. has temporarily closed to the public —effective March 18, to support New York City's effort to contain the spread of COVID-19.
APEC’s priority is to protect and support our visitors, staff, and volunteers, and we have been taking several proactive precautionary measures, including implementing rigorous cleaning routines, and staying in close communication with New York City health officials. While we don't have any confirmed cases connected to APEC, we believe that we must do all that we can to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our community, which at this time calls for us to minimize gatherings while maintaining the cleanest environment possible. We look forward to soon announcing when we'll be able to welcome our staff and visitors back to APEC.
Although onsite programs and access have been suspended, APEC’s Staff is continuing to make sure our Ambassador Animals are being well taken care of. You can help – please consider a donation to APEC at this time to help us care for our ambassador animals as all our programs have been cancelled and therefore there is little income coming in.
Please check out our Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter pages for videos, fun facts and crafts to help keep your children occupied during these difficult times. You can also use the link below to view our children's videos and activities.
Stay safe, everyone!
APEC’s priority is to protect and support our visitors, staff, and volunteers, and we have been taking several proactive precautionary measures, including implementing rigorous cleaning routines, and staying in close communication with New York City health officials. While we don't have any confirmed cases connected to APEC, we believe that we must do all that we can to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our community, which at this time calls for us to minimize gatherings while maintaining the cleanest environment possible. We look forward to soon announcing when we'll be able to welcome our staff and visitors back to APEC.
Although onsite programs and access have been suspended, APEC’s Staff is continuing to make sure our Ambassador Animals are being well taken care of. You can help – please consider a donation to APEC at this time to help us care for our ambassador animals as all our programs have been cancelled and therefore there is little income coming in.
Please check out our Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter pages for videos, fun facts and crafts to help keep your children occupied during these difficult times. You can also use the link below to view our children's videos and activities.
Stay safe, everyone!
As a way to raise money for our wonderful animal ambassadors we have an exciting new fundraiser we want everyone to know about! We will be selling limited edition Alley Pond Environmental Center t-shirts! Shirts come in Children's Medium, Large, and X-Large, as well as Adult Medium, Large, and X-Large.
The shirts are available online for $20.00 per shirt and once purchased, APEC will mail the shirt to you for no additional shipping. Money raised will be used to help feed and take care of over 100 animals that work to teach children and adults in our community all about the wonderful world we live in.
The shirts are available online for $20.00 per shirt and once purchased, APEC will mail the shirt to you for no additional shipping. Money raised will be used to help feed and take care of over 100 animals that work to teach children and adults in our community all about the wonderful world we live in.
Upcoming Programs
ALLEY POND STRIDERS
5K Run/Walk
5K Run/Walk
The Alley Pond Striders welcome you to Eastern Queens for their annual 5-Mile Challenge in pastoral Alley Pond Park. Forged by a glacier in the last ice age, Alley Pond Park features natural beauty rarely seen in New York City: fresh and saltwater wetlands, tidal flats, meadows, and forests. Truly a great place to run!
The majority of race proceeds benefit Alley Pond Environmental Center.
The majority of race proceeds benefit Alley Pond Environmental Center.
HOURS & PARKING
The building is open 7 days a week, except for major holidays. Monday - Friday APEC is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and we have varying hours on the weekend. Call ahead if coming in on a weekend. Please check the APEC calendar for closures. Walking trails are open from dawn to dusk, year ‘round.
Parking and entrance to the building and grounds is free, but we do have a suggested donation of $5 per person. You can contribute right at the front desk of APEC if you wish to do so!
Parking and entrance to the building and grounds is free, but we do have a suggested donation of $5 per person. You can contribute right at the front desk of APEC if you wish to do so!
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
FAX: (718) 229-0376 |
Email Us
contact@alleypond.com |