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Our Outreach programs are by reservation only.
​To schedule an outreach to your school or organization, please call (718) 229-4000 or fill out our interest form below!
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Animals Alive (perfect for all ages): By far our most popular program! This interactive lesson offers observation and petting of live animals to help students understand animal classifications (mammal, bird, reptile, and more). Pre-K program focuses on habitat, diet, texture & movement while K-5 addresses predator/prey relationships & animal adaptations. This program is very effective for students with special needs. 
Earthworms (Grades K-3): Earthworms teach young children sensitivity to living things and illustrate the interdependency of life. Curious students will interact with and handle these often misunderstood creatures. Through hands-on activities and engaging discussion, children will learn the earthworms’ physical characteristics, diet, habits and special adaptations.
Endangered Species (Grades 4-5): This vital program will distinguish between the terms threatened, endangered and extinct allowing students to understand why so many animal populations are disappearing at an alarming rate. Additionally, students will get to examine products of illegal wildlife trade. By the end of this thought provoking program, students will be able to examine their own lives and determine the role they can play in minimizing further species decline.
Forest Ecology (Grades K-5): Through an interactive forest community activity, students will learn the layers of a deciduous forest and the animals that inhabit them. Program includes a visit from live forest animals.
Insect Investigation (Grades K-3): APEC offers students a whole new insight into the world of insects. With the use of bug viewers, each child will get the opportunity to examine live crickets and or walking sticks up close. Students will learn the body parts of insects, their life cycles and their role in nature.
Native Americans (Grades 2-5): Take a journey with us back in time when Native Americans inhabited the land. Observe and handle artifacts from the Matinecock Indians whose villages spanned from present day Newtown Creek in Queens to Smithtown, Long Island. Compare and contrast modern lifestyles with those of the Native Americans. Learn about their customs, survival techniques and conservation practices.
Pond Ecology (Grades K-5): Through this hands-on educational program, children will learn about the plant and animal life of this complex ecosystem. As they meet some live pond residents, students will discuss food webs, predator/prey relationships and amphibian metamorphosis.

Outreach programs are by reservation only.
To schedule a trip call 718-229-4000.

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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229-10 Northern Blvd.
Douglaston, NY 11362
MAIN: (718) 229-4000
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