Animal Sounds
Tuesday, February 17th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Who Hoo Hoo makes that sound? We will meet and observe three different animals and share a story about Maisy’s Morning at the Farm by Lucy Cousins. Little ones will listen to some local birds on a bird caller. The children will enjoy acting out animal movements and sounds. 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/adult pair
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Beautiful Birds
Tuesday, February 17th | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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There are over 11,000 living species of birds. Come and learn what characteristics they share and what sets them apart from other vertebrates. In this fun class, we’ll learn about birds, create some bird-based artwork, and go on a nature walk. Students will also get to meet one of APEC’s ambassador doves. Students should bring a NUT FREE snack to enjoy during class. Spots are limited.
For Ages 6-8 (drop-off) | $45 per child
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Drawing Animals from Observation
Tuesday, February 17th | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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In this class students will get to meet and draw several APEC ambassador animals. We will do drawing exercises and play a game to get warmed up before diving into animal anatomy This class is open to artists of all skill levels. Students should bring a NUT FREE snack to enjoy during class. Spots are limited.
For Ages 9-13 (drop-off) | $50 per child
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Interesting Invertebrates
Wednesday, February 18th | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Scientists estimate that 95-97% of animal species are invertebrates. In this class students will learn about their adaptations and how evolution has shaped them. Students should be prepared to go on a nature walk and meet several different invertebrates. Students should bring a NUT FREE snack to enjoy during class. Spots are limited.
For Ages 6-8 (drop-off) | $45 per child
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Winter STEAM
Wednesday, February 18th | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Calling all young scientists!! This will be a day spent talking about different sciences, brainstorming experiments and completing a hands-on experiment. Students will also get to meet several APEC ambassador animals and go on a nature walk. Students should bring a NUT FREE snack to enjoy during class. Spots are limited.
For Ages 9-13 (drop-off) | $45 per child
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What is a Desert?
Thursday, February 19th | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Come and learn what it takes to live in a harsh ecosystem like the desert. We will talk about what animals live there, what plants you would find there and how they all adapted to that ecosystem. Children will also get to meet some APEC ambassador animals that are adapted to the desert and go on a nature walk. Spots are limited.
For Ages 5-7 (drop-off) | $30 per child
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I Want To Be A Vet 3
Friday, March 20th | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Animal Meet & Greet
Friday, March 20th | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
What is an Ocean?
Friday, March 20th | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Approximately 97.5% of Earth’s water is salt water. We will also go on a walk to our salt marsh to observe the salt water firsthand and look for some ocean animals. We will also observe APEC’s saltwater tank and a variety of shells. Please be sure to dress appropriately for the nature walk. Spots are limited.
For Ages 5-7 (drop-off) | $30 per child
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Bouncing Bunnies
Monday, April 6th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Hop into spring with a fun toddler class about rabbits! Enjoy a book about a bunny and make a cute craft to take home. Little ones will also love touching and observing two different rabbits from APEC’s Animal Ambassadors. 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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Vet Tech 101 - Rabbits
Monday, April 6th | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Are you interested in exploring 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. It is also an opportunity to get crafty and DIY some simple toys for them to play with. Space is limited.
For Ages 9-12 (drop-off) | $34 per child
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Critter Clues
Monday, April 6th | 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
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We can learn a lot about animals by examining clues they leave behind. Animal tracks, scat, fur, seed shells, and feathers can often be spotted in nature. Become a nature detective and learn about rabbits, birds, and turtles. Enjoy live animal guests and a tour of APEC’s Animal Room. One parent per child. Spots are limited.
For Ages 3-5, with one adult | $26 per child/parent pair
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Planting a Rainbow
Tuesday, April 7th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Celebrate spring at APEC! Share Lois Ehlert’s colorful book Planting a Rainbow and observe two animal guests. Then enjoy a color matching activity and plant seeds to take home. ONE adult 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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My Spring Robin
Tuesday, April 7th | 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
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Get ready for spring as we share My Spring Robin by Anne Rockwell. Enjoy a springtime scavenger hunt while we explore the park on a nature walk. Class will also include special animal guests including a rabbit, bird, and turtle. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Spots are limited.
For Ages 3-5, with one adult | $26 per child/parent pair
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What Is An Ecosystem?
Wednesday, April 8th | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Ecosystems depend on many different plans and animals working together. In this class we’ll discuss several different ecosystems and how all the organisms within those ecosystems work together. Students will also get to meet two APEC ambassador animals and learn about their roles in their native ecosystems. Please be sure to dress appropriately for the nature walk. Spots are limited.
For Ages 5-7 (drop-off) | $30 per child
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Animal Science
Wednesday, April 8th | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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There are lots of wacky animals in the animal kingdom. In this class, we will learn why a whale isn’t a fish and why a frog isn’t a reptile. We will look at bones, x-rays, pelts, and footprints as we learn about animal classification. Please be sure to dress appropriately for the nature walk. Spots are limited.
For Ages 8-10 (drop-off) | $30 per child
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Birding for Beginners Family Program Session 1
Friday, April 10th | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Educators from the CI Bird Sanctuary are offering a free family program at APEC this spring! The workshop will begin in the classroom, exploring the importance of quality habitats, particularly in urban areas along the Atlantic Flyway for migratory bird species. Students will engage in hands-on activities to learn about specific migratory birds, such as Ospreys, Loons, and Turkey Vultures. Afterward, we’ll head outdoors for a guided nature walk, using kid-friendly field guides to identify and count local bird species. Registration for children is required. Parent must stay with child for duration of program.
For Ages 5 & up, with adult chaperone | FREE
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Birding for Beginners Family Program Session 2
Friday, April 10th | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Educators from the CI Bird Sanctuary are offering a free family program at APEC this spring! The workshop will begin in the classroom, exploring the importance of quality habitats, particularly in urban areas along the Atlantic Flyway for migratory bird species. Students will engage in hands-on activities to learn about specific migratory birds, such as Ospreys, Loons, and Turkey Vultures. Afterward, we’ll head outdoors for a guided nature walk, using kid-friendly field guides to identify and count local bird species. Registration for children is required. Parent must stay with child for duration of program.
For Ages 5 & up, with adult chaperone | FREE
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Cool & Cold-Blooded
Friday, April 10th | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Reptiles, insects, arachnids, cephalopods and amphibians are all cold-blooded. In this we’ll talk about all kinds of cold-blooded animals and what it means to be cold vs warm blooded. Students will get to meet several cold-blooded APEC ambassador animals and go on a nature walk. Students should bring a NUT FREE snack to enjoy during class. Spots are limited.
For Ages 6-8 (drop-off) | $45 per child
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Nature Journaling
Friday, April 10th | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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An important part of being an environmentalist is being immersed in nature. During this class students will learn about nature journaling, practice several nature journaling exercises and spend time out in nature observing plants and animals. Students will also get to meet an APEC ambassador animal. Students should bring a NUT FREE snack to enjoy during class. Spots are limited.
For Ages 9-13 (drop-off) | $45 per child
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Vet Tech 101 - Intelligence
Wednesday, May 27th | 10:00 am - 12:00 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 and providing enrichment. Space is limited.
For Age 9-12 (drop-off) | $34 per child
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What Is A Pond?
Wednesday, May 27th | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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What exactly is a pond and why is it different than a lake or an ocean? During this class children will learn about pond ecosystems, visit ponds and work on a pond-based craft. Children will also get to meet some APEC ambassador animals that live in a pond. Spots are limited.
For Ages 5-7 (drop-off) | $30 per child
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Animal Care Trainee
Thursday, June 4th | 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.
For Ages 8-10 (drop-off) | $34 per child
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Bountiful Bugs
Thursday, June 4th | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Bugs exist all around us. In this fun class children will learn about different kinds of bugs and what makes them different from other animals. Then they will go on a nature walk to talk about bug habitats and get to create a bug craft. Children will also get to meet some APEC ambassador bugs and go on a nature walk. Spots are limited.
For Ages 5-7 (drop-off) | $30 per child
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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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