Welcome! This page is for our single day weekend programs for all ages. Our ongoing weekend Toddler Time series can be found on our Early Childhood Programs page when available.
I Want To Be A Vet 2
Saturday, June 20th | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Do you want to learn about animals and their vet care? Veterinarians provide medical care for different types of animals depending on their patients - zoo animals, farm animals or pets! Children will meet a new set of animal ambassadors and practice using some tools to examine them. Space is limited.
For Ages 5-7 (drop-off) | $22 per child
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Fungi Walk Presented by the Mycological Society
Saturday, June 20th (Rain Date Sunday, June 21st) | 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. Space is limited.
*Fungi enthusiasts may choose to continue the walk for more time, but you are welcome to leave after 90 minutes. For Adults | $5 suggested donation to help care for APEC's Animal Ambassadors
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I Love Animals
Sunday, July 12th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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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. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Space is limited.
Ages 2-3, with one adult | $22 per parent/child pair
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I Want To Be A Vet 3
Sunday, July 12th | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Scoop on Poop
Sunday, July 12th | 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 meeting some of APEC’s most frequent and least frequent poopers. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Space is limited.
Ages 3-5, with one adult | $25 per parent/child pair
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Fused Glass Workshop
Sunday, July 12th | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Join Naomi Rabinowitz, artist, and jewelry designer, for a fun summer workshop making fused glass jewelry! Participants will have the opportunity to make colorful necklaces, pins, magnets, earrings, or rings -- and to learn the basics of fused glass art. Ms. Rabinowitz will fire your piece and you will be able to pick it up at APEC – date to be given at workshop. All materials will be provided. Space is limited.
Adults | $30 per person
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Vet Tech 101 – Nutrition
Saturday, July 25th | 11:00 am - 1:00 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 8-10 (drop off) | $34 per child
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I Want To Be A Vet 1
Saturday, August 1st | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Do you love animals? Aspiring veterinarians will enjoy learning about different types of vets and the importance of their role for animals in captivity. Children will learn about the needs of a variety of our animal ambassadors and observe them up close. Space is limited.
For Ages 5-7 (drop off) | $22 per child
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Morning with the Birds: A Summer Walk at Alley Pond Park
Saturday, August 15th | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Start your summer morning surrounded by nature, community, and birdsong. Join Wing Kong, a passionate birder and nature educator, for a guided bird walk through Alley Pond Park. Together we’ll slow down, sharpen our observation skills, and discover the birds that thrive in one of Queens’ largest urban forests. Whether you’re new to birding or already enjoy watching birds, this walk offers a peaceful way to connect with nature and experience the rich wildlife of the city. Space is limited.
Adults | $15 per person
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Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing
Sunday, August 16th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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There is an important reason why animals do not wear clothing, especially in the summer heat! They have fur, feathers, or scales! Enjoy listening to Judi Barrett’s book Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing and meet some interesting animals with different body covering. Toddlers will observe a fine feathered friend, furry critter, and scaly reptile. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Space is limited.
Ages 2-3, with one adult | $22 per parent/child pair
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Jump, Frog, Jump
Sunday, August 16th | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Animal Care Trainee
Sunday, August 16th | 11:00 am - 1:00 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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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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