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.
It’s Your Turn: A Morning Bird Walk for Adults
Saturday, September 26th | 10:30 am - 11:45 am
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The kids are back in school, and the busy rhythm of fall has begun. Now it's your turn to take a morning for yourself. Slow down, reconnect with nature, and discover the birds preparing for the changing season. Guided by Wing Kong, a birder, nature educator & environmental artist helping people discover the birds and quiet wonders of New York City’s urban nature. Space is limited.
Adults | $15 per person
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I Want to Be a Vet 1
Sunday, September 27th | 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.
Ages 5-7 (drop off) | $22 per child
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Busy, Busy Squirrel
Saturday, October 10th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Fall is a frenzy of activity for our cute squirrel friends. Has your toddler ever wondered why they are so busy? Read The Busy Little Squirrel to learn more about these cute creatures. Toddlers will also observe and touch a squirrel relative-a chinchilla! Take a short walk in the park looking for squirrels, acorns, and squirrel nests. One caregiver per child. No siblings except infants in baby carriers. Space is limited.
Ages 2-3 (with one adult) | $22 per parent/child pair
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Monthly Adult Yoga: Relax & Rejuvenate
Sunday, October 18th | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Come practice Yoga at APEC with certified Yoga instructor Lorine Bamberg (@SwayingTreeYoga) and start your day with breath work and gentle movement! The emphasis of class will be on relaxing breathing techniques, an exploration of holding basic and non-traditional poses, and a focus on movements which both strengthen and lengthen.
Open to all levels...beginners welcome! Each student is encouraged to express poses in their own interpretation, and in a way that best supports them in the present moment. The goal of the practice is to find enjoyment in movement and continue the day feeling uplifted, centered and, most importantly, peaceful! Please bring your own mat and whatever props you like to support your practice. Space is limited. Adults | $18 per person
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Fall Forest Bathing Walk
Sunday, October 18th | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Take a 90-minute meditative Forest Bathing Walk, led by certified guide Linda Lombardo. Based on the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku, this unique walk inspires mindful connections with the natural elements of the woods for a range of healthful benefits. Embrace the crisp Fall days and share the beauty of silence as you rediscover your wild heart in nature. According to Linda, “Take this time to be present, lower the stress you may be experiencing, and connect with nature, which naturally boosts your immune system. Space is limited.
Adults | $25 per person
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I Want To Be A Vet 2
Sunday, October 25th | 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 new set of our animal ambassadors and observe them up close. Space is limited.
Ages 5-7 (drop-off) | $22 per child
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Pumpkins!
Saturday, October 31st | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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Celebrate the fall harvest in our make-believe pumpkin patch! Participants pick funny-faced pumpkins for use in a matching game and meet a pumpkin-colored animal. We will also enjoy story time, nature walk, craft and songs. ONE adult per child and no siblings except babies under one year old in carriers. Space is limited.
Ages 4-5, with one adult | $26 per child/parent pair
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Vet Tech 101 - Anatomy
Saturday, November 7th | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Animal anatomy is the foundation of veterinary studies to understand more complex processes of the body. Students will learn about different skeletal structures and how to identify parts of animal bodies. They will also learn how to exam the animals for healthy bones and mobility. Space is limited.
Ages 8-10 (drop-off) | $34 per child
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Monthly Adult Yoga: Relax & Rejuvenate
Sunday, November 8th | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Come practice Yoga at APEC with certified Yoga instructor Lorine Bamberg (@SwayingTreeYoga) and start your day with breath work and gentle movement! The emphasis of class will be on relaxing breathing techniques, an exploration of holding basic and non-traditional poses, and a focus on movements which both strengthen and lengthen.
Open to all levels...beginners welcome! Each student is encouraged to express poses in their own interpretation, and in a way that best supports them in the present moment. The goal of the practice is to find enjoyment in movement and continue the day feeling uplifted, centered and, most importantly, peaceful! Please bring your own mat and whatever props you like to support your practice. Space is limited. Adults | $18 per person
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Thanksgiving
Saturday, November 14th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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What is your toddler thankful for? We will read The Thankful Book by Todd Parr, which celebrates all the little things children can be thankful for and we’ll all move around like a bunch of turkeys! There will be an animal visit and the children will learn the similarities between APEC’s bird ambassadors and turkeys. One caregiver per child. No siblings except infants in baby carriers. Space is limited.
Ages 2-3 (with one adult) | $22 per parent/child pair
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Animals in Fall
Saturday, November 14th | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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Curious to find out why squirrels are scurrying around with acorns? Wonder why the geese can been seen flying in a V-shape in the sky? Find out how some local forest animals are preparing for winter at APEC. Enjoy a story, nature walk, and create a craft decorated with fall colors. We will also meet 3 live animal guests. One caregiver per child. No siblings except infants in baby carriers. Space is limited.
Ages 4-5, with one adult | $26 per parent/child pair
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Reiki & Meditation Workshop
Saturday, November 21st | 11:00am – 12:30pm
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As we approach year end and face the busy holiday season, take a moment to pause and reflect with a Reiki & Meditation Workshop at APEC. Can’t quiet your mind? Want to reduce stress in your life? Join Sonia, a certified Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher at APEC for an introduction to Meditation and Reiki. 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. Take the first step in your mediation journey! All levels and backgrounds are welcome. Come as you are and leave feeling centered, clear, and renewed. Space is limited.
Adults | $30 per person
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Animal Care Trainee
Sunday, November 22nd | 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.
Ages 8-10 (drop-off) | $34 per child
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I Want to Be a Vet 3
Saturday, December 5th | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fused Glass Workshop
Sunday, December 6th | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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The holidays are approaching! Are you looking for an original gift for someone special? Join Naomi Rabinowitz, artist, and jewelry designer, for a fun morning 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 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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Monthly Adult Yoga: Relax & Rejuvenate
Sunday, December 13th | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Come practice Yoga at APEC with certified Yoga instructor Lorine Bamberg (@SwayingTreeYoga) and start your day with breath work and gentle movement! The emphasis of class will be on relaxing breathing techniques, an exploration of holding basic and non-traditional poses, and a focus on movements which both strengthen and lengthen.
Open to all levels...beginners welcome! Each student is encouraged to express poses in their own interpretation, and in a way that best supports them in the present moment. The goal of the practice is to find enjoyment in movement and continue the day feeling uplifted, centered and, most importantly, peaceful! Please bring your own mat and whatever props you like to support your practice. Space is limited. Adults | $18 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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