Alley Pond Environmental Center

A nature center on the northern edge of Alley Pond Park, with live animals, wetland and woodland trails out the back door. It runs toddler and family nature programs on weekends, homeschool sessions and an adult nature-and-art series.

Coming up at APEC

15 dated

Recurring shows are placed on their next date. Every listing was read off the venue's own page by a person; prices are the printed ones.

Oct25I Want to Be a Vet 2Sunday, 11:00 AMA drop-off hour for kids aged 5 to 7 about the different kinds of veterinarians and what the center's animal ambassadors need day to day, with a close look at some of the animals. It runs 11am to noon on Sunday 25 October at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd. in Douglaston, where the lot is free from dawn to dusk. Registration is $22 per child and space is limited; part 3 of the series follows on 5 December.$22 per child
Oct29Nature Pathways: Wild & WonderfulThursday, 1:00 PMA free adult program with an animal encounter, a short nature walk and mindful movement. Space is limited.Free
Oct31Pumpkins!Saturday, 11:00 AM$26 per child/parent pair
Nov7Vet Tech 101: AnatomySaturday, 11:00 AMA two-hour drop-off class for 8- to 10-year-olds on animal skeletons: naming body parts and checking the center's animals for healthy bones and easy movement. It runs 11am to 1pm on Saturday 7 November at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. The fee is $34 per child and places are limited; the same age group can return for Animal Care Trainee on 22 November.$34 per child
Nov8Monthly Adult Yoga: Relax & RejuvenateSunday, 10:30 AMA gentle, all-levels yoga hour for adults built around calming breathwork and easy movement, led by Lorine Bamberg; bring your own mat and any props. It meets 10:30 to 11:30am on Sunday 8 November at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. It costs $18 per person with limited space, and the December class is on the 13th.$18 per person
Nov14Thanksgiving for ToddlersSaturday, 9:30 AM$22 per parent/child pair
Nov14Animals in FallSaturday, 11:00 AM$26 per parent/child pair
Nov19Nature Pathways: Discover Your Inner BirderThursday, 1:00 PMA free beginner birdwatching session for adults, covering local wildlife and basic birding skills. Space is limited.Free
Nov21Reiki & Meditation WorkshopSaturday, 11:00 AMAn adult introduction to meditation and Reiki, a light-touch relaxation practice, taught by certified practitioner Sonia with techniques to use at home. It runs 11am to 12:30pm on Saturday 21 November at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. The fee is $30 per person and space is limited.$30 per person
Nov22Animal Care TraineeSunday, 11:00 AMKids aged 8 to 10 get hands-on with the center's animals, feeding, brushing and cleaning up after them, and talk through how to pick a pet that suits a family. This drop-off session runs 11am to 1pm on Sunday 22 November at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. It costs $34 per child and places are limited.$34 per child
Dec5I Want to Be a Vet 3Saturday, 11:00 AMThe third session of the center's junior-vet series turns to exotic pets such as small mammals, reptiles and birds, with a chance to meet some of the resident animal ambassadors. It is a drop-off hour for ages 5 to 7, 11am to noon on Saturday 5 December at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. Registration is $22 per child and space is limited.$22 per child
Dec6Fused Glass WorkshopSunday, 11:00 AMAn adult fused-glass session at Alley Pond's nature center in Douglaston, cutting and arranging glass to be fired into a finished piece. Ninety minutes for $30.$30 per person
Dec13Monthly Adult Yoga: Relax & RejuvenateSunday, 10:30 AMThe December edition of the center's gentle adult yoga class, focused on slow breathing and easy movement and open to every level; participants bring their own mat and props. It runs 10:30 to 11:30am on Sunday 13 December at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. The fee is $18 per person and space is limited.$18 per person
Dec17Nature Pathways: Create With NatureThursday, 1:00 PMA free adult session pairing an animal encounter with nature-inspired art-making, part of APEC's Nature Pathways series. Space is limited.Free
Jan7Nature Pathways FinaleThursday, 1:00 PMThe closing gathering of APEC's free adult Nature Pathways series: bring lunch, photos and artwork; drinks, dessert and a giveaway are provided.Free

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1 past since Oct 2026

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Fall Forest Bathing WalkOct 18, 2026

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Questions people ask

Where is APEC?＋

229-10 Northern Blvd., Douglaston, NY 11362, in Douglaston. Parking: Free lot open dawn to dusk year-round, even when the center is closed; space is limited, with extra weekend parking along Northern Blvd.

What's on at APEC?＋

15 upcoming listings on our calendar; the next is I Want to Be a Vet 2 on Sunday, October 25 at 11:00 AM.

How much do events at APEC cost?＋

Printed prices for what is listed now run from $18 to $34. 4 listings are free.

Does APEC have anything on weekends or evenings?＋

Of the 15 dated listings, 11 fall on a weekend and 0 start at 5pm or later.

How do I book at APEC?＋

On APEC's own website or booking page, linked from each listing. We read the dates and prices off it by hand and do not sell tickets.

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