Alley Pond Environmental Center

What are the four seasons? What does a tree do during different seasons? Let’s find out together! There will be a nature walk so we can observe the trees in the current season, and we’ll enjoy an all-season craft. Live animal presentations will clue us into why animals need these trees every season. Space is limited. ONE adult per child and no siblings except babies under one year old in carriers. 
Ages 2-3 with one adult. $22 per parent/child pair.

Local Event: A Tree for All Seasons

Queens County

Queens

New York

A Tree for All Seasons

What are the four seasons? What does a tree do during different seasons? Let’s find out together! There will be a nature walk...

Are dinosaurs truly lizards or birds? Are we related to dogs? Come and learn about how scientists’ group different living things and what happens when those change. Students will get to meet two real-life animals as well as go on a nature walk. Please be sure to dress appropriately for the nature walk. Space is limited.For Ages 8-12 (drop-off) | $30 per child

Local Event: What is Taxonomy?

What is Taxonomy?

Are dinosaurs truly lizards or birds? Are we related to dogs? Come and learn about how scientists’ group different living...

What do animals do in winter? We will share the book When It Starts to Snow by Phillis Gershator to find out. Children will learn about migrating animals, hibernators, and some local critters which stay active throughout the chilly winter months. Live animal guests and a nature walk, looking for critter clues in the park will be part of this seasonal class. Be sure to dress for the weather! Spots are limited. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. 
For Ages 2-3, with one adult | $10 per child/parent pair *HOLIDAY SPECIAL*

Local Event: Animal Tales: When It Starts to Snow

Animal Tales: When It Starts to Snow

What do animals do in winter? We will share the book When It Starts to Snow by Phillis Gershator to find out. Children will...

Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature themed lessons at APEC. Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, take a guided nature walk, and meet live animals. ​This class is four sessions, meeting on January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026.&nbsp; Class is from 9:30 am to 10:45 am.&nbsp; Cost is $88 per child/parent pair.&nbsp;&nbsp; ​​ One adult per child will be permitted in the classroom. Siblings are not permitted to join the class, other than infants age 1 and younger. Classes are not offered individually. Spots are limited.

Local Event: Toddler Time January 

Toddler Time January 

Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature themed lessons at APEC. Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, take a...

Areebah Ali

David Luces

New York City Metropolitan Area

Weekend Registrar and Press Release Coordinator at Alley Pond Environmental Center.
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A Tree for All Seasons

DEC

20

9:30 AM

Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd, NY

What is Taxonomy?

DEC

29

10:00 AM

Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd, NY

Animal Tales: When It Starts to Snow

DEC

30

9:30 AM

Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd, NY

Toddler Time January

JAN

10

9:00 AM

Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd, NY