| Name | Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) |
| Address | 22465 76th AvenueOakland Gardens, NY 11364 |
| Brief Description | Nature center in wetlands of Alley Pond Park |
| Type | Attraction |
| Category | Nature |
| Description | Our mission statement:
"The Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC), a nonprofit environmental education organization, is dedicated to educating children and adults in the New York metropolitan area, protecting and preserving Alley Pond Park, open spaces and waterbodies, and advocating for sustainable environmental policies and practices."
Located in a New York City Park, we are a non-profit organization that provides environmental education programs for all ages from 18 months old through senior citizens. Admission and parking to our facility is free. Nature trails are located directly behind our Center through the wetlands of Alley Pond Park. Call 718-229-4000 for a free program guide.
Our nature trails traverse ponds, salt marshes, forests and meadows where visitors will see shore birds, migrating flocks, and a variety of small animals. Or, visitors can attend one of APEC's many environmentally-informed programs for children and adults. Please explore our website to learn more.
APEC is dedicated to establishing awareness, understanding and appreciation of the environment and to preserving nature in an urban setting. The building is open 7 days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for major holidays. Please check the calendar for closures. Walking trails are open from dawn to dusk, year ‘round. Parking and entrance to the building and grounds is free. |
| Phone 1 | (718) 229-4000 |
| Email | info@alleypond.org |
| Handicapped Accessible | Yes |
| Time Allowance | varies |
| Website | www.alleypond.org |
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| Last Updated | 2/5/2020 |
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