Please pre-register:
For more information, call 718-229-4000, ext. 0.
Refund Policy:
Due to the preparation time, materials and other expenditures regarding our public programs we are implementing a no refund policy for fees paid and space reserved for APEC events. We cannot pro rate program fees for multi session workshops. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but we find this necessary in order to be able to continue providing public programs of both an exciting and informative nature.
Thank you.
Saturday |
Winter Watercolor Workshop Series – Part 3 of 4
This series is geared to beginners but all are welcome. Limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration and pre payment required. Materials supply list will be provided at pre-registration. Please bring supplies to the first workshop. TIME: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM FEE: $100 Member, $125 Non-Members (for series) |
Join local artist and art teacher, Lynda Spielman, as she engages students in basic techniques of watercolor.
Monday |
Nature Inspired Creative Writing WorkshopJoin Laurie Nicholson, Professor of Writing at Hunter College, as she leads an exciting new workshop encouraging writers at all levels from beginner on, to express their appreciation of nature. Geared towards nature writing, the concepts learned can be used for any genre of writing. Pre-registration required. (NOTE – this program is for adults, high school and college students) TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM FEE: $12 Members, $18 Non-Members |
Saturday |
STAR SAFARI - Astronomy Adventure
We would like to congratulate Mr. Freilich on celebrating Sixteen Sweet years of conducting these programs here under the stars at APEC. We wish him many more! * To ensure the quality of all astronomy workshops we reserve the right to cancel if the weather forecast calls for rain. TIME: 7:30-9:30 PM FEE: $10 Members, $12 Non-Members, $7 children (ages 7-12) |
Join astronomer Mark Freilich for an exciting evening of star gazing. Learn about the winter constellations during an indoor lecture. Venture outdoors for a guided star safari to learn about and view the moon up close, Orion Nebular, the Pleiades Star Cluster, and Deep Space Phenomenon, using an outdoor professional telescope. Participants are welcome to bring their own telescopes. Experience different and exciting viewings at each workshop. Dress warm!
Wednesday |
Twilight Spring Peeper Frogs Walk
Join Dr. Aline Euler, Grant & Curriculum Developer, in observing the three ranges of twilight and listening to a chorus of spring pepper frogs at Alley Pond Park. It may sound like a UFO landing, but these little frogs are just doing what comes naturally during this exciting time of year! We will car pool together to the Alley Pond Park woods. Children welcome. TIME: 6:30 PM FEE: $5 Members, $7 Non-Members |
Twilight is the time of day following sunset, when the sky is partially illuminated. Looking for an unusual and rewarding way to spend this time of day?
Saturday |
Winter Watercolor Workshop Series – Part 4 of 4
This series is geared to beginners but all are welcome. Limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration and pre payment required. Materials supply list will be provided at pre-registration. Please bring supplies to the first workshop. TIME: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM FEE: $100 Member, $125 Non-Members (for series) |
Saturday |
SCIENTIFICALLY SPEAKING - Quick SandScience isn’t just for scientists! Join us as we engage in an afternoon of indoor science, an experiment here and there, crafts and fun. While this is an adult program, we welcome children ages 9 and up to join us as long as they are accompanied by a participating adult. Workshops may include a nature hike (weather permitting) and live animal demonstration with our animals. Limited to 10 participants. Learn what quick sand is composed of and where it is found. Make your own mini quick sand pit. TIME: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM FEE: $18 Members, $24 Non-Members per class |
Friday |
Spring Watercolor Workshop Series – Part 1 of 4
This series is geared to beginners but all are welcome. Limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration and pre payment required. Materials supply list will be provided at pre-registration. Please bring supplies to the first workshop. TIME: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM FEE: $100 Member, $125 Non-Members (for series) |
Sunday |
NEW PROGRAM - FOUNDATIONS IN ASTRONOMY Series – Part 1 of 6
There is always something new and exciting to discover in a class like this! Limited to 12 participants. *While this is an adult program, we welcome children ages 9 and up to join us as long as they are accompanied by a participating adult TIME: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM FEE: $50 Members, $65 Non-Members (for series) |
This six session course for adults, high school and college students, will supplement our Star Safari program. The series include the following topics: the scale of the cosmos, the sky, cycles of the moon, star properties, star evolution, black holes, galaxies, solar system, Einstein and relativity, life in the universe, etc. This interactive program will include projects, media presentations and solar observing.
Monday |
Nature Inspired Creative Writing WorkshopJoin Laurie Nicholson, Professor of Writing at Hunter College, as she leads an exciting new workshop encouraging writers at all levels from beginner on, to express their appreciation of nature. Geared towards nature writing, the concepts learned can be used for any genre of writing. Pre-registration required. (NOTE – this program is for adults, high school and college students) TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM FEE: $12 Members, $18 Non-Members |
Friday |
Spring Watercolor Workshop Series – Part 2 of 4
This series is geared to beginners but all are welcome. Limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration and pre payment required. Materials supply list will be provided at pre-registration. Please bring supplies to the first workshop. TIME: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM FEE: $100 Member, $125 Non-Members (for series) |
Saturday |
STAR SAFARI - Astronomy Adventure
We would like to congratulate Mr. Freilich on celebrating Sixteen Sweet years of conducting these programs here under the stars at APEC. We wish him many more! * To ensure the quality of all astronomy workshops we reserve the right to cancel if the weather forecast calls for rain. TIME: 7:30-9:30 PM FEE: Children (ages 7-12) $7, Adults $10 Members, $12 Non-Members |
Sunday |
NEW PROGRAM - FOUNDATIONS IN ASTRONOMY Series – Part 2 of 6
There is always something new and exciting to discover in a class like this! Limited to 12 participants. *While this is an adult program, we welcome children ages 9 and up to join us as long as they are accompanied by a participating adult TIME: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM FEE: $50 Members, $65 Non-Members (for series) |
Saturday |
SCIENTIFICALLY SPEAKING - Build your own terrariumLearn about the water cycle and plant cycle during this workshop as you build your own take home terrarium. Science isn’t just for scientists! Join us as we engage in an afternoon of indoor science, an experiment here and there, crafts and fun. While this is an adult program, we welcome children ages 9 and up to join us as long as they are accompanied by a participating adult. Workshops may include a nature hike (weather permitting) and live animal demonstration with our animals. Limited to 10 participants. TIME: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM FEE: $18 Members, $24 Non-Members per workshop |
Sunday |
Fly Fishing 101!8 years old to adults! (Note: children 8-12 years old have to be accompanied by a parent/chaperone). What is fly fishing? It’s not about catching flies at all! Come learn the techniques of fly fishing from a seasoned veteran. You will learn all about the equipment, casting, knots, rigging and everything else involved in this very interesting and graceful type of fishing. This program is geared towards all who are interested in the art of fly fishing from beginning to end and want to explore all the equipment used in a safe and comfortable environment. All equipment will be supplied! Please note – all participants are asked to wear a hat and a pair of sunglasses to the program. Limited to 10 participants. TIME: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM FEE: Children (ages 8-12) $7, Adults $10 Members, $16 Non-Members |
Sunday |
Fly Fishing 101!8 years old to adults! (Note: children 8-12 years old have to be accompanied by a parent/chaperone). What is fly fishing? It’s not about catching flies at all! Come learn the techniques of fly fishing from a seasoned veteran. You will learn all about the equipment, casting, knots, rigging and everything else involved in this very interesting and graceful type of fishing. This program is geared towards all who are interested in the art of fly fishing from beginning to end and want to explore all the equipment used in a safe and comfortable environment. All equipment will be supplied! Please note – all participants are asked to wear a hat and a pair of sunglasses to the program. Limited to 10 participants. TIME: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM FEE: Children (ages 8-12) $7, Adults $10 Members, $16 Non-Members |
Sunday |
Spring Watercolor Workshop Series – Part 3 of 4
This series is geared to beginners but all are welcome. Limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration and pre payment required. Materials supply list will be provided at pre-registration. Please bring supplies to the first workshop. TIME: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM FEE: $100 Member, $125 Non-Members (for series)
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Monday |
Nature Inspired Creative Writing WorkshopJoin Laurie Nicholson, Professor of Writing at Hunter College, as she leads an exciting new workshop encouraging writers at all levels from beginner on, to express their appreciation of nature. Geared towards nature writing, the concepts learned can be used for any genre of writing. Pre-registration required. (NOTE – this program is for adults, high school and college students) TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM FEE: $12 Members, $18 Non-Members |
Friday |
Spring Watercolor Workshop Series – Part 4 of 4
This series is geared to beginners but all are welcome. Limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration and pre payment required. Materials supply list will be provided at pre-registration. Please bring supplies to the first workshop. TIME: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM FEE: $100 Member, $125 Non-Members (for series) |
Saturday |
SCIENTIFICALLY SPEAKING - Construct your own compost binCompost is organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow. Learn the basics of composting and the benefits it can provide. Construct your own compost bin to take home. Science isn’t just for scientists! Join us as we engage in an afternoon of indoor science, an experiment here and there, crafts and fun. While this is an adult program, we welcome children ages 9 and up to join us as long as they are accompanied by a participating adult. Workshops may include a nature hike (weather permitting) and live animal demonstration with our animals. Limited to 10 participants. TIME: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM FEE: $18 Members, $24 Non-Members per workshop
STAR SAFARI - Astronomy Adventure
We would like to congratulate Mr. Freilich on celebrating Sixteen Sweet years of conducting these programs here under the stars at APEC. We wish him many more! * To ensure the quality of all astronomy workshops we reserve the right to cancel if the weather forecast calls for rain. TIME: 7:30-9:30 PM FEE: Children (ages 7-12) $7, Adults $10 Members, $12 Non-Members |
Sunday |
Earth Science Regents Prep Course – Part 2 of 3Attention junior high and high school parents. APEC is now offering an Earth Science Regents Prep course beginning in May. This course, a series of three classes, will be hosted by Mark Freilich, a NYC licensed earth science teacher with an 85% passing rate on the earth science regents. There will be preparation for the lab practical portion of the regents and two sessions for the written part. Students will also learn how to use the earth science reference tables. Limited to 10 students. Students must sign up for all three sessions. TIME: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM FEE: $55 Members, $70 Non-Members
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Saturday |
SUMMER STAR PARTY Astronomy Night!
Snacks and beverages will be provided. We reserve the right to cancel if the weather forecast calls for rain. TIME: 8:00 PM FEE: Children (up to age 12) $8, Adults $12 Members, $14 Non-Members |
Sunday |
Earth Science Regents Prep Course – Part 2 of 3Attention junior high and high school parents. APEC is now offering an Earth Science Regents Prep course beginning in May. This course, a series of three classes, will be hosted by Mark Freilich, a NYC licensed earth science teacher with an 85% passing rate on the earth science regents. There will be preparation for the lab practical portion of the regents and two sessions for the written part. Students will also learn how to use the earth science reference tables. Limited to 10 students. Students must sign up for all three sessions. TIME: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM FEE: $55 Members, $70 Non-Member |
Sunday |
NEW PROGRAM - FOUNDATIONS IN ASTRONOMY Series – Part 5 of 6
There is always something new and exciting to discover in a class like this! Limited to 12 participants. *While this is an adult program, we welcome children ages 9 and up to join us as long as they are accompanied by a participating adult. TIME: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM FEE: $50 Members, $65 Non-Members (for series) |
Saturday |
STAR SAFARI - Astronomy Adventure
We would like to congratulate Mr. Freilich on celebrating Sixteen Sweet years of conducting these programs here under the stars at APEC. We wish him many more! * To ensure the quality of all astronomy workshops we reserve the right to cancel if the weather forecast calls for rain. TIME: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM FEE: Children (ages 7-12) $7, Adults $10 Members, $12 Non-Members |
Saturday |
SCIENTIFICALLY SPEAKING - Marine Invertebrates/Shell CandleLearn about some popular marine invertebrates, examine some of the shells they live in and make your own shell candle. Science isn’t just for scientists! Join us as we engage in an afternoon of indoor science, an experiment here and there, crafts and fun. While this is an adult program, we welcome children ages 9 and up to join us as long as they are accompanied by a participating adult. Workshops may include a nature hike (weather permitting) and live animal demonstration with our animals. Limited to 10 participants. TIME: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM FEE: $18 Members, $24 Non-Members per workshop |
Sunday |
NEW PROGRAM - FOUNDATIONS IN ASTRONOMY Series – Part 6 of 6
There is always something new and exciting to discover in a class like this! Limited to 12 participants. *While this is an adult program, we welcome children ages 9 and up to join us as long as they are accompanied by a participating adult. TIME: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM FEE: $50 Members, $65 Non-Members (for series) |
Ongoing |
Knitting CircleJoin APEC's very own knitting circle! We welcome knitters, crocheters, or crafters of any kind! Come to show off a new project, share some snacks, or just knit with friends. Please note that this is a meeting for adults who know how to knit, not a class. Call or e-mail Liz at ext. 200 or emcglinchey@alleypond.com with any questions about the group and let us know if you plan on attending!! We meet every other Monday evening from 6-8 PM (see dates below), and there will be a fee of $3M/$5NM per meeting. January 14, 28, February 11, 25, March 11, 35 |