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Alley Pond Environmental Center to Host Community Open House on Dec. 9
The new, cutting-edge facility is significant milestone for the organization
The Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) invites people of all ages to attend a Community Open House and Concert to introduce its new, cutting-edge facility, a significant milestone for the organization as it enhances its capacity to provide environmental education and immersive experiences for the community.
The $26 million, LEED-certified building is a community resource and education center, featuring classrooms, a rainwater collection system, skylights and a geothermal heating system, and a collection of live animals.
Since its founding in 1972, APEC has been dedicated to educating guests about the importance of wetlands and the natural world, and the preservation of Alley Pond Park which surrounds the Center. During construction – which began in early 2020 – the organization moved into temporary space nearby.
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WHAT: APEC’s Community Open House and Concert; featuring a performance by Boomer Brothers, a guided walk, and activities for families and youth.
WHEN: Saturday, December 9, 2023; 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM; indoor concert performed from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM
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WHERE: 229-10 Northern Boulevard, Douglaston, NY 11362; limited onsite parking is available (carpooling or public transportation recommended)
APEC thanks the following donors for making the Community Open House and Concert possible: National Grid and Helms Bros. Inc., as well as Resorts World New York City, Alma Bank, Rita Sherman, Fran Filloramo, and Michael and Linda Agnello.
For any questions, please contact APEC at (718) 229-4400 or email contact@alleypond.org.
About the Alley Pond Environmental Center
The Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) is a gem in the natural world in northeastern Queens. APEC is situated within Alley Pond Park, where over 635 acres of forests, meadows, ponds, and fresh and saltwater marshes are home to more than 300 species of birds and other wildlife. Our center hugs the shore of Little Neck Bay. Visitors young and old can walk our wetland and forest trails, observe the animals and plants, listen to the quiet, enjoy the changing seasons, and understand our essential connection to wild nature, even in this busiest of cities. Learn more at www.alleypond.org.
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