Alley Pond Environmental Center

Visit the Alley Pond Environmental Center for a livinglearning experience in environmental education in New York City. 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 APECs many nature-oriented programs for children and adults. Please explore our website to learn more. https://www.alleypond.org/ APEC is dedicated to establishing awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the environment and to preserving nature in an urban setting. The building is open from Monday - Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and varying hours on the weekend, except for major holidays. Please call ahead (718) 229-4000 if coming in on a weekend. Please check the calendar for closures. Walking trails are open from dawn to dusk, year-round. Parking and entrance to the building and grounds are free, but we do have a suggested donation of $5 per person. You can contrib...