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Alley Pond Environmental Center is a nature center located in Douglaston, Queens. It is uniquely situated in Alley Pond Park, surrounded by forests and meadows as well as the contiguous marsh and wetlands. Our 600+ acre park is a haven for many plants and animals, providing a natural study setting for visiting birders, families and students. We serve a very large urban community in many facets, such as environmental education programs, teacher training, a student volunteer program, exhibitions, special events, conferences, and networking with universities and other environmental centers.

Exhibits

NATIONAL ESTUARIES DAY FESTIVAL

DATE
Saturday, September 29, 2012

TIME:
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

PLACE:
Alley Pond Environmental Center
228-06 Northern Blvd.
Douglaston, NY 11362

AGES:
ALL

FEE:
FREE!

Please join us for a festival to commemorate our local estuary Little Neck Bay and meet members of your neighborhood historic, health service, recreational, civic associations, school groups and government organizations.

Hike along our own unique and beautiful estuary trails, listen to live music, visit educational booths and exhibits from neighborhood organizations, and participate in children’s activities and crafts. Bring the whole family to enjoy FREE activities, entertainment, hands-on demonstrations, crafts, fun games, boat and canoe rides!

Participation in Museum Day is open to any tax-exempt or governmental museum or cultural venue on a voluntary basis. Smithsonian magazine encourages museum visitation, but is not responsible for and does not endorse the content of the participating museums and cultural venues, and does not subsidize museums that participate.