As unlikely as it may seem, Airport New Jersey Airport natives
have a fond appreciation for the outdoors. Just
look at the Alley Pond Environmental Center in Queens.
This popular resource conducts great nature programs
for
Van
Rentals travelers of all ages, providing you
with important information on the local ecosystems.
Sprawling over 635 acres of woodlands, meadows and
marshes, the Ally Pond Environmental Center is one
of the Big Apples best green destinations. So what
are you waiting for? Engage with the great outdoors
during your upcoming
Van
Rentals vacation by visiting the Alley Pond
Environmental Center today.
Educate yourself on environmental issues
As a non-profit corporation, the Alley Pond Environmental
Center is dedicated to encouraging environmental
awareness through a number of urban educational
programs. Whether it's learning about the local
vegetation, to participating in park cleanups, there's
always something important happening inside Alley
Pond. Travelers of all ages are invited to take
part in these important programs, as you can never
be too old to understanding the environment. Special
Boy Scout and Girl Guide activities can also be
coordinated for large community visits.
Special events for you and your friends
Customers of The NYC 15 Person Vans
Agency
Van
Rentals can enjoy a number of exciting special
events and program inside the Alley Pond Environmental
Center. These include everything from educational
lecture series to presentation by environmental
officials. Customers of The NYC 15 Person Vans Agency
Van
Rentals can also participate in nature hikes,
bird watching expeditions and outdoor art workshops.
There are even astronomy lessons to be had and cross-country
skiing techniques to be learned. The possibilities
are endless at the Alley Pond Environmental Center,
so why stay cooped up inside during your upcoming
Van
Rentals vacation? Get out and enjoy everything
the Big Apple has to offer inside Alley Pond.
Teach your youngster about the environment
One of the great parts about the Alley Pond Environmental
Center is the outstanding offerings of children's
programs. Customers of The NYC 15 Person Vans Agency
Van
Rentals are encouraged to enrol their youngest
travel mates in the Wee Sprouts program (for children
18-23 months). This program gives kids an inclusive
introduction to nature by taking a mini-nature walk
and petting baby animals. The Fledglings program,
for children ages 3-5 engages travelers in crafts,
nature talks and outdoor exploration. Finally, For
the Birds, suitable for children 7-10, includes
a live demonstration with a red tail hawk, a barn
own and a kestrel.
Hours of operation
Customers of The NYC 15 Person Vans
Agency
Van
Rentals can visit the Alley Pond Environmental
Center September through June on Saturdays and Sundays.
Saturday hours are from 9am to 4:30pm, and Sunday
hours run from 9am to 3:30pm. During the months
of July and August, the Center is open from 9am
to 4:30 pm Monday through Saturday. Admission is
always free to the park. Programs are normally offered
free of charge as well, however some special events
may require a small admission fee.
Find nature all over again
Customers of The Rental Center
Van
Rentals will find the Alley Pond Environmental
Center at 228-06 Northern Boulevard, just east of
the Cross Island Parkway. To get there from Manhattan,
simply hop on the Midtown Tunnel to the Long Island
Expressway. Continue until you see the Clearview
Expressway exit. Take Clearview to the Northern
Boulevard East exit, which you will continue down
for approximately 3 miles. The Alley Pond Environmental
Center is located just past the Cross Island Expressway
on Northern.
For more information on the Alley Pond Environmental
Center, please call 718-229-4000. Customers of The
NYC 15 Person Vans Agency
15 Passenger
Van Rental can also log onto the official Alley
Pond website at
www.alleypond.com
for more details.
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