Alley Pond Environmental Center is a nonprofit, environmental education organization in Queens. Since 1976, we have been dedicated to educating children and adults in the New York metropolitan area, protecting and preserving Alley Pond Park, open spaces and waterbodies, and advocating for sustainable environmental policies and practices. 2026 marks our 50th Anniversary!

We thank you for your continued support over these past 50 years and for celebrating with us during this momentous occasion in our history!

This year, our annual Green Gala is Thursday, May 7th, 2026.

We hope we can count on you to support this event which allows us to continue to offer the environmental education programs for more than 72,000 children and adults per year. 

Please feel free to call or email us with any questions you might have at 718-229-4000 or events@alleypond.com. 

Ticket Prices:

Gala Table - $1,250 for table of up to 10 people

APEC Member Ticket - $135 per person

Non-Member Ticket - $150 per person

Please email contact@alleypond.org with the names of those using the tickets no later than Friday, April 17th, 2026.