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Our
Mission
APEC offers the Field Biology Internship for
sophomores and juniors and the Senior Independent Internship for
seniors. This program is geared toward introducing
students to environmental field
studies in the hope of increasing a joy and understanding of the
world around them, and convey these sciences to students in a
manner to which they can relate.
Our
Internship
 During this FREE Internship, which has been underwritten by The
New York City Environmental Fund, students will experience the
adventure of participating in field research. They will learn
how scientists use hula-hoops to study biodiversity and how to
identify some of the common birds that populate this area. Each
student will receive FREE materials; a field notebook and a
variety of field guides. Throughout the course of this
internship, students will gain confidence in scientific inquiry
and learn the basics of species identification as we explore and
understand the over 635 acres of Alley Pond Park.
The APEC Field Biology Internship offers seven classes in the
Fall, Spring, and Summer to high school sophomores and juniors (10th and
11th grade). Fall and Spring classes are Saturday morning, between 9am and
12pm, Summer classes are Thursday between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm. Seniors who are interested in the Senior Independent
Internship can contact use for information on setting-up a
program that interests them.
Join us as we explore and examine the water and soil on our many
trails using sampling equipment and scientific inquiry.
Our
Classroom
Most of our sessions will begin at the Padavan Pavilion, the
Outdoor Classroom at APEC. After a discussion on the topic and
materials for that week, we venture out into our park to further
explore the day's subject in a more hands-on manner.
Our
Syllabus
The Internship Syllabus is full of many interesting topics that
scientists encounter in their studies of the environment. From
air and water quality to ecosystem biodiversity, students will
experience new challenges each class. Every year new topics are
added and expanded. Past classes have been Estuary Fauna, Pond
Scum, GPS and Orienteering, Water, Soil and Air Testing and
Biodiversity. For a copy of our syllabus, please call
718-229-4000 or email
info@alleypond.com.
Our
Requirements and Application
Students must be high school sophomores and juniors (10th and
11th grade). Having taken Living Environment before attending
this internship is a bonus, but not required. If you are a
senior and are interested in the Senior Independent Internship,
please contact us and we will try and set-up a program that
meets your needs.
Applicants must submit a completed
Field Biology Internship Application (PDF, 52k), which can
be obtained by emailing
info@alleypond.com or calling 718-229-4000.
Spring Application Due: February 1st
Summer Application Due: June 8th
Fall Application Due: September 28th
Due dates are strictly followed because of the popularity of
this internship. The Senior Independent Internships has a
rolling admission; please call at anytime.
Our
Materials
Materials include, but are not limited to:
-Binoculars
- Magnifying Glasses
- Field Guides
- Field Books
- Dichotomous Keys
- Sampling Nets
- Seine Nets
- Weather Station
- Water Testing Supplies
- Soil Testing Supplies
- Air Quality Testing Supplies
- Compass
- GPS
- Refractometer
- Clinometers
** Students who participate in this internship will receive a
Field Notebook, Field Guides and Dichotomous Keys free of
charge.
** We ask that students come to class dressed according to
the weather (ex. boots, rain gear, gloves, winter coats), since
we are almost always outside for the full three-hour class. It
is suggested that you bring a change of shoes and socks, along
with insect repellent and sunscreen. Other than these few
things, students are only required to bring a pencil or pen to
most classes.
Our
Students
Students who apply and participate in our program study at
public and private high schools from all over New York City and
Long Island.
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