Green Chimneys

The December eNews is out! Read it here: https://conta.cc/4fsduhR

In 2024, Green Chimneys Wildlife Center successfully rehabilitated and released 111 birds. These efforts reflect the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and students to not only providing immediate care but also ensuring that many birds and animals are given the chance to return to their natural habitats! https://lnkd.in/e-pjdKc7

Spreading joy is all about embracing the spirit of giving! At Green Chimneys' annual Holiday Bazaar, students pick out special gifts for their loved ones. In a supportive atmosphere, they thoughtfully choose and wrap their presents, ready for giving! A big thank you to our fantastic Recreation team, along with all the wonderful volunteers and staff, for making this cherished tradition so special.

Vincent is just one of the many students who has found positivity and personal growth through nature- and animal-based therapy programs at Green Chimneys. Animal partners like Chief help us give students the opportunity to form strong interpersonal skills with confidence. Give to our Year-End Campaign today and your gift will be doubled, thanks to a $50,000 matching gift from the Amy and Michael McCaffery Foundation. https://lnkd.in/eSBUNv39

'Tis the season for holiday trees and greens! Pick out the perfect tree, wreath or garland, and shop a festive assortment of gifts at Boni-Bel Farm & Country Store. Every purchase supports therapeutic education and activities for children with special needs! Open extended holiday hours: weekdays noon–6pm and weekends 10am–5pm at 301 Doansburg Road, Brewster, NY.

This Giving Tuesday, your donation to our Year-End Campaign will be DOUBLED to provide twice the support for students at Green Chimneys! Thanks to a $50,000 matching gift from the Amy and Michael McCaffery Foundation, your gift will go twice as far, helping students like Vincent find compassion and healing through nature- and animal-based therapy. https://lnkd.in/eSBUNv39 #GivingTuesday

Students at Clearpool dove into figurative language during Lit-Artsy Day! Engaging with art not only helps students understand visuals better but also boosts their critical thinking. By recognizing and discussing symbolism, themes, and hidden meanings, they're learning to think deeply and connect written expression while having fun!

Wishing everyone a joyful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and the company of loved ones! We’re so thankful for our amazing students, their families, and our supportive funders and community, as well as the dedication that our staff, interns, and volunteers provide to our children and families, to our animal partners and to each other as colleagues and friends!

It’s amazing how a gentle animal can calm a restless soul. At Green Chimneys, we use animal-assisted therapy to help children with special needs. In return, the animals — many of them previously injured or abandoned— receive lots of TLC. Please consider sponsoring one of our animals today. Thank you! https://lnkd.in/e6m4uFbX

Boni-Bel Farm received an exciting delivery today!🌲Tree sales begin THIS SATURDAY, November 30, and our students and staff are hard at work stocking the Country Store with festive gifts and holidays greens. Every purchase supports therapeutic education and activities for children with special needs. Open extended holidays hours: weekdays noon–6pm and weekends 10am–5pm at 301 Doansburg Road, Brewster, NY 10509. More info: https://lnkd.in/eE27ZAYu