Farm & Wildlife Center - Green Chimneys

As part of vocational education, Green Chimneys School students are working at local businesses. This image shows 3 individuals under a car at Brewster Shell, two of whom are Green Chimneys students.

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April 16, 2021

Farm & Wildlife Center

The Sam and Myra Ross Farm & Wildlife Center, located on our Brewster Campus, is home to over 300 farm animals, horses and permanently injured or imprinted wildlife. The farm is supported by a dedicated team of animal experts and caretakers who provide the utmost in care for our diverse species.

DUE TO CURRENT HEALTH CONCERNS, THE FARM & WILDLIFE CENTER IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.

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As a popular public attraction, the Farm & Wildlife Center hosts thousands of visitors for enjoyable and educational farm tours during open weekend hours and favorite annual events such as the spectacular Birds of Prey Day each June.

Individuals and small groups are free to roam the barn and paddocks
For groups of 6 or more, please schedule a tour

A Day at the Farm Children’s Party also available! More

Brook Lyn the Sheep

Found abandoned in a box with her brother in Brooklyn, NY, this sheep was rescued as a newborn. After she was stabilized by a wildlife rehabilitator, she was driven up to Green Chimneys Farm where the children hand fed her with bottles of warm milk. The responsibility of becoming a caretaker for a little animal like Brook Lyn gives students a chance to recognize their own ability to make a contribution. Many of the children have been “taken care” of all of their lives by caring parents, concerned teachers and mental health staff, but stepping up and holding a bottle for this little orphan lamb transforms them from service receivers to service providers.