Announcements

Sunday, June 7, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
2025 Event Update: As Avian Flu concerns remain high in our region, and in conjunction with precautions to minimize risk to the birds at Green Chimneys, we have determined not to hold our annual Birds of Prey Day. We will miss our many friends and supporters who make it such a special event. Birds of Prey Day will resume in 2026 and we hope you will join us then!
Green Chimneys’ renowned Farm & Wildlife Center is home to over 300 animals, including 50 birds of prey. An Andean condor; numerous hawks, falcons and owls; and several crows are under the care of expert wildlife staff. Spring always brings large numbers of fledgling birds that need care, and the goal is to return them to the wild as soon as possible. The students of the Green Chimneys School have some special needs of their own and through the rehabilitation and care of these animals, they learn compassion, encouragement, and the true meaning of stewardship.
Crowned the best for falconry in medieval times, gyrfalcons were once reserved for kings. As the largest falcon in the world, with exquisite plumage ranging from bright white to deep charcoal, gyrs are revered for their powerful skill of flight. Their long wings make hunting waterfowl from 3,000-feet-high a feasible and fantastical feat. This falcon was flown in the sport of falconry for several years.