In Memory of Stefani Gosselink

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

For ten years Green Chimneys has kicked off the holiday season with the arrival of a large, intricate gingerbread creation made by Stefani Gosselink. Each year Stefani created magnificent gingerbread structures that were auctioned off for charity as part of a holiday luncheon for W. R. Berkley Corp. employees. The company would then match the winning bid, doubling the gift to Green Chimneys. Stefani and Rob’s sweet annual visit was a cherished tradition and their generosity will always be remembered.

At the request of her family, gifts to Green Chimneys in loving memory of Stefani may be made via:

Online via PayPal >

Credit card by calling Tina at 845.279.2995 x211

Or by check made payable to “Friends of Green Chimneys” and sent to:

Friends of Green Chimneys
400 Doansburg Road
Brewster, New York 10509
Please note “IMO Stefani Gosselink” in the “for” field of the check.

All gifts in Stefani’s name will support Green Chimneys’ therapeutic programs for children and animals.

Russian Tortoise

There’s a reason this Russian Tortoise looks so iconic; it’s one of the most popular breeds sold in pet stores. This gentleman arrived at the Green Chimneys Wildlife Center as a rescue and secured a regular role in the classroom, helping students study the differences between tortoises and turtles; tortoises dwell on land, while turtles live in the water some or nearly all of the time. He has a reputation for being very active and outgoing and on warm, sunny days, the students take him outside to search for dandelion leaves to eat.