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This year marks a special birthday for Adriana and we are looking forward to a great celebration. Throughout her life, Adriana has loved caring for both children and animals in need. In lieu of gifts, please consider a donation to Green Chimneys.
Green Chimneys is a nonprofit organization that has been in operation for over 70 years, serving tens of thousands of children through a unique connection of nature and animals, principally through its children’s residential program and day school located in Brewster, NY. Adriana and Wayne have been involved with Green Chimneys for over two decades, and Adriana regularly volunteers and has supported in-class teaching.
100% of donations in Adriana’s name will support therapeutic programs for children and animals at Green Chimneys.
Gifts to Green Chimneys in honor of Adriana may be made by:
All gifts in Adriana’s name will support therapeutic programs for children and animals.
To learn more about Green Chimneys’ nature-based approach to education, please visit About Us
Donkeys Gracie and Reba have been residents of the farm since 1996 and are particularly valuable partners for the children because they offer immediate feedback on behavior. They are patient, shy and headstrong but because donkeys only acknowledge humans who appear calm, this pair helps children learn the skills necessary to approach them gently and quietly. Gracie and Reba also have an extraordinary bond and have difficulty being apart so students must keep this in mind, even for basic tasks such as walking them. If the donkeys lose sight of each other they will start calling to one another so students work together to make sure the pair can see each other for their entire journey outside.