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Birds of Prey Day
Sunday, June 2, 2019
10:00am - 4:30pm
400 Doansburg Road, Brewster, NY 10509
A Day of Fun, Flight and Falconry!
Thank you for making Birds of Prey Day 2019 a Success!
Thank you for making this a truly special event! We are so grateful to the Birds of Prey Day sponsors, animal experts…
Posted by Green Chimneys on Sunday, June 2, 2019
Celebrating 27 years of Green Chimneys’ famous annual tradition dedicated to children, the environment and magnificent birds of prey.
- Over 100 raptors
- Free-flying demos
- Top wildlife experts
- Live animal presentations
Green Chimneys’ renowned Farm & Wildlife Center is home to nearly 200 animals, including 50 birds of prey. An Andean condor; Griffon vulture; numerous hawks, falcons, 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.
New for 2019: Lauren McGough, Mongolian Eagle hunter
Special guest and falconer Lauren McGough will be a part of this year’s event. Last fall, Lauren was featured on 60 Minutes (YouTube footage below).
Enjoy live demonstrations from leading wildlife and environmental experts, including:
- Jim Eyring, Pace University Environmental Center
- Bill Robinson, Wildlife Lectures
- Jonathan Wood, The Raptor Project
- Brian Bradley, Skyhunters in Flight
- Bruce Lowder, Animal Encounters
- The New York State Falconry Association
- Lauren McGough, Falconer & Anthropologist
- Nature Nick’s Animal Adventures
- Erik Callender Reptile Edventures
- Two By Two Zoo
- Celebrity Guests
PAST EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Click on images below to see what Birds of Prey Day is all about.
2018 Facebook Photo Album
25th Anniversary Video via YouTube
Birds of Prey Day Tickets will be sold online and at the door.
- Adults $15 (age 12 and up)
- Children $5 (free for children under 3)
- Seniors $5
- Family Pass $35 (2 adults with children)
Free admission for:
- Scouts in uniform
- Military with I.D.
Save time in line by registering online!
Online tickets sales will end at 6pm on Sat, June 1.
Tickets will be sold on-site on the day of the event.
For the safety of our animals and yours, please leave your pets at home.
Metro-North Discount
Receive 20% off ticket prices and FREE shuttle bus service to and from the Southeast train station. Simply present your receipt or round trip ticket at the registration table to take advantage of this discount!
- Shuttle pick up available for trains arriving at Southeast 9:53 am and 10:54 am.
- Shuttle drop off available for 4:04 pm and 5:04 pm trains going southbound – the shuttle will be leaving GC campus at 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm respectively.
Calling all artists, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and food trucks!
Exhibit your expertise at Birds of Prey Day
This event is a great opportunity to:
- Increase awareness about your product or service
- Gain new customer leads and strengthen existing relationships
- Support Green Chimneys
Vendor packages start at just $50.
Vendor Application Food Truck Application
Questions?
- Food Trucks: Contact Donna via dprokopchuk@greenchimneys.org or 845.279.2995 x383
- All Other Vendors: Contact Paige via pcahill@greenchimneys.org or 845.279.2995 x307
Come for the birds and farm exploration, stay for the food!
This event features local, specialty food trucks. Watch for announcements on which tasty trucks will be a part of Birds of Prey Day by checking back here or connecting with us on Facebook.
Premium Parking – $10 CASH only
Premium parking is conveniently located in the Otter Lot, directly across from Green Chimneys. This is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free Off-Site Parking
Green Chimneys’ complimentary shuttle bus service by Chappaqua Transportation provides convenient transport between the event and these designated—and free—parking locations in Brewster including:
- Stanley · 2 Powers Lane, Brewster, NY 10509
- Temple Beth Elohim · 31 Mount Ebo Road North, Brewster, NY 10509
(From Rt 22: Turn right onto Doansburg Rd (CR-65); turn left onto Mt. Ebo Rd North; the temple is on the left.) - Dept. of Transportation lot on Gage Road, next to the Green Chimneys campus
Shuttle Service for MTA Riders
Metro-North Discount
Receive 20% off ticket prices and FREE shuttle bus service to and from the Southeast train station. Simply present your receipt or round trip ticket at the registration table to take advantage of this discount!
- Shuttle pick up available for trains arriving at Southeast 9:53 am and 10:54 am.
- Shuttle drop off available for 4:04 pm and 5:04 pm trains going southbound – the shuttle will be leaving GC campus at 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm respectively.
