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Saturday, April 22, 2023
9:00am - Noon
Family fun alert: Get your hands dirty while giving back at Green Chimneys!
Whether you’re looking to introduce your child* to volunteerism or are seeking a community-minded way to honor Earth Day, our Family Volunteer Day will be both fun and meaningful.
Taking care of horses, donkeys, goats, camels, llamas, and hundreds of other animals, as well as tending to our gardens, are BIG jobs. Stalls need to be cleaned, buckets have to be scrubbed, tack needs to be maintained, garden beds need to be prepared for fall, and animals need to be fed.
We have different tasks for different ages and abilities – everyone will be able to do something. This is a great weekend activity for families. Come dressed for the weather and be prepared for a fun and interesting morning of hands-on work.
Each family will be assigned to a project at one of the following locations:
The animals and gardens help Green Chimneys School students, children with special needs, make connections, build skills, and grow as individuals. Your efforts help our animals and farm and also support our students’ growth!
9am | Welcome Check-in at the picnic area near Ross Field; sign up for projects; enjoy coffee and pastries |
9:30am | Farm fun begins Head to the farm to begin your project |
11:30am | Explore and learn more Enjoy a tour of the Green Chimneys Farm & Wildlife Center |
12pm | Event concludes. You are welcome to: ⋅ enjoy the afternoon at Green Chimneys ⋅ visit Boni-Bel Farm & Country Store |
Contact Volunteer Coordinator via [email protected] or 845.279.2995 x286
With the completion of an elaborate new habitat built by Green Chimneys’ woodshop students, the Farm Science classroom was able to welcome Brownie into her new home. Brownie previously lived alone in her cage in the farm and wildlife office, but guinea pigs do best in larger environments. The new habitat allows her to live in a herd as she would in the wild, with many places to hide and ways to practice her skills. Brownie has always been a social creature, and she has taken over the guinea pig herd but is a very peaceful leader.