Announcements
Birds of Prey Day
Sunday, June 2, 2024
10:00am - 4:00pm
400 Doansburg Road, Brewster, NY 10509
Celebrate 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
- Hayrides
- Zip line
- Children’s activities
- Live music and more!
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.
Join us!
Enjoy live demonstrations from leading wildlife and environmental experts, including:
- James Eyring, Hawk Tales
- Brian Bradley, Skyhunters in Flight
- Suzie Gilbert, New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council-Pace Alliance
- Katherine Murphy, Naturalist/Wildlife Rehabilitator
- Maureen Hecht, Wild & Bright
- New York State Falconry Association
- Teatown Lake Reservation
- Cottontail Cottage Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education
And many more!
A special welcome to our falconer friends who help to make this event a success. All falconers are invited with or without a bird, and receive complimentary admission for you and a guest; one parking pass; two lunch passes; and an event t-shirt. Help us facilitate your day – register in advance!
Advance your business at Birds of Prey Day!
Become a Sponsor and increase brand awareness while supporting a nonprofit.
To explore a range of options at various price points, contact Jennifer Toussaint at [email protected]
As a Vendor, you can sell products and expand your customer base on-site.
- 10×10 space starts at $175
- Application must be received by Friday, May 1, 2026
- Contact [email protected]
DOWNLOAD VENDOR APPLICATION & REQUIREMENTS
As a Food Truck Vendor, delight attendees with your tasty offerings.
- Food Truck Fee is $175
- Application must be received by Friday, May 1, 2026
- Contact [email protected]
Learn what Birds of Prey Day is all about:
2023 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS!
25th Anniversary Video
tickets
| Ticket type | Purchase online by May 3 | Purchase online by or on June 2 | On-site; day of event June 2 |
| Child (Age 3-11) | $5 + $5 coupon* | $5 | $10 |
| Adult (12+) | $15 + $5 coupon* | $15 | $20 |
| Senior (60+) | $5 + $5 coupon* | $5 | $10 |
| Family Pass (2 adults + 2 children) |
$35 + (4) $5 coupons* | $35 | $45 |
Purchase tickets
Ticket cost covers entrance to event. Additional cost for some activities; cash recommended.
Dogs or other personal animals are not permitted.
*Tickets purchased online through May 3 receive a $5 OFF coupon to use on June 2, 2024. Coupons are provided at Registration on day of event; valid at the Green Chimneys Merchandise Tent or at Boni-Bel Country Store (301 Doansburg Road). Family Pass purchases receive four coupons. Coupons may not be combined on purchase of a single item.
Free off-site parking with complimentary shuttle service
Green Chimneys’ complimentary shuttle bus service provides convenient transport between the event and designated FREE parking in Brewster at:
- Stanley Black & Decker 2 Powers Lane, Brewster, NY 10509
- Mt. Ebo Business Park 16 Mt. Ebo Road South, Brewster, NY 10509
Premium and VIP Parking
$20 per car CASH ONLY
Purchase on-site. Based on availability.
Premium parking ($20 per car) is conveniently located in the Otter Lot, across the road from Green Chimneys’ campus, or in the Horse Lot, directly in front of the Green Chimneys Gym building.
Featured Image: The 2026 “Raptor Ambassador” for Birds of Prey Day is a female Swainson’s hawk. She was brought to the Green Chimneys Wildlife Center by a falconer/rehabber who found her as a juvenile lost on migration in New Jersey. The hawk had an injured keel (chest bone) and was nursed back to health but it was determined that the bird would not know how to properly migrate and would need a permanent home.
The Swainson’s hawk is a North American raptor typically found in the Midwest; it migrates long distances in winter, traveling all the way to Argentina. It’s also known as a “grasshopper hawk” because they love to chase and eat grasshoppers in fields, in addition to larger prey.
