Visit the Farm - Green Chimneys

Building Independence Through Life Skills

January 21, 2025

Visit the Farm & Wildlife Center

Community Update January 2025

The Farm & Wildlife Center at our Brewster campus is temporarily closed. There are no public visiting hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Please note that due to weather conditions, animal care priorities, and educational programming, not all animals may be visible at all times. See an overall list of animals at the farm

Our animals are an integral part of therapeutic education and residential treatment for children with special needs. Learn more about our nature-based approach to education

Gyrfalcon

Crowned the best for falconry in medieval times, gyrfalcons were once reserved for kings. As the largest falcon in the world, with exquisite plumage ranging from bright white to deep charcoal, gyrs are revered for their powerful skill of flight. Their long wings make hunting waterfowl from 3,000-feet-high a feasible and fantastical feat. This falcon was flown in the sport of falconry for several years.