Family Volunteer Day- Ages 7+
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 04/22/2023
Family fun alert: Get your hands dirty while giving back at Green Chimneys! Celebrate Earth Day at Green Chimneys: enjoy being outdoors and giving back with a great morning tending to the animals and natural spaces that are helping children succeed.
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.
There is an old saying on farms, “Many hands make light work.”
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.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Spend a morning in the main barns, on the farm, or in the gardens of Green Chimneys. Join our farm staff in tackling large and small animal care or farming projects.
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:
- Farm & Wildlife Center
- Children’s Garden
- Or Boni-Bel Organic Farm
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!
*All participants must be 7 years of age or older. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Schedule: Saturday, April 22, 2023
| 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 |
QUESTIONS?
Contact Volunteer Coordinator via jlipshitz@greenchimneys.org or 845.279.2995 x286
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Location:
Brewster Campus- Green ChimneysBrewster Campus 400 Doansburg Road
Brewster, NY, 10509United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
845.279.2995 x307Contact name:
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The event has already taken place on this date:
04/22/2023
Time:
9:00am - Noon
Ages
6-8 years 9-12 years Teenagers Adults & kids togetherWeb Service