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Program Assistant- Equine Program

As a Premier Accredited Center of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH), Green Chimneys operates superior equine education and intervention programs. Equine…Continue

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Green Chimneys Equine Education Intern

As a Premier Accredited Center of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH), Green Chimneys operates superior equine education and intervention programs. Equine…Continue

Tags: care, farm, animal, internship, education

Started Jan 8

Green Chimneys Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern

The Paul C. Kupchok Wildlife Rehabilitation Center features over 50 permanently disabled or imprinted raptors and other wildlife. Licensed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the New York…Continue

Tags: york, farm, new, internship, animal

Started Jan 8

Horticulture Education/Vocational Garden Intern- Green Chimneys

Green Chimneys Farm has a garden program which has two locations and different focuses:The Educational School Garden on the Brewster campus plays an important role in the lives of Green Chimneys’…Continue

Tags: internship, garden, farm

Started Nov 15, 2012

 

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Program Assistant- Equine Program

As a Premier Accredited Center of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH), Green Chimneys operates superior equine education and intervention programs. Equine facilitated learning, therapeutic riding, vocational barn work, equine sport, a small driving program, vaulting and equine massage are activities offered to the children. Lead staff holds PATH Master Instructor Certification, EAGALA Certification, Centered Riding Instructor status, and equine sport…See More
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Jan 8
Kate posted a discussion

Horticulture Education/Vocational Garden Intern- Green Chimneys

Green Chimneys Farm has a garden program which has two locations and different focuses:The Educational School Garden on the Brewster campus plays an important role in the lives of Green Chimneys’ students.  Practical lessons in the garden enhance and reinforce theoretical learning in schools. Students gain respect for nature, manual work, individuals, and the community and have opportunities to learn and participate in the growing of plants, harvesting of vegetables and using products out of…See More
Nov 15, 2012
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Farm and Garden Intern- Sam & Myra Ross Institute

As a member of the Clearpool Campus Staff Team, in Carmel, New York - this residential internship option will offer an exciting opportunity to participate in a growing integrated nature based day school setting that brings together farm animals, gardening, environmental science and education for 32 students who go to school there. Our Clearpool campus maintains a small farm animal area, an organic garden and is located within 300 acres of pristine woodlands, parts of which are designated as a…See More
Sep 19, 2012
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Farm and Garden Education Internship- Sam & Myra Ross Institute

As a member of the Clearpool Campus Staff Team, in Kent, New York - this residential internship option will offer an exciting opportunity to participate in a growing integrated nature based day school setting that brings together farm animals, gardening, environmental science and education for 32 students who go to school there. Our Clearpool campus maintains a small farm animal area, an organic garden and is located within 300 acres of pristine woodlands, parts of which are designated as a New…See More
Jul 29, 2012
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Sam & Myra Ross Institute Internship- Farm

Join us for a unique opportunity to explore a world of possibilities for yourself. Discover new skills, new people, and a truly rewarding experience at one of the most innovative facilities for the education and treatment of children with special needs.Green Chimneys is a multi-faceted nonprofit organization that helps young people to maximize their full potential by providing residential, educational, clinical and recreational services that create and nurture connections to the community and…See More
Jun 8, 2012

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Organization Name
Green Chimneys
City
Brewster
State
NY
Zip Code
10509
Current Position Title:
Human Resources Recruiter
Website:
http://www.greenchimneys.org
Vision and hopes for the fast-growing movement of farm-based education?
To discover new skills, new people, and a truly rewarding experience.
What is your favorite childhood farm or garden memory?
Picking strawberries.

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Director of Development for Wholesome Wave

Position: Director of DevelopmentOrganization: Wholesome WaveLocation: Bridgeport, CTWho We Are:Wholesome Wave is a national organization dedicated to supporting small and midsize farms, and making fresh, healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables available to all people, regardless of income. Wholesome Wave partners with farm-to-retail venues, community leaders, healthcare providers, like-minded nonprofits and government entities to implement programs that benefit both consumers in…See More
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Farm manager for robotic urban farm summer intern program

We want to put 2,000 square feet of hydroponics gulleys into production this summer. Summer interns will be implementing various systems to seed, transplant, harvest the crops and cool, heat, power the greenhouse with renewable energy.We need a entrepreneurial farm manager to help on the build-out, operations and sales and marketing.Visit firstfruitsfarms.com, facebook.com/robogrow and justmoneymd.com for more info.Contact:Peter James301 916-5722See More
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Program Assistant- Equine Program

As a Premier Accredited Center of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH), Green Chimneys operates superior equine education and intervention programs. Equine facilitated learning, therapeutic riding, vocational barn work, equine sport, a small driving program, vaulting and equine massage are activities offered to the children. Lead staff holds PATH Master Instructor Certification, EAGALA Certification, Centered Riding Instructor status, and equine sport…See More
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Agritourism/Farm-based Education Focus Group at Woodstock, VT

May 20, 2013 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Join a focus group conversation on the best practices in hosting visitors on Vermont farms.  These conversations are kicking off a three-year project coordinated by the Vermont Farms Association and Shelburne Farms. With your help, the project will establish best practices for Vermont agritourism and will supply resources and technical assistance to farmers who are looking to offer…See More
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Sanne Kure-Jensen posted a blog post

Grafting tomatoes plants for commercial growers

Skip and Silas Paul have been grafting tomatoes for over a decade years at Wishing Stone Farm in …See More
May 13
Cristina C. posted events
May 11
Brooke posted a discussion

Cultivating Joy & Wonder: an early childhood guidebook of activites for exploring the natural world

Cultivating Joy and Wonder Educating for Sustainability in Early Childhood Through Nature, Food, and Community is a Project Seasons for Early Learners publication of Shelburne Farms.  Written by Emily Hoyler and Linda Wellings and designed by Holly Brough at Shelburne Farms, Cultivating Joy and Wonder brings Education for Sustainability into…See More
May 11
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Open Farm Sunday at The Wellbeing Farm

June 9, 2013 from 11am to 5pm
For the first time ever we are participating in Open Farm Sunday on Sunday 9th June - come along for cookery demos, craft stalls, sheep dog displays, meet the llamas and various other activities - more details to follow but please put the date in your diary! Open to all at no costs!A full day consisting of:a showcase of all our wonderful tutors and their courses,cookery demonstrations in our Cookery School,sheep dog trials,stalls selling local produce,animal petting,children's games and…See More
May 11
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Greens Production & Urban Composting at Sidewalk Ends Farm

June 4, 2013 from 5:30pm to 8pm
Rain date: June 11, 5:30 p.m. Co-hosted by NOFA/RI and Young Farmer Nights (YFN) Learn how to grow a never-ending supply of salad and arugula through biointensive production and succession planting. Sidewalk Ends Farm’s Fay Strongin, Laura Brown-Lavoie and Tess Brown-Lavoie will share their seeding, transplanting, direct seeding and fertilizing routines to maximize production in a small space while enhancing soil health. This workshop will also cover urban composting practices essential to…See More
May 10
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Microgreens & Energy Conservation at Farming Turtles

May 16, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Participants will learn how this farm grows micro-greens, baby greens and mushrooms. Learn about growing wheatgrass for people and pets. Lauri Roberts will share her ongoing efforts to conserve energy.Farming Turtles produces certified organic crops year-round. Learn about their Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification by the American Institute of Baking (AIB), the preeminent organization for auditing food…See More
May 10
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Open Farm Sunday at The Wellbeing Farm

June 9, 2013 from 11am to 5pm
For the first time ever we are participating in Open Farm Sunday on Sunday 9th June - come along for cookery demos, craft stalls, sheep dog displays, meet the llamas and various other activities - more details to follow but please put the date in your diary! Open to all at no costs!A full day consisting of:a showcase of all our wonderful tutors and their courses,cookery demonstrations in our Cookery School,sheep dog trials,stalls selling local produce,animal petting,children's games and…See More
May 6

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