. >>> now, hannah continues her series on green chimneys. that's a school that takes an unusual approach to help kids overcome their personal problems. >> reporter: most of the animals and kids that come to green chimneys have something in common. they need special attention. the kids are here because they have social or learning issues that make it difficult for them to attend regular school. many of the animals here were rescued from bad situations. at green chimneys, they help each other through what's called animal assisted therapy. >> when you work with animals or you work in gardens, you work within nature. these are normalizing kinds of activities for anyone. and they're relaxing. and they put kids who are probably under a lot of stress in a position where they can learn, and they can achieve much better results. >> reporter: in the school's wildlife program, students learn how to care for injured birds, like this owl with a bad eye. >> the biggest difference between a hawk and a falcon and an owl is that owls are nocturnal. they come