About Us
Education, Research, Conservation
Greenacres Foundation offers something for everyone. From exploring preserved forests and creeks, capturing beauty in music and artwork, to discovering secrets of farming and gardening. Come enjoy school field trips and summer camps as well as fresh produce from the farm store and special public events. Inspiration is contagious among Greenacres team who truly possess a passion for our Mission.
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Our Mission
Greenacres will always reflect the style and grace of founders, Louis and Louise Nippert. Our mission is to preserve for the public an area reflecting the traditional environment of Indian Hill and its historical significance by preserving Greenacres in its current state of woodland and farmland. To encourage conservation and appreciation of nature by providing the public, particularly children, opportunities to study plant and animal life in their natural settings. To encourage appreciation of music and culture by providing facilities and an atmosphere that will encourage artists to display their talents for all age groups.
Our History
Louis and Louise Nippert purchased 47 acres of land known as Greenacres Farm from the Green family in 1949. Between 1949 and 1998, the Nipperts purchased several adjacent tracts of land and today the farm comprises nearly 600 acres. It was originally operated as a mid-twentieth century gentleman’s farm. In 1988, wanting to give back to the community, they started Greenacres Foundation with the intent to preserve the land for the education and enjoyment of future generations. Their mission lives on today, serving over 30,000 students a year, while expanding into new communities.
Our People
Original Founding Members
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The late Louis Nippert
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The late Louise Dieterle Nippert
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The late Marie Eberhard
Current Board of Trustees
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Carter Randolph, Ph.D.
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Martin Cooper
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Lawrence Kyte, Jr.
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Brad Lindner
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Ginger Warner
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Meredith Leslie
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Jim Ebenschweiger
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Beth Hellman
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Louie Randolph
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Keeping our turkeys safe out in open pasture is a 24/7 job. Coyote activity in our area increases in the fall, so it’s important to be proactive - we keep our bulls in the same pasture as the flock to discourage predators like coyotes from coming around. The bulls also help protect our sheep, making them a versatile player in our livestock lineup.
Our turkeys are sold out, but pre-orders for veggies and other meats for your Thanksgiving feast are open! Pre-orders are due Monday November 22 at noon. Find all the details and availability information on our website.
Ever wonder what 1,000 pounds of cabbage looks like? 🥳😍 All hands were in the Ley field today harvesting the winter cabbages. Available in the Farmstore, they’re perfect for roasting, braising, or making your own sauerkraut!⠀
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For an easy supper, brown some of our pork or chicken sausages in a big heavy pot, add a chopped cabbage and a bottle of dark beer, and let it simmer for about an hour - delicious!
Earlier this week the weather was perfect for winter bed prep. Around the middle of Autumn, we begin to prep various garden and flower beds for winter so that they have healthy rich soil in the spring. Using old baleage as a form of mulch in the fall, we ensure full ground cover that doubles as a carbon source for soil life that will eventually break down over the course of the winter. Any remaining baleage can be easily raked out by the spring and the beds are ready to go to begin planting into!
Autumn in the garden - it’s always sad to say goodbye to our summer crops, but the beautiful, delicious brassicas harvested from our Ley field soften the blow. Broccoli and cabbages are now in the Farmstore!
Yesterday we closed out wedding season on Sweetest Day. We hope our guests cherished every moment of their beautiful fall wedding on a day inspired by love. Congratulations J&J! ⠀
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To reduce the impact and emissions of constant mowing, our estate crew works with the livestock team to utilize sheep (and cattle) to graze areas that traditionally would have been mowed. Using temporary fencing, the flock is moved around the property improving soil fertility and root structure as they go. Our livestock crew makes sure to interact with them daily to socialize them and train them to move with ease from one paddock to another.
