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. We 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. We encourage conservation and appreciation of nature by providing the public opportunities to study plant and animal life in their natural settings. We 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
Founding Members
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The late Louis Nippert
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The late Louise Dieterle Nippert
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Carter F. Randolph, Ph.D.
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Martin Cooper
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Lawrence Kyte, Jr.
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Brad Linder
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Jill Louv, Ph.D.
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Guy D. Randolph, Jr.
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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Jill Louv, PH.D.
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Guy D. Randolph Jr.
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Ginger Warner
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Meredith Leslie
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Jim Ebenschweiger
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Nice sunny, spring weather on the farm today! Our horses are taking social distancing seriously too.
Until there is enough green grass to feed our sheep, they rely on hay from the Livestock team. Are they coming to eat or just coming to admire the awesome hay feeders that our Estate crew built?
Remember sunnier days are ahead! Pictures of summers in the gardens are a good reminder of that. 💚⠀ Photographer: @benelsassphoto Florist: @clflorals ⠀ Planner: @i_doweddingsandevents
Greenacres Art Educators used their talents to paint bee boxes. Hopefully the bees will love them as much as we do and the boxes will be buzzing with activity in fields this spring.
"Oh Deer! Does in the Dew." - Our February photo of the month winner. This beautiful scene outside of the Arts Center was captured by Arts Educator Skylar Folkens on her way into to work last month.
Our maple syrup is available in the Farm Store! Quantities are extremely limited, call ahead to check inventory.
Got Milkweed?.. Spring is near. Plant some milkweed and enjoy the numerous benefits including: cool seed pods, beautiful flowers, caterpillars, diverse pollinators, and milkweed fluff mustaches.
Great time showing off all that we do last night at Science Night. #summercamp2020