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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Fall calving season at Greenacres has commenced! We have welcomed 7 new babies to the farm. Here we have a proud momma standing next to her day old heifer calf.
Many thanks to Ohio Valley Voices for their volunteer efforts today. We love hosting groups for volunteer work. If you or your organization are looking to give back to the community, let us know and we'll be happy to host!
Farm store going mobile today at the @mayersonjcc annual farmer's market! Stop by, say hi, and check out all the great vendors here.
Last night was a great evening to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the @steppingstonesohio Bloom Gala!⠀ #cincybloom
Our Team Nature educators work daily encouraging wildlife awareness and presevertaion, but with today being national wildlife day, we encourage you to take a moment and think of the creatures all around us that make this planet one awesome, unique place to be.
Today students got a closer look at tadpoles and aquatic critters during a field trip visit with our Pond Exploration program.
Xan, one of our Agricultural Educators learning how to operate the squeeze chute in our handling facility, as she helps the livestock team record weights on our cattle.
Peter Donovan from the Soil Carbon Coalition visited Greenacres today to teach our staff a bit about turning atmospheric carbon into soil organic matter and humus.