EcoVillage Wins 2025 Educators Pick Best of STEM® Award for Environmental Science

Indian Hill, OH (September 3, 2025) — Greenacres Foundation is proud to announce that EcoVillage, a collaborative environment education program developed in partnership with JASON Learning and the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District, has been named the Best of STEM for Environmental Science in the 2025 Educators Pick Best of STEM® Awards.

The Educators Pick Best of STEM® Awards are the only national STEM honors program created by educators, for educators, and judged by a distinguished panel of STEM professionals. Each year, thousands of STEM teachers across the country evaluate and select innovative resources that are transforming teaching and learning in today’s classrooms.

EcoVillage stood out for its unique, hands-on approach to environment education. Designed for grades 3–5, the program challenges students to design and build a sustainable community from the ground up—making decisions about natural resources, businesses, and civic life. By combining environment education, entrepreneurship, and civics, EcoVillage encourages systems thinking, creativity, and responsible stewardship.

What began as a community favorite, in-person field trip at Greenacres has now expanded into a free, nationally accessible digital curriculum through JASON Learning’s online platform. Since launching in June 2025, EcoVillage has been available for educators nationwide to integrate into their classrooms at no cost.

Are you an educator?

• • • Nationwide: Access EcoVillage for free on JASON Learning’s platform.
    • Local to Greenacres: Schedule a free, in-person EcoVillage field trip for your students by contacting education@green-acres.org.

The collaboration highlights Greenacres Foundation’s mission to connect people with the land through immersive, hands-on learning experiences. By integrating authentic classroom learning with sustainability and environment education, EcoVillage reflects Greenacres’ commitment to preparing the next generation of problem-solvers and community leaders.

About Greenacres Foundation

Greenacres Foundation is a nonprofit committed to education, research, and conservation. Managing over 1,200 acres in Indian Hill and beyond, Greenacres provides immersive experiences in nature, sustainable agriculture, and the arts—serving over 30,000 students annually.

About JASON Learning

JASON Learning is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit transforming science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education through real-world STEM curricula, project-based learning experiences for Pre-K–12 students, and high-quality professional development for teachers. JASON’s mission is to “inspire and educate students everywhere through real science and exploration.”

About Indian Hill Schools

Ranked consistently as one of the top-performing schools in Ohio and nationally – the vision of the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District (IHEVSD) is our #IHPromise which prioritizes our students by empowering their voice in a personalized, collaborative, and inclusive learning environment. More than 2,200 young scholars enjoy the exceptional educational services IHEVSD offers ensuring each student’s intellectual development, personal growth, and social responsibility. IHEVSD serves students in the Village of Indian Hill; Kenwood; parts of Symmes Township; Camp Dennison; and a few houses in Loveland.

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