Cincinnati
Overview
The Greenacres Cincinnati Campus spans multiple locations across Indian Hill and beyond, offering diverse educational experiences that connect people with nature, sustainable agriculture, and the arts. With sites like Miami Township – Clermont County, Nippert Barn, the Arts Center, the Kennel House, the Equine Center, Old Church, and Spooky Hollow Farm, the campus provides a wide range of hands-on learning opportunities for students, educators, and visitors. From immersive field trips and summer camps to public events and equestrian programs, each location fosters curiosity, creativity, and stewardship, supporting our mission to inspire lifelong connections to the land through environmental education, sustainable practices, and community engagement.
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Cincinnati, OH 45242
Farm Market Hours
T-F 1030 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sat 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Sites at this Campus
Miami Township Clermont County
Opening in 2016, Miami Township – Clermont County marked Greenacres’ first expansion beyond Indian Hill. Initially launched as the Water Quality Education Center, it was rebranded as Greenacres Miami Township – Clermont County to reflect its broader role in delivering educational programs to the community. Spanning 70 acres of tranquil woodlands, the site welcomes school groups, summer camps, and Exploring with Grace programs. Popular offerings such as “Rocks and Minerals,” “Nature Exploration,” “All About Birds,” and “Fossils” provide students with engaging, hands-on experiences that connect them to nature while complementing classroom curriculum standards.
Nippert Barn
Nippert Barn is the newest addition to Greenacres’ agriculture focused education sites, offering hands-on learning that connects community learners of all ages to the land and the food they eat. Through K-12 programming for schools and homeschool groups—like “Pasture to Product,” “Animal Senses and Handling,” and “Money at the Market”—the site fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of agriculture, sustainability, and economics. The barn also hosts mission-based public events, giving visitors a chance to explore Greenacres’ work more deeply. It’s home to the Greenacres Farm Market and Carter’s Classroom, where you can pick up fresh, farm-raised products and learn more about Greenacres’ programs. Together with our other on-campus facilities, Nippert Barn forms a vibrant hub for education, community, and a genuine connection to the land.
Arts Center
Formerly the historic Fleischmann Estate, the Greenacres Arts Center is a magical place to visit and attend or host an event. In addition to the field trips and summer camps offered at the Arts Center, there are numerous events throughout the year, ranging from art shows and concerts to educational conferences and research presentations. The venue is available to rent for private events. We are dedicated to forging enduring partnerships and nurturing a community invested in the arts, education, and research.
Kennel House
The Kennel House is home to our agriculture education team and an extremely popular field trip destination for schools and homeschool groups in the Cincinnati area. With programming like “The Power of the Sun”, “Sustainable Agriculture”, and “Genetics on the Farm”, the Kennel House offers education opportunities for all grade levels. Our goal is to elevate learning and research opportunities for local students. We are dedicated to forging enduring partnerships with educational institutions in Cincinnati and beyond, nurturing a community invested in education and research.
Equine Center
The Greenacres Equine Center offers dynamic field trips for 6th–8th grade students, integrating math and science standards through hands-on horse interactions and environmental education. These immersive experiences spark creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of ecology and sustainability. Beyond field trips, children ages 8–18 can learn to ride and care for horses in a welcoming setting—without the financial pressures of horse ownership. As an official United States Pony Club Riding Center, we focus on building confident riders and a complete understanding of horsemanship through both mounted and unmounted education.
Old Church
Old Church is Greenacres’ original field trip site and one of our most popular education locations. We hosted our first field trips in 1989. Our goal is to elevate learning and research opportunities for students in the Cincinnati area. We are dedicated to forging enduring partnerships with educational institutions in Cincinnati and beyond, nurturing a community invested in education and research.
Spooky Hollow Farm
With direct access to ponds, wetlands, animal pastures, and nature trails, Spooky Hollow Farm is an ideal field trip destination for schools and homeschool groups in the Cincinnati area. Our goal is to elevate learning and research opportunities for local students. We are dedicated to forging enduring partnerships with educational institutions in Cincinnati and beyond, nurturing a community invested in education and research.
FAQ
What is the cost for my school to come on a field trip?
All Greenacres field trips are provided at no cost to the school. Many schools are also eligible to have the cost of busing reimbursed as well.
How is it possible to offer free field trips?
Louise and Louis Nippert’s generosity have provided us with the funding to operate Greenacres in the manner that they envisioned when they founded Greenacres.
Do field trips happen in the winter?
Yes! We offer field trips throughout the school year. Impactful experiences can occur in cold weather, and we tailor each experience for the comfort of our guests.
Can we come explore on our own?
No, Greenacres can only be visited when you are part of a field trip or public event. We are not a public park.
How many acres does Greenacres manage in Indian Hill?
The Indian Hill site is over 600 acres.
Why does the forest here not look like other local woodlots?
We have worked hard to remove invasive species such as honeysuckle and multi-flora rose. These invasive plants are very common in Southern Ohio, and have changed the way forests look. Because invasives are so common, many people have forgotten what a forest “should” look like. Our forests are a work in progress, but the more open understory is the natural condition of temperate hardwood forests.
How can I get involved?
Greenacres has limited volunteer opportunities. See volunteer opportunities
Does Greenacres offer Summer Camps?
Yes! Day camps are offered in the summer for children ages 5 to 13.
What else does Greenacres do?
Greenacres Foundation has a diverse mission involving educating the public about Arts, Agriculture, and the Environment. We are a working farm, marketing our farm products in Indian Hill. We also present events such as concerts and art shows