Your Support Matters.
Make a Difference for Future Generations
Thanks to the dedication of our loyal supporters, Learning Tree Farm has been a leader in nature-based education since 1973. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our educational mission and the children and families we serve are the heart of everything we do. Community participation and philanthropy are essential to sustaining this work and ensuring its longevity.
Keeping the farm ready for visitors is a year-round challenge. We welcome all individuals, families, and groups that want to support our mission by donating their time and talents.
Do you love being around farm animals, outdoors, and working in the garden?
Volunteers will be tasked in helping keep the farm ready for field trips and visitors. While you volunteer you will get to cuddle with animals, try fruits and vegetables in the garden, and hike the trails.
All ages are welcome. Children under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Volunteer
Additional Ways to Support Learning Tree Farm and Our Community
There is a growing demand for nature-based education in our community and we need your help meeting this need.
Even as we continue to grow each year with new and exciting opportunities, the foundation of Learning Tree Farm remains a traditional farm experience through our school field trips, community programs, and special events.
At Learning Tree Farm, children of all ages can explore nature, handle farm animals, taste fresh produce, and expand their knowledge of the ecosystem and of Ohio’s agricultural history.
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Your one-time donation helps support Learning Tree Farm’s mission by caring for the land, animals, and programs that make nature-based learning possible. Every gift—no matter the size—directly impacts the children, families, and community we serve. Thank you for your generosity and support.
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You can support the farm while giving yourself peace of mind by setting up an automatic monthly recurring donation. Your ongoing generosity helps sustain our animals, care for the land, and ensure meaningful experiences for our community throughout the year. We are deeply grateful for your continued support and commitment to our mission.
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Is your company interested in supporting Learning Tree Farm? Partner with us through your corporate giving program and help sustain our mission of land stewardship, education, and community connection. Click below to make Learning Tree Farm part of your corporate giving initiatives.
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Legacy donors play a vital role in the long-term financial health of Learning Tree Farm, helping ensure that future generations have access to an evidence-based approach to education that supports children’s social, emotional, intellectual, academic, and spiritual development.
If you have ever considered becoming a Learning Tree Farm Legacy donor—or have already included Learning Tree Farm in your estate plans—we would be honored to answer your questions and recognize your generosity.
Ways to Leave Legacy
Gifts in Will
Beneficiary Designations
Gifts from IRA
Gifts from Donor Advisor Fund
Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Founders Society
Thank you to our Founders Society. This special level of giving recognizes donors who support the farm through cumulative donations and grants of $1,000 or more per fiscal year. Your generosity helps sustain our vision of offering nature-based learning and hands-on farm experiences to the Miami Valley region, continuing a legacy of education, connection, and stewardship for more than fifty years.
Andrew Raucci
April Ann Jordan & Matthew Wolfe
Bill & Liz Schlater
Bob & Angela Basl
Brett Vandeman
Brighter Tomorrow Foundation
Cargill Cares
David Ryan
Dayton Catholic Women’s Club
Gail & Theresa Plunkett
Kuntz Foundation
Jennifer & Chandler Parker
Mary & Charlie Bane
Nicholas & Christina Heppner
Premier Health
Reynolds & Reynolds Associate Foundation
2025-2026
Founder’s Society Donors
ACTIVISTS
Andy & Cathleen Keyes
Community Foundation for
Kettering
Cones for a Cause (Old Scratch)
ENVIRONMENTALISTS
Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation
Levin Family Foundation
Rubicon Foundation
The Virginia Conlogue Foundation
Fred & Alice Wallace Charitable Memorial Foundation
Wyse Family Foundation
CONSERVATIONISTS
Allyn Family Foundation
Charles D. Berry Foundation
The Dayton Foundation
Joe & Sally Keyes
Mathile Family Foundation
Nick & Edna Weller Charities, Inc.
Ohio Children’s Foundation
PNC Foundation
Relx Cares
Virginia Kettering Foundation