The Learning Tree Farm
The Learning Tree Farm
Dayton, OH 45390
Dayton, OH 45390
Categories: Educational Services, Educational Services & Consultants
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Learning Tree Farm was founded in 1973.
What is your primary product or service?
Learning Tree Farm's mission is to provide hands on learning experiences in a traditional farm setting.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
In the early 1970s two teachers, Sally Keyes and Jean Ryan, noticed that not all students learn well in a classroom setting. They took their students on walking or biking field trips to Island Park and Triangle Park in Dayton. Students became excited about seeing “so many trees in one place”, bird's nests in trees, bugs under rocks, and the river. When the students returned to school, they shared their adventures. Sally and Jean were sold on the value and importance of hands-on learning! So, in 1973 Sally and Jean, along with many friends as supporters, founded Learning Tree Farm. Learning Tree Farm is a non-profit with the mission to facilitate hands-on learning experiences in a traditional farm setting. To get the Farm ready for visitors took much hard work in the barns, fields, and yards. The first year brought 200 students from Dayton schools.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Learning Tree Farm is unique in the area, offering over 85 acres of farmland and woods where independence and hands-on learning is encouraged. Programs for schools, groups, and families are abundant and staff are educated, experienced and passionate about deepening our guests experience with nature.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location in Jefferson Township at 3376 S. Union Road (southwest of Dayton) and while no other locations are in the works, we do go out into the community for those organizations that can't make it to the farm.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Learning Tree Farm is located in Jefferson Township, west of Dayton, Ohio. Ohio Route 4 is a nearby highway. From Points North of Dayton: Take I-75 south. Merge onto US-35 W via EXIT 52B toward Eaton. In 3.9 miles turn left onto Infirmiry Rd. In a half-mile turn right onto Dayton Liberty Rd. In 2.3 miles take a slight left turn onto S Union Rd. The farm is on the left just past Ellen Dr. From Points South of Dayton: Take I-75 North. Take the E Dixie Dr. exit, EXIT 47 toward West Carrollton. Turn left onto E Dixie Dr. Continue straight to go onto E. Central Ave. in 1.5 miles turn right onto N. Miami Ave. N. Miami Ave. becomes Farmersville W Carrolton Rd. Turn right onto S Union Rd. Travel 1.7 miles and the farm will be on the right. From Points East of Dayton: Take US-35 West. Turn left onto Liscum Dr. In a half mile turn right onto Dayton Liberty Rd. In 2.3 miles take a slight left turn onto S Union Rd. The farm is on the left just past Ellen Dr. From Points West of Dayton: Take I-70 East. Take the OH-503 exit, EXIT 14 toward W Alexandria/Lewisburg. Turn right onto State Route 503 N/OH-503. In 6.4 miles turn left onto E Dayton St/US-35 E. In 11.9 miles turn right onto S Union Rd. In 3.4 miles the farm is on the left just past Ellen Dr.
What type of payments do you accept?
Learning Tree Farm accepts cash, check, credit card, and PayPal.
Which areas do you service?
Learning Tree Farm is proud to serve the entire Miami Valley; visitors come from 9 counties: Butler, Clark, Greene, Hamilton, Miami, Darke, Montgomery, Preble and Warren.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Learning Tree Farm is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Farm receives support through admission fees, program fees, memberships, foundation/grant awards, fundraisers, and generous donors. At present the staff is composed of a Director of Farm Operations, a Education and Marketing Coordinator, a Finance Director, two Co-Founders, Educational Staff Members, and Farm maintenance staff. Contracted services and volunteers help round out the operations.
What are your hours of operation?
Open daily, 9am-dusk.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The best compliment someone could give us is becoming a frequent visitor and encouraging their friends and family to come too!
Learning Tree Farm was founded in 1973.
What is your primary product or service?
Learning Tree Farm's mission is to provide hands on learning experiences in a traditional farm setting.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
In the early 1970s two teachers, Sally Keyes and Jean Ryan, noticed that not all students learn well in a classroom setting. They took their students on walking or biking field trips to Island Park and Triangle Park in Dayton. Students became excited about seeing “so many trees in one place”, bird's nests in trees, bugs under rocks, and the river. When the students returned to school, they shared their adventures. Sally and Jean were sold on the value and importance of hands-on learning! So, in 1973 Sally and Jean, along with many friends as supporters, founded Learning Tree Farm. Learning Tree Farm is a non-profit with the mission to facilitate hands-on learning experiences in a traditional farm setting. To get the Farm ready for visitors took much hard work in the barns, fields, and yards. The first year brought 200 students from Dayton schools.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Learning Tree Farm is unique in the area, offering over 85 acres of farmland and woods where independence and hands-on learning is encouraged. Programs for schools, groups, and families are abundant and staff are educated, experienced and passionate about deepening our guests experience with nature.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location in Jefferson Township at 3376 S. Union Road (southwest of Dayton) and while no other locations are in the works, we do go out into the community for those organizations that can't make it to the farm.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Learning Tree Farm is located in Jefferson Township, west of Dayton, Ohio. Ohio Route 4 is a nearby highway. From Points North of Dayton: Take I-75 south. Merge onto US-35 W via EXIT 52B toward Eaton. In 3.9 miles turn left onto Infirmiry Rd. In a half-mile turn right onto Dayton Liberty Rd. In 2.3 miles take a slight left turn onto S Union Rd. The farm is on the left just past Ellen Dr. From Points South of Dayton: Take I-75 North. Take the E Dixie Dr. exit, EXIT 47 toward West Carrollton. Turn left onto E Dixie Dr. Continue straight to go onto E. Central Ave. in 1.5 miles turn right onto N. Miami Ave. N. Miami Ave. becomes Farmersville W Carrolton Rd. Turn right onto S Union Rd. Travel 1.7 miles and the farm will be on the right. From Points East of Dayton: Take US-35 West. Turn left onto Liscum Dr. In a half mile turn right onto Dayton Liberty Rd. In 2.3 miles take a slight left turn onto S Union Rd. The farm is on the left just past Ellen Dr. From Points West of Dayton: Take I-70 East. Take the OH-503 exit, EXIT 14 toward W Alexandria/Lewisburg. Turn right onto State Route 503 N/OH-503. In 6.4 miles turn left onto E Dayton St/US-35 E. In 11.9 miles turn right onto S Union Rd. In 3.4 miles the farm is on the left just past Ellen Dr.
What type of payments do you accept?
Learning Tree Farm accepts cash, check, credit card, and PayPal.
Which areas do you service?
Learning Tree Farm is proud to serve the entire Miami Valley; visitors come from 9 counties: Butler, Clark, Greene, Hamilton, Miami, Darke, Montgomery, Preble and Warren.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Learning Tree Farm is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Farm receives support through admission fees, program fees, memberships, foundation/grant awards, fundraisers, and generous donors. At present the staff is composed of a Director of Farm Operations, a Education and Marketing Coordinator, a Finance Director, two Co-Founders, Educational Staff Members, and Farm maintenance staff. Contracted services and volunteers help round out the operations.
What are your hours of operation?
Open daily, 9am-dusk.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The best compliment someone could give us is becoming a frequent visitor and encouraging their friends and family to come too!
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