Support the Outdoor Education Center

Supporting the Outdoor Education Center means supporting equitable access to nature, hands-on science learning, and improved childhood wellbeing.

Student-centered, community-based, outdoor learning generates curiosity, joy, and critical-thinking skills that are crucial for impactful learning. Learning with peers and positive role-models in nature builds connection and compassion that support youth development and improve wellbeing for all of us.

I Want to Support the Outdoor Education Center
Chewy Wishlist for OEC Reptiles
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For questions about giving, connect with Tracey Tackett, Development Manager, at [email protected] or 937-769-1902.
She will be happy to hear from you.

  • 5th Grade Teacher

    Donors have the ability to change lives – so much student growth, so many firsts, exposure to the world, building of new relationships, and ability to be a kid again at Outdoor School!

    5th Grade Teacher
    Northmont City Schools
  • 5th Grade Student

    My favorite hike was the all day hike because I really love hiking and being able to eat out on trail was really relaxing. Also because I love nature and the more I was outside the happier I was.

    5th Grade Student
    Graham Local Schools
  • 6th Grade Teacher

    This experience expands students’ worlds beyond poverty, screens, parents being busy, feeling like life is always hard – there is stuff outside of all that and it’s not scary.

    6th Grade Teacher
    Dayton Public Schools