

Dater
Nature
Center-ed

Dater Montessori was the first LEED Gold renovation in Ohio. Eco-Leader students led the tour of their new as part of the Bioneers Conference in Cincinnati in 2009. Students continue to give tours of their Building as Teacher.


Civic Garden Center Garden Tour at Dater brought together Music, Art and Nature Lovers alike. Thanks Ms Bonnie!!

Dater Montessori was the first LEED Gold renovation in Ohio. Eco-Leader students led the tour of their new as part of the Bioneers Conference in Cincinnati in 2009. Students continue to give tours of their Building as Teacher.
Dater Montessori Nature Center is Earth-friendly!
Welcome to the REAL World!
A world of wonderment, energy, LIFE! Nature, Plants, Animals, Habitat, Ecology, Food, Forest, Meadow, Wetland, Learning, More! We are growing a generation of Earth Stewards. Fun and Learning for now. Hope for the Future. Visit us anytime.

Teachers and their classrooms visit the Nature Center regularly. For a casual stroll or extended learning activities. ENCASE (Enjoying Nature Center As School Extension) volunteer program brings 500 students out for fun and learning each month.

The Outdoor features of our Nature Center include; Woodland, Arboretum, Meadow, Wetland, Food production gardens and more. Indoors we supply many resources and materials for follow on learning.

Community is a vital, dynamic part of the Dater Montessori Nature Center. We have so many organizations to thank. We offer community programs for families and friends seasonally, weekends and summer.