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92 GU I D E to Y E L L OW S P R I NG S | 2O22 – 2O23 92 GU I D E to Y E L OW S P R I NG S | 2O 2 – 2O23 | COMMUN I TY L I S T I NGS ioral disorders and emot ional issues; the Intensive Needs Class- rooms for students with severe communicat ion disorders and behavioral issues; and preschool programming for Yellow Springs, Cedar Clif f, Bellbrook-Sugarcreek and Greeneview school districts. Greene County Learning Center CONTACT: Brad Kayata, Director of Education, 360 E. Enon Rd., 937‑767‑1303, ext. 1141 EMAIL: bkayata@greeneesc.org WEB: greeneesc.org The Greene County Learning Center, or GCLC, is a public “separate facility” school program for students in grades K–12. We serve students from all school districts in Greene County. The caring staf f at GCLC work as a team to meet the academic and emotional needs of the youth that they serve. The major objectives of the program are to help the individ- ual gain self-awareness skills, learn new coping skills, increase the abil- ity to make appropriate choices and improve social-interpersonal interac- tion with peers and adults. An addi- tional objective is to help the students achieve academically to the best of their abilities. The ultimate goal is to help each student to successfully return to the home school environ- ment and to function more fully in the world around them. Open Air Village CONTACT: 800 Livermore St., Nicole Gay, Director/Owner, 937‑230‑8684 EMAIL: nicole@openairvillage.com WEB: openairvillage.com Open Air Village is a privately owned, ODJFS-licensed child care facility for children ages 3–11. Located on Antioch College’s historic campus, children learn naturally through play in an “open air,” outdoor classroom. Founded in September of 2020, villagers Nicole and Br yan Gay responded to the community’s need as working parents were struggling to find childcare. The center has over 40 families enrolled with two early childhood classes and one after school group. OAV is proud to be embarking on its third year of operations in Yellow Springs. The mission of Open Air Village is to provide a respectful and nur- turing environment for the develop- ing child. The center’s programs are designed to encourage each child’s growth by being in tune with their social, emotional, physical and educational interests; core values are respect for children, embracing diversity, involvement of the com- munity and nature education. Programs inc lude , Na ture - based preschool, ages 3–4; Wonder Garden, ages 4.5 - 6; and Open Air Studio Natural Movement, infants 0-1, at 213 Xenia Ave. Yellow Springs Public Schools CONTACT: Dr. Terri L. Holden, superintendent, 937‑767‑7381; Megan Winston, Mills Lawn principal, 937‑767‑7217; Jack Hatert, McKinney School/Yellow Springs High School principal, 937‑767‑7224 WEB: ysschools.org Students in Yellow Springs have the opportunity to pursue an educa- tion in three award-winning schools: Mills Lawn Elementar y School, McKinney Middle School and Yellow Springs High School. Recognized as leaders in project- based learning, the schools have a longstanding reputation for encour- aging critical thinking, individual creativity, respect and appreciation for diversity and authentic learn- ing in science, the fine arts and the humanities. The public schools are a vital and integral part of the Yellow Springs community and provide an education based on the belief that small schools can provide big oppor- tunities. NA T U R E Glen Helen CONTACT: 405 Corry St., 937‑769‑1902 EMAIL: Tabitha Guidone, tguidone@ glenhelenassociation.org WEB: glenhelen.org Glen Helen Nature Preser ve is a living memorial to Helen Birch Bar tlett, created by her father, Hugh Taylor Birch. The scenic 1,125-acre preserve is rich in natu- ral formations and fixtures, acces- sible from a 15-mile trail system. Visitors can witness blooming wild- flowers, majestic 400-year-old trees, imposing limestone clif f overhangs, beautiful waterfalls and the historic yellow spring for which the town is named. The Glen Helen Raptor Center rehabilitates birds of prey, and keeps “educational ambas- sadors” on display. The Outdoor Education Center of fers residential environmental learning programs for children. Trails are open year- round during daylight hours. The preserve is owned and oper- ated by the Glen Helen Associa- tion, a nonprofit membership-based organization. To view maps, a calen- dar of events or to support the Glen, visit glenhelen.org . L I B R A R Y Yellow Springs Community Library CONTACT: 937‑352‑4003, 937‑767‑7661 WEB: greenelibrary.info The Yellow Springs Community Librar y is a hub for many of the vi l lage’s community programs, resources and activities. All that is needed is a library card to gain access to all the public librar y has to of fer. The librar y ser ves ever yone, driven by a strong cul- ture focused on creating young readers, sparking the imagination to inspire lifelong learning and providing for a comfor table place for learners, groups and the com- munity. A wide range of services focused on early literacy and youth engage- ment and an equally robust range of resources and services for teens and adultsare of fered. Online data- bases and resources include Linke- dIn Learning and Gale Courses, and ever yday-use ser vices such as computers, WiFi, copying and wireless and remote printing are available during open hours. While the librar y system itself houses hundreds of thousands of items, its collaboration with partner libraries throughout Ohio brings access to more than 75 million items. Yel low Spr ings Communi ty Librar y also of fers i ts patrons access to Spark Place, a maker space located above the Xenia Community Library. The library is one of the best ways to truly con- nect to the community. Yellow Springs Library Association EMAIL: yslibraryassociation@gmail. com WEB: facebook.com/YellowSpring ‑ sLibraryAssociation The Yel low Springs Librar y Association has a long histor y of volunteer achievement. The doors of the first library in Yellow Springs opened in 1899 through the ef forts of a group that, in 1901, incorpo- rated as the YSLA. The group was responsible for maintaining every aspect of the librar y until 1926, when the librar y became par t of the Greene County library system. In 1980, the association pro- duced “This Town Is Our Town,” a slide and tape histor y of Yellow Springs, and in 1978 it founded the Corky Schif f Circulating Ar t Collection and established a local authors shel f . The associat ion commissioned Jon Barlow Hudson to create “Tree of Knowledge,” an outdoor sculpture that was dedi- cated in 1993. The YSLA is now a “Friends of the Library” organiza- tion. The governance of the Yellow Springs Community Librar y and its day-to-day operation are the r espons i b i l i t y o f the Gr eene County system; YSLA assists the librar y in many ways, including providing funds for many of the extras that make the librar y so useful and appealing. Membership in the Yellow Springs Library Asso- ciation, or YSLA, is open to every- one. Annual membership dues are $5 per household, with the oppor- tunity for lifetime membership for $100. YSLA brochures with mem- bership application forms are avail- able at the entrances to the library. L OCA L I N D U S T R Y Cresco Labs CONTACT: 1130 Springs Way, Joe Chek, Facility Director, 303‑725‑3922 EMAIL: Info@crescolabs.com WEB: CrescoLabs.com Cresco Labs’ mission is to nor- malize and professionalize cannabis through best-in-class cultivation, manufacturing, branded products, wholesale distribution, retail and DEI and social justice initiatives. Its Yellow Springs facility grows cannabis plants, manufactures branded cannabis products and dis- tributes products to stores across the state. Cresco Labs operates the industry’s largest social equity and educational development initiative, SEEDTM, which was created to ensure that all members of soci- ety have the skills, knowledge and equal oppor tunity to work, own businesses and find oppor tunities in cannabis. ElectroShield, Inc. CONTACT: 708 S. High St., 937‑767‑1054 WEB: electroshield.com Electroshield was founded in Yellow Springs in 1976. Originally known as ElectroShield Security Products, the company manufac- tured, sold and installed security systems. Over time, the company transitioned into a full-service dis- tributor of circular electronic con- nectors and shortened our name to ElectroShield. ElectroShield’s connector lines are used in many industrial applica- tions including, automation, auto-