The READS Program at Aullwood Audubon, assisted by Montgomery County Master Gardener Volunteers, brings nature-based literacy to life for young learners.

READS—Reading, Exploring, And Discovering Science—is an educational outreach initiative that combines storytelling with hands-on gardening and environmental activities. Hosted at Aullwood Audubon in Dayton, Ohio, the program is designed for preschool and early elementary students, fostering early literacy while introducing children to the wonders of nature.