A corner of creation seeking to recreate the lands' wholeness by rediscovering life-giving harmony. Our suggested donation is $2 per person.
Our Mission: Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center invites others to join with us in experiencing the joys and responsibilities of caring for land, life and spirit; inspiring others to become shepherds of creation in their own corners of the world
In a nutshell: At Shepherd's Corner, you'll find chemical-free naturally grown gardens, chickens, sheep, a llama, a turf labyrinth, a high tunnel, and a system of walking trails. Shepherd's Corner welcomes many volunteers and hosts public programs as well as programs for adults or student groups. As a non-profit organization, Shepherd's Corner always appreciates donations. Our office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. We are closed on Sundays.
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Open to the public:
April - November: Due to increased programs and field trips, we will announce days we will be open to visitors at the beginning of the month. Stay tuned to our pages and website to find out what the days are! For the summer we are open on Mondays to visitors. Mondays where we are not open to the public will be noted on our website calendar. Feel free to bring nonperishables to add to our collection of food for the pantries we serve. Those under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult when visiting Shepherd's Corner. If you plan on visiting, you can contact us at (614) 866-4302 or email scecologycenter@oppeace.org and let us know. Upon arriving, please sign a waiver located on the table in the foyer. There are also meditation trail maps for use if you would like.
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Shepherd's Corner is an ecological ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Peace, founded November 1992. This 160-acre natural oasis serves as a farm and center for ecology, spirituality, and education. The property's diverse range of habitats offers a haven for wildlife and native flora, plus a place of peace, natural beauty, and spiritual refreshment. Our strategic plan focuses on the three areas: environmental education, reflection on care of creation, and providing healthy, naturally grown produce. In March of 2007 Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center received Ohio Barn of the Year Adaptive Use, from the Friends of Ohio Barns.
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On June 7th, 2025, we are holding our 19th Annual Shepherd's Corner 5K. September 13th, 2025, 10:00 - 2:00 pm, is our annual Shepherds Fest. This free event is open to all! Come spend a Saturday enjoying Shepherd's Corner! https://shepherdscorner.org/event/shepherds-fest-25/
02/12/2026
Check out these turkey tracks & some of our upcoming programs! Learn more about the programs by clicking on the linked event pages or by visiting our website calendar.
On Monday February 16th Meet the Sheep: Presidents' Day at Shepherd's Corner Ecology Center FREE
On Thursday February 19th we have our first meeting of Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass, where we will be discussing the first section of Robin Wall Kimmerer's book- Planting Sweetgrass.
Saturday February 21st is our returning Bread Making Retreat, there are just a few spots remaining in this program.
Monday February 23rd is our monthly Early Learners Adventures & Nature for Everyone: Inclusive Learning.
Saturday February 28th is Culinary and Medicinal Herbs being led by Sr. Imelda, OP who is visiting us from Kansas.
02/12/2026
Cinnamon, Toast, and the rest of the flock hope to see you on Monday February 16th for Meet the Sheep: Presidents' Day at Shepherd's Corner Ecology Center!
Maybe you are off work or perhaps the kids are out of school come join us on this free day where you will be able to see some of the steps from wool of sheep to the weaving process. Feed the flock some crunchy carrots & take a walk on our meditation trail. This free day is family friendly.
February 16th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm!
Maggie Francesca Llama will be there to say 'hay'.
02/11/2026
Cheers to temperatures above freezing. It's Maple Sugaring Season!!
Here are some snapshots of our tap setting yesterday! In the comments you can see some clips of tapping in action- drilling the hole, tapping, and hanging the sap collection bags.
Want to learn more about maple sugaring? Consider joining us at our annual Maple Sugaring Tour.
March 7th, 10-noon, $10/person
02/04/2026
Did you miss out on today's garden volunteer informational meeting?
Fret not! You can join us tomorrow Thursday February 5th at 6:30 pm!!
Send us an email or message and let us know you'll be joining!
01/28/2026
It's cold! Even though garden season is months away we are assembling garden volunteers! Come learn about our gardens and join one of our summer garden volunteer teams.
Join us next week for an interest meeting.
Wednesday February 4th at 10:00 am
or
Thursday February 5th at 6:30 pm
Send us an email or message and let us know you'll be joining!
We know it's winter, but we are looking forward to gardening season! Want to join us as a garden volunteer? Great!
We are holding two interest sessions and hope to see you there!
01/26/2026
Shepherd's Corner Ecology Center is closed to visitors today given the level 3 snow emergency.
However that doesn't mean you can't still sign up for upcoming programs! Like our Mini Watercolor Valentines on February 2nd! You can register at the link in the tagged event or on our website calendar. We'll see you there!
01/12/2026
Join us at our min watercolor Valentines class on February 2nd from 1:00 - 2:30 pm.
Register on our website calendar- or at the link in the tagged event.
Mini Watercolor Valentines
01/08/2026
There are open spots in the Project Wild workshop being held on January 24th at Shepherd's Corner Ecology Center.
This walk will be held at our St Catherine labyrinth which is located at our barn (987 N Waggoner Road). We will circle up inside the barn before we head out to walk.
2026 is right around the corner! Here at Shepherd's Corner Ecology Center, we are getting excited about our upcoming programs. Here are some of the programs we have planned for the first part of the year. See you at a program soon!
Walk For Peace: January Labyrinth Walk
Saturday January 10th 10:00 am - noon $5
Home School Adventure Days
Our dates for Home School programming have changed! We will be holding our Middle School (9:30-11:30 am) and Elementary Aged (1:00 - 3:00 pm) programs on the 2nd Monday of each month.
Early Learners Adventures (10:00 -11:00 am) & Nature for Everyone: Inclusive Learning (1:00 - 2:00 pm), will be held on the 4th Monday of each month.
01/05/2026
This Saturday, January 10th from 10:00 am - noon, we will be holding our first facilitated labyrinth walk of the year. Have you been curious about the practice of walking a labyrinth but hesitant to just jump into an evening walk? Then join us at this daytime walk and encounter the meditative experience that is walking a labyrinth.
2026 is right around the corner! Here at Shepherd's Corner Ecology Center, we are getting excited about our upcoming programs. Here are some of the programs we have planned for the first part of the year. See you at a program soon!
Walk For Peace: January Labyrinth Walk
Saturday January 10th 10:00 am - noon $5
Home School Adventure Days
Our dates for Home School programming have changed! We will be holding our Middle School (9:30-11:30 am) and Elementary Aged (1:00 - 3:00 pm) programs on the 2nd Monday of each month.
Early Learners Adventures (10:00 -11:00 am) & Nature for Everyone: Inclusive Learning (1:00 - 2:00 pm), will be held on the 4th Monday of each month.
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Our Mission: Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center invites others to join with us in experiencing the joys and responsibilities of caring for land, life and spirit; inspiring others to become shepherds of creation in their own corners of the world
In a nutshell: At Shepherd's Corner, you'll find chemical-free naturally grown gardens, chickens, sheep, a llama, a turf labyrinth, a high tunnel, and a system of walking trails. Shepherd's Corner welcomes many volunteers and hosts public programs as well as programs for adults or student groups. A non-profit organization, Shepherd's Corner always appreciates donations.
Our office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday though Friday.
We are closed on Sundays.
Open to the public:
Shepherd's Corner Ecology Center will open to the public Fridays only. Beginning on June 5th we will be open to visitors from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This is subject to change.
Our suggested donation is $2 per person.
If you plan on visiting we ask that you contact us at (614) 866-4302 or email scecologycenter@gmail.com and let us know.
Upon arriving please sign in at the table in the foyer. Our arrows that were previously red have been replaced by blue arrows. There are also meditation trail maps for use if you would like.
We ask that you wear a mask when inside the barn. While walking the meditation trail or our labyrinths we ask that you keep physically distant from those who are not with your group.
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CANCELLED: On June 6th, 2020, we are holding our 14th Annual Farm Fresh 5K.
www.shepherdscorner.org/5k
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Shepherd's Corner is an ecological ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Peace, founded November 1992. This 160-acre natural oasis serves as a farm and center for ecology, spirituality, and education. The property's diverse range of habitats offers a haven for wildlife and native flora, plus a place of peace, natural beauty, and spiritual refreshment. Our strategic plan focuses on the three areas: environmental education, reflection on care of creation, and providing healthy, naturally grown produce.
At Shepherd's Corner, you'll find chemical-free naturally grown gardens, chickens, sheep, a llama, a turf labyrinth, greenhouses, and a meditation trail. Shepherd's Corner welcomes many volunteers and hosts public programs as well as programs for adults or student groups.
In March of 2007 Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center received Ohio Barn of the Year Adaptive Use, from the Friends of Ohio Barns.
