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Shepherds Fest: Annual Open House
September 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
September 28th
1:00 – 3:30 pm
FREE EVENT
This annual event is free to the public! We are asking those who attend bring unexpired shelf stable foods to donate to local food pantries. You can also bring unused personal care items to donate as well! (Donations are always graciously accepted.)
Bring your water bottle along with you. More information will be added as the date approaches!
Activities for the day:
*Walk our meditation trail & labyrinths (yes, there are two!)
*Learn from our friends at Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, SWACO (Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio), and Columbus Audobon!
*Our friends from ASCO (Autism Society of Central Ohio) will also be joining us with a table.
*See Gail Maraman from Windy Crest Design & her amazing wool art (Gail will be teaching a class here in November!)
*View a neat wool yarn spinning demonstration (Diana Morse)
*Meet and learn from our beekeeper! (Med Lutmerding, who is the Central Ohio Beekeepers Association President)
*Meet, greet, and feed our flock of sheep! Maggie Francesca Llama, our llama, may even come to say, ‘Hi’!
*Take a hayride around to see parts of Shepherd’s Corner you may not have seen before! (Including our emerging wetland!)
*Purchase some Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center crafts and other items. Including some of our 2024 MAPLE SYRUP and HONEY! (cash & card)
New sheep at Shepherd’s Corner! We have two new sheep that are looking for names! Bring your change along to Shepherds Fest and vote for your favorite pair of names!
