Let Nature Nurture Your Spirit

Are there any lessons to be learned and kept alive from our experience of the last year? Many of us found solace in nature during the pandemic. Shepherd’s Corner offers a peaceful land where you can walk, sit, listen to Earth, watch the sheep, or walk a labyrinth. Come visit us and feed your soul with nature’s gifts. We are offering 20-60 minute facilitated visits. Call to set up a time Monday – Friday. A donation is appreciated.

Have you ever wondered whether God is calling you to become a Sister or do you want to know more about consecrated life? The Dominican Sisters of Peace are offering a free weekend Come and See retreat, September 10-12, 2021 in Akron, Ohio for single Catholic women ages 18-45. Click here for more information and to register for this event. You can join us in person or virtually. To get a glimpse of what to expect, click here to view some highlights from our virtual retreat in September 2020.

For more information, contact Sr. June Fitzgerald, OP at 570-336-3991 or by email.

We want to thank everyone who participated and supported our 15th Annual Farm Fresh 5K!

We appreciate each of you! Whether you were able to participate onsite on the course or chose to virtually participate. Thank you for supporting Shepherd’s Corner’s efforts to connect people with creation and to get fresh, naturally grown produce to those who need it through this year’s partnership with From Scratch Farm.

Times that were submitted by participants can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/n97hpjd3

Winners of the at random prize drawing:  Ken Baird & James Stoltz.

Next year, on June 11th, we will be hosting a special event. This event will celebrate Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center’s 30th Anniversary! Our annual 5K will be just one part of our celebration of Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center. Mark the date and stay tuned to our Facebook page or website for more information.

Thank you to our fundraising teams! Our teams were Grace Franklin (Joyful Steps), Susan Bellotti, John Mascazine (Dominic’s Preachers), Amy Kaspar, Danielle Rice (NUCCA), and John Dougherty (Oxbow Farms).

We also want to give another huge THANK YOU to all our wonderful sponsors!

Grace Franklin

Shepherd’s Corner Advisory Council

Columbus Financial Concepts: Cap Clegg: https://www.columbusfinancialconcepts.com/our-team

Family Physicians of Gahanna: Dr. John Tyznik: https://www.copcp.com/Doctors/Details/160-john-w-tyznik-md

Judy Hardy, OPA

The McNamara Family

St. Paul the Apostle Church: https://stpaulcatholicchurch.org/

St. Pius X: spxreynoldsburg.com

Blue Heron Sangha: https://www.facebook.com/BlueHeronSangha/

James G. Flaherty Co., L.P.A.: http://flahertylaw.com/

Gallagher Consulting Group: Ann Gallagher: http://gallagherinc.com/

Andy Bracken

Susan Bellotti

Jennifer Chamberlain (in Memory of Dorothy Schraider)

Sue & Moe Milne

Village Veterinary Care

With the sincerest gratitude we would like to thank all of our 15th Annual Farm Fresh 5K Sponsors.

Thank you so much for supporting Shepherd’s Corner’s mission!

Our 2021 Race Sponsors

Harvest Leader
Grace Franklin
Shepherd’s Corner Advisory Council

Crop Planter
Columbus Financial Concepts: Cap Clegg
Family Physicians of Gahanna: Dr. John Tyznik
Judy Hardy, OPA
McNamara Family
St. Paul the Apostle Church
St. Pius X Church

Seed Saver
Blue Heron Sangha
James G. Flaherty Co., L.P.A.
Gallagher Consulting Group: Ann Gallagher

Planter
Andy Bracken
Susan Bellotti
Jennifer Chamberlain (in Memory of Dorothy Schraider)
Sue & Moe Milne
Village Veterinary Care

Notre Dame AmeriCorps Volunteer Position

At Shepherd’s Corner  

NDMV AmeriCorps Legacy Members

Shepherd’s Corner is an ecological ministry supported by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. This 160 acre natural oasis is located at 987 N. Waggoner road in Blacklick Ohio on a property that has been owned by the sisters since the 1960s. Its diverse range of habitats offers a haven for wildlife and native flora. It is also a place of peace, natural beauty, and spiritual refreshment for harried humans.

Shepherd’s Corner offers environmental education programs for youth and adults, donates produce to local food pantries, and provides opportunities to walk its mediation trail and outdoor labyrinth. The Notre Dame AmeriCorps volunteer is involved in in all aspects of Shepherd’s Corner‘s ministry. This includes: participation in environmental educational programs offered to children and youth, programs for adults including ESL classes and other Earth centered opportunities, care of the animals (sheep, llama, and chickens), seasonal gardening work, working with adult and youth volunteers, outside work with the land manager, as well as assisting with special events.

For more information on this position, which runs from September 2022 to July of 2023, please contact Sister Rose Ann, by email or by calling (614) 866-4302.

You can find additional information on the Notre Dame Mission Volunteers website, www.ndmva.org.

Due to the amount of rain earlier this week and the condition of the trails we will not be open to visitors this Friday, May 14th.

We will be open to visitors again on Friday May 21st.