Mercy Ecospirituality Center

08/27/2026

Sometimes we don’t realize how far we’ve wandered from the natural world until we finally step outside and breathe a little deeper!

The trees are still here.
The birds are still singing.
Something is always growing, changing, becoming.

Nature doesn’t ask us to arrive with answers. It simply invites us to slow down—to notice, to listen, to remember that we are not separate from this living world, but woven into it.

Maybe healing begins there.

Not in fixing everything, but in finding our way back to relationship - with the earth, with ourselves, and with the sacredness of being alive!

🌿 What helps you find your way back to nature?
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08/13/2026

07/27/2026

When their green tops bow toward the earth, they’re reminding us that another season of abundance is unfolding! 🧅

Our first harvests have begun - fresh lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, summer squash, and kale are ready to enjoy. Soon, onions, sweet corn, and sun-warmed tomatoes will follow. Every day, the garden offers something new, a gentle reminder that growth asks for patience and abundance arrives in its own time!

This is only the beginning!

Come visit MEC, wander the gardens, and savor the first harvests of the season. We would love to share the fruits of this sacred little corner of the earth with you! 🌿💚

Visit our website to learn more: www.mercyecology.org
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07/24/2026

This season, we’re honored to share that Mercy Ecospirituality Center has become an ArbNet Accredited Arboretum (Level I) - a living testament to the beauty of patience, care, and hope!

This dream first belonged to Sister Betty Secord, whose love for these woods and reverence for creation continue to echo through every trail, every canopy, and every quiet moment beneath the trees. Her roots run deep here, and we are forever grateful for the gift she left behind! 🌳

With the joyful dedication of our Mercy Volunteer Corps 2026 volunteers, that vision has continued to grow, reminding us that the gift of tending the Earth is always shared.

As our arboretum takes root, we invite you to do the same. Come wander beneath the trees, learn their names, hear their stories, and join us for upcoming Tree ID walks and other programs celebrating the wisdom of our forests!
(Visit the“Programs” page on our website for upcoming events).

There is something waiting for you here - a quiet path, a tall oak, a breath of fresh air, and perhaps a deeper reverence for the living world!

Come visit MEC and discover our little corner of creation.! 🌎💚
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07/22/2026

Some experiences leave footprints on the land. Others leave them on the heart!

As our Mercy Volunteer Corps season draws to a close, our volunteers have shared reflections on the moments, people, and places that have shaped them along the way. From tending gardens and serving our neighbors to gathering around the table and finding God in creation, each reflection is a testament to the quiet ways transformation unfolds.

We invite you to pause, read their words, and journey alongside them. 🌿✨
Blog Post: https://www.mercyvolunteers.org/thriving-in-community-and-mercy-ecology/

Thank you, MVC, for the love, laughter, and hope you've woven into this place. Your presence will continue to echo through Mercy Ecospirituality Center long after the season has ended.

07/21/2026

The garden is overflowing with abundance! 🌿🍐

From ripening pears and fragrant basil to curing garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, and so much more, each harvest is a beautiful reminder of the gifts the earth offers when we care for it with love.

Come visit the Mercy Ecospirituality Center and enjoy the gifts of our gardens. Whether you’re here for a retreat, a workshop, or simply to spend time in nature, we’d love to share this season’s abundance with you. 💚
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07/17/2026

🌳 Meet this year's MVC Keystone Project!

Our Mercy Volunteer Corps volunteers have been hard at work laying the roots for something special - helping Mercy Ecospirituality Center become a recognized arboretum! 🌿

With botanist Peter Hope as their guide, the group spent time exploring the landscape, learning to identify the incredible diversity of trees that grace our grounds. Every leaf, bark pattern, and branching shape tells a story, and we're excited to keep sharing this journey with you!

Stay tuned as this project continues to blossom! 🍃