Shepherd’s Corner

Early Learners Adventures
2026-03-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
4th Monday of the month
10:00 am – 11:00 am
$5/learner (up to $15/family)

Early Learners Adventures is for ages 3, 4, 5, 6-year-olds. This group will have similar seasonal activities as our other homeschool groups however, it will be designed to meet the developmental needs and interests of younger students. You will notice that this program lasts for an hour instead of two. After the planned programming is finished you and your family are welcome to explore the grounds for another hour. As with other groups, we will spend time outside and may get messy. Our goal is to appreciate the natural world and enjoy simple seasonal activities.

*participation waiver

Shepherd’s Corner is a non-profit organization providing access and programs focused on care of creation, connection to earth, and reflection. An individual’s decision to participate in any activity or program at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center
is entirely voluntary. Visitors/participants assume all risks inherent to or associated with his, her, or their participation in the activity or event on Shepherd’s Corner’s property. Visitors/participants also take responsibility for their own level of fitness.
In signing this waiver, I, intending to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages I have or may have against Shepherd’s Corner or its employees, for any and all claims and damages, demands actions whatsoever in any manner, as a result of my participation in programs, events, or visitation. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my name and likeness in any broadcast, telecast, video or print media reporting or advertising of the event without compensation. This waiver extends and includes the minors in attendance for whom you are responsible.

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
2026-04-13 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-11 09:30 - 11:30
2nd Monday of the month
9:30 – 11:30 am
$5/student, up to $15/family
9:30 – 11:30 am
This time slot is for middle school aged homeschoolers. Come learn and explore! Join us for seasonal activities each month. We aim to be outside as much as possible, so we ask that participants dress for the weather.

*participation waiver

Shepherd’s Corner is a non-profit organization providing access and programs focused on care of creation, connection to earth, and reflection. An individual’s decision to participate in any activity or program at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center
is entirely voluntary. Visitors/participants assume all risks inherent to or associated with his, her, or their participation in the activity or event on Shepherd’s Corner’s property. Visitors/participants also take responsibility for their own level of fitness.
In signing this waiver, I, intending to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages I have or may have against Shepherd’s Corner or its employees, for any and all claims and damages, demands actions whatsoever in any manner, as a result of my participation in programs, events, or visitation. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my name and likeness in any broadcast, telecast, video or print media reporting or advertising of the event without compensation. This waiver extends and includes the minors in attendance for whom you are responsible.

Elementary: Home School Adventure Days
2026-04-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-11 13:00 - 15:00
Elementary: Home School Adventure Days

2nd Monday of the month
1:00 – 3:00 pm
$5/student
Programming from 1:00 – 3:00 is designed for grades 1-5th grade students (6 years and older). Students older than this are welcome in our middle school program which is held from 9:30 am – 11:30 pm the same day. If you have younger students, please see our Young Learner Adventure program which takes place on a different rotating day. While a tagalong outside of this age range is permitted, the programming will be geared towards the educational needs and interests of 1st – 5th graders.

*participation waiver

Shepherd’s Corner is a non-profit organization providing access and programs focused on care of creation, connection to earth, and reflection. An individual’s decision to participate in any activity or program at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center
is entirely voluntary. Visitors/participants assume all risks inherent to or associated with his, her, or their participation in the activity or event on Shepherd’s Corner’s property. Visitors/participants also take responsibility for their own level of fitness.
In signing this waiver, I, intending to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages I have or may have against Shepherd’s Corner or its employees, for any and all claims and damages, demands actions whatsoever in any manner, as a result of my participation in programs, events, or visitation. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my name and likeness in any broadcast, telecast, video or print media reporting or advertising of the event without compensation. This waiver extends and includes the minors in attendance for whom you are responsible.

Meet the Sheep
2026-06-01 10:00 - 14:00
Meet the Sheep:
Monday June 1st, 2026
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Activities for the day will include a scavenger hunt, meet the animals, and see wool from sheep to weaving. See local wool artist demonstrate their wool working craft. Enjoy the meditation trail & labyrinth on this family friendly day. Take a walk through the woods in the late spring at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center.
This day is open to folks of all ages. Children should be accompanied by an adult. We will have carrots for you to feed to the sheep & Maggie Francesca Llama.
Activities for the day are free however donations are greatly appreciated.

Early Learners Adventures
2026-06-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-26 10:00 - 11:00
4th Monday of the month
10:00 am – 11:00 am
$5/learner (up to $15/family)

Early Learners Adventures is for ages 3, 4, 5, 6-year-olds. This group will have similar seasonal activities as our other homeschool groups however, it will be designed to meet the developmental needs and interests of younger students. You will notice that this program lasts for an hour instead of two. After the planned programming is finished you and your family are welcome to explore the grounds for another hour. As with other groups, we will spend time outside and may get messy. Our goal is to appreciate the natural world and enjoy simple seasonal activities.

register

*participation waiver

Shepherd’s Corner is a non-profit organization providing access and programs focused on care of creation, connection to earth, and reflection. An individual’s decision to participate in any activity or program at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center
is entirely voluntary. Visitors/participants assume all risks inherent to or associated with his, her, or their participation in the activity or event on Shepherd’s Corner’s property. Visitors/participants also take responsibility for their own level of fitness.
In signing this waiver, I, intending to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages I have or may have against Shepherd’s Corner or its employees, for any and all claims and damages, demands actions whatsoever in any manner, as a result of my participation in programs, events, or visitation. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my name and likeness in any broadcast, telecast, video or print media reporting or advertising of the event without compensation. This waiver extends and includes the minors in attendance for whom you are responsible.

Cancelled: Summertime: Home School Adventure Days
2026-06-22 13:00 - 15:00
This program for June 22nd is cancelled. See you at our Home School Adventure Day in July.
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Summertime: Home School Adventure Days

4th Monday of the month
1:00 – 3:00 pm
$5/student
For this summer our homeschool program will be combined elementary (grades 1-5th; 6 years and older) plus middle school aged learners. This program is open to traditionally schooled students as well; students must be accompanied by an adult.
If you have younger students, please see our Young Learner Adventure program which takes from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on the 4th Monday of the month. While a tagalong outside of this age range is permitted, the programming will be geared towards the educational needs and interests of 1st – 6th graders.

register

*participation waiver

Shepherd’s Corner is a non-profit organization providing access and programs focused on care of creation, connection to earth, and reflection. An individual’s decision to participate in any activity or program at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center
is entirely voluntary. Visitors/participants assume all risks inherent to or associated with his, her, or their participation in the activity or event on Shepherd’s Corner’s property. Visitors/participants also take responsibility for their own level of fitness.
In signing this waiver, I, intending to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages I have or may have against Shepherd’s Corner or its employees, for any and all claims and damages, demands actions whatsoever in any manner, as a result of my participation in programs, events, or visitation. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my name and likeness in any broadcast, telecast, video or print media reporting or advertising of the event without compensation. This waiver extends and includes the minors in attendance for whom you are responsible.

Early Learners Adventures
2026-07-27 10:00 - 11:00
4th Monday of the month
10:00 am – 11:00 am
$5/learner (up to $15/family)

Early Learners Adventures is for ages 3, 4, 5, 6-year-olds. This group will have similar seasonal activities as our other homeschool groups however, it will be designed to meet the developmental needs and interests of younger students. You will notice that this program lasts for an hour instead of two. After the planned programming is finished you and your family are welcome to explore the grounds for another hour. As with other groups, we will spend time outside and may get messy. Our goal is to appreciate the natural world and enjoy simple seasonal activities.

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*participation waiver

Shepherd’s Corner is a non-profit organization providing access and programs focused on care of creation, connection to earth, and reflection. An individual’s decision to participate in any activity or program at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center
is entirely voluntary. Visitors/participants assume all risks inherent to or associated with his, her, or their participation in the activity or event on Shepherd’s Corner’s property. Visitors/participants also take responsibility for their own level of fitness.
In signing this waiver, I, intending to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages I have or may have against Shepherd’s Corner or its employees, for any and all claims and damages, demands actions whatsoever in any manner, as a result of my participation in programs, events, or visitation. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my name and likeness in any broadcast, telecast, video or print media reporting or advertising of the event without compensation. This waiver extends and includes the minors in attendance for whom you are responsible.

Summertime: Home School Adventure Days
2026-07-27 13:00 - 15:00
Summertime: Home School Adventure Days

4th Monday of the month
1:00 – 3:00 pm
$5/student
For this summer our homeschool program will be combined elementary (grades 1-5th; 6 years and older) plus middle school aged learners. This program is open to traditionally schooled students as well; students must be accompanied by an adult.
If you have younger students, please see our Young Learner Adventure program which takes from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on the 4th Monday of the month. While a tagalong outside of this age range is permitted, the programming will be geared towards the educational needs and interests of 1st – 6th graders.

register

*participation waiver

Shepherd’s Corner is a non-profit organization providing access and programs focused on care of creation, connection to earth, and reflection. An individual’s decision to participate in any activity or program at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center
is entirely voluntary. Visitors/participants assume all risks inherent to or associated with his, her, or their participation in the activity or event on Shepherd’s Corner’s property. Visitors/participants also take responsibility for their own level of fitness.
In signing this waiver, I, intending to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages I have or may have against Shepherd’s Corner or its employees, for any and all claims and damages, demands actions whatsoever in any manner, as a result of my participation in programs, events, or visitation. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my name and likeness in any broadcast, telecast, video or print media reporting or advertising of the event without compensation. This waiver extends and includes the minors in attendance for whom you are responsible.

Elementary: Home School Adventure Days
2026-08-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-14 13:00 - 15:00
Elementary: Home School Adventure Days

2nd Monday of the month
1:00 – 3:00 pm
$5/student
Programming from 1:00 – 3:00 is designed for grades 1-5th grade students (6 years and older). Students older than this are welcome in our middle school program which is held from 9:30 am – 11:30 pm the same day. If you have younger students, please see our Young Learner Adventure program which takes place on a different rotating day. While a tagalong outside of this age range is permitted, the programming will be geared towards the educational needs and interests of 1st – 5th graders.

register

*participation waiver

Shepherd’s Corner is a non-profit organization providing access and programs focused on care of creation, connection to earth, and reflection. An individual’s decision to participate in any activity or program at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center
is entirely voluntary. Visitors/participants assume all risks inherent to or associated with his, her, or their participation in the activity or event on Shepherd’s Corner’s property. Visitors/participants also take responsibility for their own level of fitness.
In signing this waiver, I, intending to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages I have or may have against Shepherd’s Corner or its employees, for any and all claims and damages, demands actions whatsoever in any manner, as a result of my participation in programs, events, or visitation. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my name and likeness in any broadcast, telecast, video or print media reporting or advertising of the event without compensation. This waiver extends and includes the minors in attendance for whom you are responsible.

Shepherds Fest: Annual Open House
2026-09-12 10:00 - 14:00
September 12th
10:00 am – 2:00 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! (Such as full-size gender-neutral shampoo, bodywash, body lotion, toothpaste, adult toothbrushes, deodorants, menstrual supply products.)

Bring your water bottle along with you. More information will be added as the date approaches!

Activities for the day: more announced as the event gets closer!

*Walk our meditation trail & labyrinths (yes, there are two!)
*See Gail Maraman from Windy Crest Design & her amazing wool art
*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!)

Schedule of events:
What is a labyrinth? Learn about labyrinths as a meditation tool and take time to walk our St. Catherine labyrinth.
Times TBD
Meet at the tree near our St. Catherine Labyrinth. Located between our barn and our garden, adjacent to the maple sugaring shack. This will be facilitated by our labyrinth caretaker, John Seryak.
Garden Tour: See what’s going on in the garden area.
Times TBD
Meet outside the double doors, closer to the pastures.
