Journey to the Heart: Retreat
2025-05-03 09:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Martin de Porres Center, 2320 Airport Dr, Columbus, OH, 43219, United States
Journey to the Heart
Falling in Love with Earth Again Retreat
The Eco-justice Committee of the Dominican Alliance and Shepherd’s Corner invite you to a cosponsored retreat day on May 3, 2025, from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm. This retreat is taking place at the Martin de Porres Center located at 2330 Airport Drive Columbus, OH 43219. This retreat program is free and includes lunch. Donations to help cover the cost of lunch ($15) are graciously accepted and can be made when registering or in person on May 3rd.

Nature Sketching: A three-part series
2025-05-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Nature Sketching: A three-part series
Tuesdays, April 22nd, 29th, and May 6th
$36/participant
Led by Donna Nesbitt
Experience a more intimate way to appreciate the beauty of nature by learning to sketch. Participants will work indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Each person should bring a sketchbook, drawing pencils (2B, 4B and 6B), as well as a soft eraser. We’ll discuss optional materials in the first class.
The class will meet for three weeks on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3 starting on Earth Day, April 22. April 29th and May 6th are the other class dates for the series.
Registration for the three-part series closes on April 18th or when class is filled.

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
2025-05-21 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-18 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-16 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-13 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
3rd Wednesday 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.

Elementary: Home School Adventure Days
2025-05-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Elementary: Home School Adventure Days
3rd Wednesday 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.

19th Annual Shepherd's Corner 5K
2025-06-07 08:00 - 12:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Join us for our annual 5K event!
Learn more here!
Register for the fun race here!

Cold Process Soap Making
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Cold Process Soap Making
Saturday, June 14th
10:00 am – noon
Led by Jill Brenneman of @cleanbycrane
14 participant max
$20
This program is for individuals 12 years and up.
Cold process soap making is a craft that is both steeped in tradition and full of creative possibilities. Whether your interest is in bathing with as natural ingredients as possible or customizing your own signature scent with modern fragrance oils, there is a corner of the soaping world for you! Jill Brenneman, who has made soap for the past 9 years and has enjoyed sharing with friends and customers alike, looks forward to taking the guesswork out of getting started with this rewarding hobby.

Batiking Workshop
2025-06-14 13:00 - 16:00 | OH
Saturday June 14th 1:00 – 4:00 pm
$25/participant
Class size limited to 15 participants
Led by Mixed Media Artist Gaye Reissland

During the workshop we will:

Cover basic batiking techniques, applying resist
Cover two color batiking with color resist
Provide a 36”x12” piece of white muslin
You can create a 36”x12” design – or three 12”x12” designs

Garden Volunteer Days
2025-06-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Monday June 23rd – August 25th
10:00 am – Noon
Meet at the barn and take park in various garden activities. 10 years and up welcome. Those 10-17 years old must have an adult present also volunteering.
We ask that you wear close toed shoes, bring along your reusable water bottle and gardening/work gloves if you have them.

Garden Volunteer Days
2025-06-30 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-07 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-14 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-21 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-28 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-08-04 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-08-18 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-08-25 08:30 - 10:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Monday June 23rd – August 25th
8:30 – 10:30 am
Meet at the barn and take park in various garden activities. 10 years and up welcome. Those 10-17 years old must have an adult present also volunteering.
We ask that you wear close toed shoes, bring along your reusable water bottle and gardening/work gloves if you have them.

Cancelled: Breath: August Labyrinth Walk
2025-08-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
Cancelled:
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Breath: August Labyrinth Walk
Friday, August 1st 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by John Seryak, Shepherd’s Corner’s Labyrinth Keeper
Breath is life.

Labyrinth walks are times for quiet reflection. Due to their nature, silent walking is encouraged. Our labyrinth is located on Wengert Road, at the second drive to the right. Please wear comfortable shoes. Everyone is welcome! No previous meditation experience or experience walking labyrinths is required.
Learn more about labyrinths! Here’s a video and here’s another to learn more!
Registration, which is required, closes three business days prior to the program or when capacity is reached. We ask that program participants pay for the program at the time of registration. Payment can be made using the secure form on this page. You may also pay by check or cash if you prefer. Please register by calling (614) 866-4302, emailing, or via this form,

Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is an outreach of The Dominican Sisters of Peace.

Yoga & Ayurvedic Tea
2025-08-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Summer Yoga & Tea
Saturday, August 9th
9:00 am – 11:00 am
10 participant max
$20/participant
Led by Joy Lawrence

Feeling overheated this summer? Is the humidity making you wilt? Join us for a yoga and Ayurvedic tea making practice to help bring balance back into your life.
Cooling yoga poses and breathwork, followed by summer friendly teas (no caffeine), will leave you refreshed and ready to face the day. Take home recipes will be provided.
Please wear comfortable clothes to move in and a mat if you have one. We will also have some extra mats and props to use. All are welcome.

Nature Sketching with Color: A three-part series
2025-09-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Nature Sketching with Color: A three-part series
Adding Color to Your Nature Sketches

Tuesdays, September 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 1:00 om – 3:00 pm
$36/participant
Led by Donna Nesbitt
Learn how to add color as you observe nature more closely. Your choices of media include watercolor, gouache, colored pencils, or watercolor pencils. Bring your sketch book and any materials you already have. Please do not purchase anything new before the first class. At the first session you can try out the instructor’s gear and we will discuss the pros and cons of each. Then you can purchase whatever you like the best for your own use. The three-part series will explore various materials and techniques with emphasis on the colors in nature.
This class is limited to 10 participants and will occur rain or shine.
Tuesday, September 16, 23, and 30 from 1-3 pm rain or shine
