Garden Volunteer Days
2025-08-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
2025-08-13 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-17 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-15 10:00 | 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
2025-08-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-15 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.

Garden Volunteer Days
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.

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

Nature Sketching with Color: A three-part series
2025-09-30 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
$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

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
2025-11-19 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-17 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.

*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
2025-11-19 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.

*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: Elementary: Home School Adventure Days
2025-12-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
December’s Elementary Aged Home School program, scheduled for December 17th has been cancelled due to no registrations!

See you in January for our monthly elementary aged homeschool (January 21st!).
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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.

*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
2025-12-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
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.

Walk For Peace: January Labyrinth Walk
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
Walk For Peace: January Labyrinth Walk
Saturday, January 10th, 2026, 10:00 am – Noon
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by John Seryak, Shepherd’s Corner’s Labyrinth Keeper
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,

*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.

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

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
2026-01-12 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-09 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
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.

Mini watercolor valentines
2026-02-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Mini Watercolor Valentines
February 2nd, 2026, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
$15/participant
Class is open to teens and adults
10 participants maximum
Led by Donna Nesbit
No prior skill with watercolors required. Turn your mini paintings into a Valentine card for a loved one. Bring watercolors or watercolor pencils and a small brush. Paper and card stock will be supplied.

*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: President's Day at Shepherd's Corner
2026-02-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Meet the Sheep: President’s Day at Shepherd’s Corner
Monday February 16th, 2026
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
School is out! So come spend part of your day with us. Activities for the day will include a scavenger hunt, meeting the animals, and see wool from sheep to weaving. See local wool artist demonstrate their wool working craft. Try your hand at a weaving craft. Enjoy the meditation trail & labyrinth on this family friendly day. Take a winter walk through the woods 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.

Book Club: 3 part series
2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-03-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Book Club
6:30 – 8:00 pm
February 19th; March 19th; April 16th, 2026
$15/participant

Please join us for our new book club. We’re going to spend three meetings talking about Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Kimmerer. We’ll meet three Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:00, in the barn and enjoy tea and cookies while we talk.
Braiding Sweetgrass is a beautiful reflection on how humanity needs to repair its relationship with the earth by shifting towards an attitude of gratitude, reciprocity, and respect. Kimmerer blends scientific knowledge with Indigenous wisdom to share what plants, and nature can teach us. There are several beautiful metaphors of braiding sweetgrass throughout the book that show the interconnectedness and reciprocity of all life on earth.
Session 1: We’ll discuss the first section, “Planting Sweetgrass”
Session 2: We’ll read sections two and three, “Tending Sweetgrass” and “Picking Sweetgrass”
Session 3: We’ll read sections four and five, “Braiding Sweetgrass” and “Burning Sweetgrass”
Cost: $15 for 3 sessions

*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.

Bread Making Retreat
2026-02-21 10:00 - 13:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Breadmaking Retreat

Saturday, February 21st, 2026
$25/participant
10: 00 am – 1:30 pm
Led by Sr. Cathy Arnold, OP & Sr. Terri Schell, OP.

Spend a morning exploring breadmaking as a way of connecting to your roots and searching for meaning in the simple act of baking and sharing bread.

Inspired by Meghan Murphy-Gill’s book, The Sacred Life of Bread, bakers of all levels and cultural/spiritual backgrounds will bake together, spend reflective time on the land, and share the fruits of our food traditions. Explore how bread connects us to land, our histories, and one another. Leave with a deeper appreciation of breadmaking and a loaf you created.

What bread holds meaning for you personally or culturally? Consider bringing some to the retreat to share.

Returning program: will be similar to our 2025 bread making retreat.

*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.

Maple Sugaring Program
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Maple Sugaring Program
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
10:00 am – noon
$10 per participant
Led by Shepherd’s Corner Staff and volunteers.
Learn about maple sugaring from tree sap out the tap, to syrup on your breakfast. Come see our boiling process and taste our syrup, and more! We ask that children attending be accompanied by adults. Program will be mostly outdoors and will include walking on unimproved, uneven surfaces.
Registration for the syrup tour is required. Ages 2 and under are free.
*** We will also be offering small group tours on Weekdays during the maple season if able. Contact us to be notified when booking begins. ***

*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.

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