Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
2025-04-16 09:30 - 11:30, 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, 2025-10-15 10:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-04-16 13:00 - 15:00, 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.

Early Learners Adventures
2025-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Thursday, April 17th
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
$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.

Nature Sketching: A three-part series
2025-04-22 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 from 1:00 om – 3:00 pm
$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.

Nature Sketching: A three-part series
2025-04-29 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 1:00 – 3:00 pm
$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.

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.

Early Learners Adventures
2025-05-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Tuesday, May 27th
1:00 – 2:00 pm
$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.

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

Early Learners Adventures
2025-06-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Tuesday, June 17th
11:00 am – Noon
$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.

Early Learners Adventures
2025-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Tuesday, June 29th
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.

Wet Felted Garden Mosaic
2025-08-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Felting Program: Wet Felted Garden Mosaic
Saturday, August 2nd 1:30-3:30 pm
$20 program fee
*12 participant maximum*
Learn how to transform wool and prefelt into a garden mosaic using the wet felting technique. Natural and dyed wool will be provided for the square surface of the mosaic. Small shapes,
cut from the prefelt, will be arranged on the wool surface to create the mosaic design. After drying, the surface can be embellished with stitching. The finished project can be used as an
indoor/outdoor wall hanging decor.
Facilitated by: Gail Maraman
Gail became interested in wool and felt making when she began caring for a small flock of sheep at Windy Crest Farm in Granville, Ohio. Using the wool from her own sheep, she learned how to design and create many different types of felt: traditional, watercolor, needle, and Nuno. Today, her finished felt pieces include wearable art accessories and items for home decor.
Registration, which is required, closes three business days prior to the program or when capacity is reached. Program has a minimum of five participants. 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.

Early Learners Adventures
2025-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Tuesday, August 19th
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.

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

Early Learners Adventures
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Wednesday, September 24th
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.

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

Mini Needle Felted Pumpkins
2025-10-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Mini Needle Felted Pumpkins
Saturday, October 4th 1:30-3:30 pm
$20 program fee
*12 participant maximum*
Learn how to work with dry wool to create needle-felted pumpkins. Using a single felting needle, you can shape and sculpt the natural and dyed fibers into a three-dimensional representation of a miniature pumpkin. Your finished pumpkin will be sized approximately 3 inches.
Facilitated by: Gail Maraman
Gail became interested in wool and felt making when she began caring for a small flock of sheep at Windy Crest Farm in Granville, Ohio. Using the wool from her own sheep, she learned how to design and create many different types of felt: traditional, watercolor, needle, and Nuno. Today, her finished felt pieces include wearable art accessories and items for home decor.
Registration, which is required, closes three business days prior to the program or when capacity is reached. Program has a minimum of five participants. 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.
