Early Learners Adventures
2025-06-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
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
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
2025-06-18 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, 2025-10-15 13:00 - 15:00
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
2025-07-29 10:00 - 11:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Early Learners Adventures
2025-10-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:00
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.

*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
2025-11-19 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-17 09:30 - 11:30
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
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: Early Learners Adventures
2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00
Cancelled due to no registrations. See you on December 10th for our next Early Learner’s program!
Wednesday, November 20th
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.

A Saturday at Shepherd's Corner
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00
Saturday Dec 6th, 2025

9:00 am – Noon
Free event! Open to the public.

Enjoy an early December in the woods. Come walk the meditation trail or our St. Catherine labyrinth located near our barn. You might even get to wave at the sheep in the field! (Or possibly even feed them!)

We will have some of our crafts and creations for purchase. From jams and jellies to bee smooth & some of our super limited run of 2025 maple syrup!
This visit is free and open to folks of all ages. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Donations accepted.

Consider bringing along unexpired nonperishable food items to add to what we are continually collecting for the local pantries that we serve. We are also collecting gender-neutral shampoo, bodywash, body lotion, toothpaste, adult toothbrushes, deodorants, menstrual supply products for donation.

Cancelled: Elementary: Home School Adventure Days
2025-12-17 13:00 - 15:00
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
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.

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
2026-01-12 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.
