Shepherd’s Corner

Garden Volunteer Days
2025-08-25 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
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
2025-09-17 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.

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, 2026-04-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-11 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.

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, 2026-04-13 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-11 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.

Interest Meeting: Garden Volunteering
2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Grow vegetables for local food banks, care for our native pollinator gardens, help with landscaping, and more!
Informational meetings Wednesday, May 13th at 10am and Thursday, May 14th at 6:30pm.
Garden Volunteer Teams will begin the week of June 1st with our Wednesday morning session beginning at 10am and a Thursday evening group beginning at 6:30pm. These groups are for adults. Several family garden watering opportunities are available.
Please come to an informational meeting if you are interested or email Susan at scecologycenter1@oppeace.org if you are unable to attend one of the meetings.
Volunteers who have already attended an interest meeting are welcome to attend if they would like to take a tour and help plant our cutting gardens.

Gardening Volunteer Days: Morning Team
2026-06-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-24 10:00 - 12:00
Wednesday Garden Volunteer Team
Wednesday June 3rd – August 27th
10:00 am – Noon
Come spend time enjoying sunshine and dirt while making a difference! Meet at the barn and take park in various garden activities. First time joining for garden volunteering? Send us an email!
We ask that you wear close toed shoes, bring along your reusable water bottle and gardening/work gloves if you have them.
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Adult Garden Volunteer Opportunities
Our teams…

grow vegetables for local food banks
care for our native pollinator gardens
help with landscaping
and more!

Family Garden Volunteer Opportunities
Families with middle school or high school students who wish to volunteer together, are asked to contact Susan. We have several openings for families to water our food pantry garden.

Gardening Volunteer Days: Evening Team
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-11 18:30 - 20:00
Thursday Garden Volunteer Team
Thursday June 4th – August 28th
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Come spend time enjoying sunshine and dirt while making a difference! Meet at the barn and take park in various garden activities. First time joining for garden volunteering? Send us an email!
We ask that you wear close toed shoes, bring along your reusable water bottle and gardening/work gloves if you have them.
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Adult Garden Volunteer Opportunities
Our teams…

grow vegetables for local food banks
care for our native pollinator gardens
help with landscaping
and more!

Family Garden Volunteer Opportunities
Families with middle school or high school students who wish to volunteer together, are asked to contact Susan. We have several openings for families to water our food pantry garden.

Cancelled: Summertime: Home School Adventure Days
2026-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
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.
