Shepherd’s Corner

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
2025-03-19 09:30 - 11:30 (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
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.

Elementary: Home School Adventure Days
2025-03-19 13:00 - 15:00, 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, 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.

Yoga & Ayurvedic Tea
2025-03-22 09:00 - 11:00
This program is at capacity.
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Yoga & Ayurvedic Tea
Saturday, March 22nd
9:00 am – 11:00 am
10 participant max
$20/participant
Led by Joy Lawrence

It is important to get rid of the heaviness and inertia that builds inside us as we leave the winter months behind. With Ayurvedic teas and a yoga practice to heat and getting us moving, we will feel lighter and more energized to face the warmer month ahead. We will be sampling some teas that are non-caffeinated and loaded with healing spices. Recipes will be available, and you will be taking your own personalized tea home with you.

We will be doing a yoga practice that is appropriate for this season of kapha, so wear comfortable clothes and bring your mat. We will have some mats and props available too. All are welcome.

Early Learners Adventures
2025-03-26 10:00 - 11:00
Wednesday, March 26th
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.

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
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.

Early Learners Adventures
2025-04-17 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Early Learners Adventures
2025-05-27 13:00 - 14:00
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
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.

Early Learners Adventures
2025-06-17 11:00 - 12:00
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
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.

Yoga & Ayurvedic Tea
2025-08-09 09:00 - 11:00
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.

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.

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.

Early Learners Adventures
2025-10-29 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.

Foraging Jams & Jellies
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00
Foraging Jams & Jellies
Saturday, November 15th
$12/person – Program is open to participants 10 years old and older
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us on an endeavor to find a positive use for native & invasive plants as we share several different examples of foraged items that can be used to make jelly or jam. We will learn how to identify the plant before we harvest their fruits and learn how to create jelly using them. Type of jam/jelly will be determined closer to the date based on what has been or can be foraged.
Please wear closed toed shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather and for being outdoors, if you would like to forage your own fruit when the program is over.
(The outdoor portion of this event will be dependent on 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.

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
2025-11-19 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.
