BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Shepherd’s Corner - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Shepherd’s Corner REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T143000 DTSTAMP:20260623T022728 CREATED:20251118T170602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T160908Z UID:9671-1770037200-1770042600@shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com SUMMARY:Mini watercolor valentines DESCRIPTION:Mini Watercolor Valentines \nFebruary 2nd\, 2026\,  1:00 – 2:30 pm\n$15/participant\nClass is open to teens and adults\n10 participants maximum \nLed by Donna Nesbit \nNo 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.  \n  \n\n \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n *participation waiver\n \n \n \nShepherd’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 \nis 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. \nIn 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. \n  URL:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com/event/mini-watercolor-valentines/ LOCATION:Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center\, 987 N Waggoner Road\, Blacklick\, OH\, 43004\, United States CATEGORIES:animals,art,birds,community,craft,create,explore,intentional movement,nature,peaceful,quiet,reflect,sketching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2025/11/valentines.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shepherd's Corner Ecology Center":MAILTO:scecologycenter@oppeace.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T113000 DTSTAMP:20260623T022728 CREATED:20251219T161157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T161157Z UID:9860-1770629400-1770636600@shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com SUMMARY:Middle School: Home School Adventure Days DESCRIPTION:2nd Monday of the month\n9:30 – 11:30 am \n$5/student\, up to $15/family \n9:30 – 11:30 am \nThis 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. \n\n \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n *participation waiver\n \n \n \nShepherd’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 \nis 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. \nIn 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. \n  URL:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com/event/middle-school-home-school-adventure-days-18/ LOCATION:Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center\, 987 N Waggoner Road\, Blacklick\, OH\, 43004\, United States CATEGORIES:animals,art,birds,community,craft,create,explore,garden,labyrinth,learn,nature,planting,recycle,reflect,walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2023/12/PSX_20210318_103054.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shepherd's Corner Ecology Center":MAILTO:scecologycenter@oppeace.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260623T022728 CREATED:20251219T160312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T160319Z UID:9845-1770642000-1770649200@shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com SUMMARY:Elementary: Home School Adventure Days DESCRIPTION:Elementary: Home School Adventure Days\n2nd Monday of the month\n1:00 – 3:00 pm \n$5/student \nProgramming 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. \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n *participation waiver\n \n \n \nShepherd’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 \nis 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. \nIn 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. \n  URL:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com/event/cancelled-elementary-home-school-adventure-days-2/ LOCATION:Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center\, 987 N Waggoner Road\, Blacklick\, OH\, 43004\, United States CATEGORIES:animals,art,birds,community,craft,create,explore,garden,labyrinth,learn,nature,planting,recycle,reflect,walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2023/12/PSX_20210318_103054.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shepherd's Corner Ecology Center":MAILTO:scecologycenter@oppeace.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T150000 DTSTAMP:20260623T022728 CREATED:20251215T155219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T165944Z UID:9783-1771236000-1771254000@shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com SUMMARY:Meet the Sheep: President's Day at Shepherd's Corner DESCRIPTION:Meet the Sheep: President’s Day at Shepherd’s Corner\nMonday February 16th\, 2026\n10:00 am – 3:00 pm \nSchool 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. \nThis 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. \nActivities for the day are free however donations are greatly appreciated. URL:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com/event/presidents-day-at-shepherds-corner-2026/ LOCATION:Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center\, 987 N Waggoner Road\, Blacklick\, OH\, 43004\, United States CATEGORIES:animals,art,birds,community,craft,explore,learn,nature,quiet,reflect,walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2023/10/PXL_20210709_132050529.PORTRAIT-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260623T022728 CREATED:20251201T205844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T195846Z UID:9725-1771525800-1771531200@shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com SUMMARY:Book Club: 3 part series DESCRIPTION:Book Club \n6:30 – 8:00 pm\nFebruary 19th; March 19th; April 16th\, 2026\n$15/participant\n \nPlease 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.  \nBraiding 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. \nSession 1: We’ll discuss the first section\, “Planting Sweetgrass” \nSession 2: We’ll read sections two and three\, “Tending Sweetgrass” and “Picking Sweetgrass” \nSession 3: We’ll read sections four and five\, “Braiding Sweetgrass” and “Burning Sweetgrass” \nCost: $15 for 3 sessions \n\n \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n *participation waiver\n \n \n \nShepherd’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 \nis 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. \nIn 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. \n  URL:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com/event/bookclub-braiding/ LOCATION:Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center\, 987 N Waggoner Road\, Blacklick\, OH\, 43004\, United States CATEGORIES:book,community,nature,quiet,reflect,spirit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2025/12/attachment-44.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shepherd's Corner Ecology Center":MAILTO:scecologycenter@oppeace.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T133000 DTSTAMP:20260623T022728 CREATED:20251215T154459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T144903Z UID:9773-1771668000-1771680600@shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com SUMMARY:Bread Making Retreat DESCRIPTION:Breadmaking Retreat\n\nSaturday\, February 21st\, 2026\n$25/participant\n10: 00 am – 1:30 pm\nLed by Sr. Cathy Arnold\, OP & Sr. Terri Schell\, OP.\n\nSpend 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.\n\nInspired 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.\n\nWhat bread holds meaning for you personally or culturally? Consider bringing some to the retreat to share.\n\n\nReturning program: will be similar to our 2025 bread making retreat.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n *participation waiver\n \n \n \nShepherd’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 \nis 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. \nIn 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. \n  URL:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com/event/bread-making-retreat-2026/ LOCATION:Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center\, 987 N Waggoner Road\, Blacklick\, OH\, 43004\, United States CATEGORIES:bread,community,create,food,peaceful,reflect,spirit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2025/12/SC-bread-2026-e1766003674386.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shepherd's Corner Ecology Center":MAILTO:scecologycenter@oppeace.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000 DTSTAMP:20260623T022728 CREATED:20251215T152328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184748Z UID:9774-1772130600-1772136000@shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com SUMMARY:Thoughts From Nature: February Labyrinth Walk DESCRIPTION:Thoughts From Nature: February Labyrinth Walk\nThursday February 26th\, 2026\, 6:30 – 8:00 pm\nSuggested Donation: $5\nFacilitated by Susan Butler \n\n–\n\nLabyrinth 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. \n\n\n\nLearn more about labyrinths! Here’s a video and here’s another to learn more! \nRegistration\, 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\, \n  \nShepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is an outreach of The Dominican Sisters of Peace. \n\n\n\n\n \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n *participation waiver\n \n \n \nShepherd’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 \nis 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. \nIn 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. \n  URL:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com/event/thoughtsfromnature/ LOCATION:Wengert Road Labyrinth\, Wengert Road\, Blacklick\, OH\, 43229\, United States CATEGORIES:labyrinth,peaceful,quiet,reflect,walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2023/10/laby-entrance-horizontal-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T022728 CREATED:20251215T203035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184802Z UID:9785-1772272800-1772280000@shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com SUMMARY:Culinary and Medicinal Herbs DESCRIPTION:Culinary and Medicinal Herbs\nSaturday\, February 28th\, 2026\n10:00 am – Noon\nSuggested regular registration: $35/participant\nDiscounted registration (if price is a barrier): $15/participant\n\n\nAs you are planning your spring gardens come learn from Sr. Imelda Schmidt\, OP who is visiting us all the way from Heartland Farms! Heartland Farms is one of the Dominican Sisters of Peace’s other ecology centers located in Pawnee Rock Kansas. \n\nSr. Imelda spend eleven years in Nigeria working with women who used a lot of herbs and flowers in healing ways. This helped spark a fascination of uses for herbs and flowers. From there Sr. Imelda spent a decade living and working with Native Americans who were also working to keep alive the traditional knowledge of uses for local herbs and flowers. \nSr. Imelda describes herself as always learning and we are excited for her to join us and share some of her herbal knowledge with friends and supporters of Shepherd’s Corner. \nThis program is not to be missed! \n\n \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n *participation waiver\n \n \n \nShepherd’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 \nis 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. \nIn 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. \n  URL:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com/event/culinaryandmedicinal-herbs/ LOCATION:Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center\, 987 N Waggoner Road\, Blacklick\, OH\, 43004\, United States CATEGORIES:intentional movement,peaceful,quiet,reflect,tai chi ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shepherdscorner-org.forefrontsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2025/12/attachment-59.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shepherd's Corner Ecology Center":MAILTO:scecologycenter@oppeace.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR