Shepherd’s Corner

Capacity: Bread Making Retreat: Sharing bread, sharing community
2024-02-03 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | OH
At capacity: contact to be added to the waitlist.

Bread Making Retreat: Sharing bread, sharing community.
Saturday, February 3rd
10:00 am to 1:00 pm $15
Led by: Sister Cathy Arnold, OP
Join us at Shepherd’s Corner for bread baking, reflection, and conversation. Bring your friend, daughter, son, and/or spouse to enjoy this opportunity and meet others.
Max 12 participants.

Registration, which is required, closes three business days prior to the program. Please register by calling (614) 866-4302, by emailing, or through this form:

Discover Labyrinth: January Labyrinth Walk
2024-01-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Discover Labyrinth: January Labyrinth Walk
January 25th
Cost: $5
Intrigued by labyrinth walks but uncertain as most of our walks are held in the evening? This facilitated walk is being held during the day so that you can come enjoy the beauty and power of the labyrinth while being able to enjoy the labyrinth in the daylight.

Learn more about labyrinths! Here’s a video and here’s another to learn more!
Registration, 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,

Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is an outreach of The Dominican Sisters of Peace.

Home School Drop-in Days at Shepherd's Corner
2024-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Home School Drop-in Days
3rd Wednesday of the month
1:00 – 3:00 pm
$5/student
All ages welcome. Come learn and explore! Join us for seasonal activities each month.

January’s drop-in day will center around winter stem activities!

First Friday Adventures: January
2024-01-05 13:00 - 15:00 | OH
First Friday Adventures
1st Fridays
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Cost: $5

Join us the first Friday of the month as we discuss seasonal topics and take a walk in the woods.

Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is an outreach of The Dominican Sisters of Peace.

Winter Solstice: December Labyrinth Walk
2023-12-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
Winter Solstice: December Labyrinth Walk
Thursday, December 21st 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by Joy Lawrence, LMT & yoga instructor.
Spend the Winter Solstice at the labyrinth at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center.
Labyrinth 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.

Learn more about labyrinths! Here’s a video and here’s another to learn more!
Registration, 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,

Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is an outreach of The Dominican Sisters of Peace.

Holiday Craft Sale
2023-12-08 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Holiday Craft Sale
December 7th & 8th
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Looking for special gifts this holiday season? Join us for an on-site sale of our crafts! Our products and crafts will be available for purchase on site! Including bee smooth, basil garlic vinegar, lip balm, and more! Come shop & enjoy a late fall open to the public day! The meditation trail, as well as both labyrinths, will be open for use.
Cash, checks, and cards accepted.
Food Drive: We will be collecting donations of nonperishable food items for local food pantries! Ideas for donation: Peanut butter, jams & jellies, soup, canned meats, pasta, canned fruits, and canned veggies.
Small Estate Sale (December 7th and 8th): Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center will be hosting an estate sale for a dear friend of Shepherd’s Corner. Estate sale items are separate from bazaar items. Payment for estate sale items can be made with cash, check, or Venmo. We will be unable to accept cards for items that are a part of the estate sale.

See items for sale here: https://shepherdscorner.org/bazaarestate/

Late Fall Morning Walk
2023-12-05 07:30 - 11:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Late Fall Morning Walk
Tuesday, December 5th 7:30 am
Cost: $5.00

Explore Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center’s trails on a crisp late fall morning before the season starts to change. Swing by the barn for a cup of coffee and a muffin. Head out to the woods to explore as the day begins.

Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is an outreach of The Dominican Sisters of Peace.

First Friday Hike: December
2023-12-01 13:00 - 15:00 | OH
First Friday Hikes
1st Fridays
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Cost: $5

Join us the first Friday of the month as we discuss seasonal topics and take a walk in the woods.

Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is an outreach of The Dominican Sisters of Peace.

Giving Tuesday!
2023-11-28 | OH
November 28th is Giving Tuesday! A day to donate to nonprofit organizations that mean something to you! We ask for you to consider Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center in your 2023 end of year giving plan! We are grateful to everyone one who has contributed to Shepherd’s Corner during 2023 especially those who have donated to our ongoing wetland creation project!
You can donate to Shepherd’s Corner through the Columbus Foundation’s Giving Store (There’s no credit card fee! Meaning that everything donated through this link on Giving Tuesday will go directly to Shepherd’s Corner!!)

Upcycled/Recycled Gifts
2023-11-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Upcycled/Recycled Gifts
Friday, November 17th 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Program cost: $5
Facilitated by Susan Butler & Miranda Land, Shepherd’s Corner Staff
Come use your creative nature to make small gifts for those you love. Learn to make several tiny treats with items you may have around your house!

Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is an outreach of The Dominican Sisters of Peace.

Visit Shepherd's Corner: Open to the public
2023-11-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
November 17th is our last open to the public day for 2023.

Fridays, we will be open to visitors from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Instead of a suggested donation we ask that you please bring a donation of shelf stable food. These items will be given to local food pantries to help lessen food inequity and insecurity in the area.
We invite you to spend time at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center. Come walk our meditation trail and the outdoor labyrinths. We do ask that all visitors check in at the office upon their arrival. We will be closed in the event of inclement weather. If you are considering visiting, we ask that you contact us either by calling (614) 866-4302 or by emailing and letting us know.

There are meditation trail maps that can be used. There are also quotes from Laudato Si’ that can be used to deepen your experience on the mediation trail.

Connect: November Labyrinth Walk
2023-11-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
Connect: November Labyrinth Walk
Friday, November 10th 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by John Seryak, Labyrinth Keeper
When we walk the Labyrinth, we are silent, mindful, and moving… we connect with the Earth. We connect with our bodies. We connect with our minds and thoughts. We connect with our Spirit. We connect with our reality. What connections will greet us as we walk this Labyrinth this evening?

Labyrinth 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.
Learn more about labyrinths! Here’s a video and here’s another to learn more!
Registration, 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,

Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is an outreach of The Dominican Sisters of Peace.

Visit Shepherd's Corner: Open to the public
2023-11-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Fridays, we will be open to visitors from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Instead of a suggested donation we ask that you please bring a donation of shelf stable food. These items will be given to local food pantries to help lessen food inequity and insecurity in the area.
We invite you to spend time at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center. Come walk our meditation trail and the outdoor labyrinths. We do ask that all visitors check in at the office upon their arrival. We will be closed in the event of inclement weather. If you are considering visiting, we ask that you contact us either by calling (614) 866-4302 or by emailing and letting us know.

There are meditation trail maps that can be used. There are also quotes from Laudato Si’ that can be used to deepen your experience on the mediation trail.

First Friday Hike: November
2023-11-03 13:00 - 15:00 | OH
First Friday Hikes
1st Fridays beginning in October 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Cost: $5

Join us the first Friday of the month as we discuss seasonal topics and take a walk in the woods.

Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is an outreach of The Dominican Sisters of Peace.

Wet Felted Fall Leaves and Acorns
2023-10-28 13:30 - 15:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Registration closed
Felting Program: Wet Felted Fall Leaves and Acorns
Saturday, October 28th 1:30-3:30 pm
$20 program fee
*12 participant maximum*
Learn how to transform wool into felt using the wet felting technique. Using simple patterns as guides, the wet felt can then be shaped into a variety of leaves and acorns. Dyed wool and silk will be used to add fall colors and texture to the felt. The finished leaves and acorns can be used as accessories for clothing and/or home 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.

Beginning Backyard Birding
2023-10-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Friday, October 27th 9:00 am
$15 per registration, 1 bird feeder per registration.

Meet at the barn for a short program to learn about attracting birds to your yard. Build your own birdfeeder! One feeder per registration, each registration fee includes bringing along 1-2 children.
Learn the basics on using binoculars. We have entry level binoculars but feel free to come with your own!
You’ll then have space for self-led exploration, on the meditation trail, to see what birds you can find!

Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is an outreach of The Dominican Sisters of Peace.

Final Harvest: October Labyrinth Walk
2023-10-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
Final Harvest: Labyrinth Walk
Thursday, October 26th 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by Shawn Scott & Nan Cameron, Earthkeepers
Programs have a minimum of 5 participants.

Join us on the Land as we celebrate Our Final Harvests of the Year and make our preparations for the times of Renewal, Rest, and Introspection.

Labyrinth 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.
Learn more about labyrinths! Here’s a video and here’s another to learn more!
Registration, 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,

Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is an outreach of The Dominican Sisters of Peace.

Visit Shepherd's Corner: Open to the public
2023-10-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
We welcome visitors from April through mid-November. For 2024 we will be open to visitors from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Mondays. There will also be occasions where we are open other days. These days will be noted on our calendar & on Facebook. If there are Mondays where we will be closed, these will also be noted on the calendar & on Facebook. Planning to visit? We ask that you contact us by calling (614) 866-4302 or by emailing and letting us know.
We invite you to spend time at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center. Come walk our meditation trail and the outdoor labyrinths. We do ask that all visitors check in at the office upon their arrival. We will be closed in the event of inclement weather. If you are considering visiting, we ask that you contact us either by calling (614) 866-4302 or by emailing and letting us know.

There are meditation trail maps that can be used. There are also quotes from Laudato Si’ that can be used to deepen your experience on the mediation trail.
