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 […]
Meet the Sheep: President's Day at Shepherd's Corner Monday February 16th, 2026 10:00 am – 3:00 pm School 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 […]
Book Club 6:30 - 8:00 pm February 19th; March 19th; April 16th, 2026 $15/participant Please 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. Braiding Sweetgrass is […]
Breadmaking Retreat Saturday, February 21st, 2026 $25/participant 10: 00 am – 1:30 pm Led by Sr. Cathy Arnold, OP & Sr. Terri Schell, OP. Spend 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. Inspired by Meghan Murphy-Gill’s book, […]
4th Monday of the month 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 […]
Mondays: ongoing 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. 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 […]
Nature for Everyone 4th Monday of the month 1:00 - 2:00 pm $5/learner; to $15/family Are you interested in our homeschool programming but concerned that your students' needs might make participation in group activities challenging? Then consider joining us for our new program, Nature for Everyone. Inclusive center-based learning themed on seasonal nature activities. […]
Thoughts From Nature: February Labyrinth Walk Thursday February 26th, 2026, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Suggested Donation: $5 Facilitated by Susan Butler - 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. […]
Culinary and Medicinal Herbs Saturday, February 28th, 2026 10:00 am - Noon Suggested regular registration: $35/participant Discounted registration (if price is a barrier): $15/participant As 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 […]
Mondays: ongoing 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. 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 […]
Maple Sugaring Program Saturday, March 7th, 2026 10:00 am - noon $10 per participant Led by Shepherd’s Corner Staff and volunteers. Learn about maple sugaring from tree sap out the tap, to syrup on your breakfast. Come see our boiling process and taste our syrup, and more! We ask that children attending be accompanied by […]
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. […]