Shepherd’s Corner

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
2025-02-19 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 am – 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
2025-02-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-21 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.

Project WILD & Growing Up WILD training
2025-02-22 08:30 - 15:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Training is co-lead by Nande Gilbert (of Highland Youth Garden) and Susan Butler (of Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center).

Early Learners Adventures
2025-02-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Wednesday, February 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.

Maple Sugaring Program
2025-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Maple Sugaring Program
Saturday, March 1st
10:00 am – noon
$6 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 adults. Program will involve walking and will be outside.
Registration for the syrup tour is required.
*** We will also be offering small group tours on Weekdays during the maple season if able. Contact us to be notified when booking begins. ***

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

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
2025-03-19 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
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.

Spring Equinox: March Labyrinth Walk
2025-03-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
This walk will be held at the labyrinth behind the big white barn at 987 N Waggoner Road Blacklick, 43004.
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Spring Equinox: March Labyrinth Walk
Friday, March 21st 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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

Spring Equinox Labyrinth. Join us at the labyrinth as we celebrate the rebirth of the year in our lives.

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.

Yoga & Ayurvedic Tea
2025-03-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
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 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
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.

Season of Growth: April Labyrinth Walk
2025-04-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
This walk will be held at the labyrinth behind the big white barn at 987 N Waggoner Road Blacklick, 43004.
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Season of Growth: April Labyrinth Walk
Friday, April 11th 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by Joy Lawrence, LMT & yoga instructor.
Celebrate this season of growth with a meditative walk in the labyrinth. We will use some simple yoga postures, prior to the walk, to help prepare us for this time of reflection.
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.

Open to visitors
2025-04-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
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 visiting, we ask that you contact us either by calling (614) 866-4302 or by emailing and letting us know.
There will also be occasions where we are open other days which we will note on our calendar & on Facebook.
When coming to visit please stop by the barn and let us know you’re here for a visit. We ask a $2 donation per person donation. (We’re continually collecting items to be donate to local food pantries, so you are always welcome to bring shelf stable items!)

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
2025-04-16 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-21 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.

Early Learners Adventures
2025-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
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.

Nature Sketching: A three-part series
2025-04-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Nature Sketching: A three-part series
Tuesdays, April 22nd, 29th, and May 6th from 1:00 om – 3:00 pm
$36/participant
Led by Donna Nesbitt
Experience a more intimate way to appreciate the beauty of nature by learning to sketch. Participants will work indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Each person should bring a sketchbook, drawing pencils (2B, 4B and 6B), as well as a soft eraser. We’ll discuss optional materials in the first class.
The class will meet for three weeks on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3 starting on Earth Day, April 22. April 29th and May 6th are the other class dates for the series.
Registration for the three-part series closes on April 18th or when class is filled.

Wetland Earth Day Planting @ Shepherd's Corner
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Third Annual Earth Day planting at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center

An Earth Day Invitation
The creation of this wetland is an act of love for Earth. With your help, we work to turn these hay fields into a thriving, wonderfully productive, and biologically diverse ecosystem. An ecosystem that has amazing abilities to filter water, sequester carbon, refill groundwater stores, and provide a refuge for countless species throughout their life cycles.
Help us help Earth heal herself. Knowing her generosity, it wouldn’t be a surprise if you find something beautiful along the way.
Shepherd’s Corner is an ecological ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Peace that serves as a center for ecology, spirituality and education. The property’s diverse range of habitats offers a haven for wildlife and native flora, plus a place of peace, natural beauty, and spiritual refreshment.

Earth Day Planting
Who: Participants over the age of 15 are invited to join us for our Earth Day planting. Minors (15-17) should be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
What: Wetland Earth Day Planting at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology.
When: 9:00 am – Noon
Where: Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center – 987 N. Waggoner Road Blacklick Ohio, 43229
What to Bring: work gloves, shovel, boots or old shoes, a reusable water bottle

*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.

Nature Sketching: A three-part series
2025-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Nature Sketching: A three-part series
Tuesdays, April 22nd, 29th, and May 6th 1:00 – 3:00 pm
$36/participant
Led by Donna Nesbitt
Experience a more intimate way to appreciate the beauty of nature by learning to sketch. Participants will work indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Each person should bring a sketchbook, drawing pencils (2B, 4B and 6B), as well as a soft eraser. We’ll discuss optional materials in the first class.
The class will meet for three weeks on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3 starting on Earth Day, April 22. April 29th and May 6th are the other class dates for the series.
Registration for the three-part series closes on April 18th or when class is filled.

Gentle Tai Chi
2025-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Gentle Tai Chi
Wednesday, April 30th
10:00 – 12:o0 pm
$10
8 participants maximum
Led by Grace Franklin

Gentle Tai Chi movements that enhance flexibility, balance and calmness.

Tai Chi movements are slow, gentle, and repetitive. They require no special equipment, don’t take a lot of time, and leave you feeling good! Regular practice of Tai Chi benefits balance, flexibility, memory, coordination, and vitality.

Learn basic postures and fundamentals in a light-hearted but serious way. You will learn about core principles of Tai Chi, easy warm-up and cool-down exercises, and a short flow form. Class handouts will help you practice on your own at home.
Your teacher and guide Grace Franklin has been practicing since 2008 with Living Tao lineage teachers Chungliang Al Huang, Cielle Tewksbury and Dan Jones.

Journey to the Heart: Retreat
2025-05-03 09:30 - 15:00 | Martin de Porres Center, 2320 Airport Dr, Columbus, OH, 43219, United States
Journey to the Heart
Falling in Love with Earth Again Retreat
The Eco-justice Committee of the Dominican Alliance and Shepherd’s Corner invite you to a cosponsored retreat day on May 3, 2025, from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm. This retreat is taking place at the Martin de Porres Center located at 2330 Airport Drive Columbus, OH 43219. This retreat program is free and includes lunch. Donations to help cover the cost of lunch ($15) are graciously accepted and can be made when registering or in person on May 3rd.

Nature Sketching: A three-part series
2025-05-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Nature Sketching: A three-part series
Tuesdays, April 22nd, 29th, and May 6th
$36/participant
Led by Donna Nesbitt
Experience a more intimate way to appreciate the beauty of nature by learning to sketch. Participants will work indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Each person should bring a sketchbook, drawing pencils (2B, 4B and 6B), as well as a soft eraser. We’ll discuss optional materials in the first class.
The class will meet for three weeks on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3 starting on Earth Day, April 22. April 29th and May 6th are the other class dates for the series.
Registration for the three-part series closes on April 18th or when class is filled.

CANCELLED: April Showers Bring May Flowers: May Labyrinth Walk
2025-05-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
WALK CANCELLED
April Showers Bring May Flowers: May Labyrinth Walk
Tuesday, May 20th 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by Joy Lawrence, LMT & yoga instructor.
Celebrate this season of growth with a meditative walk in the labyrinth. We will use some simple yoga postures, prior to the walk, to help prepare us for this time of reflection.
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.
