Shepherd’s Corner

Cold Process Soap Making
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
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.

Batiking Workshop
2025-06-14 13:00 - 16:00
Saturday June 14th 1:00 – 4:00 pm
$25/participant
Class size limited to 15 participants
Led by Mixed Media Artist Gaye Reissland

During the workshop we will:

Cover basic batiking techniques, applying resist
Cover two color batiking with color resist
Provide a 36”x12” piece of white muslin
You can create a 36”x12” design – or three 12”x12” designs

Early Learners Adventures
2025-06-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
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.

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
2025-06-18 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-16 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-13 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.

Elementary: Home School Adventure Days
2025-06-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-16 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.

Garden Volunteer Days
2025-06-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Monday June 23rd – August 25th
10:00 am – Noon
Meet at the barn and take park in various garden activities. 10 years and up welcome. Those 10-17 years old must have an adult present also volunteering.
We ask that you wear close toed shoes, bring along your reusable water bottle and gardening/work gloves if you have them.

Open to visitors
2025-06-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-30 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-21 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.
If there are Mondays where we will be closed, these will be noted on the calendar & on Facebook. 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!)

Garden Volunteer Days
2025-06-30 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-07 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-14 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-21 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-28 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-08-04 08:30 - 10:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Monday June 23rd – August 25th
8:30 – 10:30 am
Meet at the barn and take park in various garden activities. 10 years and up welcome. Those 10-17 years old must have an adult present also volunteering.
We ask that you wear close toed shoes, bring along your reusable water bottle and gardening/work gloves if you have them.

Summer Refresh: July Labyrinth Walk
2025-07-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
Summer Refresh: July Labyrinth Walk
Friday, July 11th 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by Sr. Terri Schell
Step into the vitality of the season with an evening among the wildflowers. Through movement and reflection, we will soak in the richness of Earth’s abundance, exploring what needs refreshing in us.
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
2025-07-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-11 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. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
If there are Mondays where we will be closed, these will be noted on the calendar & on Facebook. 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!)

Early Learners Adventures
2025-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
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.

Cancelled: Breath: August Labyrinth Walk
2025-08-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
Cancelled:
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Breath: August Labyrinth Walk
Friday, August 1st 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by John Seryak, Shepherd’s Corner’s Labyrinth Keeper
Breath is life.

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.

Wet Felted Garden Mosaic
2025-08-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Felting Program: Wet Felted Garden Mosaic
Saturday, August 2nd 1:30-3:30 pm
$20 program fee
*12 participant maximum*
Learn how to transform wool and prefelt into a garden mosaic using the wet felting technique. Natural and dyed wool will be provided for the square surface of the mosaic. Small shapes,
cut from the prefelt, will be arranged on the wool surface to create the mosaic design. After drying, the surface can be embellished with stitching. The finished project can be used as an
indoor/outdoor wall hanging 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.

Yoga & Ayurvedic Tea
2025-08-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
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.
