Shepherd’s Corner

Registration closed: Tea Making and Yoga to Warm the Soul
2024-11-23 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
At Capacity: Tea Making and Yoga to Warm the Soul
Saturday, November 23rd
9:00 am – 11:00 am
10 participant max
$20/participant
Led by Joy Lawrence

Feel warm and more relaxed using the ancient practices of Ayurvedic tea making and Yoga for self-care, as another year comes to a close. The teas we will be making have no caffeine, just nature’s flavorful spices. They are used to help create heat, infuse calmness to our minds and aid in digestion. Recipes will be provided to take home with you.
Yoga poses, that help create a sense of wellbeing during the colder months, are just what we need to feel grounded and at peace. At the end of this Winter appropriate class, you will make your own spiced tea to take home with you. Please wear comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat and blocks. Yoga mats, blocks and blankets will be provided if you don’t have them.

Cancelled: Embracing the Gratitude within and without: November Labyrinth Walk
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
Labyrinth Cancelled- see you in December at our solstice walk!

Embracing the gratitude within and without
Thursday, November 21st 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by Joy Lawrence, LMT & yoga instructor.

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.

Elementary: Home School Adventure Days
2024-11-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Registration closed.
Home School Drop-in Days
3rd Wednesday of the month
1:00 – 3:00 pm
$5/student
Programming from 1:00 – 3:00 is designed for grades K-5 students. Students older than this are welcome in our middle school program which is held from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm the same day.

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
2024-11-20 10:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Registration closed.
3rd Wednesday of the month
10:00 am – noon
$5/student
10:00 am – noon
This time slot is for middle school aged homeschoolers. Come learn and explore! Join us for seasonal activities each month.

Open to visitors
2024-11-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
From April through mid-November, we are open to visitors on Mondays from 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!)

Wet Felted Harvest Trivet
2024-11-09 13:30 - 15:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Felting Program: Wet Felted Harvest Trivet
Saturday, November 9th 1:30-3:30 pm
$20 program fee
*12 participant maximum*
Learn how to transform wool and plant fibers into felt using the wet felting technique. A
simple, square shape is the guide for the fiber layout. Natural and dyed wool, flax, and cotton
fibers will be provided to decorate the surface and add texture to the felt. The finished project
can be used as a trivet for a fall harvest table or as wall hanging decor. Final project will be around 6″ x 6″.
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.

Foraging Jams & Jellies
2024-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Foraging Jams & Jellies
Saturday, November 9th
$10 /person
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us on an endeavor to find a positive use for native & invasive plants as we share several different examples of foraged items that can be used to make jelly or jam. We will learn to identify the plant before we harvest their fruits and learn how to create jelly using them. We’ll be working with different items than our September Foraging Jams and Jellies class!
Please wear closed toed shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather and for being outdoors. Part of this program will take place in the woods on uneven unimproved surfaces. Bring gloves and clippers to help in removing some invasive plants.
(Which items we gather from the woods, if any, will depend on how the weather and rate of precipitation impact the forest.)

Spring Equinox: March Labyrinth Walk
2024-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
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.

21st of March, The description could be
Spring Equinox Labyrinth. Join us at the labyrinth as we celebrate the rebirth of the year in our lives.” Shawn and Nan

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.

End of Harvest/ Triumph of Light: October Labyrinth Walk
2024-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
End of Harvest/ Triumph of Light: October Labyrinth Walk
Wednesday, October 30th 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 at the Labyrinth as We celebrate our Harvests of the Year and the Light and Increase (what) they have brought to 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.

Psalms and the Creative Spirit
2024-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Psalms and the Creative Spirit
Tuesday, October 29th
$10
10:00 am – noon
10 participants max.
Led by Donna Nesbitt.
Explore a different approach to Scripture study for those who like to be creative or crafty. We’ll contemplate the Psalms and find words that speak to us. (If you do not have a particular Psalm that is important to you feel free to bring an important phrase or quote that holds meaning to you.) Then the creativity begins! No art skills are required. Materials will be provided, but you may bring markers, pens, colored pencils or a sketchbook if you have them.

Dusk Hike
2024-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Dusk Hike

Wednesday, October 23rd
Begins at 7:00 pm
$5/person

A twilight fall walk. This walk will be through the woods on unimproved surfaces. In order for everyone to find enjoyment, as parts of the walk will be in silence, we are limiting this program to adults and teens. The walk will last about an hour. Please leave flashlights at home; only red lights are welcome.

Elementary: Home School Adventure Days
2024-10-16 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 (up to $15 max per family)
Programming from 1:00 – 3:00 is designed for grades K-5 students. Students older than this are welcome in our middle school program which is held from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm the same day.

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
2024-10-16 10:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
3rd Wednesday of the month
10:00 am – noon
$5/student (up to $15 max per family))
10:00 am – noon
This time slot is for middle school aged homeschoolers. Come learn and explore! Join us for seasonal activities each month.

Shepherds Fest: Annual Open House
2024-09-28 13:00 - 15:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
September 28th
1:00 – 3:30 pm
FREE EVENT

This annual event is free to the public! We are asking those who attend bring unexpired shelf stable foods to donate to local food pantries. You can also bring unused personal care items to donate as well! (Donations are always graciously accepted.)

Bring your water bottle along with you. More information will be added as the date approaches!

Activities for the day:

*Walk our meditation trail & labyrinths (yes, there are two!)
*Learn from our friends at Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, SWACO (Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio), and Columbus Audobon!
*Our friends from ASCO (Autism Society of Central Ohio) will also be joining us with a table.
*See Gail Maraman from Windy Crest Design & her amazing wool art (Gail will be teaching a class here in November!)
*View a neat wool yarn spinning demonstration (Diana Morse)
*Meet and learn from our beekeeper! (Med Lutmerding, who is the Central Ohio Beekeepers Association President)
*Meet, greet, and feed our flock of sheep! Maggie Francesca Llama, our llama, may even come to say, ‘Hi’!
*Take a hayride around to see parts of Shepherd’s Corner you may not have seen before! (Including our emerging wetland!)
*Purchase some Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center crafts and other items. Including some of our 2024 MAPLE SYRUP and HONEY! (cash & card)

New sheep at Shepherd’s Corner! We have two new sheep that are looking for names! Bring your change along to Shepherds Fest and vote for your favorite pair of names!

For Everything There Is a Season: September Labyrinth Walk
2024-09-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
For Everything There Is a Season: September Labyrinth Walk
Thursday, September 19th 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by John Seryak, Shepherd’s Corner’s Labyrinth Keeper
With the changing of our seasons we can reflect on the changes in our own personal, family and community lives. What changes are you experiencing now or have come through?

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.

Elementary: Home School Adventure Days
2024-09-18 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
Programming from 1:00 – 3:00 is designed for grades K-5 students. Students older than this are welcome in our middle school program which is held from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm the same day.

Middle School: Home School Adventure Days
2024-09-18 10:00, 2024-08-21 10:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
3rd Wednesday of the month
10:00 am – noon
$5/student
10:00 am – noon
This time slot is for middle school aged homeschoolers. Come learn and explore! Join us for seasonal activities each month.

Closed to the public
2024-09-02, 2024-07-29 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
We are closed to the public this Monday.

Harvesting Gratitude for Nature’s bounty: August Labyrinth Walk
2024-08-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
Harvesting Gratitude for Nature’s bounty: August Labyrinth Walk
Thursday, August 22nd 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by Joy Lawrence, LMT & yoga instructor.

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.

Elementary: Home School Adventure Days
2024-08-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Home Adventure Days
3rd Wednesday of the month
1:00 – 3:00 pm
$5/student
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Programming from 1:00 – 3:00 is designed for grades K-5 students. Students older than this are welcome in our middle school program which is held from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm the same day.

Tai Chi part 2 Workshop
2024-08-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Tai Chi Workshop: part 2
Friday, August 9th
10:30 – 12:30
$10
8 participants maximum
Led by Grace Franklin

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.

Feel free to bring your lunch and stay after the tai chi class. You can also walk the labyrinths or meditation trail after class as well.

Staying Cool and Calm with Yoga and Ayurveda
2024-08-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
Staying Cool and Calm with Yoga and Ayurveda

Saturday, August 3rd
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
10 participant max
$25/participant
Led by Joy Lawrence

Applying the ancient wisdom of Yoga and her sister science Ayurveda, we will turn down the summer heat. Join us as we do a morning walk in the labyrinth, followed by learning how to make a season-appropriate Ayurvedic spiced tea in our barn. As the tea chills, we will do a one-hour yoga practice, consisting of yoga poses and breath work. We will enjoy some refreshing spiced tea at the end of our practice and walk away feeling cool, calm and collected.

Please bring your yoga mat and yoga blocks if you have them. We will have some provided for use too.

Home School Adventure Days at Shepherd's Corner
2024-07-17 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
Programming designed for grades K-5 (although, older students are welcome). Come learn and explore! Join us for seasonal activities each month. (Traditional school students are welcome at our summer adventure days!)

Growth: July Labyrinth Walk
2024-07-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Wengert Road Labyrinth, Wengert Road, Blacklick, OH, 43229, United States
CANCELLED DUE TO UNCERTAIN WEATHER
Growth: July Labyrinth Walk
Tuesday, July 16th 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by John Seryak, Shepherd’s Corner’s Labyrinth Keeper
Mid July is a time when our garden plants should be in full growth. Corn, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, cabbage… all are now well on their way to the future harvest. Sun, rain, soil and tending all contribute to a healthy crop.
We also have our personal, emotional, and spiritual gardens that need tending. How are we growing personally? What is needed for the growth we look forward to? Labyrinth walks, forest baths, meditation, alone time, family, nurturing relationships, church, books?

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.

Tai Chi Workshop
2024-07-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N Waggoner Road, Blacklick, OH, 43004, United States
At capacity.

Tai Chi Workshop
Friday, July 12th
10:30 – 12:30
$10
8 participants maximum
Led by Grace Franklin

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.

Feel free to bring your lunch and stay after the tai chi class. You can also walk the labyrinths or meditation trail after class as well.
