Check out our February programs! Rediscover the Practice of Fasting February 5th 6:30 – 8:00 pm $5/participant Fasting has long been a tradition and spiritual practice of many faiths including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and others. With the coming of the observance of Lent, this is a time to reacquaint ourselves with this practice. Come and join a conversation about personal fasting experiences and understandings of this rich spiritual practice. Discover or rediscover that fasting is a practice with many benefits for our body, mind and soul. Open Labyrinth Days Wednesday, February 12th 9:00 – 3:00 pm Come spend time in our labyrinths. Enjoy a self-led reflective walk through either or both of our outdoor labyrinths. Our original labyrinth is located off of our meditation trail and is a mile in length with benches for res throughout the labyrinth path. Closer to our barn we have a smaller, St. Catherine labyrinth, that is about a quarter of the size of the original where you can find benches in the center for rest. President’s Day at Shepherd’s Corner Monday February 17th, 2025 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 other seasonal activities! Enjoy the meditation trail & labyrinths on this family friendly day! Take a winter walk through the woods at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center. This day is open to folks of all ages. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Homeschool Programming: February 19th 3rd Wednesday of the month Middle School Students 9:30 am – 11:30 am Elementary Aged (1st - 5th grade- ages 6 and up) 1:00 - 3:00 pm **NEW Program for early learners -3, 4, 5, & 6 year olds. Will be held on a different day than our other homeschool programming. **   Early Learners 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. Programs at capacity: Kneading Community: A Bread Baker's Retreat Meditative Slow Stitching