World Ark Magazine - January/February 2008 - (Page 50) HEIFER CALENDAR LEARNING CENTER INFORMATION HEIFER RANCH Perryville, Ark. (501) 889-5124 ranchevents@heifer.org OVERLOOK FARM Rutland, Mass. (508) 886-2221 overlook.farm@heifer.org HOWELL NATURE CENTER HEIFER GLOBAL VILLAGE Howell, Mich. (517) 546-0249 HCNC@howellnaturecenter.org HEIFER CHALLENGE Build teamwork and problem-solving skills by using globally-themed challenges to learn about world hunger and environmental issues. (6th grade and older) VOLUNTEERING Learn, share and grow while becoming a vital part of our work to end hunger and poverty and care for the Earth. (18 years and older) Women’s Goat Kidding Programs February 23-26, 26-29 Women’s Lambing Programs April 27-30, April 30-May 3, May 3-6, 6-9 CONFERENCE CENTER Our conference facilities provide a peaceful place that encourages awareness, reflection and growth. Please visit www.heifer.org/ranch for more information about our educational programming. GLOBAL EXPLORERS Learn how everyday choices affect our global community ecologically, culturally and geographically. (5th–6th grades) Programs for Groups FIELD TRIPS Learn about Heifer’s work and how livestock can improve nutrition and income. (All ages) GLOBAL GATEWAY Build problem-solving skills and move toward the desire to make changes that positively impact the environment and the world. (6th grade and older) CULTURAL CONNECTIONS Experience a taste of Heifer project participants’ culture by preparing a meal using their ingredients while enjoying their music, games and folklore. (4th-6th grades) OVERLOOK FARM Public Events PANCAKES AT THE FARM March 1, 8, 15 & 29, 2008 Observe the maple sugaring operation, tour the farm and enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast. GLOBAL CHALLENGE HEIFER R ANCH Programs for Individuals WOMEN’S LAMBING Women have an opportunity to learn about Heifer’s mission, participate in educational activities and experience a taste of light farm chores during a time when lambs are being born on the Ranch. Participants gain a deeper sense of their commitment to each other, their communities and the world. (6th grade and older) GIRL SCOUTS BADGE WORKSHOP Participants earn a Junior Girl Scouts badge while learning more about Heifer International’s project partners’ daily lives. (4th-6th grades) ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK/ SUMMER ACTION Commit to the value of serving others through interactive learning, community building and work projects. (6th grade and older) Programs for Individuals WOMEN’S LAMBING AND GOAT KIDDING PROGRAMS Women have an opportunity to learn about Heifer’s mission, participate in educational activities and experience a taste of light farm chores during a time when kids or lambs are being born on the Farm. H.O.P.E. PROGRAM Participants explore Heifer International’s sustainable agricultural approaches while learning more about Heifer’s mission to end world hunger and poverty in a way that cares for the Earth. (6th-12th grades) Program Dates: March 27-30, 2008 March 30-April 4, 2008 April 4-6, 2008 GLOBAL PASSPORT Internalize complex issues surrounding hunger and poverty by experiencing the circumstances that many of Heifer International’s project partners face each day. (9th grade and older) Programs for Groups FIELD TRIPS Learn about Heifer’s work and how livestock can improve nutrition and income. (pre-K and older) Mark Your Calendars Now! January 14 — Coming of Age Day in Japan This public holiday celebrates the coming of age of everyone who turned 20 in the past year. CORPORATE CHALLENGE Learn individual, group and community development skills through problem-solving initiatives and challenges. (18 years and older) CULTURAL CONNECTIONS Experience a taste of Heifer project participants’ culture by preparing a meal using their ingredients while enjoying their music, games and folklore. (4th-6th grades) February 16 — Lithuanian Independence Day This date marks the anniversary of Lithuania’s declaration of independence in 1918. The country became a republic of the Soviet Union in 1940, but again declared its independence on March 11, 1990. ADULT SERVICE JOURNEY Learn the value of serving others through interactive learning and work projects. (18 years and older) All learning center locations are open year-round for drop-in visitors. You may also schedule a program for your group. 50 January/February 2008 | WORLD ARK www.heifer.org http://www.heifer.org/ranch http://www.heifer.org
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