World Ark Magazine - May/June 2008 - (Page 51)

Heifer Calendar May/June 2008 Overlook Farm Special Programs PROgRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS such as providing the gift of livestock and training to help families help themselves. (1st–6th grades; Week-long day program) PUBLIC EVENTS LEARNINg CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION HEIFER gLOBAL VILLAgE SPONSORS Heifer ranch Perryville, Ark. (501) 889-5124 ranchevents@heifer.org www.heifer.org/ranch Howell Nature Center Howell, Mich. (517) 546-0249 hcnc@howellnaturecenter.org www.howellnaturecenter.org Girl Scouts Badge Workshop: May 17, 2008 Participants earn a Junior Girl Scouts badge while learning more about Heifer International’s project partners’ daily lives. (4th–6th grades) international fair: June 28-29, 2008 A celebration of world cultures, International Fair includes hayrides, hands-on activities, live entertainment, fresh farm-grown food and a walking trail through the Global Village. overlook farm Rutland, Mass. (508) 886-2221 overlook.farm@heifer.org www.heifer.org/overlook Shepherd’s Spring Sharpsburg, Md. (301) 223-8193 shepherds.spring@juno.com www.shepherdsspring.org All learning center locations are open year-round for drop-in visitors. You may also schedule a program for your group. Harvest Thyme program: october 12-17, 2008 A week-long program that combines hunger education sessions with service activities. Service includes garden and livestock chores and gift basket preparation. Harvest festival: october 4-5, 2008 Pick your own pumpkins at Overlook’s Harvest Festival. Activities include hayrides, face painting, crafts and a hay maze. Purchase local harvest foods or bring your own picnic. Hidden Villa Los Altos Hills, Calif. 650-948-1621 hidden.villa@heifer.org www.heifer.org/hiddenvilla Day Camp: July-August, 2008 An opportunity for your child to learn about farm life in a unique way! The program explores Heifer International’s methods in working to end world hunger and poverty, Study Tours AFRICA Heifer University Programs July 24-27, 2008 Heifer U for Teachers/Educators Heifer Ranch September 11-14, 2008 Basic Course John Wesley Ranch, Divide, Colo.* September 25-28, 2008 Basic Course at Heifer Ranch* october 30-November 2, 2008 Heifer U 201 at Heifer Ranch** Topic: “For the Seventh Generation” For more information contact Sarah Tourville (501) 907-2615/sarah.tourville@heifer.org or Rex Enoch (501) 907-2855/ rex.enoch@heifer.org * Basic Course —an overview of Heifer’s work ** For those already familiar with Heifer’s work Each Heifer U 201 will focus on a different specific topic or activity. Tanzania July 13-25, 2008 rwanda July 21-August 1, 2008 Uganda September 8-19, 2008 Mozambique October 19-31, 2008 CENTRAL/EASTERN EUROPE Kosovo September 8-19, 2008 THE AMERICAS Guatemala November 11-20, 2008 For more information, e-mail studytours@heifer.org or call 1 (800) 422-1311. www.heifer.org May/June 2008 | WOrlD Ark 51 http://www.heifer.org/ranch http://www.howellnaturecenter.org http://www.heifer.org/overlook http://www.shepherdsspring.org http://www.heifer.org/hiddenvilla http://www.heifer.org

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World Ark Magazine - May/June 2008 Contents Letters For the Record The Good Life Asked & Answered Why Water Matters The Carbon Hoofprint From Farm to Table Healing History Mixed Media Heifer Spirit Heifer Bulletin World Ark Market Calendar First Person

World Ark Magazine - May/June 2008

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