World Ark Magazine - November/December 2008 - (Page 58)

Heifer Calendar November/December 2008 Mark Your Calendars Now! Women’s Lambing and Kidding: A Reflection on New Beginnings How can sheep transform lives? Every year, hundreds of women visit Heifer learning centers to discover how small farmers around the world are lifting their families out of poverty by turning the gift of livestock into small businesses. Join a Women’s Lambing or Kidding program and reflect on the new beginnings Heifer brings to millions of families as you watch a lamb or goat take its first steps. It is a beautiful way to spend time with the special women in your life— grandmother, mother, daughter, sister or friend—or come by yourself to connect with other women who share your passions. To learn more, visit www.heifer.org/lambsandkids or call Heifer Ranch at (501) 889-5124 or Overlook Farm at (508) 886-2221. Overlook Farm Special Programs PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS Women’s Lambing Women can learn about Heifer’s mission and experience a taste of light farm chores during a time when lambs are being born. Program Dates: April 15-18, 18-21, 23-26 and 26-29 Women’s Goat Kidding Women can learn about Heifer’s mission and experience a taste of light farm chores as kids (baby goats) are being born at Overlook Farm. 101 – Cultural Connections Celebrate the culture of those helped by Heifer. While preparing and eating an authentic meal, enjoy traditional clothing, music, games and housing. (4th-6th grades) Locations: Heifer Ranch, Overlook Farm, Howell Nature Center Service-Learning Programs Service-learning programs combine experiential learning like a Heifer Global Village program with service activities. The service projects allow participants to give back while also serving as great educational tools. Participants learn to milk goats, harvest vegetables or perform other farm tasks. (6th grade and older) Locations: Heifer Ranch, Overlook Farm Program Dates: February 18-21, 21-24 March 1-4, 4-7 201 – Global Explorers Learning Center Group Programs Tours Learn how Heifer’s gifts of livestock and training improve nutrition and income for millions of families around the world. (pre-K and older) Locations: Heifer Ranch, Overlook Farm, Howell Nature Center Investigate how everyday choices affect people and places thousands of miles away. (5th–6th grades) Location: Heifer Ranch Heifer University Programs February 12-15 Basic Course at Heifer Ranch* 301 – Global Gateway For one night, experience the daily struggles that people in poverty face to simply feed their families. At the Heifer Ranch, the Global Challenge program combines Global Gateway and the Heifer Challenge Course in one trip! (6th grade and older) Locations: Heifer Ranch, Overlook Farm, Howell Nature Center Heifer Ranch Special Programs PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS March 12-15 Heifer U 201 at Heifer Ranch** Topic: “Seeds of Change” April 16-19 Basic Course at Heifer Ranch* Women’s Lambing Women can learn about Heifer’s mission and experience a taste of light farm chores during a time when lambs are being born. April 30-May 3 Heifer U 201 at Heifer Ranch** Topic: “Sustainable Agriculture for a Healthy World II” The summer schedule is available at www.heifer.org/learning. *Basic Course is an overview of Heifer’s work. **This is a special program for individuals already familiar with Heifer’s work. Each Heifer U 201 will focus on a specific topic or activity. Program Cost: $225/person (This includes all meals, lodging, program fees, and transportation to and from the Little Rock airport and Heifer Ranch.) For more information, contact Sarah Tourville at (501) 907-2615 sarah.tourville@heifer.org or Rex Enoch at (501) 907-2855 rex.enoch@heifer.org Heifer Challenge Course More than just team-building exercises, the Heifer Challenge Course is an opportunity to examine the impact of personal choices on the environment and hunger-related issues. (6th grade and older) Location: Heifer Ranch 401 – Global Passport The most challenging Heifer Global Village program. Gain a real understanding of the world’s need for organizations like Heifer International. (9th grade and older) Location: Heifer Ranch Program Dates: March 26-29 March 29-April 3 April 3-5 Heifer Global Village Programs Heifer’s Global Village programs—101, 201, 301 and 401—give participants an unforgettable walk in the shoes of another to experience poverty, possibility and hope. 58 November/December 2008 | WORLD ARK www.heifer.org http://www.heifer.org/lambsandkids http://www.heifer.org/learning http://www.heifer.org

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World Ark Magazine - November/December 2008 Contents Letters For the Record The Good Life Asked and Answered Finding Peace in Africa Sierra Leone on the Mend The Roma: A People Apart Mixed Media Heifer Bulletin Heifer Spirit Calendar First Person

World Ark Magazine - November/December 2008

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