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Heifer Village Adult Lifelong Learning Programs

Heifer Village offers many lifelong learning opportunities, from guided tours to multi-week Arkansas Earth Institute Discussion courses for adults to explore values, attitudes and actions that can make a significant difference to their life, their community and the lives of people around the world.

Arkansas Earth Institute Discussion Courses

Moderated by Shelley Green, Executive Director of the Arkansas Earth Institute, these weekly sessions held at Heifer Village provide an opportunity to explore values, attitudes and actions that can make a significant difference to your life and your community.

Voluntary Simplicity
Tuesdays, March 2 – April 20, 2010 (except March 23)
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuition fee: $40 per person; $10 discount if registered by February 16
Download Voluntary Simplicity Informational Flyer.

Voluntary Simplicity is designed to help participants move toward a life simple in means and rich in satisfaction. The course investigates the meaning of voluntary simplicity by exploring the material and psychological distractions that prevent us from caring for the earth and by acknowledging the connection between our lifestyle choices and the condition of the earth. Participants will gain insight into the benefits of simple living through readings, discussions, case studies and personal action plans for living simply on Earth. The Simple Living Action Plan includes ways to implement changes regarding consumerism, time management and living deliberately and the right livelihood. 

The $40 tuition fee includes course materials and moderated discussions. Course materials include a study guide developed by the Northwest Earth Institute. Register by Tuesday, Feb 16, to receive a $10 discount. Early enrollment is encouraged, as space is limited. To register, e-mail HeiferVillage-Registration@heifer.org, call (501) 907-COWS (2697). 

Guided Tours

Choose your guided tour from the two options listed below. Each guided tour is approximately 30 minutes in length. These fill up fast so make your reservations today. There is no fee for tours.
10:00 am or 2:00 pm
Maximum of 15 people
Minimum age of 10

Green Building Tour
What makes a building more “environment friendly?”  How can new technologies create a building that uses half the energy of another building of the same size?  This tour shows how Heifer International’s headquarters building has achieved the highest “Green Building” rating possible, and offers a look at the future of construction for an environmentally-conscious world.

Wetlands Tour (weather dependant)
Heifer International transformed a former industrial waste site into a thriving wetlands habitat by removing toxic soil and channeling rainwater into plant-lined ponds and canals. Today, the wetland is teeming with fish, turtles, frogs and the occasional Great Blue Heron looking for a meal.  It’s a rewarding – and fun – educational experience to see this natural system in action. 


More Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Heifer International also offers lifelong learning programs for adults through its Learning Centers, Study Tours and Heifer University programs. View more Heifer Lifelong Learning Opportunities.

For more information about Heifer Village programs, call (501) 907-COWS (2697).