Public Events

Heifer Village's public events are designed to educate your family about other cultures and global issues while having a lot of fun. Check out our Heifer Village events calendar often to see all the activities that you won't want to miss.

Events that require reservations have admission fees, age restrictions and set begin and end times. Events that do not require reservations are free, open to all ages and you may drop-in at any time during the event hours.

Saturday, April 21, 2012 - Earth Day Comes to Heifer International Campus

The Earth Day Festival includes booths and hands-on demonstrations showing visitors how to be earth-conscious by recycling and reusing whenever possible. The Elevate Stage returns to the festival, where visitors can learn about all sorts of green topics, from yoga to raw food.

Heifer Ranch will bring animals from Perryville to illustrate ways that food and income can be cultivated sustainably. Heifer Village offers activities to enlighten
visitors of all ages about the problems of hunger and poverty and how they can be overcome in an Earth-friendly way.

Kids’ activities including a rock-climbing wall, tie-dyeing and crafts like making a recycled musical instrument. The Arkansas Sustainability Network will choose the winning entries from its Innovation Alley creative contest for children grades K-12.

This festival allows visitors to drop off items as well as taking some home. Various nonprofits will collect household goods and e-waste including old cell phones and chargers,while Freecycle will collect unwanted items and let visitors bring them home.

Those wanting more information about the Earth Day events can contact Heifer Village at 501-907-COWS (2697).

Spring Family Days – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bring the family for a variety of fun days with exhibit hunts, crafts and activities that are positive learning experiences for all. Find out how Heifer International is changing the world one family at a time.
March 19-24 - Spring Break Fun Days
June 16 - Food Around the World
July 21 - Let Peace Begin with Me