Heifer Village Presents Discussion Course Series
- Ongoing: until Sunday, November 1, 2009
- Sunday: 3:00pm
- Monday: 12:00pm
- Tuesday: 7:00am
- Tuesday: 9:00am
- Tuesday: 5:00pm
- Where: Heifer Village, Little Rock
- Cost: $30 - $50
- Age limit: All ages
Heifer Village Presents Discussion Course Series
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (August 25, 2009) Learn how to change the world during
Heifer International's Discussion Courses held at Heifer Village, 1 World
Avenue, in Little Rock, Ark. The five to seven week courses will be held one
day each week beginning in September and Heifer is currently accepting
registrations.
These thought-provoking discussion courses will not only examine critical
issues of our time, but also show you how to be part of the solutions. Tuition
includes the class and study guide.
Food for Life: Making the Connection between the Food We Eat and How It's
Produced
Sept. 8 Oct. 20 (Tuesdays: 9-10:30 a.m.) $50: Participants will learn how
Heifer works both globally and domestically to support sustainable and just
food systems. They will ask questions such as "Where is my food coming
from?"; "What are the global implications of my food choices?" and "What are
the risks and benefits associated with choices such as organic versus
conventional, and local versus global?"
Shaping a Sustainable Society: How Lifestyle Choices Impact Our Global
Systems
Sept. 8 Oct. 20 (Tuesdays: 5-7:30 p.m.) $50: Explore the meaning of
sustainability and learn steps that can be taken to move toward more
ecologically sustainable lifestyles, organizations, and communities.
The Next Generation, Our Future: Nurturing and Caring for Our Children
Sept. 20 - Nov. 1 (Sundays: 3-4 p.m.) Early registration: $30; after Monday,
September 7, $40: A look at how the pervasive effects of advertising, media,
and our consumer culture can influence a child's view of the world.
Participants will explore ways to create meaningful family times and healthful
environments for children, foster creativity and develop a child's connection
to nature.
Being Rooted: Knowing and Caring for the Place Where We Live
October 5 November 16 (Mondays: Noon - 1:30 p.m.) Early registration:
$30; after Monday, September 21, $40: What's your sense of place? How
much do you know about our area's watershed, soils, climate, plants, animals,
and history? Participants will develop an understanding of the meaning of a
bioregionalism perspective, consider the benefits of consciously developing a
closer identity with our natural surroundings and protecting the place where
we live.
Lead by Example: Sustainable Practices for your Business
October 27 December 1 (Except November 24, Tuesdays: 7-9 a.m.): Early
registration: $80; after Monday, October 12, $95: Insight into developing
sustainability initiatives in your organization. Participants will see how to
evaluate the current economic model, consider the case for change and
examine the concept of sustainability from an organizational perspective.
They will evaluate principles and frameworks for guiding a vision and identify
tools and strategies for implementing an action plan.
Early enrollment is encouraged as space is limited.
To register, email HeiferVillage-Registration@heifer.org or call (501) 907-
COWS (2697) for additional information, or visit www.heifer.org/heifervillage .
This event was posted Aug. 26, 2009 and last updated Aug. 26, 2009
