Sheepherding Workshop to Focus on Environment
To help teach children about environmental values, Soka University will sponsor a free sheepherding workshop Nov. 8.
The Saturday morning workshop will be coordinated by the San Fernando Herding Assn., which began sponsoring such events in 1993. The subsequent release of the hit movie “Babe,” about a talking pig, popularized working with animals, said Soka spokeswoman Earlyn Moshe.
Younger children will herd a flock of ducks, while older children will work with sheepherding dogs, she said.
“We want the kids to experience what it’s like to herd sheep in real life,” Moshe said. “It’ll give them a good feel for working with the environment.”
The university will put up fences to keep sheep from escaping, she said. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (818) 878-3741.
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