Cal-ILA - Education - Activities - Information
UC Davis
Annual Meeting
Each winter we sponsor an annual meeting at the UC Davis campus. This is an all day meeting with a focus on education about llamas and alpacas. Featured speakers include veterinarians, researchers and llama “experts” sharing the latest information. A short business meeting is conducted including the election of Board Members. The fun begins with the research funding Auction and the ever-popular Raffle.
Next Meeting date will be posted soon
Activities
CAL-ILA is constantly on the lookout for interesting activities for you and your llamas.
Open Ranches give you an opportunity to see first hand what works and what doesn't work on other llama ranches.
Clinics provide an excellent hands-on learning experience for a nominal price.
CAL-ILA sponsors clinics addressing varied topics. Usually these clinics charge a nominal fee for lunch and materials. Topics that have been covered in the past include;
- Marketing
- Judging
- Showing
- Health Maintenance
- Other
If you are interested in putting on a clinic, e-mail us about sponsorships:
Hikes and other outings give you an excuse to get out with your llamas and commune with nature.
American River Clean Up:
Cal ILA has adopted a mile of the America River Parkway, this is a beautiful area in the heart of Sacramento of natural riparian woods, trails, parks, bicycle and horse trails. Our mile is 14 and is located in Goethe Park.
Who: You and a llama, packs or dressed up will be nice. A good chance to get in a little pack or PR training.
What: Bring gloves, a llama and maybe something to drink. The Parkway foundation will supply garbage bags for litter.
Want to Organize a Hike?
Contact one of the Board Members for information on how to put together a local hike. We can provide information on who to talk to, how to get permission, and what other things you need to be aware of... And then, let us post the information on the Current Calendar page.
Parades are the perfect release for those dormant theatrical genes that you and your llama share.
Information
Llama Management
Shelters you can make
Hog Panel
Loafing Shead
Restraining Chute
Links
Local Shows
CAL-ILA sponsors several shows a year, but there are many other really good shows to attend. Send us your show information. Don't forget to provide dates and contact information!
Sponsorship: CAL-ILA provides different levels of sponsorships for shows. As varied as purchasing ads at your event, to use of our obstacles for performance classes, to help organizing the event, to full sponsorship including paying ALSA fees, renting the venue and running the show. Ask a Board member for more details.
Educational Opportunities
Ranch tours, clinics and seminars are all part of the overall educational opportunities provide through membership in CAL-ILA. Offered throughout the year the clinics have covered diverse subject such as showing, grooming and general llama maintenance.
Ranch Tours
Hikes & Outings
Llama Shows (Calendar Page)
CAL-ILA’s
Youth Program
We support the youth programs of the local community (4-H, FFA, Scouting and others) by providing llama related program encouragement and assistance. Through scholarships, such as the Pat Keller Memorial Youth Award, youth oriented activities, Youth Judging competitions, sponsorship of Youth programs and events, Youth Project Guides, and the Youth Fund Raffle at the Grass Valley Show CAL-ILA helps insure that our youth have the opportunity for a rich and rewarding llama experience. CAL-ILA encourages participation in LANA’s (Llama Association of North America) Youth Across America Program that supports competition for awards in Art, Essays, Record Books and Community Service. We are committed to recognizing and honoring the achievements of our youth and their importance to the llama community.