Welcome to the Herd™ | Celebrating World Elephant Day 2026
Celebrate World Elephant Day 2026 with conservation, community, and connection. Free event. RSVP required by August 3. Limited seating.
Welcome to the Herd™ | Celebrating World Elephant Day 2026
Join us.
As an Official World Elephant Day 2026 Partner, My Sister's Keeper Collective is honored to host the inaugural Welcome to the Herd™—an inspiring evening celebrating this year's global "Be More Like Elephants" campaign through conservation, education, and community.
Together, we'll explore how elephants inspire leadership, belonging, stewardship, resilience, and collective care while learning from featured conservation speaker Sevanna Stewart, Director of Conservation & Community Relations at The Preserve.
About World Elephant Day
Celebrated annually on August 12, World Elephant Day is a global movement founded in 2012 by Canadian conservationist and filmmaker Patricia Sims to inspire awareness and action for African and Asian elephants.
This year's global campaign theme, "Be More Like Elephants," reminds us that empathy, wisdom, family, and stewardship are qualities worth protecting—in nature and in ourselves.
Who Should Attend?
This free community gathering welcomes individuals, families, educators, conservation supporters, and anyone who wants to deepen their appreciation for elephants while discovering how meaningful connections can inspire lasting conservation action.
Registration
- Admission is free.
- Advance RSVP is required for each guest.
- Seating is limited.
- The event location will be shared with registered guests no later than August 7, 2026.
Supporting Elephant Conservation
Optional donations directly support:
- Friends of The Preserve
- World Elephant Society
Every contribution helps advance elephant conservation, education, outreach, and public awareness.
Event Arrival
Please arrive by 5:25 PM to allow time for check-in.
To provide an uninterrupted experience for our featured conservation speaker, the program will begin promptly at 5:30 PM, and doors will close at that time.
Every day should be Elephant Day.
We'll start with August 12.
Welcome to the Herd™
Because conservation begins with connection.
— My Sister's Keeper Collective
Good to know
Highlights
- 2 hours
- To be announced
- Doors at 5 PM
Location
To be announced
Agenda
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Doors Open & Check-In
Doors open at 5:00 PM. Guests are invited to check in, enjoy a warm welcome, browse conservation resources, and settle in before the program begins. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow attendees and prepare for an inspiring evening celebrating World Elephant Day.
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Welcome to the Herd™
We'll officially open the evening by welcoming everyone into the Herd. Learn about My Sister's Keeper Collective, the inspiration behind this gathering, and why community, belonging, and conservation are deeply connected.
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Featured Conservation Speaker: Sevanna Stewart
Hear from Sevanna Stewart, Director of Conservation and Community Relations at The Preserve, as she shares her experiences working with Asian elephants, conservation education, and the powerful role meaningful human connections play in protecting wildlife for future generations.