Calendar of Events

Orang Utan Republik Foundation volunteers will be doing outreach, education, and fundraising events on a continuous basis in communities across the country and around the world.  This page will list those events that are open to the public so that you or your friends can learn more about and support OURF’s efforts to raise awareness in order to save the species.  If you are interested in hosting an event, please contact us at info@OrangUtanRepublik.org.  We can discuss various ways you can get involved to make a difference. 

INDIANA - 2025

Event: 2025 Earth Fest - Earth Day Indiana

Location: Garfield Park, PO Box 40655, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Date/Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Description of Event: The festival has over 110 exhibitors, live music, food trucks and beer garden.

OURF volunteer Todd Cravens plans to be there to meet and educate local visitors about orangutans and OURF's programs. You can also pick up a copy of Dr. Shapiro's book, "Out of the Cage."

Other activities planned:

• Children’s museum STEM City:  Join the staff of the world-renowned Children's Museum for learning opportunities on topics from dinosaurs to space and beyond!   
• Woods on Wheels: Woods on Wheels provides information about the Hoosier state’s most renewable resource, our forests. Visitors will feel as if they have been transported to the woods as soon as they enter—the interactive displays will immerse the senses while covering key topics in forestry.    
  
• SwapSesh:  Join @swapsesh for a FREE clothing and shoe swap. Bring clothes or shoes of any size and style — and get ready to leave with some fresh finds. No money needed, just a spirit of sharing and sustainability. Check out @swapsesh on Instagram for full swap guidelines or use their website for more information https://swapsesh.beehiiv.com 
  
• Nine 13 sports:  EarthFest 2025 is thrilled to welcome back  "Kids Riding Bikes®" by Nine 13 sports. Riders pedal multiple courses of varying lengths and difficulties and compete with each other for bragging rights.  
  
• Take Flight Birds of Prey: Meet all kids of interesting critters brought to you by Take Flight! Wildlife Education.  See what it’s like to be hawk eyed or falcon fast by meeting these magnificent predators up close and hearing the stories of our shared history. 

Spread the word if you know people in the area.

For more information and highlights, visit https://www.earthdayindiana.org/

FLORIDA - 2025

Event: Hope in the Canopy: Orangutan Tales & Tea with Dr. Gary Shapiro

Location: 631 N Mayo St., Crystal Beach FL, 34681

Date/Time:  June 28/ 1-4 pm

Description of Event: You're invited to a special Florida gathering in support of orangutan conservation — hosted by Cheryl Parrish, Board Member and Treasurer of the Orang Utan Republik Foundation, at her beautiful home in Crystal Beach.

This intimate fundraiser brings together friends, wildlife advocates, and local changemakers for an inspiring afternoon filled with purpose and passion. The event will feature Dr. Gary Shapiro, co-founder and President of the Orang Utan Republik Foundation and longtime champion for orangutans, as our special guest.

For more information and highlights, visit tinyurl.com/florida-fundraiser or rsvp@orangutanrepublik.org.