The Goat Conspiracy

06/11/2026

We're so grateful to Bloomington Rotary Club president Steve Wickes, who will be our race announcer for this Sunday's The Goat Conspiracy Spring Fling 5K Fun-raiser. What a sport!
Come out for the run, or just for the Planted_Bloomington food truck and some goat snuggles.
Race entry $20, goat snuggles are FREE!

06/10/2026

Our wonderful goat yoga instructors Julie Madewell, Dayana Ferrara, Melissa Burger, and Chloe Day are all teachers at Nourishing Heart Yoga. We just heard about this event benefiting Exodus, so we thought we'd share the opportunity.

Exodus is dedicated to the protection of human rights by serving the resettlement needs of refugees and other displaced people fleeing persecution, injustice, and war by welcoming them to Indiana. Thank you Nourishing Heart for giving back.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! (And spaces are limited!)

On Saturday, June 13, Nourishing Heart Yoga will be hosting a special class at their studio, "Nourishing Community," the proceeds of which will be donated in full to Exodus. We are so appreciative of Nourishing Heart Yoga for donating their space, as well as Shelley Landis , Julie Madewell, and Tessa Bent for donating their time and leadership for this special event.

You can find full details of the class and register at https://nourishingheartyoga.com/event/nourishing-community/ or scan QR barcode within the graphic.

06/09/2026

The rescheduled The Goat Conspiracy Spring Fling 5K Fun-raiser is this Sunday! Check-in starts at 9am, race starts at 10.

Click on event for race tickets, but if you're not running, it's free to just come on out for Planted_Bloomington, goat snuggles and to support the Sanctuary and cheer the runners on! We've got new upcycled Goat Conspiracy t-shirts too!

06/04/2026

Come volunteer at the 5K Fun-raiser! We just need a few people to help out with water stations and parking. If you'd like to help out, visit the City of Bloomington, IN - Volunteer Network page to sign up.

https://www.bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/need/detail/?need_id=1271029

06/03/2026

Lots of chances to visit the Planted_Bloomington food truck this weekend for some tasty plant-based nosh!

06/01/2026

Meet Patrick the Birthday Goat! He was a gift to the Sanctuary from this weekend's birthday party, and he will be chaperoning future birthday parties, along with our birthday staff.
Visit https://www.thegoatconspiracy.com/private-events to schedule your G.O.A.T. birthday party at The Goat Conspiracy.

06/01/2026

Good news for elephants.
"The directive aligns with a growing global expectation that tourism should be responsible and humane. Facilities and venues around the world are increasingly promoting ethical wildlife encounters that focus on observation, education and conservation rather than direct contact and rides."

This is good for tourists as well, many of whom probably don't even know their participation is harming the animals. Here's hoping other countries will do the same.

https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/latest/news/indonesia-bans-elephant-riding-to-protect-welfare/

05/30/2026

Most of the Conspiracy goats are disbudded, as is the practice in the dairy industry, but a few still sport some pretty fabulous horns. Gnocchi, Fettucine, Peaches (and pal Dip), Gumbo and the Tower gang, and little Diana give you a chance to see what goat horns should look like.