The Animal Rights & Vegan Calendar

Book Reading — Marti Kheel’s Nature Ethics: An Ecofeminist Perspective

admin — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:46:51 +0000

In her ground-breaking book, Nature Ethics: An Ecofeminist Perspective, Marti Kheel explores the underlying worldview of leading figures in the field of “nature ethics” (more commonly known as “environmental ethics”). Examining the influence of gender on environmental thought, she critiques an orientation which seeks to save the “Wolf” by killing wolves. Kheel offers a reminder that nature ethics must include empathy and care for individual animals as well as concern for larger wholes like “species,” “the ecosystem” or “the land.”

Dates: June 27
Location: Baltimore, MD
Sponsored by: Red Emma’s

Vegetarian Summerfest 2011

admin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:46:05 +0000

Health and nutrition, lifestyle issues, cooking, recipes, exercise and fitness, animal rights, compassionate living, Earth stewardship, and even more…

Dates: July 5-9
Location: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA
Sponsored by: North American Vegetarian Society

Animal Rights 2011 National Conference

admin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:43:47 +0000

Animal Rights 2011 is the U.S. animal rights movement’s annual national conference. It is also the world’s largest and longest-running animal rights gathering, hailing back to 1981. Animal Rights 2011 is a forum for sharing knowledge, reporting on progress, discussing strategies and tactics, networking, and “recharging our batteries”…

Dates: July 21-25
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Sponsored by: FARM

Toronto Veggie Pride Parade

admin — Fri, 20 May 2011 01:22:34 +0000

Take one day to celebrate Veggie Pride with the vegan and vegetarian communities in Toronto. We are hosting a family-fun community event open to all. Now more than ever is the time to explore why a veggie diet is the right choice: love of animals, healthy lifestyle, global warming…

Dates: June 4
Location: Toronto, Canada
Sponsored by: Toronto Veggie Pride Parade

Press Conference & Rally for the NYC Carriage Horses

admin — Fri, 20 May 2011 01:09:19 +0000

Please join the Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages, Heart for Animals and other horse advocates for a press conference on Horses Without Carriages International Day, June 4th, to introduce the new state bill to ban horse-drawn carriages in NYC. Join Senator Tony Avella and Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal plus others who will be at the event at 12 noon…

Dates: June 4
Location: New York City
Sponsored by: Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages

Film Showing: “Saving America’s Horses – A Nation Betrayed”

admin — Sat, 07 May 2011 18:34:42 +0000

“Saving America’s Horses A Nation Betrayed” is a compelling compilation of expert testimony, undercover footage and true life stories shot against the dramatic backdrops of the American countryside. The 93-minute documentary film features Paul Sorvino, Michael Blake, Willie Nelson, Tippi Hedren, Linda Gray, Peter Max, Ken Wahl, Amy & Raelyn Nelson, The Barbi Twins & many more. It’s about a journey of courage, honor and betrayal in a country divided; inspiring great hope for compassion and protection of all horses and burros…

Dates: July 8-10
Location: Hollywood, CA
Sponsored by: Wild for Life Foundation/Humanion Films

Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos

admin — Sat, 07 May 2011 18:27:03 +0000

Please join In Defense of Animals for its second annual International Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos (IDAEZ), a global event aimed at bringing mammoth attention to the plight of elephants in zoos and ending their suffering. On Saturday, June 11th, pro-elephant advocates will turn out en masse at their local zoos, holding outreach events and demonstrations to educate the public about the tragic effects of keeping elephants in small, impoverished zoo pens where they are suffering and dying prematurely…

Dates: June 11
Location: Worldwide
Sponsored by: In Defense of Animals

Seventh Annual Waltz for the Wolves

admin — Tue, 03 May 2011 05:05:06 +0000

There will be a sit down dinner with your choice of 2 delicious vegetarian meals, a salad and dessert. All attendees 21 and over will receive 2 free drink tickets, with a cash bar also available for your imbibing pleasures. We will also have live entertainment from local entertainers! Dancers, Musicians will again be donating their talents to help the wolves…

Dates: June 11
Location: Loveland, CO
Sponsored by: The Wolf Sanctuary

Honoring Hidden Heroes: A Special Evening with Bob Barker

admin — Tue, 03 May 2011 04:54:11 +0000

Join Bob Barker and Mercy For Animals for an unforgettable evening to honor and support the brave undercover investigators who risk their safety to expose and end cruelty to farmed animals. This special fundraising event also celebrates Mr. Barker’s over 30 years of groundbreaking activism on behalf of animals, including his generous support of MFA’s investigative efforts — which have led to landmark criminal convictions, national corporate policy changes, and legislative victories, and inspired countless consumers to explore cruelty-free cuisine…

Dates: June 4
Location: Hollywood, CA
Sponsored by: Mercy For Animals

Anti-Fur Society Conference

admin — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 01:37:58 +0000

This conference is focused on issues concerning all fur-bearing animals, particularly the exploitation and cruelty of fur farms, wool and leather production, “harvesting” of wildlife (hunting, trapping, penning, etc). It will also explore various other areas of animal exploitation including vivisection, animals in entertainment, puppy mills, horse slaughter, and more…

Dates: June 25-26
Location: Washington, DC
Sponsored by: Anti-Fur Society & Uncaged Films