Activism in Action: Feminism & Animal Rights Workshop

Activism in Action: Feminism & Animal Rights

Join the Napa Women's Circle and the women behind Charlie’s Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary, to learn about animal cruelty, the intersection of veganism and feminism, and most importantly - what steps we can take to stand up against big farming. Meet the goats, pigs, cows, chickens, turkeys, and ducks living their healthiest, happiest lives in sanctuary at Charlie's Acres and hear their stories of resilience.

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Speakers

Kaleigh Rhoads, Programs Manager, Charlie's Acres
Kaleigh is a California native and has a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Conservation from UC Berkeley. After graduating, she spent several years working in sanctuaries with exotic animals rescued from the pet and entertainment industries, including apes, monkeys, bears, and big cats. Now, she’s thrilled to be back in California, helping to educate people about the lives of farm animals and is extremely passionate about drawing the connections between feminism and animal rights.

Amanda Schramm, Animal Care Coordinator, Charlie's Acres

Amanda was born and raised in Indiana and earned a Bachelor's degree in Women's Studies from St. Mary's College in Notre Dame. She formed a deep appreciation for local produce, became educated on food waste, and is an advocate for knowing where your food comes from. She's thrilled to be a part of Charlie's Acres, where she gets to combine her love of animals and food education.

Jenna Sanders, Founder, Napa Women's Circle

Jenna is a Wine Country girl who moved away long enough to earn a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from UC Irvine and a master’s degree in the History of Race and Ethnicity from CSU Fullerton. She worked in marketing and public relations for 10 years before creating the Napa Women’s Circle. She is excited to connect the women of the NWC with the mission driving Charlie’s Acres, the women behind the project, and the animals too!

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When?
Sunday, January 26, 2020
10:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST

Where?
Charlie's Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary
3201 Napa Rd
Sonoma, 95476-9520

Tickets

$25/person

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located?

3201 Napa Road, Sonoma, CA 95476
It is safest and easiest to make a right turn onto our property as Napa Road is a busy and fast road. We recommend you take 8th Street East to turn right onto Napa Road and slow down and signal early on approaching the address. When leaving, we also suggest you take a right turn out of the property.

Where should I park?

When you pull in to the property immediately make a right turn and follow the dirt road to the first large barn through the white gates. Please park in front and we will meet you there to start the tour at your scheduled tour time. We would appreciate you waiting for us before exploring and meeting the animals.

What should I expect?

We are a working farm animal sanctuary, so please expect to do some walking, potentially get dirty, and be exposed to the natural weather elements (rain, heat, wind). Also expect to meet some amazing farm animals and hear their incredible stories.

What should I wear?

If you would like to go into the animal pastures, please wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Boots are preferable, but any closed toe shoe will do. If you are wearing clothing that we do not think is safe to be with the animals, we may ask you to wait outside the pastures.

What should I leave behind?

Out of respect for the animals at the sanctuary, please leave behind any non-vegan food items (dairy, egg and meat products). You are welcome to bring any plant-based food with you and we do have some picnic space available after the tour. Please leave this is in your vehicle during the tour.
Please leave your companion animals (dogs, cats, etc.) at home. We do not have a space for them to be left safely during the tour and temperatures heat up tremendously in cars in Sonoma.

What exactly is a sanctuary?

As a non-profit farm animal sanctuary, our priority is the physical and emotional well being of the rescued animals who call Charlie's Acres home. Our animal residents always have a choice as to whether or not they want to interact with visitors and will reside at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives. In contrast, the goal of a petting zoo is profit and entertaining, meaning that animals may be forced to be handled regardless of what they want and are often discarded when they are no longer profitable. Our ambassador animals are happy to meet visitors in order to share their stories and teach people about the plight of animals like them.

Where do my donations go?

Registration for this event is shared between Charlie's Acres and Napa Women's Circle.

Your donations go to our life-saving work at Charlie’s Acres. We take care of our rescued animals for the entirety of their lives, ensuring they have proper veterinary care, housing, medicine, and food. Charlie’s Acres is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit so all donations are tax deductible.

Please note:

We have a lot of hay and alfalfa on site so if you suspect this may trigger your allergies please plan accordingly.

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