April 20, 2007

 Happy Earth Day!

Earth Day is Saturday, April 22. As most vegetarians know,every day is Earth Day, and each meal is a vote. Did you know that in addition to saving the lives of 100 animals per year, a vegetarian also saves 1 acre of trees per year and uses 3700 less gallons of water per day?

The impacts of a meat-based diet on the Colorado landscape are immense – our dietary choices have a direct and measurable impact on the health of our air, fresh water supply and the soil from which our food sources arise. Read more about it at RMAD’s “For the Earth” section at VegColorado.com.

Speaking of veg options, word is out that Boulder’s latest addition, Rush!, has fantastic, d elicious and refreshing non-dairy frozen treats. Rush! is located in at 207 13th St. and 4593 N. Broadway. Check them out!

This past week RMAD created a Power Point slideshow on canned hunting and executive director Dave Crawford presented it to the Boulder Valley Humane Society Board of Directors. Stay tuned for more on this issue in upcoming months.

Thank you to everyone who attended Partnership for Animal Welfare at CU’s recent event with Carol Adams. Carol’s presentation was fascinating and provocative as always, and CU catering did an excellent job providing an all-vegan buffet afterwards. Congrats and thanks to PAW for putting on a great event and for having RMAD join in.

The Prairie Dog Coalition, of which RMAD is a member organization, has an upcoming fundraiser. Please consider attending; the PDC’s work is crucial in protecting not only Colorado’s black-tailed prairie dog, but four other species as well. And Director Lindsey Sterling Krank always puts together a great event.

Living on Burrowed Time III
When: Friday , May 4, 7 p.m. sharp
Location: exhibitrek THE GALLERY, 1711 15th St., Boulder.
Details: The event will offer nouvelle cuisine, gourmet wine and beer, live music, laughter, auctions and art. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. PrairieDogCoalition.org / (720) 938-0788.

Be sure to take time to celebrate the great outdoors and its inhabitants this weekend. Thanks for reading.

Rocky Mountain Animal Defense works to help eliminate the human-imposed suffering of animals in the Rocky Mountain region.

RMAD furthers its objective through public education investigation and research, the legislative process, direct action, and appeals to reason and compassion

Rocky Mountain
Animal Defense
2525 Arapahoe, #E4-335
Boulder, CO 80302

303-449-4422
info@rmad.org
www.RMAD.org
www.VegColorado.com

 

 

RMAD Calendar Feature

 Mountain Potluck
Sunday, April 22
United Methodist Church of Evergreen
Meet at 12:30 p.m., eat at 1 p.m.

We welcome everyone, regardless of dietary preference, to share a plant-based meal. For the potluck please bring a plant-based dish (no meat, fish, fowl, gelatin, dairy, eggs, honey, or other animal-derived products) to serve at least 8 people. A plant-based dish can be a simple as cut up fruit or veggies or a bottle of natural juice to share. If this is your first event, feel free to come as our guest. We ask those who are already comfortable with plant-based foods, to feel free to show off, dazzle us with your cooking talent and bring extra, if you like.

Bring a serving utensil, your own place setting, your own drink (hot tea and water will be available for all) and a recipe card (with some extras to share). Please note if your dish contains hydrogenated oils and/or common allergens such as nuts. After lunch, you may want to be prepared to take a hike. There are many beautiful trails nearby.

Directions:
From I-70, take Hwy 74 (Evergreen Parkway), 5.6 miles to the light (Bryant), turn left, then take an immediate right on the frontage road. Follow this road a short distance to the fork. Stay to the left on Ponderosa (the fork to the right is a do not enter). The church will be the first right just past the fork. From the Hwy 73 and Hwy 74 intersection in Evergreen, take Hwy 74 (toward I-70), 1.8 miles to the light (Bryant), turn right, then take an immediate right on the frontage road. Follow this road a short way to the fork. Stay to the left on Ponderosa (the fork to the right is a do not enter). The church will be the first right just past the fork. For additional information call 303-449-4422 or 303-777-4828 M-F and leave a message for Ann.

More information available on the RMAD Calendar.

Also coming up in the RMAD Calendar:
Fur Protest
Second Annual Counselors for Critters Adoption Event

 

Please see our full calendar of events here.

 
Volunteering with RMAD

RMAD is assembling a team of letter writers . As issues arise we will contact writers with the following: pertinent media and/or a description of the situation; names and addresses of the media to direct your correspondence to; requirements for the particular media outlets; letter-writing tips; and more – basically making it as easy and quick as possible for you to lend your voice on behalf of the animals.

We’d love to have you on board! If you’d like to join, please email Chris for more information.

 

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