World Vegetarian Day
Today is World Vegetarian Day! Take today to dine at a local vegetarian cafe or make your own vegetarian recipe! View our Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle brochure here.
Today is World Vegetarian Day! Take today to dine at a local vegetarian cafe or make your own vegetarian recipe! View our Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle brochure here.
Today is World Farm Animals Day. Please read about issues affecting farm animals here.
NHES humane educators will be teaching the "small scholars" at Small Scholars Preschool in Charles Town about animal feelings and kindness to pets!
NHES humane educators will be presenting free "Kindness in the Classroom Programs" to students at South Jefferson Elementary in Charles Town, WV.
October 16-22, 2016 is National Wolf Awareness Week. Consider reading Never Cry Wolf, a non-fiction account of one biologist's emotional journey observing the lives and relationships of wolves.
NHES will be presenting free "Kindness in the Classroom" outreach presentations to elementary students in Cumberland County, Maine. For more information about Kindness in the Classroom or to request a program at your school, visit https://nhes.wpengine.com/education-2/request-humane-education-presentations/
Join us for Footin' for Animals, a fundraiser for the NHES-operated animal rescue, The Briggs Animal Adoption Center! This annual, pet-friendly, walk/run will take place at the scenic Blandy Farm in Boyce, VA, which is also the location of the Virginia State Arboretum. Pre-registration is available and walk-ons are welcome! More details coming soon!
Today is World Vegan Day! Consider reading, "Mind if I Order the Cheeseburger": And Other Questions People Ask Vegans to learn more about the vegan diet and lifestyle.
Staff and volunteers of animal welfare organizations are invited to attend a 2-hour humane education training workshop at the NHES Campus November 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Attendees will tour the progressive Briggs Animal Adoption Center on location and learn practical methods to engage youth in humane education learning activities. Pre-registration is required. […]
November 6-12, 2016 is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. Please learn about one of our animal care programs, The Briggs Animal Adoption Center, one of the finest no-kill animal rescue facilities in the country.