International Calf and Cow Mother’s Day: From Awareness to Action is the second workshop of our two-part teaching series in preparation for the observance on May 9th and 10th.
With this session, we move beyond the “why” and into the “how” of compassionate living.
Hosted by Tami Hay, founder of Million Vegan Grandmothers, this session connects nutrition, ethical awareness, and the sacred relationship of all mothers and their young.
While Tami Hay led a guided meditation focused on the bond between mother cows and calves, Linda Middlesworth shared her transformative journey from chronic illness to becoming a powerful voice for animal advocacy. Dr. Sailesh Rao added a systemic perspective, highlighting how social systems influence beliefs around food and nutrition.
Watch this recording to:

• Deepen your empathy through reflection and storytelling.
• Connect whole-food plant-based nutrition with ethical nonviolence.
• Master compassionate advocacy to inspire your community.

 

 

In the pursuit of a kinder world, it is easy to forget to extend the same kindness inwards. This session is a gift for every vegan advocate who wants to take a break from their busy life to give themselves a dose of peace, love, and grounding.

True Ahimsa is caring for yourself as you care for other sentient beings. Nourishing your mind, body, and soul strengthens your advocacy and makes it more sustainable.

Come and restore your inner balance through:

• An exploration of how yoga and meditation weave into Ahimsa and a plant-based lifestyle to support holistic well-being.
• A collective healing with a gently guided World Peace Meditation.

Anna Ferguson, leader of the Ahimsa, Yoga and Veganism Passion Pod, is joined by Will Tuttle, PhD — visionary educator, musician, and internationally bestselling author of The World Peace Diet — together with Judy McCoy Carman, activist and author of Peace to All Beings and Homo Ahimsa.

This panel welcomes vegan advocates, yoga practitioners, and anyone seeking to enhance their well-being through mindfulness and a compassion-centered lifestyle.

Date: April 20, 2026 | 5:00 PM ET | 2:00 PM PT | Live on Zoom

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Paws and Plants Summit is a one-day virtual gathering exploring the powerful intersection of companion animal health, compassionate nutrition, and planetary wellbeing.

Featuring leading veterinary researchers from the US and UK, this inspiring summit shares the latest science on plant-based diets for dogs and cats, alongside practical insights for guardians who want to make informed, loving choices for the animals they care for.

This summit is being offered with great care and intention, and we are so excited to open the conversation. We hope you will join us for a day of learning and reflection with others who share a desire to support animal health while honoring compassion for all life.

Date: April 25, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET | Live on Zoom

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Can the definition of motherhood include every mother, regardless of species?

The International Calf & Cow Mother’s Day – Opening Hearts workshop invites a deep exploration of the sacred mother-baby and how it transcends the human experience. 

This workshop is part 1 of a two-part teaching series, leading to the main observance of the International Calf & Cow Mother’s Day on May 9 and 10. 

Led by the founder of Million Vegan Grandmothers, Tami Hay, and journalist Anne Casparsson, and featuring insights from Dr. Sailesh Rao and Linda Middlesworth, it honors all sentient mothers and aims to inspire action for mothers and children separated within the dairy industry. 

Watch this session to:

• Explore the universal nature of the mother-child bond.
• Learn how storytelling, art, and community participation can spark meaningful change.
• Discover strategies to lead compassionate dialogues that inspire others.