Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary Open House + VSDC Gathering at 2:15 pm

The Poplar Spring Annual Open House and Fundraiser is free and set for Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 1 to 4 pm Join VSDC and hundreds of people as the Open House features a live band, catered vegan food and drinks, and the opportunity to stroll around and visit the rescued animals. Again, there is no admission fee, but donations (of any amount) to Poplar Spring are very much appreciated. For further information, see their website.

Our group will meet at 2:15 pm to the right of the small gift shop structure to connect and hear from Terry Cummings, the co-founder, who will provide an overview of Poplar Spring and its residents. After that, we can enjoy a late lunch and visit with the animals.

Bring a chair, a hat, a water bottle, and anything else you need for this outdoor event.

For those who want to offer a ride to others or are looking for a ride to this event, please use the "Start the conversation" comments section below to be in contact. Please use good sense when arranging rides with those you don't know.

VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that VSDC is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.

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VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.