What does it take for ordinary people to stand up for animals? 

Join us for an evening with Autumn Hopkins, 2025 valedictorian of Hudson High School and aspiring animal rights lawyer, and one of the people who made the Ridglan Farm liberation happen. Autumn will walk us through the rescue firsthand and share what it means for all of us.

Ridglan Farms has become the center of a national conversation about the hidden cost of animal experimentation, not just for the beagles bred and used as test subjects, but for the workers, the surrounding community, and the people who risked everything to expose it. Open rescue isn't just an act of compassion. It's a public, accountable declaration that animals deserve protection and that communities have a right to know what's happening in their own backyards.

In this presentation, Autumn will cover:

• What happened at Ridglan Farms and how the rescue unfolded — told by someone who was there

• What "open rescue" is and why it matters as a form of advocacy

• The ripple effects of this kind of cruelty — on animals, workers, and neighbors

• How you can take action to help save the next group of animals

Whether you're new to animal rights or have been involved for years, this is an evening of education, inspiration, and community. Come ready to learn — and leave ready to act.