Learn about the current state of the elephant poaching crisis, why elephant populations are declining, how elephants as a keystone species impact other wildlife species and their habitats, and how to help.
The presentation meshes research into nonprofits helping elephants in Africa with fundraising to support them by the lecturer’s hike of 2200 miles along the Appalachian Trail. Patricia Welty addresses why CITES (The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) has let elephants down and what can done through actions and donations.  For tickets, please visit: http://bit.ly/GreenFarePatriciaWelty

PATRICIA WELTY

Patricia is the founder and director of A Vegan Life. She earned her J.D. from American University’s Washington College of Law. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Trinity University. Patricia is a member of the Florida Bar and works with the Animal Law Section’s Wildlife Committee. In 2016 she thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail to raise money and awareness of the elephant poaching crisis.