Special to Prospector The Mother’s Day Tour and Tea is a fundraiser for Animal Place, which has been closed to in-person visits but still wants people to meet the many animals that call Grass Valley home. Marji Beach While Animal Place has not been open to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions and concerns, it continues to rescue animals, which recently included two senior cows that turned out to be pregnant. Marji Beach In 2010, Animal Place moved to Grass Valley and now cares for 400 animals, including cows, pigs, ducks, chickens, turkeys, sheep, and goats. Marji Beach Celebrate Mother’s Day with a cup of tea and a virtual tour of Animal Place, an organization focused on rescuing farm animals to live out their natural lives in a safe environment.