healthy. kInd. sustaInable.
many people are choosIng to eat more plant-based meals, and we are here to help
VegMichigan works to promote the health, ethical, and sustainable benefits of eating more plants.
Watch this video to learn more about all we do and please consider making a donation or becoming a member to support our work.
are you new to plant-based eatIng?
Sign up for our giveaway program! We have already given away more than 300 sample bags of popular plant-based foods to people new to plant-based eating!
UpcomIng events
GET HEALTHY WITH PLANT-BASED NUTRITION
GET HEALTHY WITH PLANT-BASED NUTRITION
Are you ready to begin your journey to a healthier life? Eating more plant-based foods can help! Chantal Singer will discuss the benefits of adding more plant-based foods to your diet.
THE CITY THAT GROWS ITS OWN
THE CITY THAT GROWS ITS OWN
Join us for a talk on urban farming and self-provisioning cities with MIT professor and author, Kate Brown.
HEALTH IS A GIFT YOU GIVE YOURSELF
HEALTH IS A GIFT YOU GIVE YOURSELF
Our “Standard American Diet” is largely responsible for the epidemic of chronic diseases that we are experiencing in America. The good news is that we are recognizing that all of them are largely preventable, and many are even reversible through some straightforward...
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HOPE FOR WELFARE IMPROVEMENT IN THE EGG INDUSTRY
There will be a great opportunity in the next few years to end one of the cruelest practices taking place within animal agriculture. Each year between 4-6 billion newborn chicks are killed by the egg industry worldwide, 300 million per year in the United States.
VEGAN GUIDE TO KALAMAZOO, BATTLE CREEK, & OTHER SOUTHERN MICHIGAN TOWNS
While most of the vegan accolades are given to the metro Detroit area there are a few other towns south (and slightly west) of the city that deserve some recognition. This is a great vegan guide if you’re staying in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, or passing through a few smaller towns in the state. Wherever your adventures take you, I hope this vegan guide helps you find great vegan food along your way.
STRAWBERRY SENSATION CHOCOLATE BY SWEET VEGAN
Watch Chef Andrea Young, founder of Sweet Vegan Chocolates, demo of her decadent Strawberry Sensation Chocolates. Make some for yourself!
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What we do
Vegfest
The largest veg-friendly event in Michigan. VegFest is scheduled for Sunday, April 24, 2022, in the Grand Riverview Ballroom at the TCF Center in Detroit. See you then!
VegFest highlights include a large selection of local restaurants offering delicious plant-based foods, talks by inspiring and informative speakers, cooking demos, free samples, sustainable shopping, and more!
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frEE fESTIVaL
The Free Festival highlights include a selection of delicious plant-based foods, sustainable shopping, live music, and more!
We are hoping to be able to move forward with hosting our Free Festival this fall. We look forward to seeing you there!
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prESENTaTIONS
VegMichigan believes in the power of education, so we offer a number of Veg Ed. Presentations that we bring to local libraries, workplaces, community meeting areas, etc.
Interested in bringing one of our presentations to your community? Get in touch!
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YouTube
The mission of our channel is to give you all the tools you need to include more plant-based foods in your diet.
From recipe videos to product reviews to interviews, this channel is the place to go for anyone interested in incorporating more plant-based foods in their diet.
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Meetups
The VegMichigan community gets together for a fun and delicious social meetup at one of our favorite veg-friendly restaurants every month. Come hang out and eat some amazing food. Everyone is welcome!
We have meetups every month in Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Greater Lansing, and Flint.
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plant plunge
In partnership with the non-profit Chickpea & Bean, we are offering 3-4 Plant Plunges each year.
Each Plant Plunge is a 5-week long session focused on helping you make the transition to a plant-based diet.
Here’s what you’ll get with the Plant Plunge:
- 5 live online classes with Marc & Kim (Can’t join at the scheduled time? No worries–we record the sessions so you can listen later.)
- Phone consultation with Marc & Kim to design a plan for your unique situation (optional).
- Meal ideas
- Cooking demos
- Shopping strategies
- Helpful emails
- Recipes
- Instruction for label reading
- Tips for eating out, social situations, and more!
Special price $49.00 – PLUS VegMichigan Members get $10 off when you register with the promotion code VEGMICH
Stay tuned for the dates of the next Plant Plunge!
JoIn
Become a VegMichigan member and support our efforts to make the world healthier, kinder, and more sustainable.
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Your donation helps support our free Plant-Based 101 presentations, our Free Festival, VegFest, and much more.
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