VegMichigan

SIERRA CLUB U-M FOOD AND CLIMATE PANEL
2024-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
SIERRA CLUB U-M FOOD AND CLIMATE PANEL

We will be speaking on a Food and Climate Panel, along with New Roots Institute and Global Seaweed Institute hosted by Sierra Club U-M and Plant Futures Initiative. We will also sponsor plant-based appetizers to be served at the event.
At U-M (exact location TBA)

ANN ARBOR GREEN FAIR
2024-09-20 17:00 - 20:00
ANN ARBOR GREEN FAIR

Join us at the Ann Arbor Green Fair in downtown Ann Arbor, where we will be giving people an opportunity to sign-up for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge and sharing information about how plant-based eating can lower one’s carbon footprint.

For more information about the Green Fair visit, https://www.a2gov.org/departments/sustainability/Newsletter-Events/Pages/Green-Fair.aspx

ATRIA SENIOR LIVING PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING
2024-09-25
ATRIA SENIOR LIVING PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING

VegMichigan will give a presentation on the benefits of plant-based eating, and share plant-based food samples with attendees.

PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET
2024-09-26 14:00 - 18:00
VegMichigan will be at the market sharing information about food and climate, offering free plant-based food samples to shoppers, and signing up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

ANN ARBOR LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL
2024-09-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL

VegMichigan will be tabling at the local food festival, providing information about how eating more plant-based can reduce one’s carbon footprint, and will be signing people up to participate in our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

For more details visit https://www.a2gov.org/departments/sustainability/Sustainability-Me/Families-Individuals/Pages/Local-Food-Festival.aspx

Join us! – Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor

MEALS ON WHEELS FREE PLANT-BASED FOOD GIVEAWAY
2024-10-07
Meals on Wheels Free Plant-Based Food Giveaway

VegMichigan will be delivering free plant-based food to Meals on Wheels clients who are interested in trying plant-based food products that are new to them.

ANN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET
2024-10-09 07:00 - 15:00 | Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
ANN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET

VegMichigan will be at the market sharing information about food and climate, offering free plant-based food samples to shoppers, and signing up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

Location: Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

PLANT-BASED TASTING AND PRESENTATION AT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION
2024-10-13
PLANT-BASED TASTING AND PRESENTATION AT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION

We will provide a presentation about the benefits of plant-based eating for people, animals, and the environment, we will provide a plant-based tasting, and participants will have the opportunity to sign-up for the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

Youth Climate Action Now (YCAN) Meeting
2024-10-15
We are leading a workshop to discuss how eating more plant-based can lower our carbon footprint for YCAN, a high school group in Ann Arbor working to mitigate climate change. YCAN members will also be invited to participate in our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

ANN ARBOR MEETUP AT JERUSALEM GARDEN
2024-10-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Jerusalem Garden, 314 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
ANN ARBOR MEETUP AT JERUSALEM GARDEN
Hang out with VegMichigan for a late lunch at Jerusalem Garden! This Middle Eastern eatery has a variety of delicious vegan options clearly marked on the menu. Yum!
Please RSVP here.

FIRST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION PRESENTATION, FOOD SAMPLING, & PLEDGE
2024-10-20
FIRST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION PRESENTATION, FOOD SAMPLING, & PLEDGE

We will be giving a presentation on climate change and our food choices to the congregation, offering plant-based food samples, and signing up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

U-M TAILGATE PARTY
2024-10-26
U-M TAILGATE PARTY

We will serve plant-based samples and give out information about the environmental benefits of plant-based eating near the stadium to the large crowds of people who will be out for the U-M football game.

ANN ARBOR MEETUP AT SEVA
2024-11-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Seva Ann Arbor 2541 Jackson Avenue · Ann Arbor, MI
ANN ARBOR MEETUP AT SEVA
Have dinner with us at Seva, an Ann Arbor institution since 1973. Their vegetarian menu has many fully plant-based options for us to choose from. Yum!
Please note that the restaurant does not take reservations, but they are aware we are coming and will do everything possible to make sure we are seated together and as fast as possible. They have also been a bit understaffed lately, like many restaurants. Thanks as always for your understanding and support of wonderful, plant-based restaurants!!
Everyone is welcome at VegMichigan Meetups, but we do ask that you enjoy a vegan meal while attending our events. We hope you are able to join us!
Please RSVP on the VegMichigan Meetup page – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-meetup/events/304289374/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

ANN ARBOR SENIOR CENTER PRESENTATION, LUNCH, & PLEDGE
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
ANN ARBOR SENIOR CENTER PRESENTATION, LUNCH, & PLEDGE

Join us for a presentation on the benefits of plant-based eating, a delicious plant-based lunch, and an opportunity to sign up for VegMichigan’s 30-Day Pledge including a free bag of food!

Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

30-DAY PLANT-BASED PLEDGE & FOOD SAMPLING AT KINDLEFEST
2024-12-06 17:00 - 22:00 | Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
VegMichigan will be handing out delicious plant-based food samples and signing up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge!
More info about Kindlefest can be found here.

30-Day Plant-Based Pledge at Community High School
2024-12-11

ANN ARBOR MEETUP AT BUDDY'S PIZZA
2024-12-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Buddy’s Pizza, 3153 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
ANN ARBOR MEETUP AT BUDDY’S PIZZA
Take a break from the busy holiday season to have a slice with VegMichigan! We’ll be at Buddy’s in Ann Arbor for some delicious plant-based pizza.
Click here to reserve your seat.

ANN ARBOR DINNER MEETUP AT ZINGERMAN'S (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
2025-01-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Zingerman’s Delicatessen, 422 Detroit Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104
ANN ARBOR DINNER MEETUP AT ZINGERMAN’S (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

We are beyond thrilled to host a dinner at the iconic Zingerman’s Delicatessen as we collaborate with them to offer THREE plant-based sandwich specials for Veganuary!

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT! Please click here to reserve your spot and select your sandwich.

ANN ARBOR LUNCH MEETUP AT ZINGERMAN'S (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
2025-01-31 12:00 - 13:30 | Zingerman’s Delicatessen, 422 Detroit Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104
ANN ARBOR LUNCH MEETUP AT ZINGERMAN’S (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

We are beyond thrilled to host a lunch at the iconic Zingerman’s Delicatessen as we collaborate with them to offer THREE plant-based sandwich specials for Veganuary!

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT! Please click here to reserve your spot and select your sandwich.

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELCOME DAY
2025-02-04
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELCOME DAY
VegMichigan will be tabling at WCC’s Welcome Day event, sharing information about the connection between food and climate, and signing up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

YPSILANTI DINNER MEETUP AT PLANT BASED CONEYS
2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Plant Based Coneys, 42 E Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
YPSILANTI DINNER MEETUP AT PLANT BASED CONEYS

Who’s ready for some plant-based coney dogs? Come out and enjoy Plant Based Coneys 100% vegan menu with hot dogs, Mac and cheese, chili and more!

RSVP on our Meetup page required. RSVP below.
https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-meetup/events/305135248/?eventOrigin=group_events_list

PitE Club at U-M Presentation and Pledge
2025-02-25

Ann Arbor - Lunch Meetup at Red Lotus
2025-03-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Red Lotus, 529 E Liberty St #206, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, 529 E Liberty St #206, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Looking for an elegant, yet casual full-service dining experience? Join us at Red Lotus, a recently opened companion restaurant to Taste Kitchen, in downtown Ann Arbor with a plant-based seasonal menu offering a fusion of international influences. They have delicious dishes to choose from including the Vegan Beetroot Carpaccio and Vegan Laska Noodle. To learn more about Red Lotus see this article from the Ann Arbor Observer.
Please RSVP here.
This A2ZERO program is hosted by VegMichigan in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

NEW ROOTS INSTITUTE PRESENTATION HOSTED BY CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY U-M
2025-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Central Campus Classroom Building, 1225 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, 1225 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, United States
New Roots Institute will present on the environmental impact of animal agriculture hosted by Citizens Climate Lobby U-M. VegMichigan will provide plant-based samples from Vegano Italiano and offer students an opportunity to participate in our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.
VegMichigan is participating in this event as an A2ZERO program in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

DINNER MEETUP AT SEVA ANN ARBOR (LET'S SUPPORT THIS LONGTIME FAVORITE SPOT!)
2025-04-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Seva, Westgate Shopping Center, 2541 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
DINNER MEETUP AT SEVA ANN ARBOR (LET’S SUPPORT THIS LONGTIME FAVORITE SPOT!)
As you may have heard, Seva recently reached out to the community to ask for help. The Detroit location closed in February, and we want to support the Ann Arbor restaurant, which has been serving mouthwatering plant-based food for over 50 years! Come and have a delicious meal, share your memories of Seva, and help to keep them going for another 50 years!
RSVP on Meetup here – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-meetup/events/306849294/?slug=vegmichigan-meetup&eventId=306849294

SIERRA CLUB U-M PLANET PARTY TABLING
2025-04-10
VegMichigan will provide plant-based samples and educational information about the connection between our food choices and climate change at the Sierra Club U-M Planet Party.
VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program at this event in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

Ann Arbor's Earth Day Festival 2025
2025-04-27 13:00 - 16:30 | Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
VegMichigan will have a table at this FREE family-friendly Earth Day event that includes hands-on activities; live entertainment; green building and commuting technologies; energy topics; water awareness; sustainable agriculture; and more. Come out to join us in celebrating environmental preservation and conservation!
To learn more visit the Ann Arbor Earth Day Festival 2025 webpage.

3RD ANNUAL ANN ARBOR CLIMATE TEACH-IN
2025-05-04 13:30 - 17:30 | UUAA, 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103, 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
VegMichigan will have a table at the 3rd annual Ann Arbor climate teach-in. We will provide information about the connection between our food choices and our carbon footprint.
Visit A2 Climate Teach-In for event details, to register, and to support the event. (The event is free, but registration is requested.)
VegMichigan providing an A2ZERO program at this event as a food sponsor in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

ANN ARBOR - NAMASTE FLAVORS MEETUP
2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Namaste Flavors, 400 S Division St. Ann Arbor MI 48104, 400 S Division St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Come enjoy authentic Indian cuisine at Namaste Flavors, which offers a wide variety of plant-based appetizers and entrees made from freshly prepared ingredients.
Everyone is welcome at VegMichigan Meetups, but we do ask that you enjoy a vegan meal while attending our events. Attendees are responsible for the purchase of their own meal. We hope you are able to join us!
Please RSVP on Meetup to attend.
This A2ZERO program is hosted by VegMichigan in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!

FREEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL SPRING FESTIVAL
2025-05-17
FREEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL SPRING FESTIVAL
VegMichigan will share information about the environmental benefits of plant-based eating, as well as delicious plant-based pizza samples! Attendees will also have the opportunity to sign up for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge, and we will give a brief talk on food choices and climate.
VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program at this event in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor’s plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!
