VegMichigan

PRIVATE PLANTIFY PARTY
2026-06-28
We are working with an Ann Arbor resident to offer our first Plantify Party. It gives groups an opportunity to learn about and discuss the climate benefits of plant-based eating, enjoy plant-based samples, and participate in the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.
If you are a resident of Ann Arbor and interested in hosting a Plantify Party please contact Kim@VegMichigan.org
VegMichigan is providing 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!

PEOPLES FOOD COOP (ANN ARBOR)
2026-06-29
We will have a table in front of the Ann Arbor Peoples Food Coop to promote how eating more plant-based can lower one’s carbon footprint.

BRYANT COMMUNITY CENTER
2026-07-01
The Bryant Community Center organizes a regular food distribution program for community members in need of food assistance. We will be there to offer plant-based food items and to spread awareness about the climate benefits of those plant-based food items.

ANN ARBOR ART FAIR TABLING
2026-07-16 - 2026-07-18
We will have a table at the Ann Arbor Art Fair to spread awareness about food and climate. We will have literature and we will be inviting people who are new to plant-based eating to participate in the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.
Dates and Times:
Thursday, July 16 | 10 AM – 9 PM
Friday, July 17 | 10 AM – 9 PM
Saturday, July 18 | 10 AM – 8 PM
For full details about the Ann Arbor art fair visit the event webpage here.

ECHELON KITCHEN DINNER MEETUP (SOLD OUT)
2026-07-28
SOLD OUT!
Join us at our Echelon Kitchen Meetup in Ann Arbor on the evening of Tuesday, July 28 (seating’s are available at 6:30pm, 6:45pm, and 7:00pm). We are excited to share that a very special 3 course meal, plus dessert is being offered exclusively for us at this 2026 James Beard Award Finalist for Best New Restaurant for a fee of $67.25/person ($65 includes tip and gratuity + booking fees. Booking fees can vary depending on the size of your party).
As part of your dining experience, Chef Joe will discuss Echelon’s sustainable approach to maximizing flavor and creating new dishes from food that would have been otherwise wasted.
After you register for the dinner Echelon will provide a questionnaire for you to complete to share any allergies or dietary restrictions that you have so that they can accommodate all the guests.

To join us for this special Meetup, please register here.
To see menu you can visit here.

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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!
The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations wants to know who they are reaching and the impact on the community so they are inviting you to complete this optional demographic survey. Thank you for your consideration.

ANN ARBOR PRIDE TABLING (DWTN ANN ARBOR)
2026-08-01 12:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
We are excited to participate in Ann Arbor Pride! While we are there we will talking about the connection between food and climate. For part of the day we will serve plant-based samples and for part of the day we will be inviting people to participate in the plant-based pledge.
For full details about Ann Arbor Pride visit the webpage here.
General Map of the Event.

WASHTENAW CLIMATE REALITY VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
2026-08-11 19:00 - 20:00
We have been invited to provide a virtual talk about the climate benefits of plant-based eating at the Washtenaw Climate Reality monthly meeting.
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 FOOD TRUCK RALLY TABLING
2026-08-19 17:00 - 20:00 | 315 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
We will have a table at the Ann Arbor Food Truck Rally and we will provide information about our collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations, about the climate benefits of plant-based eating, and inviting people new to plant-based eating to participate in the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge. (We do not know if the food trucks at the event are offering plant-based options.)
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 LOCAL FOOD FESTIVAL TABLING
2026-08-27 17:00 - 20:00 | 315 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
We will have a table at Ann Arbor’s Local Food Festival. We will be spreading awareness about food and climate, and we will be inviting people to participate in the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.
There will be plant-based food options at the festival for you to enjoy. For more information about the event and all the activities visit here.
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.
Visit here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!
