Diabetes 2021: Healing with Plant-Based Foods

Dr. Caroline Trapp, nurse practitioner and director of diabetes education and care with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine will provide an update on new research and resources, and answer your questions on how to prevent over-reliance on medications and turn diabetes around through the power of plant-based eating.

Strawberry Chocolate Demo with Sweet Vegan

Learn the process of making Strawberry Sensation Chocolate. No requirements to make the chocolates, you can just sit back and relax!  Fun trivia during the class and a Q&A at the end!!

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

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 lifestyle changes.

COOKING FOR PLANT-BASED NUTRITION (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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 as she demos a few delicious plant-based dishes that you can easily make yourself.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED WITH POLICY CHANGE

Molly Tamulevich, Michigan State Director of the Humane Society of the United States, will share with us some tips on how to get involved with policy change in order to make this world a kinder place for our animal friends.

PLANT-BASED 101

Join VegMichigan and Waterford Public Library for a virtual presentation by humane educator Kim Korona, who will discuss how eating a plant-based diet will benefit your health, animals, and the environment.

FOOD CHOICES, SUSTAINABILITY, AND HEALTH CARE

Amanda Sweetman, Regional Director of Farming and Healthy Lifestyles for Trinity Michigan, will discuss the impacts of what you eat on the environment and your health, and why a hospital has a farm! 

ANN ARBOR DINNER CLUB AT COSA SABROSA

Do you live in the Ann Arbor area and want to enjoy a delicious meal with like-minded community members? We would love for you to join us for this Ann Arbor dinner club!

FREE FESTIVAL 2021

Riley Park (downtown Farmington) 33113 Grand River Ave., Farmington, MI

Join us for our annual Free Festival on Sunday, September, 12th at Riley Park in Downtown Farmington.