PLANT-BASED EATING - HEALTHY YOU, HEALTHY PLANET! (Registration required)
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Learn about the health and environmental benefits of eating more plant-based meals with us at the Grand Ledge Library. This presentation from Kim Korona, M.Ed of VegMichigan will provide tips and resources for incorporating more plant-based food into your life to support your health– and the planet’s health too!
Adults and older teens, Registration Required. Registration opens on March 24th. Register HERE.

ANN ARBOR- DINNER MEETUP AT SEVA
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Seva, Westgate Shopping Center, 2541 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Come join us for a delicious dinner at Seva! Seva has been serving the community since 1973. Their vegetarian menu has many fully vegan options for us to choose from!
Note: Seva does not take reservations, but we are going on a typically slower night. Thanks in advance for your patience and understanding. 🙂
VegMichigan welcomes everyone to our programs, but we do ask that you enjoy a vegan meal at the Meetup.
RSVP on Meetup to attend.

About VegMichigan
VegMichigan is a nonprofit organization that promotes plant-based eating for health, animals, and the planet. These monthly Meetups have been a fun way to build community, support those who are new to plant-based eating, and promote restaurants who have delicious plant-based options.
VegMichigan offers resources for folks who are interested in eating more plant-based, including nutrition and cooking videos and a 30-day pledge program complete with free samples of popular plant-based foods. To learn more, please visit our website at vegmichigan.org.

Collaboration with A2ZERO
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.

Questions or comments about these Meetups? Feel free to contact Megan Jalynski at megan@vegmichigan.org

HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY 30-DAY PLANT-BASED PLEDGE
2026-04-16
We will be at the HSHV inviting people to participate in our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge and spreading awareness about the connection between our food choices and mitigating climate change.
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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!

OAKLAND COUNTY EARTH DAY
2026-04-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Royal Oak Farmers Market 316 E Eleven Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067, 316 East Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States
Join us at the Oakland County Earth Day event at the Royal Oak Farmers Market! This event will feature remarks from local climate activists, legislators and county leadership followed by an outdoor rally and march through the streets of downtown Royal Oak and a vendor fair located inside the Royal Oak Farmers Market. This year’s theme is to celebrate democracy, our environment, clean energy, and sustainable transportation.
VegMichigan will have a table here providing education on the link between our food choices and the climate. We will have some free, light plant-based snacks. Come out to support the event and visit the VegMichigan table!
This is a free, family-friendly event. Everyone is welcome.
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About VegMichigan
VegMichigan is a nonprofit organization that promotes plant-based eating for health, animals, and the planet. To learn more, please visit our website at vegmichigan.org.

ANN ARBOR EARTH DAY FESTIVAL
2026-04-19 12:00 - 16:30 | Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Join us at the Ann Arbor Earth Day festival at the Leslie Science and Nature Center! VegMichigan will have a table at the event and we will be offering free plant-based food samples as well as inviting people who are new to plant-based eating to participate in our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge. Come out to support the event and visit the VegMichigan table.
This is a free, family-friendly event. Everyone is welcome.
See the event listing for more information.
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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!

PLEDGE BAG DROP OFF FOR MADONNA UNIVERSITY ANIMAL ETHICS CLASS
2026-04-22
PLEDGE BAG DROP OFF FOR MADONNA UNIVERSITY ANIMAL ETHICS CLASS
VegMichigan is dropping off pledge bags to students in Madonna University’s Animal Ethics class.

ANN ARBOR SOCIAL CLUB
2026-04-23
VegMichigan will be providing a presentation about the climate benefits of plant-based eating for the members of the Ann Arbor Social Club. We will provide a light plant-based tasting and attendees will be invited to participate in our 30-day Plant-Based Pledge.
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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!

MONROE COUNTY EARTH DAY EXPO
2026-04-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Gerald Welch Health Education Building, 1555 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe, MI 48161, 1555 S Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI, 48161, United States
Join us at the Monroe County Earth Day Expo! This is a free, family-friendly event with live music, food trucks, and exhibitors promoting sustainability, personal health, and green living. Come visit the VegMichigan table where we will be talking with attendees about the earth-friendly benefits of plant-based eating and offering some light snacks.

ANN ARBOR CLIMATE TEACH-IN
2026-04-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Mitchell Elementary School 3550 Pittsview Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48108, 3550 Pittsview Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
We will be speaking on a panel titled, Everybody Eats: Food Choices for a Climate-Resilient Ann Arbor, and our portion will focus on the climate benefits of plant-based eating and the ways the community can become resilient when individuals, organizations, and businesses adopt plant-based friendly practices.

We will be presenting during the second breakout session from 3:25pm – 4:10pm

To learn more about the Climate Teach-In visit: https://www.a2gov.org/sustainability-innovations-home/newsletter-events/a2-climate-teach-in/

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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!

2026 SUSTAINABILITY FORUM: A2ZERO COMMUNITY COOKBOOK
2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Downtown Ann Arbor Library, 4th Floor Program Room, 343 South Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104, 343 South Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Join Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations and members of the local food community for the 4th session of the 2026 Sustainability Forums to celebrate the recent release of the A2ZERO Community Cookbook! Hear from City staff, local food leaders, and contributors of the cookbook about how building community through food makes Ann Arbor a more sustainable and resilient City.

VegMichigan and Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations will talk about food and sustainability, and Tantre Farms will provide a mini cooking demo highlighting their recipe from the cookbook.

For more details visit: https://aadl.org/node/662451

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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!

DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY LINCOLN BRANCH PRESENTATION AND LIGHT TASTING
2026-05-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Detroit Public Library (Lincoln Branch), 1221 Seven Mile E, Detroit, MI 48203, 1221 Seven Mile E, Detroit, Michigan, 48203
Curious about plant-based eating? Wondering why so many people are eating more plant-based? Not sure how to get started?
Join us for our FREE presentation, Plant-Based Eating: The What, The How, and the Why. We will discuss the health, ethical, and environmental benefits of plant-based eating, and share tips and resources for getting started.
Light FREE plant-based bites will be provided.
Everyone is welcome!
Please RSVP here to attend.

ANN ARBOR FARMER'S MARKET
2026-05-06 07:00 - 15:00 | Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
VegMichigan will have a table at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market! We will be sharing information about the connection between our food choices and the climate as well as offering free food samples and inviting attendees to participate in our 30-day plant-based pledge.
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Collaboration with A2ZERO
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!

VEGMICHIGAN'S 25TH ANNUAL SPRING VEGFEST
2026-06-07 10:00 - 16:00
VEGMICHIGAN’S 25TH ANNUAL SPRING VEGFEST
Join us for our 25th Annual Spring VegFest on Sunday, June 7th at Eastern Market in Detroit!
There will be delicious sweet and savory plant-based food, sustainable shopping, nonprofits working towards great causes, and much more!!
FREE ADMISSION so bring your friends and family for a fun and delicious day in Detroit! See you there 🙂
More details coming soon! Keep an eye on https://vegmichigan.org/vegmichigans-spring-vegfest-2026/
