Earth Day Fest 2024 – Planet Over PlastIcs
The Amp: Millpond Trail, Brighton, MI 48116 Brighton, michiganCome celebrate Earth Day with the Sierra Club and VegMichigan as we envision a sustainable future for all Michiganders! There will be speakers, music, ideas, arts & crafts, plus a host of environmental and conservation groups for you to learn about and get involved with!
Earth Day Festival
Leslie Nature Center 1831 Traver Rd, Ann ArborCome to the Ann Arbor free and family-friendly Earth Day Festival at Leslie Science & Nature Center and stop by the VegMichigan table.
THE BENEFITS OF PLANT-BASED EATING
VegMichigan is offering a presentation on the benefits of plant-based eating as part of the Volunteer Coordinators Network of Southeast Michigan Reciprocal Program. Attendees will have an opportunity to sign up for the 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge and receive a free bag of plant-based food.
Ann Arbor LATE LUNCH Meetup at Detroit Street FIllIng StatIon
Detroit Street Filling Station 300 Detroit St, Ann ArborJoin us for a late lunch and a full menu of amazing plant-based options at Detroit Street Filling Station!
GRANDPARENTS ON THE MOVE COOKING DEMONSTRATION
We are partnering with home cook and educator Kisa McKinney to offer the non-profit organization, Grandparents on the Move, a plant-based cooking demonstration and to provide tips to grandparents and other guardians about the nutritional benefits of eating plant-based for the children in their care.
THE SMELL OF MONEY FILM SCREENING IN TRAVERSE CITY
Old Town Playhouse, 148 East Eighth Street, Traverse CityJoin us for a second screening of this powerful environmental justice film featuring rural residents who take on large-scale animal agriculture to preserve the health and wellbeing of themselves, their community, and the environment. Carrie La Seur, from For Love of Water (FLOW), will present following the film.
MEALS ON WHEELS PLANT-BASED FOOD DROP-OFF
VegMichigan will be dropping off plant-based items to Meals on Wheels clients in Ann Arbor who are interested in trying plant-based items.
MJFS MONTHLY MEETING (Cancelled because of Lobby Day – next meeting June 10)
Join us for the Michiganders for a Just Farming System coalition's monthly meeting. Everyone is welcome!
TABLING AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
VegMichigan will be tabling and giving out plant-based samples from the popular Veg Head restaurant at an on-campus event hosted by the Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group at Michigan State University.
SOUTHFIELD MEETUP AT TASTE OF ETHIOPIA
Taste of Ethiopia, 28639 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034Join us for a VegMichigan Meetup in Southfield! A visit to Taste of Ethiopia is more than just trying out a new restaurant. Taste of Ethiopia is like visiting family. You'll find plenty of vegan options on the menu. Made with natural, whole ingredients.
FREEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH COUNCIL
The Freeman Environmental Youth Council is hosting an event for high school students to learn about local organizations and actions they can take to help the environment. As part of the event, there will be speakers giving "Tedx" style presentations. We will be discussing how eating more plant-based is beneficial to the planet.
HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY’S 45TH ANNUAL WALK AND WAG
Rolling Hills Park 7660 Stony Creek Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197VegMichigan will be at the Walk and Wag sharing information about the benefits of plant-based eating and for people who are new to plant-based eating, we will be signing them up for our 30-day plant-based pledge.