PLANET PARTY AT U-M DIAG

The Sierra Club Chapter at U-M is hosting a climate and sustainability educational event with informational tables, games, and giveaways. They will inform attendees about current events related to climate change and sustainable innovations and actions people can take to support a healthy environment. We will have a table at the event to promote the benefits of plant-based living, sign people up to our 30 day plant-based pledge, and provide plant-based recipes. 

Earth Day Fest 2024 – Planet Over PlastIcs

The Amp: Millpond Trail, Brighton, MI 48116 Brighton, michigan

Come 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 Arbor

Come 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.

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 City

Join 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.

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 48034

Join 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.