Marc Ramirez, a former University of Michigan football player and co-founder of the nonprofit Chickpea and Bean, will discuss how he lost 50 pounds and reversed Type 2 diabetes and other illnesses with the power of plants. His wife Kim, co-founder of Chickpea and Bean, will share tips and tricks about what to shop for and how to prepare food while transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle.

Organized by Oryana and in partnership with VegMichigan, you will prepare a sumptuous vegan feast for family and friends featuring easy dishes you can whip up for your holiday meal. You will make a classic Creamy Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole with Apples & Crunchy Rosemary Walnuts, Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing, and Balsamic Mushroom & Olive Pate. We will also be sampling a few popular vegan holiday roasts.

VegMichigan will be holding a virtual volunteer orientation for new volunteers.

VegMichigan is providing a short presentation about our free 30-day plant-based pledge program, discussing all the benefits of plant-based eating, the connection to our partnership with the city of Ann Arbor and its A2Zero initiative.

Just in time for the holidays, this month’s VegMicigan Traverse City Meetup will allow participants to sample the many vegan baked goods available through our local grocery coop.

VegMichigan will be serving free plant-based food samples to UM football fans from local restaurants so that people can see how delicious plant-based food is and become more aware of the plant-based options in the area.

We are giving away free samples of tempeh fingers to people new to plant-based eating at local bar and grill Side Biscuit, as part of their Saturday street party with music. 

Whether you're a seasoned vegan traveler with numerous adventures under your belt or embarking on your very first vegan journey, this presentation is tailor-made for you! Join us as we explore the art of planning a truly memorable vegan vacation.

Back by popular demand, VegMichigan is once again partnering with The Old Shillelagh to host a plant-based Thanksgiving buffet fundraiser to benefit VegMichigan's outreach programs!

Vegmichigan is giving a short talk and giving away our 30-Day Pledge bags to participating students at Wayne State who are new to plant-based eating.

VegMichigan and Oryana invite you to join us as we celebrate the season with easy, delicious desserts perfect for the holidays. Top off your vegan holiday feast with a plant-based sweet treat everyone will love.

We will give a brief talk about the connection between plant-based eating and climate change, our collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor and their efforts to be carbon neutral by 2030, and the benefits of plant-based eating. Then, students who signed up to participate in the 30-day plant-based pledge will receive their FREE bag of plant-based items.