Gathering to share ideas, make new connections, rekindle old connections, and keep our mission moving forward is an essential pillar of Groundwork. We convene experts in culinary medicine to propel a new food culture, motivate clean energy leaders to move ahead on a net zero carbon economy, host extremely fun friend-raisers, and more. Join in!
Webinar: Unlock Clean Energy Savings. REAP Grants for Rural Businesses //
10–11am, January 21, 2025, Online
Have you ever wondered how you can foster and benefit from energy efficiency and renewable energy growth? Learn from fellow business leaders and USDA professionals how your small business or farm can access federal funding aimed at helping rural America finance a clean energy transition. Learn more, register!
Stop Line 5 letter to the editor writing party// 6–7pm, January 22, 2025, In person and online
We invite you to an important Letter to the Editor (LTE) Writing Event on Wednesday, January 22nd, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. This in-person and online event offers a unique opportunity to amplify our message, shape public opinion, and ensure that decision-makers hear loud and clear: Michigan deserves a future free from the dangers of this crumbling pipeline. Learn more, register!
3 Blue Zone–inspired cooking classes // 5:30–7pm, January 22, February 5 & 12, Esperance Community Teaching Kitchen, Commongrounds Co-op, Traverse City
Explore the secrets of longevity and health through delicious cooking. You’re invited to our cooking class series inspired by Blue Zone regions of the world, places where people live longer, healthier lives! Learn more, register!
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Blue Zone–inspired cooking classes!
Class One: The Joys of eating local and plant-focused meals. Inspired by Blue Zone pillar “Plant Slant” // 5:30–8:30pm, January 22Session Description: Join Groundwork, Planted Cuisine, Dr. Tina Metropoulos, and Mi Farm Coop as we learn about the health and...
Spring Fling 2024! Join in!
It's time for the second annual Groundwork Spring Fling community gathering at Short’s Pull Barn Tap Room in Elk Rapids! Join us on Saturday, May 18, 2-5 PM. Let's celebrate the new season with a few good beverages, a few good friends, and live...
What’s on Tap for Our September Culinary Medicine Trainings
Since 2014, Groundwork has been hosting gatherings—roughly one every 18 months—to explore and promote the idea of deploying culinary medicine as a way to address some of the most challenging diet-related diseases facing our people as individuals and facing our nation...