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!
Big Oil vs. Big Water // 7 to 8:30 p.m., November 18, 2025, Online virtual event
Join us for a 90-minute webinar exploring the Great Lakes — North America’s most vital freshwater resource — and the looming threats from Big Oil and the Line 5 pipeline. Hear from environmental leaders Whitney Gravelle, Jeff Insko, Debbie Chizewer, Dani Lindamood, and Sean McBrearty as they discuss Line 5’s risks, Indigenous sovereignty, and efforts to protect our shared waters. Click HERE to access the webinar!
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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...