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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Equity Education Series Featuring our Indigenous Communities
Above photo: Eric Hemenway, Director of Department of Repatriation, Archives and Records, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians In 2020-2021, Groundwork designed an education series that included presentations from members of the Anishinaabe community,...
Keynote Speakers Event. Public Invited! Farms, Food & Health Conference
Reserve Friday, September 27, to hear three remarkable keynote speakers explore the health potential of local food at our Farms, Food & Health Conference, Traverse City.
The Countdown to Harvest Tickets Is on!
Just hours between you and your tickets to Harvest at the Commons! (Last year, Harvest sold out six weeks early, so don’t delay!) Member tix go on sale July 16. Not a member? Sign up!