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Thursday, September 4
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Climate Sadness Happy Hour: Citizens' Climate Lobby
Join fellow climate advocates and worrywarts for some fun, food, and refreshments! Grizzly Peak, 120 W. Washington St. Free (pay for own food/drinks). Seats have been reserved in the back room.
annarbor@citizensclimatelobby.org
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Thursday, September 18
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
A2ZERO Monthly Clothing Swap
Join the Office of Sustainability and Innovations for monthly clothing swaps on the third Thursday of each month! These are a perfect way to give your gently used clothes a new home. And you might just find an item of clothing you have been looking for, without having to buy it new. Ann Arbor Larcom City Hall, 301 E. Huron St., City Council Chambers/Promenade, 2nd floor. Free. Click here for more information and to register.
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Friday, September 19
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
A2ZERO Green Fair
Join the Office of Sustainability and Innovations for this annual event featuring 100 exhibitors advancing sustainable living with information about renewable energy, energy waste reduction, the circular economy, local food systems, environmental resources, green transportation, environmental advocacy and justice, urban forestry, and so much more. Main Street, Ann Arbor. Free. Click here for more information.
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Sunday, September 21
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
SUN Day: A Multifaith Day of Climate Hope and Inspiration
As part of the national SUN Day climate initiative, local faith communities will gather to share inspiration and music that speaks to climate change. We will spotlight the wonderful environmental work being done by Washtenaw County faith communities.
Shoshannah Lenski, the new Executive Director of Ann Arbor's Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU), will share details regarding this first-of-its-kind initiative to create a resilient, renewable-powered local energy system.
By showing up for SUN Day, we will be joining with others across the country who are standing up for climate action and showing resistance to those who are creating roadblocks to a clean energy future. First Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. Click here for more information and registration.
info@a2climateteachin.com
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Sunday, September 21
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Sun Day Ypsi 2025
Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly events celebrating the bountiful promise of clean, affordable, renewable energy offered from the star at the center of our planetary system, our Sun.
Activities include: an info fair to share resources for decarbonization and sustainability; an all-ages art build; community music; and more. Co-sponsors include: Citizens' Climate Lobby, Third Act Michigan, Washtenaw Climate Reality Project. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 120 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Free. For registration, click here. michigan@thirdact.org
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September 27 - October 5
U-M Climate Week 2025: Together for Tomorrow
University of Michigan Climate Week 2025 is a transformative university-wide initiative dedicated to addressing the environmental challenges of our time. Bringing together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members, we're committed to developing innovative solutions and driving meaningful climate action.
The following are a selection of activities. A full calendar of events can be found here.
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Sunday, September 28
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Harvest Fest
The U-M Sustainable Food Program and the Campus Farm invite you to this celebration of sustainable food systems. Join us for music, games, food, farm tours, and a network of the many organizations on campus and community working to make our food system more just and resilient. U-M Campus Farm and Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free.
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Monday, September 29
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Wawa Gatheru - From Intersections to Action: Creating Equitable Climate Solutions Together
| | | Wawa Gatheru delves into the interconnectedness of climate and social justice, unpacking how systemic failures across education, housing, and labor perpetuate poverty and environmental risk. Drawing upon the energy and vision of youth activism, she urges the climate leaders of tomorrow to pursue intersectional, systems-level approaches. Her message, rooted in the values of justice and solidarity, reflects Climate Week’s momentum-building message: “Together for Tomorrow.” Michigan Union, Pendleton Room, 2nd Floor, 530 S. State St. Free. For more information and to register, click here. | | |
12:00-1:00 p.m.
U-M Climate Week Kickoff
Jump into UM's inaugural Climate Week with exciting speeches from University, student, and community leaders! This event will connect UMCW25 to long term University and city-wide visions of climate action and resilience. Featuring arts performances and hands-on activities, Kickoff will prepare you for a week of transformative Climate Week engagement. The Diag. Free.
4:30-6:00 p.m.
The Ford School of Public Policy: Panel - Abundance
A discussion on a selection from Ezra Klein's newest book, Abundance, which traces the root causes of some of the most pressing social issues in the sustainability movement & argues for a paradigm shift in politics that will help us find solutions. Weill Hall, 735 S. State St. Free.
Tuesday, September 30
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Earthfest
Stop by the Diag for a festival celebrating sustainability initiatives across U-M and the surrounding communities. Discover opportunities to engage with sustainability via more than 40 student groups, U-M departments, and local nonprofits. Sample local food, help plant a pollinator garden, bring your bike for repairs, screen print an item, and more. The Diag. Free.
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5:30-6:30 p.m.
Former U.S. Secretary of Energy, Former Governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm -- Powering Tomorrow, Together: Uniting for a Clean Energy Future
This inspiring fireside chat will address the urgent sustainability challenges of our time, from clean energy transitions to climate change. Rackham Auditorium, 915 E. Washington St. Free.Tickets required. Click here for more information and for tickets.
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Wednesday, October 1
8:30-11:00 a.m.
Powerless: the People's Struggle for Energy and Justice at Home
Dr. Diana Hernandez, sociologist by training, examines the social and environmental determinants of health. She has studied the impacts of policy and place-based interventions on the well-being of socioeconomically disadvantaged populations, with a focus on energy insecurity. Join us for a lecture on her transformative work, followed by a fireside chat with SEAS professor Tony Reames about what it will take to build a more equitable energy system for all. Michigan League Ballroom, 911 N. University. Free.
Friday, October 3
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Farming While Black Screening
Bring a blanket and your comfy clothes, it’s time for movie night! Hosted in partnership with U-M‘s Campus Farm, this event offers an opportunity for rest and relaxation to close out Climate Week. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a film about reconnection with cultural roots and local food ways. Light snacks will be provided. U-M Campus Farm, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free.
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Citizens' Climate Lobby -- Ann Arbor
Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a national, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. Second Saturday of every month. National CCL call at 1:00 p.m., followed by monthly chapter meeting at 2:00. Free. Downtown Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S. 5th Ave., also click here for Zoom. Passcode: 123 annarbor@citizensclimatelobby.org
(734) 657-3150
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Washtenaw Climate Reality
Take action. Inspire Action. Washtenaw Climate Reality works for effective climate action in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, and worldwide. Second Tuesday of every month. 7:00 p.m. Free. Click here for Zoom meeting.Meeting ID: 823 3352 3056. Passcode: 088990 dgurk@hotmail.com
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The Ann Arbor: Climate Action City, USA calendar of climate action events is brought to you by the same people who present the A2 Climate Teach-in.
The Ann Arbor: Climate Action City, USA website, which includes a list of local climate action organizations; action steps individuals can take; and past issues of the newsletter can be found here.
For information or to submit calendar events: info@climateactioncityusa.com
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