Join us for the 4th Annual A2ZERO Week!
In June 2020, the City's plan to achieve a just transition to community-wide carbon neutrality, known as
A2ZERO, was unanimously adopted by City Council. Each year, the Office of Sustainability and Innovations organizes A2ZERO Week to commemorate the passing of the plan and to celebrate the work done by the City and our many collaborators in the sustainability space.
A2ZERO Week 2024
Activities listed by date; new listings added weekly!
Week-Long Activities
A2ZERO Passport to Fun! June 9-14 - Get ready to engage and have fun at events throughout the week! 
Starting June 4, pick up an A2ZERO Passport to Fun at any Ann Arbor District Library branch. During A2ZERO Week, attend a qualified event or stop by a participating location to get a stamp. Get at least eight stamps on your Passport and submit your entry form by noon on June 14 to be automatically entered to win great prizes! Get a stamp at all sixteen locations to qualify for a double entry! Note: entry form goes live on June 9 and closes at noon on June 14. Drawing will be held at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival Annex on June 15 at 6 p.m. No purchase required to participate and need not be present to win. FREE
A2ZERO Food Waste Challenge with ZeroWaste.Org June 9-15 – Did you know that the average household in the US wastes 35% of their food? And that annually, food waste in the US accounts for GHG emissions equivalent to 42 coal-fired power plants? (source: USDA) Combined, those two statistics add up to OPPORTUNITY! Join the Food Waste Challenge and learn how simple adaptations to how you shop, prepare, consume, and dispose of food can significantly contribute to reducing your carbon footprint and creating a more sustainable future! Register at zerowaste.org/a2foodwaste to get stared. FREE
Sunday, June 9th
A2ZERO Bikeway Tours with Human Electric Hybrids June 9, 10-11 a.m., 320 Miller Ave. – Curious about the proper use of Ann Arbor’s protected bikeways? Take this casual tour and learn more along the way. Arrive fifteen minutes ahead of time with your bike, helmet, water bottle, and weather-appropriate gear. Registration appreciated. Just visit the Human Electric Hybrids website, click contact us/location, and fill out the “Ask Jim About Anything E-Bike” form and let us know in the message section that you plan to join the ride. All bikes welcome! human-electric-hybrids.com FREE; A2ZERO Passport to Fun event
Common Cycle Public Hours June 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Stop in to learn about Ann Arbor’s Bike Co-Op and community workspace! Come away with tips and tricks for repairing and maintaining your bicycle. 416 W. Huron St., Suite 11. commoncycle.org FREE; A2ZERO Passport to Fun event
Log Yard Open House June 9, 12-2 p.m., W.R. Wheeler Service Center, 4150 Platt Road - Stop by and learn about the lifecycle of City trees from first planting to wood recovery! You will “leaf” with a new understanding of our amazing City trees, including the many benefits trees provide that help us meet our sustainability goals. Presented by City of Ann Arbor Forestry, Urban Ashes, and the A2ZERO 10,000 Trees Initiative. FREE; A2ZERO Passport to Fun event
Green Energy Neighbors Net Zero Home Tour June 9, 1-4 p.m. – Ever wondered about decarbonizing your home? Here is your chance to tour a net zero home and learn about the owner’s 12-year journey to full decarbonization. Meet A2ZERO Ambassadors, bring your questions, and plan to capture lots of great information and resources! Registration required. FREE
Ward 3 Party at Bicentennial Park June 9, 4-5 p.m., 2901 E. Ellsworth Road (formerly Southeast Area Park)– Get to know your neighbors and sample delicious treats from VegMichigan as we celebrate our community and the A2ZERO Plan! FREE
Wasted: the Story of Food Waste film screening at the Michigan Theater, June 9, 7 p.m. – Join A2ZERO and ZeroWaste.Org as we kick off the zerowaste.org/a2foodwaste challenge with this compelling film and a post-screening discussion with Graham Patton from Food Gatherers and Lydia McMullen-Laird of ZeroWaste.Org. Tickets available through Marquee Arts. Watch the TRAILER.
Monday, June 10th
A2ZERO Sewing Repair Clinic – June 10, 12:30-2:30 p.m., 4567 Washtenaw Ave. – learn basic repair techniques with Ann Asplund, owner of Ann Other Day, ZeroWaste.Org, SCRAP Creative Reuse, and the City of Ann Arbor Circular Economy team. Sew buttons and hems, repair rips, and add patches - or make a reusable produce bag! Extra bags will be donated to the Ann Arbor Farmers market to increase awareness about food waste and offer alternatives to single-use plastic produce bags. Limited capacity. Registration required. FREE
Celebrate City Solar Installations - June 10, 2 p.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center 1320 Baldwin Ave. - Join Congresswoman Dingell, Mayor Taylor, local representatives, and City staff to celebrate the installation of solar systems throughout City parks to increase resilience and transition to clean, renewable electricity. FREE
Ward 2 Party at Sugarbush Park, Monday, June 10, 5-6 p.m., Rumsey Road (Near Playground and Tennis courts) - Get to know your neighbors and sample delicious treats from VegMichigan as we celebrate our community and the A2ZERO Plan! FREE
Ann Arbor Distilling Company A2ZERO Cocktail Classes NEW DATE June 24 – Channel your inner mixologist using local, sustainable ingredients! Make two cocktails using unique recipes designed just for A2ZERO Week, tour the distillery, learn about our local food system with Ryan Poe of The Hungry Locavore, and try some locally-sourced bites. Limited capacity. Click on your preferred class time to register in advance (required): 5:30pm or 8:00pm. To learn more about the event hosts, please go to annarbordistilling.com, thehungrylocavore.com, or a2zero.org.
Tuesday, June 11th
Common Cycle Bike Team Work Session June 11, 9-11 a.m. – Stop in to learn about Common Cycle's community workspace and get your A2ZERO Passport to Fun signed. 416 W. Huron St., Suite 11. commoncycle.org FREE; A2ZERO Passport to Fun event
Love a Park Day! June 11, 10 a.m.-noon – Give365 and A2ZERO invite you to learn about pollinator habitat and care for your local community park. Meet at Northside Park, 809 Taylor St., and get ready to dig, plant and have fun! Registration required: June 11, 10am -noon at Northside Park and Community Center FREE; A2ZERO Passport to Fun event
A2ZERO Bikeway Tours with Human Electric Hybrids June 11, 10-11 a.m., 320 Miller Ave. – Curious about the proper use of Ann Arbor’s protected bikeways? Take this casual tour and learn more along the way. Arrive fifteen minutes ahead of time with your bike, helmet, water bottle, and weather-appropriate gear. Registration appreciated. Just visit the Human Electric Hybrids website, click contact us/location, and fill out the “Ask Jim About Anything E-Bike” form and let us know in the message section that you plan to join the ride. All bikes welcome! human-electric-hybrids.com FREE; A2ZERO Passport to Fun event
Ward 1 Party at Leslie Science and Nature Center June 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 1831 Traver Road – Get to know your neighbors and sample delicious treats from VegMichigan as we celebrate our community and the A2ZERO Plan! FREE
Common Cycle Public Hours June 11, 6-8 p.m. – Stop in to learn about Ann Arbor’s Bike Co-Op and community workspace! Come away with tips and tricks for repairing and maintaining your bicycle. 416 W. Huron St., Suite 11. commoncycle.org FREE; A2ZERO Passport to Fun event
Scrappy Snack Chat at Zingerman’s Greyline June 11, 6:15-8 p.m., 100 N. Ashley Street - Join the Zingerman’s Deli Events team, ZeroWaste.Org, and local author Lindsay-Jean Hard, author of Cooking with Scraps, to find out how to make the most of your groceries while making a positive impact on the planet. This event is part of the A2ZERO Food Waste Challenge with ZeroWaste.Org. Hosted by Zingerman’s Deli. Registration required.
Wednesday, June 12th
A2ZERO at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market Wednesday, June 12, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 315 Detroit St. – Stop by the A2ZERO table to learn more about sustainable food systems and ways to connect with resources in the community!
Get to Know Your WILD Neighbors with HSHV June 12, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Tiny Lions Café 5245 Jackson Road in Ann Arbor – Attend this popular lecture with the Humane Society of Huron Valley Wildlife Rescue and Education staff. Learn ways to live in harmony with the wild animals in proximity to you while gaining an appreciation for the many roles they play in our complex ecosystems! FREE; A2ZERO Passport to Fun event
Ward 4 Party at Allmendinger Park Wednesday, June 12, 5-6 p.m., 655 Pauline Blvd. – Get to know your neighbors and sample delicious treats from VegMichigan as we celebrate our community and the A2ZERO Plan! FREE
A2ZERO Climate Board Game Night at Bløm,
Wednesday June 12, 5-10 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave.
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Join us at
Bløm Meadworks for Board Game Night featuring climate and environment-related board games! No need to be an expert - we’ve got games for all levels and interests, from a few minutes of quick wit to several hours of strategy. Come with friends or by yourself - there are always groups to join! FREE
Ward 5 Party at Veterans Memorial Park Wednesday, June 12, 6-7 p.m., near the Skate Park with access off Maple or Dexter-Ann Arbor Road – Get to know your neighbors and sample delicious treats from VegMichigan as we celebrate our community and the A2ZERO Plan! FREE
Thursday, June 13th
Common Cycle Bike Team Work Session June 13, 9-11 a.m. – Stop in to learn about Common Cycle's community workspace and get your A2ZERO Passport to Fun signed. 416 W. Huron St., Suite 11. commoncycle.org FREE; A2ZERO Passport to Fun event
A2ZERO Bikeway Tours with Human Electric Hybrids June 13, 10-11 a.m., 320 Miller Ave. – Curious about the proper use of Ann Arbor’s protected bikeways? Take this casual tour and learn more along the way. Arrive fifteen minutes ahead of time with your bike, helmet, water bottle, and weather-appropriate gear. Registration appreciated. Just visit the Human Electric Hybrids website, click contact us/location, and fill out the “Ask Jim About Anything E-Bike” form and let us know in the message section that you plan to join the ride. All bikes welcome! human-electric-hybrids.com FREE; A2ZERO Passport to Fun event
Love a Park Day! June 13, 5-7 p.m. – Give365 and A2ZERO invite you to learn about pollinator habitat and care for your local community park. Meet at Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct., and then head over to Arbor Oaks Park to dig, plant and have fun! Registration required: June 13, 5-7 p.m. at Bryant Community Center FREE; A2ZERO Passport to Fun event
All Hands Active REPAIRsday June 13, 5-9 p.m., 255 E. Liberty, lower level Ste. 225 – Learn how to fix your gadgets during extended hours for A2ZERO Week! Bring in something small in need of repair for assessment by the team and learn how to repair or repurpose common household items; if you are bringing in an item, you can help the AHA volunteers by registering in advance. allhandsactive.org FREE; A2ZERO Passport to Fun event
A2ZERO Climate Trivia Night, hosted by Citizens’ Climate Lobby at Venue Thursday, June 13, 7-9 p.m., 1919 S. Industrial Hwy in Ann Arbor – Are you a trivia champ? Are you a whiz when it comes to facts about climate change? Then come strut your stuff at A2ZERO Climate Trivia Night! Seating is limited. Bring your own team of six or join a team when you arrive. Register to reserve your spot and learn more about the event. FREE
Saturday, June 15th
YMCA Block Party June 15, noon-4 p.m., 400 W. Washington Street – Join A2ZERO at this family-friendly event to learn about sustainability in our community! FREE
Sustainable Fun and Your Bright Future with A2ZERO at the A2SF KidZone June 15, 5-8 p.m., N. Ingalls Mall – Join A2ZERO at the A2SF KidZone for sustainability focused games and activities! Make a craft for your community, take the recycling sorting challenge with the Ecology Center, learn about habitats and biodiversity with the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, and get a butterfly painted on your arm. Bring an old, plain, cotton t-shirt over to the Annex for a sustainable screen print and be sure to check out the solar robot from All Hands Active, too! a2sf.org FREE
Envisioning Our Sustainable Future with A2ZERO at the A2SF Annex June 15, 5-9 p.m., N. Ingalls Mall – As we celebrate Ann Arbor’s Bicentennial, join A2ZERO at the Annex to help envision the next 200 years. The City of Ann Arbor’s Offices of Planning, Transportation, and Sustainability and Innovations will be onsite to answer your questions and listen to your insights regarding land use planning in Ann Arbor. You are also invited to learn about sustainable transportation options with getDowntown and Urban Cargo Riders, explore land use connections to freshwater resources with the Huron River Watershed Council, engage at the Sustainable Screen-printing Station, check out the solar robot with All Hands Active, learn about the carbon/food connection with VegMichigan, and test your trivia skills under the tent! a2sf.org FREE
Get Involved
Volunteer During A2ZERO Week
Looking for a volunteer opportunity? There are plenty of ways for you to have fun and help out during A2ZERO Week! Learn more and register as a volunteer
here.
Stay Connected
Head over to our Events page for details on upcoming activities. While there, you can sign up to receive notifications from the Office of Sustainability and Innovations including a copy or our monthly newsletter, The Charging Station!
If you have questions about the A2ZERO Plan or your personal sustainability goals, staff from the Office of Sustainability and Innovations are happy to help! You can reach us at
[email protected].
Become an Ambassador
The
A2ZERO Ambassador Program provides an opportunity for interested individuals to take a deep dive into pathways for advancing local sustainability, resilience, and carbon neutrality. A2ZERO Ambassadors take part in a training program that explores multiple aspects of what it takes to truly become a sustainable and carbon neutral community. Ambassadors will leave this training with the knowledge, tools, and resources to discuss climate change and the specific actions that their community can begin implementing to advance carbon neutrality. You can register your interest in becoming an Ambassador by emailing
Bryce Frohlich.
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The Charging Station, our
monthly A2ZERO Newsletter! Sign up here.
