Location: Downtown Ann Arbor
A2ZERO is a proud sponsor of the Dexter-Ann Arbor Race, helping make the event zero waste and more sustainable. Enter the run or cheer your friends on!
Learn more: https://dxa2.com/
6th Annual A²ZERO Week
May 31st - June 6th, 2026
Join the Office of Sustainability & Innovations, local businesses and organizations, and residents for a week-long celebration of climate solutions and community in Ann Arbor!
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. Learn more about OSI and our work to achieve A2ZERO at https://www.a2gov.org/sustainability-innovations-home/.
A²ZERO Week Calendar of Events:
Sunday, May 31st
7:00am - 12:00pm | Dexter-Ann Arbor Race
11:00am - 5:00pm | Taste of Ann Arbor
Location: Main Street Ann Arbor
Stop by Taste of Ann Arbor on May 31st from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm to savor the flavor of Ann Arbor's local restaurants! This annual event showcases Ann Arbor's vibrant food scene. Local restaurants will be popping up on Main and Liberty Streets selling signature small bites. OSI will be on site giving away free reusable silverware kits and information about A2ZERO.
Learn more and pre-purchase tickets:
https://mainstreetannarbor.org/taste-of-ann-arbor
11:00am - 3:00pm | Common Cycle Open Hours
Location: Common Cycle | 416 W Huron St
Stop by Common Cycle's open shop hours and chat about A2ZERO Programming while getting your bike ready for summer. Volunteers at these open hours range from experienced mechanics to interested newbies, and help all kinds of cyclists fix all kinds of bikes. Assistance from CC volunteers and use of tools is free, but donations are welcome.
Learn more: https://commoncycle.org/calendar/
1:00pm - 4:00pm | All-Electric Home Tour | RSVP Required
Location: Provided upon registration
Explore a sustainable, entirely electric-powered home. A brief tour of the home will feature a close-up look at rooftop solar, battery storage, a heat pump, EV charging, and more! The homeowner, a certified electric coach by Rewiring America, will be available to discuss their 14-year electrification journey and lessons learned along the way. Wherever your household is on its own electrification journey, we encourage you to bring questions!
Register: https://osi.a2gov.org/hometour2026
1:00pm - 4:00pm | Bike, Bus, Scoot, & Boogie
Location: Human Electric Hybrids | 320 Miller Ave
We've renamed the Cargo Bike Rally and made it more inclusive of transport modes! Test ride electric bicycles, cargo bikes, and scooters and dance to live music. An AAATA bus will be onsite to show how to load your bike or simply hop aboard and learn to ride transit. Enjoy a free ice cream treat, face painting, games, and activities for kids, plus live music by the Green Things Trio.
Monday, June 1st
10:00am - 11:30am | Ann Arbor Bikeway Tour
Location: Human Electric Hybrids | 320 Miller Ave
Take a group ride around the Bikeway in Downtown Ann Arbor. Learn how to use the protected bikeway, understand turn boxes, and feel more confident on your next trip! No registration required.
7:00pm - 9:00pm | A²ZERO Proclamation
Location: Larcom City Hall Council Chambers | 301 E Huron St
In honor of the 6th anniversary of the passing of the A2ZERO Plan, Mayor Taylor will pass a proclamation naming the first full week of June 2026, as "A2ZERO Week".
A2ZERO Vision:
"Together, creating and implementing a just transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by the year 2030."
Tuesday, June 2nd
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Ward 1 Climate, Coffee, & Conversation
Location: TBA
An informal meet and greet with Council Members to discuss sustainability with their constituents.
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Walking Tour: Building the SEU
Location: Bryant Community Center | 3 W Eden Ct
See Ann Arbor's Sustainable Energy Utility being built, and learn more about this innovation from Executive Director Shoshannah Lenski. The tour will meet at the Bryant Community Center and explore the active projects in the neighborhood. Wear walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Learn more about the SEU: https://www.a2gov.org/sustainable-energy-utility/
5:30pm - 6:30pm | Guided Tree Walk: Kerrytown | RSVP Required
Location: Ann Arbor Farmers Market | 315 Detroit St
Registration Required: Visit https://10ktrees.a2gov.org/KerrytownWalk and click "Sign Up"
Join the Office of Sustainability & Innovations for a guided version of the Kerrytown neighborhood tree walk, beginning at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market! Learn about the trees in the neighborhood, some of the history they've witnessed, and the benefits they provide to our community. Bring sunscreen and water and be prepared to learn all about Kerrytown’s trees! Please note that this event is active and will involve extended periods of standing and walking on paved, but occasionally uneven, surfaces. Can't make this guided version of the tree walk? Check out our self-guided version, plus 12 other self-guided tree walks, at www.a2gov.org/10ktrees
6:00pm - 8:00pm | Common Cycle Open Hours
Location: Common Cycle | 416 W Huron St
Stop by Common Cycle's open shop hours and chat about A2ZERO Programming while getting your bike ready for summer. Volunteers at these open hours range from experienced mechanics to interested newbies, and we help all kinds of cyclists fix all kinds of bikes. Assistance from CC volunteers and use of tools is free, but donations are welcome.
Learn more: https://commoncycle.org/calendar/
7:00pm - 8:00pm | Climate Trivia with Terry
Location: Argus Farm Stop Packard Cafe | 1200 Packard St
Join the Office of Sustainability & Innovations, Argus Farm Stop, and the Citizen's Climate Lobby for Argus' twice monthly 'Trivia with Terry' night at the Packard Cafe - with an A2ZERO twist! Bring your friends and family to create a team or come by yourself and join a team to tackle our climate-themed trivia questions. Plus, learn about how all three organizations are working to advance climate action. This event has limited seating, so we recommend arriving early!
A2ZERO Guiding Values:
Equity | Sustainability | Transformation
Wednesday, June 3rd
8:00am - 2:00pm | 'I Am A²ZERO' at the Farmers Market
Location: Ann Arbor Farmers Market | 315 Detroit St
Stop by our booth at the market to talk to City staff about A2ZERO programming and share how you are helping move Ann Arbor forward to climate action!
Learn more about the 'I Am A²ZERO' Campaign:
https://www.a2gov.org/sustainability-innovations-home/sustainability-me/i-am-a2zero/
11:00am - 12:00pm | Ward 4 Climate, Coffee, & Conversation
Location: York | 1928 Packard St
An informal meet and greet with Council Members to discuss sustainability with their constituents.
11:00am - 1:00pm | Climate on the Menu: Sustainable Food Walking Tour | RSVP Required
Location: Ann Arbor Farmers Market | 315 Detroit St
Join the Ann Arbor Sustainable Food Business Coalition for a behind-the-scenes walking tour of local businesses leading the way in making Ann Arbor’s food & beverage industry more sustainable. During this guided tour, hosted by Kate McCabe and Chef Max Sussman (the dynamic duo behind Bev’s Bagels and Bog & Thunder), attendees will get an inside look at what it takes to put food on our plates while prioritizing intentional sourcing, energy-efficient operations, and zero waste goals. Plan to meet at the A²ZERO table at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market (315 Detroit Street) and will leave promptly at 11:00 am. Total walking distance: 1 mile, with extended stops along the way.
Registration will open Monday, May 11.
2:00pm - 3:00pm | Ward 3 Climate, Coffee, & Conversation
Location: Hazel Coffee | 2111 Packard St
An informal meet and greet with Council Members to discuss sustainability with their constituents
3:00pm - 4:30pm | Mindfulness Hike
Location: County Farm Park | 2230 Platt Rd
Join naturalist Elle Bogle and mindfulness instructor Julie Woodward for a guided hike at County Farm Park. Blending forest bathing with naturalist insight, this experience invites you to slow down, engage your senses, and discover the beauty and rhythms of the season. Hike takes place at a moderate pace for 1-2 miles total. Hikers come prepared and dressed for the weather.
Learn more about the facilitators: julie-woodward.com & wildwander.org
5:00pm - 10:00pm | Climate Board Game Night
Location: Bløm Mead + Cider | 100 S 4th Ave
Join the Office of Sustainability & Innovations and Bløm Mead + Cider for Bløm's weekly board game night at their taproom - with a sustainability twist! Learn about our work to advance A2ZERO, see how Bløm is integrating sustainability into their operations, and challenge your friends, family, or someone you've just met to one of our fun climate-themed board games. Come by yourself or with a group!
5:30pm - 7:30pm | A²ZERO Awards Ceremony | RSVP Required
Location: State Theater | 233 S State St
Join in the celebration of climate action excellence and achievement from leading community members. These community members' actions may range big and small, but their impact is the same: huge, and absolutely necessary to achieve Ann Arbor's A2ZERO 2030 Carbon Neutrality goals. Join us for this celebration with light refreshments, remarks from Mayor Taylor, and recognition of Ann Arbor's climate leadership.
Registration will open on Monday, May 11th
Thursday, June 4th
11:00am - 12:00pm | Guided Tree Walk: Buhr Park | RSVP Required
Location: Buhr Park Pool | 2751 Packard St
Registration Required: Visit https://10ktrees.a2gov.org/BuhrWalk and click "Sign Up".
Join the Office of Sustainability & Innovations for a guided version of the Kerrytown neighborhood tree walk, beginning at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market! Learn about the trees in the neighborhood, some of the history they've witnessed, and the benefits they provide to our community. Bring sunscreen and water and be prepared to learn all about Kerrytown’s trees! Please note that this event is active and will involve extended periods of standing and walking on paved, but occasionally uneven, surfaces. Can't make this guided version of the tree walk? Check out our self-guided version, plus 12 other self-guided tree walks, at www.a2gov.org/10ktrees
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Ward 5 Climate, Coffee, & Conversation
Location: TBA
An informal meet and greet with Council Members to discuss sustainability with their constituents
5:00pm - 6:30pm | Michigan Animal Protection Laws | RSVP Required
Location: Humane Society of Huron Valley Education Center | 3100 Cherry Hill Rd
Ever wondered how Michigan protects animals, who steps in when something goes wrong, and how well the system works? Join Attorneys for Animals for a frank evaluation of Michigan's animal protection laws, the agencies that enforce them, and how cruelty and neglect is addressed in the state. We'll break down key legal terms, explore the difference between neglect and cruelty, and touch on how federal law fits in. It's an engaging overview of Michigan's animal protection laws, highlighting what's working and what advocates still need to do. Opening remarks from the City of Ann Arbor's Office of Sustainability & Innovations highlight how donating used textiles, such as blankets, contributes to climate action and helps animals.
Learn more and register: https://events.hshv.org/events/hshv/2034155
6:00pm - 7:30pm | Ann Arbor Bikeway Tour
Location: Human Electric Hybrids | 320 Miller Ave
Take a group ride around the Bikeway in Downtown Ann Arbor. Learn how to use the protected bikeway, understand turn boxes, and feel more confident on your next trip!
Friday, June 5th
11:00am - 12:00pm | Ward 2 Climate, Coffee, & Conversation
Location: Sweetwaters | 3393 Plymouth Rd
An informal meet and greet with Council Members to discuss sustainability with their constituents.
1:00pm - 4:00pm | Circularity Party
Location: BYOC Co. | 25 Jackson Industrial Dr, #500
Swing by BYOC Co. on the Friday of A2ZERO Week for a Circularity Party! This special event will feature ways to "green" your consumption and participate in our local circular economy, including:
- Free relish tasting and live pickling demonstration with local circular economy cannery, C'mon Betty
- Free "Build-Your-Own Quick Pickle Kits" provided by A2ZERO (while supplies last)
- Free bags of climate-friendly, plant-based food when you sign up for VegMichigan's 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge Program
- Free Spice Blend Sampling and Pop-up Shop by Smiling Jim's Organic Seasonings
- Prize drawings, giveaways, and discounts to help you live more sustainably
And, of course, bring your own containers to shop BYOC Co.'s wide selection of refillable eco-friendly personal care and household cleaning products! We hope to see you there!
7:00pm - 10:30pm | A²ZERO Solar-Powered Party
Location: Bicentennial Park | 2901 E Ellsworth Dr
We'll be at Bicentennial Park with the ARBOR nanogrid trailer for a fun-filled evening. Join us for music, kids activities, and a movie screening.
Plus, come to an A2ZERO Clothing Swap before the movie screening, from 7-9pm! Participants can take gifted clothing for free. Donations are also welcome but not required. For more information on the swap, visit luma.com/vtk6bgde.
Saturday, June 6th
9:00am - 1:00pm | Washtenaw County Conservation District Native Plant Expo & Marketplace
Location: Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds | 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd
The Washtenaw County Conservation District's Native Plant Expo & Marketplace (NPEM) offers one convenient location to shop for Michigan native plants from several Michigan native plant growers, learn how to establish and maintain native landscapes, and connect with companies specializing in planning native landscapes for residents in Washtenaw County and the surrounding areas. A2ZERO is sponsoring the NPEM this year and will have a booth - so be sure to stop by and learn about our work with natural features and how it advances climate action.
9:00am - 12:00pm | First United Methodist Swap & Drop
Location: First United Methodist Church | 120 S State St
Spring cleaning is the perfect way to get ready for this community-led swap! Join First United Methodist Church for their annual Drop & Swap event. Pre-event item drop-off is available June 5th from 8am-5pm and June 6th 8am-9am. Swap is June 6th from 9am-12pm.
To RSVP, volunteer, find a list of accepted items, and find additional information: luma.com/1d6boagz
10:00am - 1:00pm | Electronics Collection Event | RSVP Required
Location: Zion Lutheran Church | 1501 W Liberty St
Sustainably and ethically dispose of your no longer used or non-working electronics at Zion Lutheran Church. All electronics will be refurbished or recycled by Comprenew. For more information on the program, visit a2gov.org/electronics.
Registration will open May 16th
10:00am - 11:30am | Ann Arbor Bikeway Tour
Location: Human Electric Hybrids | 320 Miller Ave
Take a group ride around the Bikeway in Downtown Ann Arbor. Learn how to use the protected bikeway, understand turn boxes, and feel more confident on your next trip!
6:00pm - 9:00pm | AFC Ann Arbor Game
Location: Pioneer High School | 601 W Stadium Blvd
We are excited to be a sponsor of AFC Ann Arbor, working with the Club to make the teams more sustainable and move towards zero waste.
Stay Connected
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 sustainability@a2gov.org.
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