A²ZERO Week

June 1 – 7, 2025

Join us for the 5th Annual A2ZERO Week, June 1-7 2025!

In June 2020, the City's plan to achieve a just transit​ion 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 community. 

See what's happening during A2ZE​​RO Week 2025

Click the drop-down menus below to explore the activities hosted by OSI and our collaborators during A2ZERO Week - and keep an eye on this page for updates as we get closer to June!

A2ZERO Week Commuter Challenge

Ditch the solo drive and win a local prize! If you commute to Ann Arbor for work, don't miss TheRide's special extension of the Commuter Challenge!

Celebrate A2ZERO Week by choosing a more sustainable way to get to work—walk, bike, carpool, vanpool, or use public transit. Whichever way you choose, log it to be entered to win a gift card to a local business!
Visit get Downtown's Commuter Challenge to learn more about the rules and prizes!

​A2ZERO Passport to Fun is back for 2025!

Get ready to explore your local community and win eco-friendly prizes during this year's A2ZERO Week by filling out the spaces on your A2ZERO Week Passport to Fun! From June 1st-6th, pick up your passport at any participating location or A2ZERO event. As you visit participating locations and complete the tasks, collect signatures in your passport!
Collect at least 6 signatures to earn one entry into our prize drawing, 12 for two entries, or ALL to earn three entries!
Be sure to submit your completed passport by 12:00 pm on June 6th to qualify. The prize drawing will take place at the Ward 3 Party of A2ZERO Week at Arbor Oaks Park at 1:00 pm. You don't need to be present to win, but we hope you'll be there to celebrate the end of A2ZERO Week with us!
**No purchase necessary, 100% FREE to participate, and no need to be present at the drawing to win. Submission form will go live on June 1st and close on June 6th at 12:00 pm. Winners will be contacted by the end of the day on Monday, June 8th.**

Dexter - Ann Arbor Run
June 1, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Since 1974, the beautiful shaded backwoods of the Huron River region provide the setting for the annual Ann Arbor Track Club’s Dexter to Ann Arbor Half Marathon. Runners will start the half marathon in the picturesque town of Dexter, Michigan and head east for a scenic, rolling 13.1 mile course along beautiful Huron River Dr. to the finish in historic Downtown Ann Arbor. Join A2ZERO as the zero waste sponsor for the kickoff of A2ZERO Week! Learn more about the race and register here

ORGANIC INDIGO VAT DYE CLASS WITH THE MICHIGAN DYER
June 1, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Get Up Vintage
Indigo is an ancient dye plant containing indigotin, an incredible natural dye compound. When exposed to oxygen, indigotin transforms from green to blue, creating indigo's iconic deep blue color. An organic indigo vat uses organic sugars, like banana peels, to ferment the indigo and achieve the striking blue color. This differs from traditional indigo vats, which can produce harmful fumes. Our organic vat – simply indigo, banana peels, and water – is completely safe to touch and breathe.
Registration and guidelines: $50, attendees may bring 2 pieces of 100% natural fiber clothing or textiles for the dye vat included in the registration fee. Additional pieces can be added to your registration for $10 per piece (must purchase this add-on separately). 
Taste of Ann Arbor
June 1, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Main Street
In the heart of downtown Ann Arbor, we are excited to welcome back the Taste of Ann Arbor—a delicious showcase of the city’s vibrant food scene! From 11 AM to 5 PM, enjoy small plates and signature bites from your favorite local restaurants, all served right on Main and Liberty Streets. Whether you're a foodie, a family, or just looking for a fun afternoon out, Taste of Ann Arbor is the perfect way to kick off summer with great eats, community vibes, and a whole lot of flavor. A2ZERO will be highlighting sustainable food options at the event!

Hydro/Aquaponics Demonstration
June 1, 11a.m. - 1 p.m. Neutral Zone, 301 E Washington St
Join University of Michigan Aquaponics and Neutral Zone's Youth Now Climate Action Team for a demonstration showcasing the magic of aquaponics and hydroponics. Learn how you can make your own system and start growing your own food from home! This event is family-friendly and free—just come ready to learn!

All Electric Home Tour
June 1, 1:00 -4:00 p.m.
To kick off A2ZERO Week, The Green Energy Neighbors invite you to explore a sustainably powered home. A brief tour followed by Q&A in the driveway will feature rooftop solar, battery storage, a heat pump, an energy recovery ventilator, and more. The homeowner will be available to discuss his pathway to carbon neutrality, which for him was a 12 year journey. Wherever your household is on its own journey, we encourage you to bring questions! Staff from Ann Arbor's Office of Sustainability, Washtenaw Climate Reality, and Great Lakes Renewable Energy will all be in attendance and happy to greet you. To accommodate space, tours will be limited to groups of 4-6 people at a time. Please visit osi.a2gov.org/electrichometour to register for an available space.

AFC Ann Arbor Home Game 
June 1, 3:00 p.m. Pioneer High School
Cheer on the AFC Ann Arbor men's team, sponsored by A2ZERO, in their home match against Kalamazoo! Tickets can be purchased online at afcannarbor.com.

Cargo Bike Rally with Human Electric Hybrids
June 1, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., 320 Miller Ave.
Join Urban Rider Cargo Bikes and Human Electric Hybrids, A2ZERO collaborators who also operate the Borrow A Cargo Bike A2 Program, for a family bike ride with bubbles, food, games, live music by local band Wych Elm, face painting with Wild Raspberry, and more. Free.

Energy Savings Now 
June 2, 12 PM - 1:30 PM, Spark Offices 330 E. Liberty St

Join the Michigan League of Conservation Voters and Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations for a Lunch and Learn Panel to discuss how you can maximize your savings on energy upgrades to your home or business. Thanks to new programs and resources at the local, state, and federal level – driven by the historic investments of the Inflation Reduction Act – Michigan can seize the opportunity to transition to tackle climate change pollution and build momentum for the clean energy transition. With experts from local and state government, we can help answer questions about clean energy upgrades, opportunities for credits, and ways to transition your home towards net-zero emissions. FREE Register here.

A2 Green Business Challenge: Summer Kickoff Breakfast
June 3 8:30-10:00 a.m. Spark Central, 330 E. Liberty St
Join SPARK and the Office of Sustainability for the Green Business Challenge Summer Kickoff Breakfast! Meet other participants in the challenge, learn about the free supports for your business, and enjoy light breakfast fare. All businesses welcome! Free event, registration requested.

Sustainable House of Worship Tour
June 3, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Genesis of Ann Arbor 2309 Packard St
Join faith community members and share your sustainability journey while touring a house of worship dedicated to sustainability.

Genesis of Ann Arbor promotes stewardship of the environment through their commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of their shared building.
Genesis is progressing towards being carbon neutral by 2030. They have installed a large array of solar panels on a model that others have since adopted! Learn more information about Genesis of Ann Arbor.

Ward 2 Party & Neighborhood Swap
June 3, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Glacier Highlands Park
Join Office of Sustainability and Innovations staff, Council Members Jon Mallek and Chris Watson, members of the community, and VegMichigan for a party! Get to know your neighbors, eat plant-based treats, and get to know and celebrate A2ZERO climate work!

Swap Info:
Join a Neighborhood Clothing Swap as part of the A²ZERO Week Ward Party. It's a perfect way to give your gently used clothing a new home instead of sending it to the landfill. And you might just find an item of clothing you've been looking for, without having to buy it new! RSVP here.

How it works:
Each person can bring up to 5 articles of clothing in good condition (no stains, rips or holes please!). You may also take 5 articles of clothing from the swap. You can take clothing without bringing anything, or bring clothing without taking anything! Accessories welcome. Reach out to Claire (cdeblanc@a2gov.org) with questions.

​Love a Park Day! 
June 3rd, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hickory Nature Area 2817 Dillon Dr.
Give365 and A2ZERO invite you to learn about pollinator habitat and care for your local community park. Get ready to dig, plant and have fun! 

A2ZERO Climate Trivia with Terry
June 3, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Argus Farm Stop, 1200 Packard Rd
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. FREE

SPARK Sustainability & Innovations Coffee Meetup - 50 States of Sustainability: Lessons from Veridian
June 4, 8:00-9:30 a.m. Veridian - 2203 Veridian Cir
Join us for an inspiring morning under the tent at Veridian at County Farm Park! We'll screen the 20-minute documentary 50 States of Sustainability: Veridian, followed by a live conversation with sustainable development leaders Matthew Grocoff and Sara Hammerschmidt.

This event offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at a groundbreaking net-zero community. Hear from the team reshaping how we think about housing, neighborhoods, and the future of development. FREE: Details and Registration

A2ZERO at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market
June 4, 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! ​

Tiny Tails Toddler Time
June 4, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Tiny Lions Lounge, 5245 Jackson Rd
Do you have a young child who loves animals? Join Tiny Lions for a special sustainability-focused Tiny Tails Toddler Time to celebrate A2ZERO Week! Designed for toddlers age 2-5, Tiny Tails Toddler Time will keep your tot and you engaged through stories, crafts, and feline interactions.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 10 children and two caregivers per child. Use discount code “A2ZERO” for free admission!

SCRAP Creative Reuse Mending Workshop 
June 4, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., 4567 Washtenaw Ave
Join SCRAP Creative Reuse for a FREE mending clinic! Participants should bring their own clothing that needs to be mended, and our expert volunteer, Carol Taite, will teach basic mending techniques to give clothes life again. SCRAP is able to serve 10 participants in their space at a time. Register here!.

A2ZERO Climate Board Game Night at Bløm
June 4, 5-10 p.m., 100 S. Fourth Ave.
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

Big George's Rooftop Party
June 4, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 2023 West Stadium Blvd.
Join A2ZERO, Big George's Home Appliance Mart, the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor, and members of the community at Big George's beautiful green roof for an evening of relaxation, drinks, and treats!

Ward 5 Party
June 4, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., West Park
Join Office of Sustainability and Innovations staff, Council Members Erica Briggs and Jenn Cornell, members of the community, and VegMichigan for a party! Get to know your neighbors, eat plant-based treats, and celebrate A2ZERO climate work! FREE!

Swap Info:
Join a Neighborhood Clothing Swap as part of the A²ZERO Week Ward Party. It's a perfect way to give your gently used clothing a new home instead of sending it to the landfill. And you might just find an item of clothing you've been looking for, without having to buy it new! RSVP here.
How it works:
Each person can bring up to 5 articles of clothing in good condition (no stains, rips or holes please!). You may also take 5 articles of clothing from the swap. You can take clothing without bringing anything, or bring clothing without taking anything! Reach out to Claire (cdeblanc@a2gov.org) with questions.

Liberated Land Use: Power In The People
June 5, 12 - 1p.m., Virtual
Welcome to Liberated Land Use, where we're imagining a future in which land is not a tool of exclusion, extraction, or inequity, but a partner in justice, belonging, and abundance. Rooted in antiracism, pro-Black and Indigenous principles, and a Just Transition framework, we're making room for transformational change, emboldening you to reclaim the policies and practices that shape your neighborhood, your city, and your life.

In this session, we turn to the question of power inside out, not just asking who holds it or how to get it, but exploring how our relationships with power are formed, fractured, and reimagined. Together, we'll trace the stories we've inherited about power. Stories of control, separation, and scarcity - and compost them into new possibilities rooted in equity, collective care, and shared stewardship. This session invites us to ask: How has power shaped us, and how might we reshape our relationship with it? What does healing look like when it comes to power? How might planning become a practice of collective care rather than a tool of control?

Register with Future Root
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Ward 4 Party & Neighborhood Swap
June 5, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Lawton Park
Join Office of Sustainability and Innovations staff, Council Members Jen Eyer and Dharma Akmon, members of the community, and VegMichigan to for a party! Get to know your neighbors, eat plant-based treats, and get to know and celebrate A2ZERO climate work!

Swap Info:
Join a Neighborhood Clothing Swap as part of the A²ZERO Week Ward Party. It's a perfect way to give your gently used clothing a new home instead of sending it to the landfill. And you might just find an item of clothing you've been looking for, without having to buy it new! RSVP here.

How it works:
Each person can bring up to 5 articles of clothing in good condition (no stains, rips or holes please!). You may also take 5 articles of clothing from the swap. You can take clothing without bringing anything, or bring clothing without taking anything! Accessories welcome. Reach out to Claire (cdeblanc@a2gov.org) with questions.

Ward 1 Party & Neighborhood Swap
June 6th, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Leslie Park
Join Office of Sustainability and Innovations staff, Council Members Cynthia Harrison, members of the community, and VegMichigan for a party! Get to know your neighbors, eat plant-based treats, and get to know and celebrate A2ZERO climate work!

Swap Info:
Join a Neighborhood Clothing Swap as part of the A²ZERO Week Ward Party. It's a perfect way to give your gently used clothing a new home instead of sending it to the landfill. And you might just find an item of clothing you've been looking for, without having to buy it new! RSVP here.
How it works:
Each person can bring up to 5 articles of clothing in good condition (no stains, rips or holes please!). You may also take 5 articles of clothing from the swap. You can take clothing without bringing anything, or bring clothing without taking anything! Accessories welcome. Reach out to Claire (cdeblanc@a2gov.org) with questions.

Local Food & Farmer Hangout with the Hungry Locavore
June 7, 9 - 11 a.m., Dozer/Homes Campus 112 Jackson Plaza

Wrap Up A2ZERO Week with Local Flavor + Fun at Dozer Coffee for a deliciously local celebration to cap off A2ZERO Week!
We're teaming up with The Hungry Locavore and Dozer Coffee to spotlight the power of local food. Grab a bite of Dozer’s “Farmer’s” breakfast burrito or sip on a Honey Dust latte—crafted with love for our local pollinators—while you explore the best of what our community grows and makes.
You’ll meet Ryan Poe, the farmer behind The Hungry Locavore’s weekly food boxes, chat with the Dozer crew about their local ingredients, and swing by our table to learn about pollinator-friendly yard care and sustainable food initiatives. Plus, enjoy lawn games and good vibes to start your morning off right!
Celebrate the last day of A2ZERO Week by connecting, snacking, and celebrating sustainability—see you there!

Ann Arbor Community Clean Up
June 7, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Arbor Oaks Park, 2090 Champagne Dr
Join the The Cleanup Club for and help us protect our local waterways and connect with like-minded community members during A2ZERO Week. Together, we'll be cleaning up Gallup Park and the riverbanks of the Huron River to prevent plastic pollution from entering our waterways -and, ultimately, the Great Lakes. Learn more and RSVP with the Cleanup Club.

Electronics Collection
June 7, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church 1501 W Liberty Rd
Register for the household electronics collection event so your electronics can be  recycled or refurbished instead of being sent to the landfill! Register for the event here.

Ward 3 Party & Neighborhood Swap
June 7, 12-2 p.m. Arbor Oaks Park, 2090 Champagne Dr.
Join Office of Sustainability and Innovations staff, Council Members Ayesha Ghazi Edwin and Travis Radina, members of the community, and VegMichigan to for a party! Get to know your neighbors, eat plant-based treats, and celebrate A2ZERO climate work! FREE!

Swap Info:
Join a Neighborhood Clothing Swap as part of the A²ZERO Week Ward Party. It's a perfect way to give your gently used clothing a new home instead of sending it to the landfill. And you might just find an item of clothing you've been looking for, without having to buy it new! RSVP here.
How it works:
Each person can bring up to 5 articles of clothing in good condition (no stains, rips or holes please!). You may also take 5 articles of clothing from the swap. You can take clothing without bringing anything, or bring clothing without taking anything! Reach out to Claire (cdeblanc@a2gov.org) with questions.

Community Swap
June 7, 9am-12pm, First United Methodist, 120 S. State St.  
Drop off items in good condition that you no longer need or want the day before (June 6) or the day of the event (June 7) at FUMC Downtown (please no furniture or broken items). On the day of the event everyone can take any items. You do not need to donate items to pick up items. Free parking will be available in the church parking lot. To make the event a success, volunteers are needed! Please sign up to set up or clean up.

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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 A2​ZERO 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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