farmers markets directory

Ann Arbor Orchid Society Meeting – 2-5pm. If you have an interest in orchids, please join us and perhaps even think about becoming a member. There will be an orchid raffle table and orchid show-and-tell by members bringing their blooming plants. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. mbgna.umich.edu.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12

Stewards’ Circle – 5:30-6:30pm. Monthly discussion group where local stewards gather to ask and answer questions, swap stories, and share knowledge in an informal setting. Topic: What native plants do we want more of? After the discussion group, join the happy hour at HOMES Brewery. Veterans Memorial Park Meeting Room, 2150 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor. StewardshipNetwork.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

Breeding Bird Survey Kickoff – 7-9pm. Learn how to survey for breeding birds in Ann Arbor’s parks. Learn how to use eBird to record survey results, sign up to survey your favorite park, hear about last year’s survey, and access the survey materials. Experience in bird identification necessary. Register: Tinyurl. com/BBSKickoff22.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

Dexter Winter Marketplace – 9am-1pm. Features art and crafts, bread and baked goods, jewelry, fresh produce, eggs, cheese, meats and more. Dexter United Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter. DexterMarket.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

ONLINE: Women Working for the Earth Summit

– Apr 21-24. Brings together voices of 35 women and non-binary leaders ushering in a new paradigm: Winona LaDuke, Terry Tempest Williams, Leah Penniman, Rosemary Gladstar, Linda Black Elk, and many more. Topics include water rights, healing gardens, aloha ʻāina, the magic of hummingbirds, apprenticing with trees, the wisdom of fungi, food sovereignty, and so much more. Free. Registration required: NatureEvolutionaries.com. Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arranging – 1-2:30pm. Presented by Ann Arbor Ikebana Intl Chapter. Create your own seasonal Ikebana arrangement with guidance by a certified instructor. $20. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. Reservations required: A2Ikebana@gmail.com. mbgna.umich.edu.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

Coming Home to Yourself – 10am-5pm. Cultivating Your Ecological Self: Yoga in Barn, Qigong, Ecopsychology practices, and Empathic Nature Communication. $155-$222 donation scale. More info & to register: MotherBearSanctuary.com. Stewardship Workday: Folkstone Park – 1-4pm. Join NAP among the spring wildflowers to ease their reemergence and survival by pulling invasive weeds that crowd and outcompete for sun and soil. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Location given after registration. Pre-registration required: So many healthy outdoor activities await us in the summertime— picnics, sporting events and boating, just to name a few. Best of all is the cornucopia of fresh, local produce we find to fuel our seasonal fun. A plethora of farmers markets spring up each year that allow us to skip the middleman and get food straight from the people that grow it. Not only is it more nutritious than store-bought, it creates a much smaller carbon footprint on the environment than extensive shipping and we get to talk

ANN ARBOR’S FARM MARKET

Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7am-3pm Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown district 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor A2gov.org/market

DIXBORO FARMERS MARKET

May 22 - Oct 21, Fridays, 3-7pm 5221 Church Rd., Dixboro/Ann Arbor DixboroFarmersMarket.org

PITTSFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET

Thursdays starting in June, 3-7pm Pittsfield Township Admin. Building; 6201 W. Michigan Ave. Ann Arbor Pittsfield-MI.gov

ST. JOSEPH MERCY ANN ARBOR

Wednesdays, 11am-1pm Lobby of St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, 5301 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti, MI StJoesAnnArbor.org/thefarm

WESTSIDE FARMERS MARKET

June - September, Thursdays, 3-7pm Corner of W. Maple & Jackson Rd., 2501 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor WestSideFarmersMarket.com

CHELSEA FARM MARKETS

May - October, Wednesdays, 2-6pm Corner of Old US 12 and M 52 Saturdays, 8am-12pm Lower library lot along Park St. ChelseaFarmersMkt.org to farmers about how we can make better decisions all-year long.

SALINE

Saturdays, 8am-12pm Downtown Saline on S. Ann Arbor St., one-half block south of Michigan Ave. CityOfSaline.org/farmersmarket

TUESDAY FARMERS MARKET

Tuesdays, 3-7pm Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Rd. Saline CityOfSaline.org/farmersmarket

YPSILANTI

Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers Market May 24, - Oct, Tuesdays, 3-7pm 16 S Washington St., Ypsilanti GrowingHope.net Facebook.com/YpsilantiFarmersMarkets

DEPOT TOWN FARMERS MARKET

May 7 - October, Saturdays, 9am–1pm Freighthouse Plaza, 100 Rice St, Ypsilanti GrowingHope.net Facebook.com/YpsilantiFarmersMarkets

DEXTER FARMERS MARKET

May - October, Saturdays, 8am–1pm Tuesdays, 2-6pm 3233 Alpine St., Dexter 48130 DexterMI.gov/farmers-market

MANCHESTER FARMERS MARKET

Thursdays, 3-6pm Chi-Bro Park: 209 Ann Arbor St, Manchester, MI 48158 ManchesterMI.org

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Turtle Survey Kickoff – 1:30-3:30pm. Help NAP maintain and protect nest sites, monitor populations, and look for turtles in habitats along the Huron River and nearby waters. Register: Tinyurl.com/TurtleKickoff22.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24

Spring Nature Walk: Mary Beth Doyle Park – 1-2pm. Join us on a family-friendly nature walk through this beautiful park. Register: Tinyurl.com/ MBDWalk042422. Earth Day 2022 – 1-4pm. For all ages. We are excited to welcome you back to LSNC for Ann Arbor’s own Earth Day Celebration. Free. LSNC, 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-997-1553. LeslieSNC.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26

Virtual Education Series – 7:30-9pm. Recovery is Good Business with Alexa Johnson. Free. Via Zoom. For link: DawnFarm.org. Artist Spotlight Series: Cary Morin – 8pm. Take a chance on some great new music. Free; please bring a nonperishable food donation for Food Gatherers. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. TheArk.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

Stewardship Workday: Oakridge Nature Area – 1-4pm. Help pull invasive weeds in the woods which crowd and compete for nutrients, making it hard for tree seedlings and other native plants to thrive. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Location given after registration. Pre-registration required: Tinyurl.com/Miller043022.

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SUNDAY, MAY 1

Ypsilanti Spring Artisan Market – 11am-4pm. Shop from over 40 local crafters, artisans, and food vendors, plus enjoy live music and more. Free admission. Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Pl, Ypsilanti. Tinyurl.com/3nj7mks5. Teacher Appreciation Day – 1-8:30pm. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher Day, we invite you to join us for a day to rejuvenate, relax and restore. Open to all teachers and others working in education. Yoga + Sound Reiki Sessions. Free. 7 Notes Natural Health, 3830 Packard Rd, Ste 120, Ann Arbor. 248-962-5475. Facebook. com/events/204555025188664.

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Pets & Parents Reiki Session – 9am-9pm. Sessions for wellness, critical care and end of life transition. Actively experience the use of reiki touch with your pet. Learn additional tips for helping your pet. Virtual 40-min appt. $20. 231-590-0001. tcdesoto@ gmail.com. Ypsi Area Online Market – A collaboration between Growing Hope, The Farm at St. Joe’s, Zilke Farm Kitchen,and a growing list of area farmers and food producers. For pick-up sites & to shop: Growing Hope.net/ypsi-area-online-market. Free 15-Day Meditation Challenge – 6am11:55pm. Join this challenge to get a free 15-day program introducing mindfulness and meditation. Get daily prompts explaining how to do sitting meditation plus mindfulness checks at the end of each day. Free. wix.to/kkAZB0A. Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center (TLC) – 12-7pm, Wed-Sun. Offers feline-friendly activities with kittens and cats available to take home. 5245 Jackson Rd, Ste A1, 734-661-3575. TinyLions.org.

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Stop Sabotaging Your Self-Care – Christy DeBurton will guide you on a journey of self-discovery to examine the obstacles that stand in the way of you taking better care of yourself. 4-wk self-paced online course. $79 (regular $149). Yoga Room, 889 Honey Creek Dr, Ann Arbor. Info@ChristyDebBurton.com. YogaRoomAnnArbor.com/online-courses-self-care.

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Dog Obedience Classes – With Ellen Balanecki. Basic Obedience for all breed sizes; Big Breed Basic Obedience for dogs with an estimated adult size over 60 pounds; and Bitty Breed Basic Obedience for dogs with an estimated adult size under 25 pounds. 7-wk courses. $150. A 5-wk private training package meets once a week for an hour at home: $200. PetPeople, 3330 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-8028054. Ellen@WaggingGoodDogTraining.com. WaggingGoodDogTraining.com.

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Hudson Valley Humane Society Rescue Reading

– 10am-12pm. Includes humane education lessons, group read-aloud and dog meet-and-greet. Drop-off event. $10; space limited. HSHV.org/Rescue Reading. Online Meditation from Anywhere – 11am-12pm. Building an international sangha by connecting loving hearts. Donations welcome. To receive a link: CelesteZygmont2@yahoo.com or DeepSpring.org. Sunday Talk with Demo Rinpoche – 11am-12pm. Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center,