Creation Care led an Adopt-A-Park workday at Buhr Park on Sunday, April 26, the first of the season! Ten of us spruced up the area leading up to the pool, making it nice for our community and building community in the process!
FUMC’s Alternative Transport Weekend is coming On Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31, plan to walk, bike, ride the bus, or carpool to church. “Walking and cycling are much more than just ways to get around – they can be life-changing! From boosting our mood and strengthening our body to protecting the environment and enhancing community well-being and the local economy, walking and cycling offer countless benefits.” – from Let’s Get Moving! by the World Health Organization.
Interested in how we can reduce our carbon footprint? Check out this fact sheet from the University of Michigan. An example statistic is that “meats like beef produce 36 times more greenhouse gas per gram of protein than plant-based products.” As a result, we’ve been eating less beef and adding more foods like beans to our meals.
Upcoming Events:
Huron River Day 2026 is being held on Saturday, May 16, noon – 4 p.m. at Riverside Park (1000 Canal Street) in Ann Arbor. This free, family-friendly event is a celebration of the Huron River and all the conservation efforts made by the surrounding community!
6th Annual A2ZERO Week, May 31 – June 6
A2ZERO Week celebrates the City of Ann Arbor’s “plan to achieve a just transition to community-wide carbon neutrality, known as A2ZERO.” Lots of fun activities are planned – be sure to check it out!