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Presented By: University of Michigan Sustainable Food Program (UMSFP)

Ann Arbor Sharing Summit

Gateway to the Sharing Economy of the Ann Arbor Area

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WHAT: A public gathering for all ages to connect and learn about opportunities for sharing and sustainable community building in the Ann Arbor area

WHERE: Matthaei Botanical Gardens and UM Campus Farm, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor

WHEN: Friday, August 9th. 2-4 PM: Tour and volunteer at the Campus Farm; 4-7 PM: Summit at Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium

WHY: To build capacity and momentum for the Ann Arbor sharing economy and the sustainable food movement

FOOD: Guests are invited to bring a cold dish to share, as well as their own reusable table service.

TRANSPORTATION: Free round trip shuttle service will be provided, departing from Central Campus Transit Center: CC Little every hour from 1:45-6:45 and from the Gardens from 2:15-7:15. Parking at the Gardens is $1.40/hour, with a $5 maximum daily rate, and goes to support the Gardens and Arb. Guests are encouraged to take the shuttle, carpool, or organize a rideshare through iShareARide.

COST: Free; donations welcomed

RSVP: Please let us know you are coming by RSVPing at http://a2sharesummit.eventbrite.com/

CONTACT: info@a2share.org

MORE INFO: http://a2share.org


A2Share presents the inaugural Ann Arbor Sharing Summit, with support from the UM Sustainable Food Program, the UM Matthaei Botanical Gardens and UM Campus Farm, and Shareable. The event will be held at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and UM Campus Farm, from 2-7PM on Friday, August 9th. The purpose of the summit is to connect the various people and organizations interested and invested in the sharing economy of the Ann Arbor area and serve as a springboard for future conversations and collaborations. The ultimate goal is to build capacity for the community’s sharing (and shared) resources in a fun, informative, and cross-disciplinary context.

The summit will feature invited talks by local sharing enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, tabling, open space break-out sessions, live music, a potluck, a farm tour, and the opportunity to pitch in and get one’s hands dirty on the farm. The event is free and open to the public.

Please RSVP at http://a2sharesummit.eventbrite.com/
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