We’re the ones we’ve been waiting for! Celebrate the 45th anniversary of Earth Day by connecting with your neighbors, organizations, and public officials in a thoughtful dialogue about transforming our city into a community that benefits us all. This is an evening for us to slow down, examine ourselves and city processes, and find resources for our neighborhoods to grow in a healthy way.
5:30pm Reception
6 to 9pm Discussion & Resource Fair
Confirmed Speakers & Performers:
- Detroit City Council Member Scott Benson, Detroit City Councilman District 3
- Detroit City Council Member Raquel Castaneda-Lopez, City Councilwoman of Detroit District 6
- Antonio Cosme, Raiz Up
- Simone Lightfoot, National Wildlife Federation
- Stephanie Young, Neighborhood District 1 Manager
- Riet Schumack, Neighbors Building Brightmoor
- Tawana "Honeycomb" Petty, Organizer/Author/Poet
A rain barrel will be raffled off to one lucky winner!
More details to come...
The event is organized by Sierra Club, Keep Growing Detroit, Friends of the Rouge, and Wayne County Community College District.
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