About us
Do you ache to make a difference with what’s happening with our planet? Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and engage in effective activism in collaboration with a dynamic, committed community? Or, are you concerned about your own health and the health of those around you, and desire to make some changes!
You are probably aware that our dietary choices impact the environment by contributing to the climate crisis, species loss, deforestation, and many other challenges. Simultaneously, diet-caused chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease lead to disability and early death for far too many of our family members and friends. We can each take action to address these crises by transitioning to healthy, sustainable plant-based diets. Eat for the Earth aids that shift through education, tools, support, partnerships, and love.
Eat for the Earth Santa Cruz welcomes your participation!
Eat for the Earth is working to make it easier for people to eat more plants and less animal products, or to adopt and maintain an entirely plant-based lifestyle for those who are interested.
You might call yourself an environmentalist. Or a vegan, vegetarian, or flexitarian. Or a lover of the earth or concerned citizen. Or an omnivore who aligns with our mission.
Whatever you call yourself, we are glad you found this group!
Whatever you call yourself, you are welcome to join this community. If you feel the call, then your unique skills and sensibilities are needed for this movement!
Our vision includes transforming Santa Cruz County into a model of sustainable eating. We offer education about the environmental and health benefits of plant-based and plant-strong diets, provide practical tools and nurture community with our nutrition education and food preparation classes, provide support with our dietary immersion program, and engage in advocacy to change systems. We hope you will join us!
To find out more information, visit the Eat for the Earth website.
Upcoming events
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A Healthy Sustainable Fall Feast
Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1024 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA, USFeast Time!
Eat for the Earth invites you to join us for a potluck feast! Let's gather and share a plant-based meal to nurture community, give thanks, and have fun!A Meal without Violence
Please bring a dish to share that is made exclusively from plants. Because this is a plant-based gathering, please avoid bringing dishes containing meat, dairy, fish, eggs, or other animal-derived ingredients.Here are some fall recipes for inspiration:
- Fall Soup Recipe Collection from Forks Over Knives
- Winter Squash Recipes from Forks Over Knives
- Appetizer Recipes from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Plant-Based Nutrition
- Holiday Desserts from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Plant-Based Nutrition
- Fall Recipes from T. Colin Campbell Center for Plant-Based Nutrition
Eat for the Earth encourages people to eat Whole Food Plant-Based and Oil-Free. If you are able to go the extra mile and bring such healthy vegan fare, you will get extra brownie points! (Just joking!) In any case, be sure to bring a list of ingredients or the recipe you used so people can make informed choices about what they put on their plates.
A Community Affair
This event is for and by all of us. Please be prepared to help with set-up and/or clean-up. We will arrive for set-up at 5:00 and stay after 8:00 for clean-up. Donations are gratefully accepted, and go to support Eat for the Earth's transformational programs.What Else is Happening?
In addition to sharing a meal together, we will get to know each other a little. Eat for the Earth will also let you know how you can get involved (or further involved) with our organization.What to Bring
In addition to your dish to share, please bring your recipe or a list of ingredients. And please invite your friends!All Ages are Welcome!
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