About us
Our mission is to mobilize the San Diego community toward a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. We aim to be a source of support, information, encouragement, and action to those pursuing a healthier life through diet.
Through providing local social and educational activities, we create a space for any vegan, vegetarian, or veg-curious person to learn and experience the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle to human health, reduced environmental impact, and avoiding harm to animals.
PlantDiego is a fiscally sponsored project of Social Good Fund, a California nonprofit corporation and registered 501(c)(3) organization.
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We schedule events to simply get together to learn, eat, and socialize. Please join this meet up if you want to learn about being part of the team and/or just coming to our fun events! To get in on the discussion, please "like" our page on Facebook, PlantDiego.
PlantDiego plans large community events (like our Gratitude Food Fest just before Thanksgiving) and screenings of documentaries- PlantPure Nation, Cowspiracy, Forks over Knives for example), presentations by local experts, fundraisers, regular PlantDiego fun events (potlucks, meetings, visits to vegan restaurants, picnics, beach days), and community activism to get the word out about healthy plant-based diets.
PlantDiego is part of the national Building Healthy Communities network (by PCRM), inspired in 2015 by the film PlantPure Nation - a ground breaking film and nationwide organization about the power of plant-based eating and the politics we struggle against to get the word out about the dire need to change our food system!
Regular events/potlucks will occur roughly every month. Please bring a Whole Food Plant Based (no animal products, oil or processed products) dish, serving utensils and your own plate, bowl and utensils. Also bring something to drink if you like, as we usually don't provide beverages. Please being at least $1 per event towards meet up fees and other expenses (like our meetup fees!). We also need contributions to keep this organization going! Thanks!
Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation or background. Abusive language will not be tolerated. Our gatherings are always respectful of everyone.
**Please visit our website and scroll down to signup to receive our monthly informative newsletter with a listing of our events, a monthly recipe and yep, even a Vegan Dad Joke! Questions? Please e-mail us at plantdiego@gmail.com.**
We are an active group! We hope to see you soon!
Upcoming events
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Let's Beat Breast Cancer Rally!
Balboa Park – President’s Lawn and Park boulevard, Balboa Park Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101,, San Diego, CA, USCome Celebrate as We Beat The Drum for Breast Cancer Awareness!!
WHEN: September 26th 11 AM
WHERE: BALBOA PARK, PRESIDENT'S LAWN
SAN DIEGOJoin local experts, community advocates, and breast cancer survivors for a special gathering in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Featuring a unique blend of percussionists from local bands to “Beat the Drum” for breast cancer prevention, all are invited to enjoy the music, join in on the fun and raise your voice to support this lifesaving message.
Healthy food samples will be served AND healthy recipe ideas provided!
SUPER EXCITING! Not only will we be kicking off breast cancer awareness month (October), we will be kicking off this years's San Diego VegFest at Balboa Park. Come for the rally, and stay to enjoy a delicious sustainable (vegan) foods galore from the amazing VegFest vendors!
Find out some very simple lifestyle measures the YOU can take to maximize your health! We'll have lots of informative speakers, live music, and movement and prizes and MORE!
PLEASE RSVP AND GET MORE INFO HERE!
Special Note: Are you a breast cancer survivor who's adopted a plant-based diet? Our audience would love to hear from you to share how much you LOVE this lifestyle!
Please email Tracy at tracychilds@me.com. Thank you!See you there!!
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SAN DIEGO VEGFEST - BALBOA PARK!
Balboa Park – President’s Lawn and Park boulevard, Balboa Park Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101,, San Diego, CA, USA celebration of plant-based culture with 100+ exhibitors, live entertainment, speakers, global cuisine, wellness, and family-friendly fun.
BE SURE TO ARRIVE EARLY AND HEAD TO OUR LET'S BEAT BREAST CANCER RALLY AT THE MAIN STAGE (WESTERN SIDE)
CLICK HERE TO RSVP AND FOR MORE INFORMATION!
PlantDiego is sponsoring and planning content for the Main Stage!
Featuring 100+ exhibitors, live entertainment, educational speakers, globally inspired cuisine, wellness experiences, and family-friendly activities.
Free Entrance | Live Entertainment | Family-Friendly | Dogs Welcome
FREE PARKING at the nearby Inspiration Point lot for free for up to 3 hours.
There are eleven parking lots located across Balboa Park. Visit the Parking page on the Balboa Park website to learn more
This is a rain or shine event.48 attendees
Plants for Life - 12 Weeks to a Happier & Healtier You
Location not specified yetJoin us for a 12-week journey into whole-food, plant-based eating and discover how delicious, nourishing plant foods can support your health and become part of a sustainable lifestyle.
Together, we'll explore the science behind plant-based nutrition, taste delicious foods, learn practical cooking and meal-planning tips, and connect with others who want to put more plants on their plates.Class Details
Sundays | 3:00–4:30 PM
12 Weeks (no class November 15)
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999397984193?aff=oddtdtcreator
One registration enrolls you in all 12 weeks.Why 12 Weeks?
Each week builds on the previous one, creating a progressive learning experience. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all 12 weeks to get the full benefit of the program and build lasting skills and habits.Pay What You Can — Everyone Is Welcome
We don't want finances to be a barrier to participation. There is no required fee. A suggested contribution is $15–$25 per class, which you can pay as you go or contribute for the entire 12-week series.
Give what you can—whether that's $15, $25, more, less, or nothing at all. Everyone is welcome.
100% of contributions support food sampling for the program and the Dream School of the Arts after-school program.
After registering, please make your voluntary contribution directly to Dream School of the Arts: https://onrealm.org/FirstChurchSanD.../-/form/give/DSOAAW...Your Contribution Helps Kids Dream Big
Dream School of the Arts is a free after-school program for 4th–5th grade students in San Diego's Normal Heights community. Its mission is to support the whole child through Arts Enrichment, Healthy Living, and Academic Support, providing opportunities for students to learn, create, grow, and thrive.
Your participation does more than nourish you—it helps nourish and inspire the next generation.Come learn. Come cook. Come connect. Give what you can.
** You MUST register on Eventbrite, a "Yes" on the RSVP here DOES NOT reserve your spot for the class!
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Volunteer with piggies at Pebble Ranch Rescue (guests welcome!)
Pebble Ranch Rescue (Piggies!), 12725 Muth Valley Road, Lakeside, CA, USTime for another Pebble Ranch Rescue group volunteer outing! Feel free to invite significant others and friends (please include them in your RSVP) and join us for feeding, sweeping up after, playing with and caring for the adorable potbelly pig residents of PRR.
Be prepared to be met with sweet muddy snouts, wagging curly-cue tails & belly rub requests.
Erin and Andre, the PRR founders, and Tabitha, their volunteer coordinator, are lovely people. One or more of them will be there to let us know which pigs require special care. I'm still recovering from surgery, so I might not be there. If you take pictures while you are at PRR, please post them here for the group. :)
* If you would like to volunteer there instead of or in addition to this volunteer outing, please reach out to the folks at PRR on their website and let them know. You can volunteer for a single shift. It does not need to be an ongoing commitment. *
Back to our group's volunteer outing: Tabitha, the PRR volunteer coordinator, will give us a tour and share what they need help with. It's usually sweeping up after the piggies, feeding and socializing/playing with them. It's been light, easy work in the past, with a lot of fun time with the piggies.
* Please arrive on time so they can open the gate for all of us at the same time and give us instructions and a tour together. This makes it much easier for them, and it gives us more time to socialize with the piggies after feeding them their dinner. *
Please RSVP here (on Meetup) and sign the volunteer application and waiver on PRR's website. It only takes a few minutes to do so.
Also, please let them know you are coming with me on the posted date of our volunteer outing. This is helpful information for them. The date we are volunteering is not posted on their website. It is only for our group. (If you've already volunteered there, you do not need to fill the forms out again.)* I've included information from the PRR website below. They have asked us not to share the sanctuary's address with anyone outside of our volunteer group for safety reasons.
The sanctuary address is
12725 Muth Valley Road
Lakeside, CA 92040* Please note that your GPS and cell service might stop working when you are close to PRR, so it is helpful to look at directions in their entirety before driving over in case this happens.
Please reach out if you have any questions. My mobile number is (619) 822-5592
Thanks for joining us!
~ FeliciaVolunteer application link: https://www.pebbleranchrescue.org/volunteer
Volunteer waiver link (If this doesn't work, please go to the sanctuary website - https://www.pebbleranchrescue.org/ - to fill the waiver out directly. The sanctuary needs this signed in advance.)
**https://www.jotform.com/sign/250301172927046/invite/01jjxq9shv1bcaf31f3a8bb830*** Pebble Ranch Rescue's Mission *
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Pebble Ranch Rescue's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home unwanted, neglected, and abused pot-bellied pigs. Our animals are treated with respect as individuals. They receive the care they need and the kindness they deserve. The animals at Pebble Ranch Rescue are ambassadors and help to educate people about the impact of animal agriculture on our environment. In addition to animal rescue, our mission is to help people transition to a vegan lifestyle to reduce suffering for all. We welcome visitors to come and meet our animals, learn their stories, and understand what amazing creatures they are.
PRR's Story
We named Pebble Ranch after our first pot-bellied pig Pebbles who started it all. He desperately need a home so we took him in. It was an unplanned adoption and one of the best things that ever happened to us. He is such a sweet boy and we became to love him. After we moved to our new location (Pebble Ranch) we dedicated decided that this is a perfect place to provide a safe home for abused, neglected, abandoned, or unwanted animals, especially pot-bellied pigs and named the property after Pebbles.Volunteer information
Pebble Ranch Rescue is a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes unwanted, neglected, and abused pot-bellied pigs. Our mission is to provide these animals with the care they need and the kindness they deserve. As a volunteer, you can help us make a difference in the lives of these animals by assisting with feeding, cleaning, and socializing. Every little bit helps, and we appreciate any time you can give. If you're interested in volunteering please submit an application.What Should I Wear?
Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothes that can get dirty. It’s dusty when dry, and muddy when wet.What will I do?
Clean pens, prepare & distribute meals, clean/refill water containers, clean food bowls, socialize the pigs by encouraging positive social people/pig interactions, usually using treats. These are just some of the things that we do on a daily basis.Can I bring drinks or food?
Yes. We encourage you to bring reusable water bottles and plant-based food. However, you cannot take food inside any of the animal pens.Can I bring treats for the animals?
We always welcome food donations, but you cannot feed them directly to the animals unless approved.Thanks!
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Past events
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