El Paso County Vegans (Colorado)

We’re here to meet and network with vegans and vegetarians as well as others in El Paso County (Colorado) and surrounding areas who are actively interested in transitioning to a plant-based/veg lifestyle and care about animal welfare, food/ag. justice, environmental health, good/nutritious food and more.

Meetups may include vegan potlucks, restaurant gatherings, seasonal vegan market hangouts, cooking classes, coffee shop chats, hikes or other outdoor events, and volunteer days. We'll also promote educational workshops, animal advocacy events and calls for action, volunteer opportunities, tours of sanctuaries, etc. (Carpooling for out of town events may also be coordinated through this group.)

Most events will take place in El Paso County, specifically the Colorado/Manitou Springs area, but we are open to hosting events in towns near the Springs (send a message if you’d like to help host an event in your town!).

Note, this group is primarily for events. We may send out messages with resources/food for thought on occasion. There are a couple of great Facebook pages for the Springs vegan community including the Vegan Colorado Springs page. We highly recommend these for learning about and sharing specific questions for vegan friendly restaurants and businesses (there are many in the springs area!), recipes, and other questions.

Please read the following group guidelines before requesting to join the group:

• We encourage curiosity around veganism but request you do not join the group if you intend to challenge the food choices of vegans/vegetarians.
• We 100% do not tolerate discrimination.
• This is not a group to seek out dating opportunities.
• This is not an opportunity to sell your product or service. We encourage networking and sharing about collective work in the vegan/animal welfare world.
• Please keep your RSVP's up to date. This is a courtesy to the group organizer, other members, as well as other patrons of venues where we may be holding a seat for you. Multiple no shows with no RSVP updates may result in you being removed from the group.
• The group organizer has a right to remove any members who don't follow the above guidelines or are otherwise causing repeated concerns.
• Note on COVID safety protocols: we are not requiring vaccinations or masks and encourage folks to attend events as their comfort and preferences allow. Please stay home and rest and do not attend any events if you are not feeling well!

Come hang out with other folks interested in a more compassionate, healthier, ecologically friendly way of eating and living. We look forward to connecting with you at an event soon!