About us
This Meetup group is run by the Veg Society of DC (VSDC).
The Veg Society of DC hosts the events and pays the Meetup fee. You do not have to be a member of VSDC to participate in our events, but we encourage you to join. All of our events are vegan and we have a lot of fun! Membership enables you to enjoy members-only benefits like receiving discounts from our GreenRewards participating partners.
VSDC is a completely volunteer-run organization, with no paid staff. and is governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors.
Founded in 1927, the Veg Society of the District of Columbia (VSDC) is the nation’s oldest continuously operating 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization promoting an all-plant diet and vegan lifestyle through education, community-building, and social activities throughout the DC metro area.
VSDC believes in treating all people, animals, and the planet with respect and kindness. We are committed to creating a more compassionate and caring world.
We do this by creating a community of like-minded people who are on the path to an all-plant diet and vegan lifestyle. Whoever you are, and wherever you are on this path, we offer resources and fellowship to support you. We make your journey easier, more enjoyable and meaningful.
VSDC. Creating communities for your health, the animals, and the planet.
Upcoming events
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VSDC Book Club discusses “Going Infinite” (online)
·OnlineOnlinePlease join the Veg Society of DC Book Club discussion of “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon” by Michael Lewis. This meeting will take place online, via Zoom.
“Sam Bankman-Fried's meteoric rise as crypto's youngest billionaire and the spectacular collapse of his company FTX, exploring his psychology and unconventional leadership style.” — Amazon (Bankman-Fried, a vegan, was sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2024.)
To participate, read at least half the book — and RSVP at least two days before the meeting. People who RSVP yes will get the details to join the discussion (a few days before the meeting). The details will not be posted on Meetup.
The VSDC Book Club began meeting online in March 2020. We read fiction and nonfiction in alternating months, about any topic. For more information (including everything we have read over 30+ years!) visit: https://vsdc.org/Book-Club
Or contact Beth through Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/members/1642817/Don't be a no-show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.
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VSDC: More Than A Meetup
Thank you for being part of VSDC’s Meetup. We invite you to:- Become a VSDC member to save money at area restaurants and support us in being a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle
- Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter
- Follow us on Instagram or Facebook
Interested in Volunteering with VSDC?
To get started, please visit our website.Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge VSDC's Liability Waiver and commit to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.
11 attendees
VSDC Biking: Arlington to Vienna on WOD
Barcroft Park, 4200 S 4 Mile Run Dr, Arlington, VA, USPlease join us for a ride from Arlington to Vienna on the WOD trail.
We will meet at the Barcroft Community Center that should have ample parking for us. We will ride West towards Vienna on the WOD trail.
At Vienna we will have a refreshment break at South Block.
After the break, we will head back. After reaching Dominion Hill Park, there will two options for the route back:
Long option: we will be taking the Arlington loop route which would make the total ride about 31 miles.
Short option: head straight back to the starting point - this would make the total ride 21 mils. It would be simple and you might have to do it yourself.Please note: based on the weather, the meeting time might be changed - keep an eye on the comments.
More info about the optional Arlington loop here (this is a PDF download)
Meeting point: Barcroft Community Center
Parking: free at the multi-level car park at the center
Long Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3HDJoHU6wjiQLPv47
Short Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gE6qYoj4Yd6k8WAN7
Length: 31 or 21 miles
Difficulty level: moderate/strenuous
Elevation change: Depends on the route - please consult the links
Bike time: ~3 or ~2 hours
Biking surface: paved
Route type: mostly paved trails, some roadsWeather: we will not be riding in rain or windy conditions so stay tuned for Comments on this page.
For important updates, regularly monitor the "Comments" section on this page (below).
Don't be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.
*When you sign up to join, you automatically acknowledge
VSDC Activity Liability Waiver.
Please also view and abide by the RULES listed below
RULES- Pets are not allowed
- Use of intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during this event.
- Practice safe biking habits including:
- Wearing a bike helmet
- Keeping a safe distance between each other (bikes don't have brake lights and tailgating can easily result in crashes)
- Avoid side by side riding unless the road gives us ample opportunity
By coming to this event, we expect you to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.
VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that VSDC is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.
VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.9 attendees
VSDC's HenPals Volunteer Event
HenPals, 22401 Peachtree Road, Boyds, MD, USJoin fellow VSDCers for a volunteer event with HenPals Network in Boyds, MD, helping them prepare their farm space for more hens!
HenPals Network is a nonprofit dedicated to giving ex-commercial hens a new beginning. HenPals rehomes commercial laying hens from large-scale farms into adoptive homes, providing an alternative to slaughter and helping these hens live out their lives in loving backyard homes. Since launching five months ago, HenPals has rehomed more than 1,200 hens across Maryland.
Every year, millions of laying hens in the U.S. reach the end of their commercial farming cycle at around 18 months old. HenPals is focused on changing that cycle, one hen and one adoptive home at a time.
During this volunteer day, we’ll be preparing additional areas of the barn so that HenPals can safely accommodate more hens. Projects will include clearing out barn spaces, cleaning existing chicken areas, and some light refurbishment and DIY work. This will be a hands-on, physical volunteer day. Due to the nature of the work, we ask that all volunteers be age 14 or older.
You’ll also have a chance to meet a few of the hens currently at the farm and learn more about HenPals Network, our rehoming program, and what life can look like for hens after leaving commercial egg production.
### What to bring
Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Some tasks may involve lifting, moving materials, mucking, sweeping, or other physical work.
A few other things that may be helpful:- A water bottle
- Work gloves, if you have a pair you like to use
- A hat and sunscreen if we’ll be working outside
- Clothing appropriate for the weather
### A few things to know
This is a working farm environment, so please be prepared for dust, dirt, feathers, and the occasional chicken underfoot! We’ll provide guidance on the tasks and help make sure everyone knows what they’re doing.
Please post your photos from the day and tag HenPals Network and VSDC!VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We are delighted to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we look forward to seeing you at our events. Did you know that VSDC is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Join today!
Ways to Stay In Touch with Us
Thank you for being part of our Meetup presence and bringing like-minded people together. We invite you to:- Become a VSDC member to save money at area restaurants and support us in being a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
- Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter to hear more about our activities.
- Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to engage with us.
Interested in Volunteering with VSDC?
VSDC offers many events each month, thanks to the dedication of our event planning team. Would you consider volunteering? To learn more and get started, please visit our website.Only Vegan Food, Please
While VSDC welcomes people wherever they are on the path to an all-plant, vegan diet and lifestyle, it is our policy that only vegan food be served and consumed at our events. If you would like to explore a vegan diet or get support in making lifestyle changes, consider these resources.Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge VSDC's Liability Waiver and commit to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.
7 attendees
VSDC Lunch n Learn: Compassionate Gardening
·OnlineOnlineHi everyone, please join us for a (Vegan) Lunch n Learn session about Compassionate Gardening, presented by Michelle. The presentation will be about 45 minutes long followed by Q&A and discussions.
Michelle is an avid native-plant gardener and nature lover who has transformed her conventional yard into a haven for wildlife. She will share with us fascinating facts about backyard fauna, explain why native plants are key to animal well being and biodiversity, and steps you can take to protect local wildlife, even if you don’t have a yard of your own. Finally, she will discuss how native-plant gardening relates to veganism and how one can practice animal-rights activism within the gardening community.
VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We are delighted to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we look forward to seeing you at our events. Did you know that VSDC is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Join today!
Ways to Stay In Touch with Us
Thank you for being part of our Meetup presence and bringing like-minded people together. We invite you to:- Become a VSDC member to save money at area restaurants and support us in being a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
- Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter to hear more about our activities.
- Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to engage with us.
Interested in Volunteering with VSDC?
VSDC offers many events each month, thanks to the dedication of our event planning team. Would you consider volunteering? To learn more and get started, please visit our website.Only Vegan Food, Please
While VSDC welcomes people wherever they are on the path to an all-plant, vegan diet and lifestyle, it is our policy that only vegan food be served and consumed at our events. If you would like to explore a vegan diet or get support in making lifestyle changes, consider these resources.Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge VSDC's Liability Waiver and commit to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.
30 attendees
Past events
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