The Sprout

The Sprout is Calgary Vegan Society’s community-developed hub for plant-based education, featuring articles, guides, and resources to help you learn, explore, and connect.

A Social Guide to Being Vegan in a Meat Eaters’ World

‘Meadow with Animals’ by Jan van Ravenswaay, ca. 1820–1837. | The Rijksmuseum (edited by the Author) Private vs. Social Eating In the privacy of our own homes, we eat whatever we want—whether that’s a calorie-dense “indulgent” dessert during a Netflix binge, or a nutrient-rich and fully plant-based meal after the gym. At the store, we…

I Never Thought I’d Become an Animal Activist

“I’d rather die than go vegan”. This was said by me during covid upon having a health scare. I meant it too. With the world going quiet during covid, I was able to really dig into the health side of a Whole Food Plant Based Diet. I watched documentaries like What the Health and Forks…

The Vegan’s Guide to Calgary Stampede 2026

A Calgary Tradition Welcome to the very first edition of The Sprout, the Calgary Vegan Society’s new community resource library! We’re kicking things off with The Vegan’s Guide to Calgary Stampede 2026, co-written by Erica W. and the Calgary Vegan Society. Erica is a lifelong Calgarian and vegan for nearly a decade, and brings a…