Earth Day reminds us that we no longer need to rely solely on environmental movements to ensure an abundant future for ourselves and our children.

There is much work to be done, and each one of us can play a role in living and working more sustainably not just once a year, but every day.

Producing the highest quality beer is our core focus here at Bell's Brewery. To help maintain this, we are constantly identifying, evaluating and refining our approach to sustainability.

We know that only a healthy environment will yield the best ingredients. Only the safest and happiest community will work to produce and enjoy our beer. And only a responsible and growing business will continue to innovate and make the best tasting, craft-quality suds.

We are celebrating Earth Day by sharing a few of the many ways in which Bell's approaches sustainability here and on our social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and Instagram) throughout the week. Of course, more information can always be found here.

Join us in raising a glass to the Earth, may she always yield good beer and healthy patrons!

Photo caption: Solar light tubes are located in many of our buildings including our original brewery in Kalamazoo and production facility in Comstock.

Here is a look at Bell’s beer events this week in Michigan, Illinois and Ohio.

Michigan

April 17

Tap takeover in Ann Arbor
Conor O’Neill’s in Ann Arbor will feature Oberon, Porter, Kalamazoo Stout, Best Brown Ale, Hell Hath No Fury, Sparkling Ale, a firkin of Two Hearted (tapped at 5:30 p.m.), Debs' Red (tapped at 6.30 p.m.) and the rare and elusive Black Note (tapped at 7:45 p.m.). There will also be "Minute To Win It" inspired pub games and prizes. Call 734-665-2968 for more information.

Illinois

April 18

Bell's Tapslam
The Bavarian Lodge in Lisle will tap some rare, seasonal, aged and sought after Bell’s beers starting at 4 p.m. The tap list includes Hopslam (6 p.m. tapping), The Oracle, Batch 10,000 and more. Call 630-241-4701 for more information.

Ohio

April 21

The Big Tap In Festival, Youngstown
Bell's Brewery will be at this craft beer festival between Cleveland and Pittsburgh pouring Amber Ale, Expedition Stout, Hell Hath No Fury … Ale, Java Stout and Lager Beer. For tickets and more information, visit www.bigtapin.com.

Looking ahead

Join us for Pittsburgh Beer Week, Bell’s Night in Bismarck, a beer dinner at Gun Lake Casino in Wayland (Michigan) and more. Take a look at our full calendar here.

A look at Bell’s beer events this week in Michigan, North Dakota and Wisconsin.

Michigan

April 12

Meet the brewery & Oberon kick-off party
Join us at Big E's Sports & Grill in Midland where Two Hearted, Oberon, Oarsman, Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Porter and one specialty draft will be pouring from 6-8 p.m. Bell's is also Big E’s brewery of the quarter. Call 989-794-8585 for more information.

Oberon & spring celebration
Enjoy beer trivia, specials on Two Hearted and Amber bottles plus Oberon drafts starting at 8 p.m. at Wounded Minnow in Dowagiac.

April 13

13 Bell's for the 13th!
Lager of the Lakes, Oarsman, Oberon, Amber Ale, Pale Ale, Debs' Red, Harvest Ale, Porter, Kalamazoo Stout, Third Coast Beer, Two Hearted Ale, Cherry Stout, and Black Note (special tapping time at 7 p.m.) will be flowing at The Red Baron in Burton starting at 6 p.m. Call 810-744-1310 for more information.

North Dakota

April 13

Harvest Ale tapping
Sample one of the only kegs of this specialty beer to hit North Dakota at 5 p.m. at the Ho-Do Lounge in Fargo. Call 701-478-1000 for more information.

Wisconsin

April 13

Rhythm and Blues Beer Fest
Sample Oberon, Two Hearted and Amber Ale at this festival/fundraiser sponsored by the Greater Wisconsin Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association from 7-11 p.m. More details can be found here.

Looking ahead

Bell’s Tapslam at The Bavarian Lodge in Lisle (Illinois) and The Big Tap In Festival in Youngstown, Ohio. For more details, take a look at our full calendar.