Local organic vegetable gardners can do wonders together! We can exchange seeds, seedlings and harvested crops, discuss common pests and favorite crops, share tips, visit each others' gardens, share recipies, have potlucks, babysit neighbors' gardens while they're away, and even sell our produce--the possibilities are endless. This group will also explore natural living, going back to nature, avoiding harmful chemicals and living healthy! We might even attract some local Master gardeners to shar …

This is for beginner gardeners that need help getting started, or experienced gardeners with information to share. This group is open to anyone, even if you do not own a shovel or have any idea what to do! We meet once a month to share ideas, and to help each other use our time and resources better. We are a very new group. We focus on organic vegetable gardening, fruit trees, native plants, florals, and anything that has to do with growing food or creating habitat and happy in our relatively sm …

"If every U.S. citizen ate just one meal a week (any meal) composed of locally and organically raised meats and produce, we would reduce our country’s oil consumption by over 1.1 million barrels of oil every week. That’s not gallons, but barrels. Small changes in buying habits can make big differences. Becoming a less energy-dependent nation may just need to start with a good breakfast." -Steven Hopp "Oily Food" Anyone from a curious beginer to a seasoned gardening expert are welcome to join and …

Long Beach Edible Gardening & Sustainable Living Meetup group is a place where novice and experienced members with interest in growing some of their own food &/or learning about living more sustainably could meet to learn and share meals, resources and experiences, buy in bulk, swap fruit or veggies, cuttings, seeds, support each other, socialize and get together to have fun! You do not have to have a garden to participate, this is about a mindset of living sustainable lifestyle and building a s …

Got yard space but limited time or gardening experience. Are you committed to eating local, homegrown, healthy food and learning about how to make it the food of choice for everyone. What could be more important than knowing where your food comes from. Urban sharecropping is all about sharing resources to grow, glean and make naturally grown food available to everyone in the community. Come meet with us in the yard, get your hands dirty and learn how to cultivate the land and build a community t …

Got nature? It's everywhere, in child-led learning in garden classes at The Center for a Healthy Lifestyle/Harper Branch Boys and Girls Club in Solana Beach. Students K-6 explore, experiment and care for the world around them in our organic garden. Homeschoolers, school groups, scout troops (and everyone else) are welcome. Zero waste crafts and organic snacks. Scholarships available. Teacher Andi MacLeod is an experienced educator and loves to share her love of learning. What people are saying …

We love tasty vegan food! Some of us love food, or animals, or our health, or all of these! We dispel myths that vegan food is only lettuce and tasteless and we have a blast doing so. We welcome anyone with an interest to try something new or are old at this and will offer sage advice. We eat, share recipes, teach, learn and we laugh doing so. We let our creative move us and take on projects which and help local non profits including homeless shelters, school gardens, and animal shelters. The mo …

As part of Mayor Tait's Hi Neighbor program, we are turning vacant, unused lots into an opportunity to make friends, grow healthy food, and build a better City. We have schools, businesses, non-profits and neighbors involved. Come join us! This will be a very fast, 4 month pilot project. We need your help! Check us out on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hi-Neighbor-Community-Gardens/367140263310483

Green Heart is a group of health conscious volunteers, helping to bring quality organic food to those in need. The quality of food a person eats should not be determined by the amount of money they make! Even the less fortunate deserve to have high quality, organic food! There is a common misconception that if you don’t make enough money, you can’t afford to provide your family with nutritious food. It is so sad to see children today growing up on junk food and to hear stories of parents having …

Welcome Homesteaders! We are a group interested in being more self sustainable at our homes, work, and in our lives. We emphasize on education, low cost classes, sharing ideas, and team spirit. Some of the topics we'll be exploring are: - Sustainable Lifestyles - Gardening Organic, Hydroponics, Permaculture, Aquaponics, Biodynamic, Green Wall, Green Roof, Natives, Water Smart, Climate Controlled - Bees Beekeeping - Farm Animals Chickens, Pigs, Goats, Turkeys, Rabbits - Water Resource Management, …

"Permaculture is an ecological design system for sustainability in all aspects of human endeavor. It teaches us how to build natural homes, grow our own food, restore diminished landscapes and ecosystems, catch rainwater, build communities and much more."  (Quoted from permaculture.org) We love to get our hands dirty in a healthy, organic soil. We care about our planet and people. We lovingly tend to the land and try to minimize our impact on it in everything that we do. Help us build a permacul …

Inland Empire Vegan Meetup- Mission Statement The Inland Empire Vegan Meet-up Group is a community for vegans, raw foodists, vegetarians, veg-minded, and veg-curious folks looking to connect with other kindred spirits on their journey towards plant-based and compassionate living. We believe that being vegan is not just a diet, but a lifestyle, and one that encompasses respect for all living beings - and that goes with having respect with what we put into our bodies. This is an all-inclusive com …

Survival, Preparedness, and Sustainable Living Organization. This group is design to help people be prepared for anything mother nature can through at us - specially being in earthquake prone California - to economic collapse to starting a new community to a coup d'etat. If you are just starting and need information or guidance, or if you are already a prepper that would like to share your skills with others we would like you to join us. “The aware and prepared … those understanding just how out …

We are a group of people in and around the community of Anza, CA 92539. Our interests include: Renewable Energy, Creating a Food Cooperative, Cultural Arts, Organic Gardening, Creating a Farmers Market, Eco Friendly Transportation with Alternative Fuels, Recycling Outreach, Emergency Preparedness among others.  Feel free to post any event you think will be of interest or aid to the community or it's individual members.  This can be anything from needing a trench dug or help with your garden to o …

Survival, Preparedness and Sustainable Living organization for Temecula, Murrietta, and surrounding areas. This group is intended for every range of prepper imaginable, from the hardcore bunker dweller to the uneasy family people just trying to make sense of that weird feeling deep down in their guts! With prepping, just like in business, networking is important because no man is an island and in a SHTF scenario our strength will be eachother.

"Homesteading" is the act of making things from scratch. This includes a wide range of fun activities like gardening, preserving food, making home brews, raising chickens and bees, and making homemade beauty and cleaning products. "Homesteaders" want to know where their food comes from and what is in their products. Making things from scratch is the best way to educate yourself and save some money in the process! Join us for DIY classes and to meet other urban homesteaders in your community. Ple …

Thank you for your interest in the Victorian Tea Society (VTS).  If you have a love of tea and Victoriana—along with a sense of community spirit…this group is for you! The Victorian Tea Society was formed in 1993.  The group’s primary purpose is fund-raising for the Heritage Museum of Orange County.  As a volunteer organization, our members donate their time and talents in an effort to support the museum through the teas and events we host.  Each member is expected to serve at, assist in the se …

THIS IS A GREEN GROUP FOR ANYONE INTERSTED TO BE COME ORGANIC USE PRODUCTS. WE CAN SHARE WHY IS IMPORTANT TO USE ORGANIC WHERE YOU CAN BUY IT. WHY IS IMPORTANT TO GROW UP OUR CHILDRENS WHIT GREEN LIFE STYLE. WE CAN MEET NEW GREEN FRIENDS AND MEET TWICE AT MONTH IN A RESTAURANT FOR BREAKFAST , DINNER AND SOME ACTIVITYES IN THE PARK . LET'S MAKE A BIG DIFERENCE IN THE WORLD WE CAN DO IT TEAM you can call me 562 841-0193 maria

We are EcoVerse. A non-profit organization promoting ways to inspire people to live their lives sustainably by applying Zero Waste practices to their daily activities so that they can minimize their carbon footprint and leave a better, cleaner planet for their children and future generations.

Produce Exchange is a Community Gathering of Gardeners, Locavores, Environmentalists, Urban harvesters, and Enthusiastic community members, all sharing thier bounty. Every one is welcome! Bring what you can, take what you need. We meet in the park, so bring a blanket or a frizbee and a bag to take home local organic produce. We meet the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month 10am-1pm.

We are two graduate students of Traditional Chinese Medicine looking to foster a community of like-minded individuals who have an interest in holistic medicine, organic gardening, healthy diet , nutrition, herbs, balanced exercise, spiritual and therapeutic practices, meditation, nature, yoga, qi gong, tai chi and other wellness modalities. Some event ideas include; movie & discussion, potlucks, nature walks, qi gong, bike rides, cooking parties, garden talks & canning events. The purpose of our …

SocialMixin.com is THE place for Orange County’s up n’ comers, established scenemakers and top professionals to gather, catch a breather from the hectic pace, chill out in a comfortable scene and enjoy a classy evening with friends - with an emphasis on good times and good conversation accompanied by good food and good drink. Our goal is to be able to spend quality time with the people we have met and want to meet, on both a professional and/or personal level. Too often we are all so extremely …

SoCal Wine Group, Welcome fellow SoCal Wine enthusiasts! You have found our social network dedicated to the enjoyment of fine wine shared over great conversation in premier venues--classic and time tested tradition for good times! Rest assured, it does not matter if you are a casual enthusiast looking to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of wine, a wine aficionado looking to make new like-minded friends, or a seasoned wine taster with a trained palate on the quest to experience a new disco …

"The Calpeper Minutemen" is a Social, Unisex, Combat-Ready "Prepper Team" with a focus on the Second Amendment of the U.S. Bill of Rights. We are a politically Independent and religiously Agnostic group of freedom loving American Patriots dedicated to the principles of Individual Liberty and Personal Accountability, as originally established by our nation's Founding Fathers. The group is open to every American Citizen and U.S. Veteran interested in the same, regardless of race, sex, religious cr …

How can we afford to live in this expensive city?  Many of us CAN’T!  But we’re here, trying to get by…paycheck to paycheck ~ while soaking up the sun. Hi, I’m Amalia, better known as the Coupon Rockstar.  I live in Escondido and have been embracing a Frugal Lifestyle for a few years now and have loved every minute of it.  I’ve enjoyed learning more and more about this way of living and have watched myself grow into a more budget-conscious, frugal-minded, and happier me.  A small part of this l …

Are you interested in a fun, simple and healthier way of eating? Are you suffering from a health condition that you have been told is diet-related?  The purpose of this group is to support people who are trying to transition into a more healthier way of eating. Where ever you are in the process, there’s great ways to do this transition. Even if you are just trying it for the first time, you will gain valuable information on nutrition, healthier living, and more abundant life.  The purpose of thi …