Hello vegans and closeted-vegans, If you identify with any of the following conditions, this meetup is for you: 1. You have vegan super powers that need to be publicly displayed. 2. You have 14 different books about how to survive as a vegan in a non-vegan world. 3. You are in need of a vegan haven where making green smoothies is socially acceptable. 4. You are an emotionally battered vegan, finding yourself crying alone in corners because people don't like you.   If you can't come because you a …

… We’ll be focusing on topics such as water conservation, community-supported agriculture, recycling, organic food, energy conservation, green schools, green cleaning, green design and building and more. We are in the process of reaching out to businesses, organizations, residents and local officials to talk about how we can all collaborate in fostering sustainable living in San Ramon. Philosophy: We can all make a difference with even small changes in our lifestyle to maintain our current and fut …

I started this group because "Scientific Organic Veganism" frames the cause and effect relationship of human behavior to ourselves, to one another, to animal species, and to the planet. The purpose of the group is: 1) To explore our relationship to our individual and collective life goals and purposes for being alive in relation to what we eat 2) To listen to one another on successes, failures, tips, hints, foods, recipes, gardens, farms, food preparation methods, and more. 3) To support events …

Quesada Gardens Initiative is a not-for-profit, an informal group of neighbors, a grassroots social and environmental change strategy, and a beautiful place.   Quesada Gardens Initiative has grown small acts of courage into a network of projects grown from the grassroots and led by locals.  It has created an oasis of calm and sustainability where crime and blight had ruled, all at little cost to the public.  The group has become emblematic of positive change in challenged urban settings, and ill …

… This meetup is for those interested in environmentalism, green issues, conservation, alternative energy or fuel, sustainability, organic agriculture, permaculture, occupy, Thanks, J.

We have our first event coming up to improve a pathway in Oakland on Sunday, May 20th. On Saturday, April 28th, we did an Oakland Pathways Walk. Also, the day before I bought a couple of gardening tools and hacked away for almost 2 hours to make the pathway that was the least passable because of a big overgrowth of weeds back to being passable again and it is the one we will improve. We hope to fill Oakland's need to improve the city's many hidden pathways and stairways. At first we will remove …

Hi! I am starting this group in the hopes of finding some fellow foragers and urban gleaners to go on some outings with out here in Contra Costa and in the East Bay.    We will forage for wild edibles fruits and vegetables, fungi, and wild herbs and greens.  We will research and plan outings for foraging in public lands and parks, untended residential lots, and whatever other fruit we can gain access to without violating good etiquette and ethics.  Note: Due to the logistics and such of organ …

Urban homesteading can be a fun and fulfilling way to decrease your carbon footprint while learning useful methods for producing your own wholesome home staples.   We will be exploring canning & preserving, animal husbandry and beekeeping, gardening and mycology, foraging and gleaning, home crafting and sewing, permaculture practices, and the use of native plants for both culinary and medicinal uses.

Outdoor Afro is a community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro uses social media to create interest communities, events, and to partner with regional and national organizations that support diverse participation in the Great Outdoors. Here is where you can start locally connecting with people who share your outdoor interests!

The San Francisco Bay Area is host to many of the best and most unique beer producers in the country. Some are considered mirco-breweries, only producing enough fermented beverage for their customers, while others produce for an international audience. This group is dedicated to a wide variety of beer tasting activities including; * Brewery touring and beverage sampling * Beer Socials * Private tastings * Beer festivals * Garden parties featuring select beer tasting * Oktoberfest celebration in …

The purpose of San Francisco Walking Dykes group is:  to build community for lesbians in San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area while promoting health and wellness. Walking together provides a relaxed way to meet one another and also have fun while doing something healthy! Lesbians of all ages and walking ability are invited, though most members of the group are over 40.  The group meets "rain or shine" so the size of the group varies from week to week depending upon the weather, though generall …

WELCOME! Our events are for all us singles who want to GET OUT and have some FUN! We are about expanding our circle of friends, meeting new single people and venturing on exciting activities along with good company.  Not that we don't love our couple friends too, but they always have to leave early (or can't come at all) because of XY and Z.  This group is for those of us who have more free time and want to make some new friends while having some FUN! There are more of us single people in the ba …

These mission-to-mission walks are open to all who enjoy nature, art, history. And walking. Though many of the walks are between 16-22 miles, they're set at a reasonable pace and are easy to train for.   Why'd You Start the Group? Long story short: In March 2011 I walked 330 miles of the Camino de Santiago, a 1,200 year-old pilgrimage route in Spain. I lived with very little for 3 weeks. I experienced nature, art, and history. I met people from all around the world on the same simple quest - to …