Come on in! We've changed the Meet Up name but not our mission! Cohousing Collaborative, LLC, is delighted to announce we are expanding this Meet Up site to include the many and varied activities surrounding building sustainable communities -- most particularly cohousing communities. This site will be focused on creating Meet UPs for folks to meet and discuss topics of social sustainability in our changing world. How can we help each other through these tough economic times? How can we encourage …

Inspired by Tony of ZenHiking. We are starting a new Washington DC meetup that combines several spiritual disciplines such as Meditation, Yoga, TUMMO Reiki, Chi Gong(Qigong) and Tai Chi with all other fun outdoor activities like Hiking, Cycling, Canoeing, Wine Tasting, Camping, Golf and Tennis. Why? The answer is simple. Meditation is best combined with outdoor activities. What could be more fun and more spiritual than doing meditation before or after a day of exciting activities such as Yoga, T …

We are an eclectic and environmentally conscious group with an insatiable appetite for delicious, fresh, healthy food! If you are interested in learning more about how to make a positive change for yourself, your neighbors, and future generations by choosing the right foods, at the right time, from the right farmer, this is the group for you. Do you want to make friends with great people who have a practical and fun outlook on eating better, helping the environment, bettering our country's ag …

This meetup is focused in Prince George's County Maryland and focuses on home decorating and organization. It is for those who would like to share ideas, and give and obtain help on decorating our homes. We will exchange ideas and help each other with decorating challenges while also cultivating friendships! *Please refrain from advertising your business name  or website link on your profile/introduction.  Thanks.

Wonderful WeekDay Women 45+ N MoCo! is for ... Great Gals 45+ Located in North MoCo! YOU're welcome to suggest some FUN ideas ..... that we ALL can enjoy while getting to know each other. Whether enjoying Late Brunch M-TH, or Casual Strolls, Easy Stress-Free Off-Road Bicycling, TEA/Lunch M-TH, Fondue & other Dinners in new places M-TH, Happy Hours, or even just getting together for coffee! PLEASE NOTE: Nominal fee of $1.00 per EVENT greatly appreciated! To Help Defray Organizer's MeetUp Fees & S …

Meet locals interested in homesteading and simple living skills like food preservation, caring for livestock, alternative energy, edible landscaping, permaculture, container gardening and more.

For all those interested in sharing seed, garden tips, and even the occasional fruit and veggie swap!

This DC Metro group meets regularly to discuss our successes, our struggles, answer any questions people may have and participate in a community of like-minded friends. We will also hold ad-hoc potluck meet-ups, picnics in the park, local farm visits and who knows what else. The group is led by Matthew & Stacy of http://PaleoParents.com but we welcome all members to suggest events and participate fully!

Greetings, Sister-Friend! The Renaissance Women of Color (RWOC) represents a renewal, revival and rebirth of the spirit of womanhood, and the power of femininity among women of color. We are a 'social sisterhood' of Black/African-American, Hispanic, Latina, Asian, and all women of color who enjoy living life, and have PURPOSE and PASSION in addition to the roles that define us (wife, mother, CEO, PhD, etc.). Our first and most important role is that of a WOMAN, which we appreciate and celebrate …

The Evolver Social Movement’s mission is to create the scaffolding for an international consciousness network based on cooperation, environmental stewardship, joy, creativity and play. We enlist a permaculture approach to this social art sculpture, believing our local communities know what’s best for them. The Washington, D.C. Evolver Spore is providing a forum for people to interact on a face-to-face level to raise awareness and empower our local community in this extraordinary time. Ever-consc …

Meet other local people who support Permaculture design for creating more-sustainable human environments. Everyone welcome, including all regional residents, friends & supporters! Permaculture offers practical solutions to many of the problems facing the world by using ecology as the basis of organizing systems of food production, housing, technology, economics and community. Please join us as we cultivate a beautiful, delicious and healthy tomorrow! Activities include discussion groups, tours, …

Not the best time of year to start a group like this, I know. But I've enjoyed at least trying to grow an interesting mix of plants in my backyard - killing more than a few unfortunate ones along the way - and thought it would be nice to share experiences, ideas, tips with like-minded individuals. If you've done something similar, are thinking about it, or just have a fondness for gardening and landscaping, we'd welcome having you on board. We can discuss yard features such as ponds, streams, re …

Are you interested in connecting with others who are eco-friendly, wants to live a "greener" life with their family, eat more local food, enjoy the local outdoors, and just get to know more people that enjoy the same lifestyle.  It’s for all ages, for families, singles and anything in between. We can grow our group and activities - as a group and as a community as we enjoy sustainable living!

Purpose of Chesapeake Permaculture Institute: Facilitate networking and collaboration within the permaculture community in our region (Mid-Atlantic and Chesapeake Bay Watershed). Help publicize permaculture events & courses. Facilitate opportunities for face to face community building/gatherings/meetings. Identify our niches/unique contribution from each partnering group. Offer advanced topic specific courses such as forest gardening, natural building, water irrigation, food production, transfo …

Occasional classes in edible gardening, offered for a nominal fee along with suggested meetups at other events on edible gardening in the DC/MD/VA region, free or otherwise as deemed valuable to the members of this group

Update: January 15, 2013 Who we are and what we are doing: We are a group of individuals and families who are following the pioneer spirit that founded this great country.  We are, as Holly said in her food presentation, concentrating on preparing for the little disasters with high probability.  A car goes out of control or an ice storm hits and you have no power for a few days.  A hurricane visits and now you need a few weeks.  Without power how will you heat and cook?  If you cannot leave yo …

DO NOT JOIN THIS GROUP IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE ACTIVE This group is all about fun. You do not have to be 45 or older to join, however this group is geared toward those of us in the 45 to 55 age range.  If you are all about fun and meeting new people this is your group. So let’s get started! This is our time, let’s get to mingling! A successful group is based on the members, so please share your thoughts and ideas for events, hosting and co-hosting. These are just some of the events I have i …

“Let's get together for some outside deck or rooftop dinner parties, backyard BBQs, picnics, garden parties or relaxing around the living room fireplace sharing in organic fare with good people and even better conversation; creating small group Real Food socializing that will spontaneously spread like wildfire to other communities locally.  If you care about the source of our food and wish to learn more; and if you believe A-list music, food and fun bring people together; join the GMO Free DC co …

What's going green all about? Going green is about connecting to people, saving money, being kind to ourselves and the earth, learning new skills, living simply, being prepared and having balance in life. Sustainable Reston works to identify fun and practical solutions to address issues of climate change, peak oil and economic disruption. We're doing things to raise awareness of these problems, but more importantly, to be part of the solution. Join us as we: plant some veggies, build a solar ov …

Delta Psi Epsilon Christian Sorority, Inc. is “The Sorority that puts God first”. It is a multi-cultural, multi-denominational Ministry for Christian women. DPsiE, as the sorority is affectionately known, was founded on January 16, 1999 by Founders Carla Griffith, Vila-Sheree Watson and Nicole Gardener with a purpose to bring Christ to women of all races, creeds, tongues and denominations. The founders met as a result of being a part of a local Christian Club at Oakwood College. Delta Psi Epsil …

This group is for those of us who aren't concerned about bottom-line profits in growing food, raising animals, and keeping bees. Rather, we're more concerned about the health of our environment, family, and community. The purpose of this group is to exchange ideas and share knowledge of sustainable methods that help us to reach this goal. Most of us keep bees or farm as a hobby or as a way to supplement our family's food supply. We acknowledge that some of the conventional practices in farming a …