At our Nourishing USA's headquarters in New York City volunteers preform direct service in the community and strive to achieve “nutrition for all”. Nourishing USA is a United States-based non-profit organization. It consists of a nationwide network of more than 2000 community advocates and food rescue organizations that serves in the United States as well as Puerto Rico. The organization supports approximately 500 local charitable agencies operating including pantries, soup kitchens, senior cen …

Every Saturday morning, we meet up for a friendly hike through the nature trails of Forest Park in Queens. We also hike to other locations for which we'll give ample notice. Who: Anyone who wants to escape into nature for a little while. Our hikes will take us over dirt paths, over fallen logs, and up and down easy hills. We average around 3 miles. Our highest hill is equal to about 3 to 4 flights of subway stairs in elevation. If you commute every day, you will be fine. No one will be left behi …

This is a call to officers who would like to start: garden state 4 bioinnovation, an organization for scientists, executives and healthcare providers. This is going to be an organization for everyone where people can meet and increase their contact base. The website will have an advanced social networking flare so people can stay in contact after they meet.

Hi and Welcome! If you're a young-at-heart senior and would like to participate in a variety of weekday and weekend activities with other friendly folks, this group is for you! Most of our activities will take place in Manhattan. They may  include dining out, live theater, outdoor activities (usually Spring, Summer and Fall), parks, dinner and discussions and gardens, mansion tours, musical and dance performances, cultural and entertainment venues, museums, galleries, lectures, day trips ... an …

This Meetup is for people growing food in NYC who want to meet and learn from other NYC farmers. Throughout the city, people are growing food in community gardens, urban farms, back and front yards, window sills, rooftops, and every pocket of space we can find. Let's learn from one another and help to grow more food in NYC! Through this meetup group, you can: *Post your questions and comments on this group's Message Board (see menu to the left). *Attend a meetup! See below for upcoming Cit …

We are New Yorkers (and expatriates) who are troubled by the rapid and continuing decline of the ecosystem and want to make a change, starting by reducing our own impact on the environment. Our goal is to build a "Virtual Urban Eco-Village" focused on Green Living, Sustainability Skills and Education, New Urbanism, Community Gardens, Green Homes, Permaculture, Holistic Health, Volunteering, Environmental Activism, and much more. Follow Jennifer Shotts on twitter  http://twitter.com/#!/greensatur …

We are a creative, innovative non-profit organization that connects the community with green businesses and non profits.  Our commitment is to increase access to sustainable lifestyle solutions, while at the same time building and integrating the green community in NYC. The annual Green City Challenge race offers a fun opportunity for teams to compete against their fellow green New Yorkers to demonstrate their knowledge of how to live, work and eat green in New York City. The audience is expose …

I changed the name of this meetup because it is for people who like looking at gardens.  You do not have to have a garden or even know the name of plants.  You just need to have an appreciation of nature. Looking for something to do?  Come with us to check out the gardens in our area and further afield.  As a Garden Traveler, we'll take easy walks and explore natural beauty and enjoy garden design.  Join people with a common interest - enjoying gardens - meet new members, exchange ideas, and sha …

We offer a variety of workshops and programs based on self-sustainability and health that will promote global, communal, and personal well-being. We would love to see you there!

Do you spend your days being serious, responsible, professional, respectable? Have a stressful job, have bills to pay, have people who depend on you? BEING A GROWN-UP IS HARD WORK!! Every now and then, we need to get out and play - whether it be for just an hour or evening - to reconnect with our inner child and to relax and reenergize. SILLY DATE! NEW YORK is a good clean fun Meetup group in New York City for singles and their friends. Members are fun, friendly, independent-minded and are inter …

Other Queens meetups seem to meet right outside Manhattan (LIC, etc) and other Nassau County meetups seem to meet by Suffolk (Massapequa, etc.) This meetup is great for those who want to meet somewhere in the middle. Deeper into Queens( Bayside, Floral Park, Forest Hills, etc )and right into Nassau County (New Hyde Park, Garden City, Mineola, etc.) Membership is free and open to those 21 and older who want to hang out, relax and have fun in Queens and Nassau County. We will try to organize vario …

Experience the surprisingly beautiful and tranquil places in NYC. We'll explore its little-known gems, both natural and manmade--lovely gardens, forests, parks, promenades, waterfalls, galleries, art installations, mansions, and much, much more. In summer, we'll even cruise to beaches and offbeat neighborhoods. Expect the unexpected! I'll provide some commentary, but you'll have plenty of time to chat with the other walkers. All ages welcome! Distance: typically 4 to 8 miles Pace: Moderate (not …

Urban Farmers Wanted! Learn about growing your own food and sustainability. Join S.A.V.E., and put your projects into practice! You’ve heard about Organic Gardening, we’re Growing Beyond Organic. Introducing Permaponics, it’s Aquaponics (fish and vegetables in water), Aquaculture (fish farming), Hydroponics (growing plants in water), Permaculture (Permanent Agriculture) & more. We are building a sustainable, Vertically Integrated Food Industry. Our website http://www.savefarms.org Our primary lo …

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You are a Natural Activist if you are willing to defend your natural human rights! You live consciously. You may be a holistic health counselor, organic foods chef, farmer, builder, landscaper or gardener, entrepreneur, healer, homemaker, naturalist, freedom activist, or a combination of any of the above. You understand that "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance" (Thomas Jefferson). Therefore, you recognize that our Constitutional Republic needs to be restored and maintained in order to tru …

In an area where many people hire others to do their gardening, this is a group that brings people who like to get their hands in the soil together. Come meet others who are crazy enough to grow vegetables and flowers despite bugs, deer and shade. This is not a tea party garden club, but a hands-on group of folks who want to learn from one another. All levels are welcome- if you grow things in your yard, or in containers on your deck- or even if you just want to know how, join us!

We wanted to have a place to continue to connect with our hundreds of graduates and thought that starting a meetup in Brooklyn would be an excellent way to bring even more people together. We are gathering to create and implement whole systems permaculture designs for our northeastern bioregion and beyond. Join us!

Welcome! This is a fun and happy community for those interested in organics and those leading an organic lifestyle! We're a group of positive minded people that believe in organic foods and organic living for the well being of ourselves, our families, our animal companions, and the planet. There are lots of great advocacy groups aimed at building awareness and changing legislation regarding organics. While we fully support those efforts, our focus is building relationships with organic minded pe …

City Growers is a non-profit educational organization based at Brooklyn Grange, a rooftop farm business in New York City. We provide farm explorations and workshops at Brooklyn Grange’s two farm locations. City Growers empowers students to envision a greener and healthier future for their city. City Growers connects urban communities with agriculture, food and environment through farm education and advocacy in order to foster a culture of health and sustainability. We need help preparing various …

Curious-on-Hudson is a culture resource in Dobbs Ferry. We offer classes, books and events on many topics. But we're passionate about FOOD and the ENVIRONMENT and we plan to show it through an on-going series of workshops, classes, meet-ups, lectures and more. Join us as we connect the dots between Suppliers, Producers, Advocates, Authors, and Consumers.

Whether you think you have a brown thumb or you're an award winning gardener, we want you to join our rebellion! Our goal is to bring back the knowledge of planting, harvesting and eating traditional foods to our little corner of Westchester... and beyond. Would you like to get together with like-minded garden lovers and learn from one another? Does it sound like fun to share gardening tips, seeds, cuttings, and company! G.R.O.W. specializes in vegetables, fruits, and herbs; but all gardeners ar …

Hi. I am a candidate for the United States House of Representatives for New York's 7th Congressional District (Lower East Side, Chinatown, Little Italy, Williamsburg, Bushwick,Cypress Hills, Red Hook, Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo, Vinegar Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, Park Slope, Sunset Park, Ridgewood and Woodhaven . This group will be for campaign volunteers to organize together towards the Democratic primary in the summer of 2014. I know that if we organize together, we can achieve …

Gay men and gardens! Whether you're an avid vegetable-growing gay, a community garden enthusiast, a rooftop or roof terrace weekend gardener, or a balcony botanist, let's get together and be social on our terraces, backyards, rooftops, and balconies. We'll exchange ideas, tips, knowledge, and experiences with gardening. Even if you're not a gardener but are just interested in the practice of gardening or growing things, join us! Meetups could include visits to each others gardens / terraces, Bro …

कुल (kula) n: This is a group with the intention of creating a community. Among the hustle life here in Westchester we have the desire to form a group (family) of like minded and supportive individuals. We will meet for different kinds of activities, ranging from yoga and dinners to festivals and concerts.

A Transition Café presents an opportunity for people to get together to discuss how our world is changing in face of the challenges of resource depletion, climate change and the economic disruptions that are occurring because of them. Come to listen, discuss, drink coffee, make new friends and come away with new ideas and deeper understanding.

Healthy Central Brooklyn is a community wide-effort inviting neighborhood residents, schools, workplaces, healthcare providers and community organizations to come together to move forward policies, systems and environmental changes which support the health of our community. Healthy Central Brooklyn has the goal of helping the residents of Central Brooklyn live longer healthier lives.

1 - Speakers: Want to become a more effective communicator? A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a supportive no-pressure atmosphere. Toastmasters meets every Saturday morning on Valley Road or 2nd & 4th Tues in New Hyde Park. 2 - Gardeners: Want to meet other local gardening enthusiasts to dig and plant with others or exchange perennials, shrubs, heirloom seeds and ideas? The Plant Exchange meets every Tuesday aft …

We are a community farm dedicated to improving the quality of life of residents of North Brooklyn. Our mission is to demonstrate the transformative potential of urban agriculture and engage the Brooklyn community in sustainable, local food production opportunities.