Vajra Azaya is a non-profit organization that builds self-reliant communities while providing educational oppertunities in the methods and technologies used so that other can replicate our efforts.  This meet-up group is used  to post times and places for those that wish to participate in Vajra Azaya projects, workdays, and events. You can also “like” the community page on facebook to learn more information and resources on  permaculture design, off the grid technology, best practices natural bu …

The Austin Backyard Poultry Meetup Group is for people who have small backyard flocks of chickens for pets, eggs, and meat. You just might be surprised at how many people living in your neighborhood have pet chickens! There is nothing quite like walking outside in the morning to gather fresh organic eggs for your breakfast! We welcome everyone that has a small backyard flock of chickens or other backyard poultry, as well as those that are interested in getting started raising a small flock of …

Hello all. I decided to start this group, because I am looking for a group of like minded individuals who are interested in simple and frugal living. I have been very passionate for simple living in the last two years, but I find it difficult to keep up with at times. I think a support group of like minded individuals will be great for Austin. Their are already a few groups on Meetup in Austin that are similar, but none truly promote frugal and simple living. I want us to get together and come u …

We're a social group of people who are interested in getting together to chat about honeybees and other pollinators, share books and ideas on the subject and establish some cooperatively managed honeybee colonies around town. Right now “Colony Collapse Disorder” (CCD) and other diseases threaten our honeybee population. We need to discover more about how we can help them, and make sure they are here to pollinate the flowers and fruits of future generations. While there is limited consensus ab …