Meet other local Beekeepers to discuss the art and tricks to this fascinating hobby! You can also find additional information about the group at http://www.sandiegobeekeepingsociety.com/

A unified venture of like minded individuals who by contributing their talents and energy create an eco retreat for the benefit of All. An exciting vortex for participants such as healers, artists, musicians, ecologists, scientists, teachers, and adventurers living in harmony to share and enjoy. The purpose of this meetup is to collaborate and create the paradise we have all envisioned, bringing your unique gifts for the fuller expression of who you are. We'll discuss preliminary plans for o …

The group is closed to new members. We are re-organizing the group. 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 …

We're a group of Permaculture enthusiasts exploring the theory and practice of Permaculture Design. Based in Long Beach, open to anyone interested, we invite you for regular educational, directive and community building activities.

Do you like edible gardening? Do you want to learn how to have an organic garden full of fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables? GryFy is the largest and most active edible gardening Meetup group in Orange County. This group is dedicated to helping you learn how to "GRow Your Food Yourself (aka GryFy) with free monthly classes as well as other events. We emphasize organic growing using green methods that are practical for urban "farms" with little space to grow in.

The integration of plants and fish to produce the ultimate food production system that is healthy, local, sustainable and accessible to all. Start a desktop food system in your closet or a mega farm anywhere.

This group is intended for aquaponic gardeners and farmers in the San Diego area.

About Shift Long Beach Shift Long Beach is a community-based organization whose mission is to create positive social change in Long Beach through educational, interactive events that empower local communities. The objectives of Shift Long Beach include providing a platform for artistic expression, promoting sustainable living options, and creating space for discussion of diverse perspectives on issues that affect the quality of life in Long Beach. Shift LB is fiscally sponsored by Catalys …

Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. This group consists of like minded people meeting to learn and cross-train each other in disaster preparedness, emergency / wilderness survival, bug-out or shelter in place, civil unrest, EMP / power grid failure, nuclear disaster, economic collapse of government, etc, etc. Our rule of thumb is that it takes a community to be resilient, and individuals within this group should attend with the mindset of bringing their skills and experience back to their …

"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 …

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: A community of like-minded prepared citizens, who actively meet to group life long friendship bonds, and develop survival skills among ethical trusting people - prepared for whatever may come! As residents of Ventura and LA Counties, we created this group to come together and prepare for any foreseeable crises.  We feel it is important to also build close supportive relationships in the event of a disaster. The purpose of this group is to interact with like-minded individu …

Do you want to learn more about permaculture?  Apply permaculture principles to your site?  What better way to learn than to see what locals are doing.  We are a collective of backyard gardeners and growers who either use, or seek to use permaculture principles on their own properties.  The goal is to advance and discuss permaculture principles specific to North County San Diego.  Think water harvesting, water retention, soil building, biodiversity, guilded systems, composting, mulching, and mul …

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 …

Root Simple is about back to basics, DIY living, encompassing homegrown vegetables, chickens, herbs, hooch, bicycles, cultural alchemy, and common sense. We're always learning, figuring stuff out, taking advantage of the enormous smarts of our friends and our on-line community, and trying to give some of that back in turn. Root Simple is a gathering place for everyone. We'll post our speaking engagements, book signings classes and other happenings of interest to the readers of our blog.

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.

Survival, Preparedness, and Sustainable Living organization for Palmdale and surrounding areas

I am a working mother of two young children that has been trying to live more sustainably, and passing that knowledge on to my kids. Funny that a lot of times it's the kids that are teaching me! I am looking for more like-minded people in the area to meet and share experiences, learn from each others strengths and weaknesses. We will exchange knowledge, fruits, veggies, seeds, cuttings, gear, labor for land use, buy in bulk. We will gather to swap, and potluck, or arrange "field trips" to learn …

This group was created to unite current and future Earth building fans and artists worldwide, and to promote related events within the community. The group was founded by Erik Ven, graduate of the Nader Khalili founded CalEarth Earth Art and Architecture Institute. Our goal is to introduce this life changing building method called Superadobe, along with other alternative building and sustainable living methods to more and more people. We invite and welcome not only those who want to learn, but a …

Lemon Grove has the best growing climate in the world! This group is dedicated to all who want to eat and grow tasty organic food. If that is what you like, join. No matter if you have land or not, are highly experienced or have never grown a thing in you life. We want to be a space to teach and to learn, to connect, to help each other, to share the bounty we produce with each other and the community. We also want to bring gardens to preschool and daycare centers and encourage the providers to g …

Permaculture is a holistic design science and open source technology for building sustainable communities. Preparedness is a state of mind and lifestyle that improves quality of life now, while increasing individual/family/community self-reliance when disruption to normalcy occurs. By combining permaculture and preparedness we're able to grow beyond the finite duration of self-reliance and mature to an infinite state of community sufficiency.

The terms Renaissance man is used to describe a man (or woman, as "Renaissance woman") who is well educated or who excels in a wide variety of subjects or fields. The idea developed in Renaissance Italy from the notion expressed by one of its most accomplished representatives, Leon Battista Alberti (1404–72): that “a man can do all things if he will.” It embodied the basic tenets of Renaissance Humanism which considered man empowered, limitless in his capacities for development, and led to the n …

Welcome to the Element School Community. We join together to develop and offer our transformative education program dedicated to creating a culture in which every individual thrives. We promote the personal growth, success, and happiness of every student in the context of a community centered on learning through the arts, humanities, and sciences. Our program is based on Personal Empowerment Principles and holistic life practices that create a context for learning that is integrated, meaningful, …

This is a group for gardening lovers. Some working long hours at work but can find relaxation in puttering in the garden. Learning and sharing our knowledge about flowers and vegtables. Nothing grandios just pots and flowerbeds and what works. Sharing cuttings, bulbs & rhyzomes. Time to put your Tulips in the frig and mark them for planting in 6-8 weeks. We can take turns hosting and browsing each others gardens. Join us ! Let us enjoy your garden with you.

Gaia Grove/Seedlings ~ safe, creative, playful community of discovery, growth and transformation for families with small children from about 1 ~ 3 or so, magical moms and/or dads welcome! Join together in community at new and full moons to deepen connection to nature, spirituality, magic, and more, while growing a healthy relationship with the world. Seeking creative, playful, open hearts and minds to grow our family tribe! We will try to connect in the real world on most new and full moons.  Ou …

The Institute of Urban Ecology is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, and coordinating people to come together around nature and food. We are working to create a community of dedicated and motivated individuals to make positive significant changes to our {sub}urban environments by putting ecology into action through gardening, urban farming, sustainable design, permaculture and community building.

Valhalla California is a group based out of Los Angeles whose goal is to form and build a 100% sustainable community. Homes start at $7,000 and grow their own food, recycle water, heat and cool themselves, and utilize solar energy. No bills! Participants can focus all their energy on producing whichever art form they desire. We have entered the 'MY LA2050' contest that awards 8 recipients $100,000 to kick-start their project. It is decided upon a public online vote, so this is a great chance to …

De te....terra viriditatem sudat. From You....Earth swells with living green. -Hildegard von Bingen I am calling out to all of you who envision a life marked by simplicity, greenness and a quiet, all-permeating faith. The purpose of this group is to connect kindred spirits interested in creating a sustainable community of faith. This group is for you if you have an interest or a background in permaculture, urban homesteading, voluntary simplicity, co-operative living. It is also for you if you a …

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 …