Community. Local skills. Local Food. Adapting in place. But self-reliant, no. We are in this together. In these unsure times of climate change, peak oil, and economic instability, the one thing we do have is each other. To quote Toby Hemenway, "When we create a web of interdependencies, we grow richer, stronger, safer, and wiser." Permaculture is a means to develop life skills and enhancements for sustainable living and beyond. "To practice permaculture is to actively create a positi …

to build a sustainable, equitable food system in Greater Boston.

We are a network of neighbors and friends dedicated to local food, good eating, and building community.  We are based in the Whipple Hill area, which is the junction of Winchester, Arlington, and Lexington but have members from a wide area.  We rely on farms we know and our own gardens to get food on the table year round, using food traditions that unlock nutrition and taste unknown in the industrial system.  If this sounds like you, please join our group! Our cooperative structure efficiently …

The purpose of Evolver Boston is to help bridge artist, activist, and spiritual communities, while promoing green, shamanic, and yogic lifestyles. Taking part in meaningful activities, and creating a more connected network of Evolvers in Boston is our primary mission. Using optimism pragmatically, we think its possible to create a more beautiful culture. Help us spread the network!

Central Massachusetts Preppers is the local Chapter of the Massachusetts Preppers Network, and the American Preppers Network. We are about homesteading, survival, preparedness and sustainable living.

This group is about learning and sharing skills and techniques to thrive and survive through the challenges presented by climate change, peak oil, environmental degradation and cultural shifts. There is a place for you here to expand on positive reactions to these challenges whether through edible landscapes, gardening, farming, renewable energy, green building, local currency, rainwater harvesting, composting, mushroom cultivation, local food, forest gardening, herbalism, "green" living, food …

We are a new farm and we want to involve people in the growing experience.  Currently we run a small-scale CSA and sell at the Haverhill and Merrimac Farmers Markets. Our goal is to produce food sustainably and to have fun doing it. We are still learning, but we have come a long way. Here is your chance to connect with a local producer and be a part of the growing process. If you like to pull weeds, talk, eat, admire nature, plant, swim, learn, laugh, and give us feedback on the farm we would l …

This group is for Practical Idealist to share ideas, skills and resources….a place to vision, debate and collaborate. Let's have conversations that have never happened before! Let's create real world solutions that celebrate our individual desires and honor the needs of our collective future. Let's enjoy the process and each other. I'm hoping to gather a diverse group of creative, positive people that truly embrace the gift of different perspectives and are excited to cross-pollinate. If you as …

This group is for Practical Idealist to share ideas, skills and resources….a place to vision, debate and collaborate. Let's have conversations that have never happened before! Let's create real world solutions that celebrate our individual desires and honor the needs of our collective future. Let's enjoy the process and each other. I'm hoping to gather a diverse group of creative, positive people that truly embrace the gift of different perspectives and are excited to cross-pollinate. If you as …

The Central New Hampshire Permaculture Meetup Group is dedicated to creating real, face-to-face community, as well as an online calendar of events and Permaculture information & discussions. Permaculture is the practice and theory that builds permanent agricultural and human systems based on patterns in nature. Through permaculture, we learn essential skills that help us design a way of life that is in harmony with the natural world, including: Sustainability organic, regenerative farming & gar …

The Mission of the Capital City Organic Gardeners is to collectively share, learn and teach organic vegetable gardening methods, encouraging members of our community to grow healthy food and reduce their environmental impact. Anyone interested in organic vegetable gardening is invited to join the group.

We promote permaculture events in the region and provides face to face ways for folks interested in permaculture to gather, share skills & ideas and inspire each other.

Survival, Preparedness, and Sustainable Living Organization for Connecticut.

Did you ever wonder what foods you are eating contain Genetically Modified Organisms? Did you ever wish foods that contain GMO's were labeled? This group will feature events centered around learning about GMO's and getting a labeling bill passed in CT. We are a positive and energetic group. Come join us!

Do you support and maintain a household on your own? Do you yearn for a more community-focused way of living, sharing time and resources with neighbors who are there for each other? Co-housing offers this, but existing co-housing communities in Western Mass. consist of new, separate houses - and are expensive and have limited openings. This group's intention is to create co-housing at a much more modest individual cost - possibly by buying and converting an existing apartment building or large h …

My intention is to build a network of passionate individuals that will work together toward building a wildlife sanctuary, permaculture garden and sculpture park in the New England area. This is a long-term idea looking to build itself from the ground up. Many different educations, talents, skills and values are needed to plan and launch such a project, so all are welcome to try this group out and become involved.  -Allie

The Monadnock Region Permaculture Group, sponsored by The Sustainability Project, Inc., provides a community forum and an online calendar of events for Permaculture information & discussion. Permaculture is the practice and theory that builds permanent agricultural and human systems based on patterns in nature. Through permaculture, we learn essential skills that help us design a way of life that is in harmony with the natural world, including: organic, regenerative farming & gardening, biodiver …

We are the Western Mass. Green Consortium (WMGC), a social network dedicated to sharing information about and promoting environmental sustainability, green building, energy efficiency and renewable energy in accessible and fun social events. Started four years ago by Easthampton green builder, Sean Jeffords, and friends, WMGC has grown to include a network of 3,500 individuals and businesses across Western Massachusetts. The popular monthly “Green Night” events kicks off every 2nd Wednesdays at …

This is a group for environmentalists, naturalists, and members of the community who are interested in helping to preserve the environment and create a sustainable future. The Nature Conservancy is facilitating "The Future of Nature," a three-part lecture series focusing on the future of food, energy, and water. We invite everybody to participate in the discussion. The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands an …

Calling all gardeners, urban homesteaders, and those interested in learning to grow! This group is for anyone interested in gardening and connecting with other fellow gardeners. Everyone is welcome to join and share applicable events related to urban gardening and in and around the city of Worcester. Looking forward to meeting you!