"If every U.S. citizen ate just one meal a week (any meal) composed of locally and organically raised meats and produce, we would reduce our country’s oil consumption by over 1.1 million barrels of oil every week. That’s not gallons, but barrels. Small changes in buying habits can make big differences. Becoming a less energy-dependent nation may just need to start with a good breakfast." -Steven Hopp "Oily Food" Anyone from a curious beginer to a seasoned gardening expert are welcome to join and …

1) We are a garden Co-Op; we share our harvests. 2) We like to putter in each others gardens.  It is more fun together and we like to show off our plants. 3) Big harvests give opportunities for Big Cook-Offs.  Join us and make dishes to take home. 4) Learn about Edible Gardening, Natural Pest Control, Permaculture, Green Construction, Ethnic and Veggie Cooking, Computers, and TED. 5) Maybe a little wine and music in the garden as well.   Many of our activities are ADA, elderly, and kid friendly.

The Arroyo Guerrilla Garden meets to tranform neglected urban spaces in Northeast Los Angeles - Pasadena, Eagle Rock, Highland Park and Altadena.

Plantaholic: Person or Persons who can't get enough of and are addicted to cool plants. I am a transplanted garden designer, plant enthusiast, and author who would like to discuss "hot" plants, "hip" plants, "sexy" plants, "whatever" plants with others who would consider themselves Plantaholics. The group is about discovering new and not so new plants to grow or share the experience of growing. So, if you're a gardener, designer, nursery person, landscape architect, plant enthusiast, or just a p …

I started this swap when, for the second year in a row my son asks "What are we going to do with all this extra lettuce!!" which then sets me off around town dropping bags of it to friends, babysitters, etc. I thought there's got to be a better way to do this. I was always looking for a way to connect with the community and exchange my extras so I decided to start one before my son beat me to it! I am a mother of two young children that has been working at trying to live more sustainably, and pa …

The Collaborative Eagle Rock Beautiful is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to beautifying Eagle Rock and preserving open space. We organize monthly guerrilla gardening events in our area, we organize community street clean-ups, and we maintain the Eagle Rock Canyon Trail.  We host regular plant sales and other events to raise funds to pay off the purchase of the trail.  Join us if want to make a meaningful difference in our natural community and work get to know more of your ne …

As part of Mayor Tait's Hi Neighbor program, we are turning vacant, unused lots into an opportunity to make friends, grow healthy food, and build a better City. We have schools, businesses, non-profits and neighbors involved. Come join us! This will be a very fast, 4 month pilot project. We need your help! Check us out on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hi-Neighbor-Community-Gardens/367140263310483

As part of Mayor Tait's Hi Neighbor program, we are turning vacant, unused lots into an opportunity to make friends, grow healthy food, and build a better City. We have schools, businesses, non-profits and neighbors involved. Come join us! This will be a very fast, 4 month pilot project. We need your help! Check us out on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hi-Neighbor-Community-Gardens/367140263310483

Men need a place to explore the interior landscape. Men of ancient times did that interior work in a walled garden. Modern men don't have access to them, but we do have the means to create a community walled garden. The purpose of the group is for men in South East Los Angeles County to explore the interior landscape together. All men who need soul work are encouraged to attend. Most meetings are limited to 6 participants to maintain a sense of intimacy and there is usually a fee per meeting, to …

"The Garden" consists of people of all ages living in the area who want to connect with one another and discuss a wide range of topics that deal with faith, spirituality, ethics, and social justice.  We gather together every Wednesday evening in the inner patio of Claremont United Methodist Church over coffee and tea to connect, reflect, listen, and share.  While this group takes place at a church, this group is meant to be inclusive of all people from various religious traditions, spiritual bel …

A huge THANK YOU and tons of hugs to my organizers and hosts for keeping this amazing group going since my move to Palm Springs. Without you, it wouldn’t be possible. Members, please let our organizers know how much you appreciate their efforts in organizing our events. Again, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! Love to you all! xoxo Candy First things First We are NOT a networking group. The Gals enjoy knowing that when we get together, NO ONE will be trying to sell us something….even in …

Do you want to improve the lives of women and girls? For over 20 years Soroptimist International of Garden Grove has been helping women and girls live their dreams for education, economic self-sufficiency, health, human rights and peace. We are part of an international, non-profit volunteer community dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. For more information about who we are and what we do, visit www.gardengrovesoroptimist.org.  For …

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.

This group is for parents who seek to build community through meaningful friendships, find creativity in shaping the lives of our children, and learn parenting techniques along the way. I have decided to start this group because I too seek community and I want to share what I have learned as an early childhood educator and parent coach. It is my hope to offer many group meetings and times. Why the Art of Parenting? Just as an artist uses different brushes, colors or tools to create a painting or …

I have always been in love with Bonsai trees. After recently purchasing my first Chinese Elm Bonsai tree, i was shocked to discover that there weren't any Bonsai meetups around my area! So as a way for experts to share their Bonsai knowledge, and newbies to learn from another, i decided to put this meetup together. The purpose of this meetup is to provide tips and tricks all around. Note that this isn't your average meetup, there are no "presentations" or "lead speakers". Please bring your bonsa …

Soft Skills for Your Succes. The mission of this Meetup group is to promote National Association of Asian American Profesionals of Southern California (NAAAPSoCa;) Toastmasters Club for learning Public Speaking and Leadership. It meets in Garden Grove, California! You do not have to be Asian to join just interested in Asia Culture. learning Public Speaking and Leadership. We are your pathway to enhanced your public speaking, leadership, writing and organization skills, friendship, professional c …