Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission offers free tours, hikes and opportunities to help the watershed such as river cleanups and planting trees.

Purpose: All levels of interest welcome- ideally the group will include novice to expert. This group is for people in the local area to get together for swapping information, tips, resources and, of course, plants. This could be a great way to learn more & network with other orchid lovers- all while having lots of laughs (and good food/drink). In addition, there will be "Urban Orchid Hunts"; group outings seeking shows, greenhouses, exhibits, etc. In warmer months we could t …

Welcome to the Raw/Living Foods meet up group! Here in this community you will find education, support, community, friendship and many skills and tools to creating a life full of balance, healthy and joy! Our first meet up group will be held on Sunday, April 15th at 4:00pm. This will be both a social and educational event. In this time together we will get an opportunity to meet others who desire the same path of living foods health as we do. We will be eating lots of living foods and li …

The Sun shines and will shine for millions of years. Plants grow organically from natural soil with sunlight. Oil and coal deplete and pollute forever. Let's stand of the positive side of forever, not the negative side. We need FREE Energy --- Freedom's Renewable Energy Everyday/where/one. Grow a garden, and fruit and nut trees and vines and berries. Walk. Bicycle. Use public transit. Wake and sleep with the sun if you can. Share warmth in the winter.

The Capitol Hill Energy Cooperative was formed in 2008 to address renewable energy and environmental issues that are of concern to neighbors in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, D.C. We seek to reduce the carbon footprint of Capitol Hill residents by promoting and educating the community about sustainable energy choices. The mission of the organization is tri-fold: Self-education on green/energy issues Promotion and facilitation of green/renewable energy projects/installations …

The Evolver Social Movement’s mission is to create the scaffolding for an international consciousness network based on cooperation, environmental stewardship, joy, creativity and play. We enlist a permaculture approach to this social art sculpture, believing our local communities know what’s best for them. The Washington, D.C. Evolver Spore is providing a forum for people to interact on a face-to-face level to raise awareness and empower our local community in this extraordinary time. Ever-consc …

Chinatown is a Great Place. I'll bet you've eaten at some of it's tasty restaurants or strolled the streets getting to know the culture. And we want it to last for many years to come.  It is a hub of culture where Chinese, Americans, Chinese-Americans and people from all over the world visit as part of their visit to Washinton D.C. It represents what can be some of the best ideas for our ONE city. Join us as we discuss the future of CHINATOWN and our ONE CITY, Washington D.C. We hope to meet you …

… There you will find much more than we present here including sub-groups you can join around food, farming, foraging, guerrilla gardening, herbs, arts and local economy and currency.

But we will take walking tours and hikes around DC, both historic and artsy urban areas, as well as natural and landscaped parks and gardens. Along the way, the more experienced among us can provide guidance about great photo ops, including lighting and composing and selecting settings from aperture and f-stops. Do you love to take photos on vacation and at special events to share on Facebook and Twitter? But end up with 600 photos too many, guaranteed to bore your friends? We'll discuss how …

In the age of HGTV homeowners are taking charge of their homes and being proactive about realizing their decorating dreams. This meetup is based in Washington DC and focuses on the sharing of interior design ideas for homeowners and design enthusiasts. The meetup offers information in topics that are relevant to your decorating projects. We meet at local furniture stores, art galleries, rug stores, etc. to discuss the latest trends in home decor. We also share and receive ideas on our decorating …

… I’d like to learn organic gardening, and experience sailing, skiing, and fishing! I like to splurge, and treat myself to luxuries that I can afford, but I find the greatest joy in simple pleasures, which are usually free and inexpensive. I also enjoy sharing my commitment to charitable service with my Sister-Friends.      What are your passions and interests? If it's fun... let's do it! I welcome your suggestions.   Until I have the pleasure of meeting you...   Enjoy living life! Walladah

… ronomy • Learn astrology • Fly kites • Learn how to perform magic tricks • Do woodworking • Make stained glass windows • Learn to make candles • Learn to brew beer • Learn to make wine • Take up gourmet cooking • Paint – watercolors, oil, acrylics • Gardening • Grow prize-winning roses • Learn to restore a classic car • Learn to draw • Learn to Calligraphy • Build a Habitat for Humanity Home • Volunteer at a soup kitchen • Volunteer at a Homeless Shelter • Donate blood • Donate clothes you no lo …

Come on in! We've changed the Meet Up name but not our mission! Cohousing Collaborative, LLC, is delighted to announce we are expanding this Meet Up site to include the many and varied activities surrounding building sustainable communities -- most particularly cohousing communities. This site will be focused on creating Meet UPs for folks to meet and discuss topics of social sustainability in our changing world. How can we help each other through these tough economic times? How can we encourage …

We created the East River Jazz Meetup Group as a advocacy group to encourage the increase of jazz culture events in DC's Wards 7 & 8 neighborhood venues where people gather.Libraries, churches, schools and senior residences/service spaces are the ideal places in which to begin organizing events. We invite persons interested in jazz culture, want to discover new information about it, share what they know, organize jazz culture events and encourage others to join our efforts. There are fourteen ev …

Families Involved Together in Arlington to support, develop and provides programs for our children in Arlington, Virginia.

We are an eclectic and environmentally conscious group with an insatiable appetite for delicious, fresh, healthy food! If you are interested in learning more about how to make a positive change for yourself, your neighbors, and future generations by choosing the right foods, at the right time, from the right farmer, this is the group for you. Do you want to make friends with great people who have a practical and fun outlook on eating better, helping the environment, bettering our country's ag …