Please visit our website at ThePermacultureGuild.com The primary purpose of this Meetup group is to announce upcoming Permaculture Design Certification and related Courses that we will offer and also workshops and seminars. The Permaculture Guild is a partnership of permaculturists who have many combined years of experience in both permaculture and in education. Although it is not required, we do suggest that you join this Meetup group to receive our upcoming course announcements and other infor …

Please Watch this video http://www.uspta.tv thank you Welcome to TOG John 3:16 This is an elitist group of supermodels and pro tennis athletes. Yeah right we're a mix of everyday people, just a fun group. Meet other tennis lovers near you! We host a weekly tennis round robin - mixed doubles - on Saturday evenings at the Lauderdale tennis club, please arrive at 1:30 PM. All tennis players are welcome to play. 3.5 level & above players (sorry No Beginners). Tennis is from 1:45PM - 5:00PM. The …

This group was originally formed to champion the efforts of local folks who grow and support our area growers, farmers and "foodies". It is currently changing and in a bit of a free form state of development...shifting a bit more towards supporting and promoting the LOHAS lifestyle in general. LOHAS is an acronym for Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability, a market segment focused on health and fitness, the environment, personal development, sustainable living, and social justice. Your ideas an …

The LIVING IN COMMUNITY NETWORK was proud to host Ms. Marianne Kilkenny Our sister community organizer of Women for Living in Community in Asheville, NC has been making news for some time. Watch the most recent video of her shared living experience as reported by Lester Holt of NBC Nightly News.

We are the Gardeners of Southwest Florida, an informal group of avid gardeners based around Naples and Fort Myers. We meet monthly in club members' homes and gardens. We discuss the particular aspects of gardening in this sub-tropical environment, exchange plants and seeds, and trade information and advice. The club is led by experienced gardeners Peter Kacalanos and Suzanne Cherney, and is sponsored by the Florida Native Butterfly Society. Many members of the group focus on planting a variety o …

We are a non-denominational, interfaith spiritual center honoring ALL traditions. We offer support, help, hope and guidance to those in times of need. Our focus is to help and teach sustainability, self-respect, self-reliance, love of friends, family and Spirit. Every week we strive to add new programs to teach people the skills to help them in today's world. Our programs currently include working to restore or help families, single moms and dads, abused women, recovery and a sustainable, green …

Transition Venice is part of the worldwide grassroots Transition movement to make our communities more food and energy resilient. You should join if you want to know what you can do to make your life less vulnerable to peak oil and if you are concerned about climate change. We have members who have ran an organic farm, designed energy efficient buildings, built their own solar hot water and electric systems and built electric bicycles and home gardens. We want to make the transition to a better …

Welcome to our site. We are a Sarasota/Charlotte County emergency preparedness group looking to help others who wish to become more knowledgeable in being prepared for natural, economic or man made disasters. Please fill out the Profile Questions and tell us a little something about yourself.  Please only use your first name or a screen name when filling out you profile. We do not want you to post your last name for privacy reasons. Gen 41:35 "Then let them gather all the food of these good yea …

Sarasota Urban Gardening group is for anyone interested in urban gardening, sustainable living, organic growing, hydroponics, aquaponics, and permaculture." All skills levels are welcome. This group is started to help to meet other enthusiasts. We want to share ideas and information to grow and grow!!. Join us .. we will start meeting for brainstorming sessions, educational classes and sharing our passion and enjoyment of growing, and sustainable living.

Are you interested in meeting others who share your enthusiasm about achieving high energy health and vitality by incorporating raw and living foods into your life welcome aboard? This group is focused on bringing people together educate and inspire you. We will have guest speakers here to demonstrate their knowledge and provide you with the tools you’ll need to live healthier, enjoy new foods and enrich your life. Come to our Potlucks to meet others interested in raw foods and health, get suppo …

Join a great group of teachers and students at the Venice Holistic Center. We are a non-profit educational, wellness center, run by volunteers, dedicated to bringing the best programs and practitioners in body/mind, spiritual, wellness, sustainability and gardening for the city of Venice at reasonable fees and scholarships. Many who attend our events are not on Meetup so we have more attendance than shows here.

Learn practical homesteading skills classes on self-reliance, gardening, cooking, raising animals, canning, soapmaking, mushroom cultivation, solar panel making, blacksmithing, traditional crafts and much more...

I am seeking like minded individuals to help create a non-profit organization, purchase land and establish a sustainable community in or near Sarasota County, utilizing alternative building concepts such as geodesic domes, earthships, auqaponics & vertical organic gardening within the structures to set an example for low-impact yet elegant living with the ecosystem. I am an artist and part of my concept is to create a destination where artists and musicians can come together and perfect their cr …

Our permaculture guild is made up of people interested in permaculture concepts ranging from sustainable food production to food forestry and more.  You don't need any knowledge regarding or experience with permaculture, just a mind open to being a part of the solution and working to transition towards sustainability. What is Permaculture? While permaculture is a broad topic, for the purpose of this group, think of permaculture as creating edible gardens that mimic and work with nature in a sust …

There's nothing like fresh, organic food from your own yard, or a community garden. Let's create an abundance of fresh food for ourselves and our neighborhoods. We can share techniques of water harvesting, lasagna bed gardening, permaculture, hugelkulture and so much more. Good for your mind, body and soul! Come and play in the dirt with us.

This group is directed toward people with a love and passion for science. We will explore the physical sciences by checking out museums, aquariums, botanical gardens, and other places around the Sarasota/Bradenton area. I would also like to hold a weekly discussion group to talk about new discoveries in science and to just get to know each other better. If you're a college student, in the working field, or just a science enthusiast, please join this group. All are welcome!