Hello group! Spring is coming, I promise. This is a group dedicated to unauthorized gardening. Yes that’s right, we will be improving the appearance of vacant public or private land without permission. We will not be making a statement concerning land ownership or management; instead we will be adding some much needed beauty in a sometimes bleak landscape. At the meetup we will discuss possible locations, plant selections, techniques and anything else gardening related. I am looking for help wit …

Food for the body and the brain! Do you care about environmental issues in the Chicago region? The Morton Arboretum does too - and we're coming to your neighborhood to talk about today's hottest environmental topics! The Arboretum's “Zone 5 Science Cafés” bring local experts and interested citizens together in the comfortable atmosphere of the café at your local Whole Foods Market and other regional locations. Share opinions, ideas, and plans for the future as you discuss cutting edge environm …

We decided to start this group to create an opportunity to meet new, creative people in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. This group will be focused on coming together and sharing our talents in a positive way--whether that be painting (artful, or home-improvement), gardening, organizing a fundraising event, decorating, ect. Starting out, we're looking to find out what would most interest you. What talents or new skills would you like to explore? Many of our volunteer-based meetups will focus on helpi …

A place for folks to talk about, plan, and share tips and resources about growing vegetables, fruits and herbs in Chicago -- whether in containers or in the ground, on a deck or patio or in the yard, on a large scale or small.

What is permaculture?“Permaculture is a design system based on ethics and principles which can be used to establish, design, manage and improve all efforts made by individuals, households and communities towards a sustainable future.” - David Holmgren, co-creator of permaculture.The goal of permaculture is to care for the earth and each other by creating harmonious and mutually beneficial relationships through observation of and working with the existing patterns of nature. It can be applied in …

A call to all artists… If you would love to get to know other area artists, talk about your ideas, projects, or dreams… come join us! We will meet at 7pm on the second Saturday of every month in the Garden Gallery & Studio. Bring a snack, a drink and join us to talk about art and all that goes with it. Inspire and be inspired!

The Dream Team is a group of volunteers working with charities and organizations throughout Chicago. We visit nursing homes, walk dogs, garden, teach and so much more! See our Tumblr for more pictures and past events:http://thesecondcitydreamteam.tumblr.com/

… Do you enjoy activities such as these: gardens/gardening, hiking, picnicking, reading, Grant Park concerts, breweries, cooking, wine tasting, coffee, books, architecture, El rides, ice skating, bed and breakfasts, camping, neighborhood touring, people watching…………………….? Well, if you meet the qualities of this profile, my husband and I wish to meet you for fun and friendship. Let’s get started! (Curmudgeonly or ultra serious sorts need not join. Again, the art of mutual exchange in conversation i …

This group is for everyone with interests in any aspect of developing sustainable suburban living on our planet who believe the only way to make progress on the challenges our community faces, is to come together and do something about it. This group serves as a community organizer and calendar for local groups, organizations, and individuals in the Naperville area by making others aware of community events and activiites.  If you are the organizer of a local environmental group or are hosting a …

This group was started to be the weekly group sit that many find indispensible for supporting a daily meditation practice. The group is non-denominational and any style of sitting meditation can be practiced from Advaita to Zen as long is it is in silence. We will explore different types of meditation with the broad idea being that if you find one or more types that you enjoy you will meditate daily and get the most out of it (like exercise but for the mind). So bring your cushion, zafu or bench …

The Illinois Emergency Preppers are a statewide emergency preparedness group. Our team meets on topics that we feel are relevant to the urban, suburban, and to a lesser extent rural preppers. Many of our members are part of an established team and come from all walks of life. We have a wide range of skills including farming, mechanics, engineering, firearms, ex-military, gardening and a variety of others. We are always interested in meeting and sharing ideas with folks from all backgrounds. Join …

I think good design can change people’s lives for the better. I also think people who appreciate and create good design have power to positively influence the people around them. So, cheers to all the Chicago Design Enthusiasts! We are going to use design as a tool to make Chicago a better place—to call home! 

Please come ready to network. Please bring all of your brochures, business cards, and materials to showcase your business. I would like to create a community where we can refer our clients to each other.

This group is designed to help connect Families, Teachers and Friends of Suder Montessori School for events and activities. All groups associated with Suder Montessori are welcome to utilize the calendar and message board. The PTA, The Suder Social Group, volunteering within the school as well as the Suder Peace Garden are listed here along with impromptu gatherings, playground play-dates, and much more. Our goal is to strengthen and enhance our Suder Community through active friendships, cooper …

The Greater Chicago Dutch Language Meetup Group is a young and growing group in the Chicago area. We facilitate meetings of Dutch, Belgian, American, Indonesian, Dutch Caribbean, and other natives with interests in Dutch language and culture. We meet every month at restaurants with some of the above cuisines, pubs, private homes, forest preserves, the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, and the beach!  This Meetup was founded in August 2009 and already can boast impressive statistics (see left-ha …

The Chicago Backyard Poultry Meetup Group is for people who have small backyard flocks of chickens for pets, eggs, and meat. You just might be surprised at how many people living in your neighborhood have pet chickens! There is nothing quite like walking outside in the morning to gather fresh organic eggs for your breakfast! We welcome everyone that has a small backyard flock of chickens, and those that are interested in getting started raising a small backyard flock of chickens. We …