Meet other people interested in learning about herbs for natural healing and health while learning about the healing herbs themselves. Each month on the 2nd Wednesday, we focus on one herb and learn all about its healing powers. I provide fresh and dried forms of the herb as well as teas and infusions so that you can see, taste, touch and smell the herb and get to know it very well! You'll get to make a herbal remedy to take home with you and start you on your path to herbal healing and knowle …

Meet other local people who are interested in Urban Farms and Sustainable Development. These are urban design movements aimed to reform all aspects of urban development and sustainable living. Help to create neighborhoods that are self-reliant, safe, abundant, and contain a diverse range of cultures. Let's restore our urban fabric and communities!

Hi, I'm personally interested in starting an urban intentional community in the next few years (I'm presently finishing up nursing school and pretty much have my hands full!). My intent is to find several people who share my vision and commitment. Though I want to work together in order to design and develop this community, there are several immutable factors: 1. This community does not have a religious theme...the personal religious views of members are not relevant. 2. The goal of this communi …

The Center for Pragmatic Buddhism (CPB) is an established chapter in St. Louis that is looking to spread the relevance of Pragmatic Buddhism and meditation to others. Everyone is welcome to attend. Our work is the synthesis of Nikayan (early Indian), traditional Chinese Chan and Japanese Zen Buddhism, and the American Pragmatist tradition, in what we call Pragmatic Buddhism. We utilize Chan and Zen Buddhist practice methods that resonate with Westerners, including the central practice of sitting …

This meetup group is slated to be closed down.  Members need to go to the yahoo group to continue to be alerted to new meet ups.

The Saint Louis Drawing & Painting Group offers an environment for artists of all levels to converge and find their way creatively. We hope to offer community, training, information and other resources that guide the artist to self-improvement and challenge in areas they can share passion and enlightenment. Artists We have a wide range of artists, print-makers, painters, models, performers, poets and musicians gathering in this space. No matter whether you are a rough beginner or a seasoned pro …

Become an OWL CREEK GAZETTEER today and explore the art of Self-Reliant living with readers and friends of the Owl Creek Gazette!  To read our magazine online (current and archived issues) visit our blog at: http://owlcreekgazette.blogspot.com/

I created  Passion Forward to inspire and support passionate living and giving. Everyone's not into some of the traditional modes of volunteering. Perhaps they don't have the time or can't commit on a long term basis. The purpose of the group is to create custom opportunities for individuals to support their community through the gifts, skills and passions that are already part of their every day lives. How it works is simple. We gather the skills and passions of our members and design individua …

Do you like to walk? Do you enjoy exploring St. Louis neighborhoods? Would you rather walk in a safe group with some pleasant companions than by yourself? Walking is one of the best forms of exercise, and we have a city full of great neighborhoods to explore. Join us! Our walks will average about 3 to 4 miles at a moderate pace, and we will sometimes stop to look at interesting architecture, gardens, sculpture, or other attractions. We will average about 20 minutes per mile, a pace that doesn't …

Meet fellow vegans near you! Come to an Arch Vegans Meetup. This can be a great way to discuss, learn and explore the joys and the many issues related to being vegan. Whether it's gardening, health, animal rights, food politics, the environment, vegan cooking, or any other related interest, come and share, or just stop by a meetup for a visit and some socializing! You can also follow us on the Arch Vegans Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/groups/367964060602/ Please feel free to read the M …

The Metro East Green Party is a local political group following the platform of the Illinois Green Party, ilgp.org, and the National Green Party, gp.org. 1. GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY Every human being deserves a say in the decisions that affect their lives and not be subject to the will of another. Therefore, we will work to increase public participation at every level of government and to ensure that our public representatives are fully accountable to the people who elect them. We will also work to …

Slow Food St. Louis is about connecting farm back to table. We are an international, educational organization devoted to promoting fresh, local, and sustainably-produced food, biodiversity, and the preservation of food traditions, as well as celebrating the pleasures of the table. Slow Food is good, clean, and fair food. We believe that the food we eat should taste good, that it should be produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare, or our health, and that food pro …

Helping to get us on the road to Living the best life we can by being aware of our environment and our bodies. We will discuss a range of topics including whole, fresh, and organic foods, nutrition, cooking, yoga and other exercise, gardening, environmental issues (learning to live a greener lifestyle together), holistic and alternative health care, and much more!

Meet other local people who are interested in the Science of Healthy Living. We will discuss steps and take action for healthier living and lifestyle choices.  Let's learn how to grow and eat food that is healthy and nourishes the body and soul, while building a community at the same time. Meet other locals who are interested in growing and enjoying Biodynamic and Organic food, medicinal herbs, honey bees, farming methods and more. Let's get together to learn how to best plan a nourishing garden …