Meet other local people who support Permaculture design for sustainable human existence, and with a firm conviction to save humanity.

This is the place to get and exchange all those great tips on green living, living healthy, living naturally, organic, and all other alternative/holistic lifestyles. If you want to learn more, or you've already got cool info to share, or just want to meet other environmentally-friendly, happy people, this is the place. From ideas for the home, to discussions on different eating lifestyles, to possibly setting up our own community garden and growing our own crops, this is your meetup group. Th …

Come meet like-minded Knicks fans in Manhattan and Brooklyn no matter what your knowledge of the NBA. Venues might include, but are not limited to, local sports bars and pubs as well as pick-up games and the occasional trip to Madison Square Garden.

At our Nourishing USA's headquarters in New York City volunteers preform direct service in the community and strive to achieve “nutrition for all”. Nourishing USA is a United States-based non-profit organization. It consists of a nationwide network of more than 2000 community advocates and food rescue organizations that serves in the United States as well as Puerto Rico. The organization supports approximately 500 local charitable agencies operating including pantries, soup kitchens, senior cen …

Roof deck, balcony and city container gardeners are a dedicated breed, and hardy-- it can be difficult to grow things. Bugs, squirrels, leaks, pigeons, ice, heat, wind, broken umbrellas. Not to mention lugging bags of expensive dirt up long staircases and tethering your plants with wire so they won't get blown off the edge. Members will meet up to visit other peoples' decks, gardens, etc. and enjoy enthusiasms and views. We'll trade ideas about flowers, trees, structural aspects, and share in th …

This Meetup is for people growing food in NYC who want to meet and learn from other NYC farmers. Throughout the city, people are growing food in community gardens, urban farms, back and front yards, window sills, rooftops, and every pocket of space we can find. Let's learn from one another and help to grow more food in NYC! Through this meetup group, you can: *Post your questions and comments on this group's Message Board (see menu to the left). *Attend a meetup! See below for upcoming Cit …

Singing, dancing, puppets & eco-percussion for your tot & yoga for you in beautiful park meadows... Live accordion accompaniment. Original compositions & some old favourites from around the world. For tots aged 0 - 5 years “The Music Garden is a cornucopia of music, dance and delights for the senses. ” Loren, New York Dads group “Great location  The mothers & kids were fantastic. Madelina was fantastic. She made connections with each child and incorporated all ages & personalities. ” Jeanne, Ne …

Visit Slow Money NYC Website for detailed info and programs. Slow Money NYC believes that "Everyone is an Investor in Food". Our vision: A new economy based on knowing where our food comes from and where our money goes. Our mission To build a diverse community focused on aligning our money and our values through investing in small, local, sustainable food businesses. To inspire and educate people about the connected nature of investing and food system change. To catalyze new and democratic op …

Are you an alum, current parent, or the parent of a young child who is checking out preschool options in Jersey City? Then this meetup is for you! Connect and/or stay connected with the GPC community. Also, you'll find out about - and be able to RSVP for - family social events, parent classes, playgroups, and fun GPC fundraisers. The Garden Preschool Cooperative is a parent-run nonprofit preschool that seeks to provide high-quality progressive early childhood education in a nurturing atmosphe …

Geared toward educating, discussing and learning about Oriental Rugs and Antique Rugs. Each meet-up will be casually held as a walk-thru viewing of Auction house gallerys pre-hammer, including Christies and Sotheby's of Manhattan New York

We are New Yorkers (and expatriates) who are troubled by the rapid and continuing decline of the ecosystem and want to make a change, starting by reducing our own impact on the environment. Our goal is to build a "Virtual Urban Eco-Village" focused on Green Living, Sustainability Skills and Education, New Urbanism, Community Gardens, Green Homes, Permaculture, Holistic Health, Volunteering, Environmental Activism, and much more. Follow Jennifer Shotts on twitter  http://twitter.com/#!/greensatur …

We are a creative, innovative non-profit organization that connects the community with green businesses and non profits.  Our commitment is to increase access to sustainable lifestyle solutions, while at the same time building and integrating the green community in NYC. The annual Green City Challenge race offers a fun opportunity for teams to compete against their fellow green New Yorkers to demonstrate their knowledge of how to live, work and eat green in New York City. The audience is expose …

Sustainable JC is a collaborative network of civic minded community groups and individuals who are committed to making Jersey City a more sustainable place to live and work.  We are an advocacy organization focused on sustainability planning, education and the implementation of innovative demonstration projects that positively impact the quality of our lives now and into the future.

Experience the surprisingly beautiful and tranquil places in NYC. We'll explore its little-known gems, both natural and manmade--lovely gardens, forests, parks, promenades, waterfalls, galleries, art installations, mansions, and much, much more. In summer, we'll even cruise to beaches and offbeat neighborhoods. Expect the unexpected! I'll provide some commentary, but you'll have plenty of time to chat with the other walkers. All ages welcome! Distance: typically 4 to 8 miles Pace: Moderate (not …

We are an intentional community of artists, healers, teachers, organizers, dreamers and spiritual adventurers. We are looking to enrich our experiences by sharing them. We know that through community we can create something bigger than any one person, and that collective experience can inspire us and fuel us to grow and change. We aim to create an environment that nurtures evolution and self-realization, and we see arts, healing, and spiritual practice as some of the most useful tools for culti …

We are a group of Concerned Citizens meeting weekly at a dojo on 14th Street in Manhattan. We are learning and teachings many aspects of Urban Survival and Wilderness survival. Classes are taught classroom style and in the fields on site. We deal with Emergencies, Disasters and Self Suffiencies in general. Skills we are learning are: Gardening; food prep, canning and storage;alternate energy; fishing, hunting, tracking, orienteering; using hand tools; archery; stick fighting, self defense; first …

A group to help facilitate meetups/play dates for parents with babies who live in the Bococa area of Brooklyn, NY

Hello, parents or parents-to-be. Would you like to: * Meet with like-minded parents and fellow community members * Build social and health connections * Establish a supportive Community & Discussion Group * Nourish and expand your parenting options * Continue your personal growth to enable you to be the best parent you can be There are several fantastic play groups in Hoboken, which provide a very valuable resource for parents in town. But, where can you go to discuss the questions that arise ea …

We wanted to have a place to continue to connect with our hundreds of graduates and thought that starting a meetup in Brooklyn would be an excellent way to bring even more people together. We are gathering to create and implement whole systems permaculture designs for our northeastern bioregion and beyond. Join us!

Working from home can get pretty lonely sometimes. I created this group to promote a sense of community, foster support, and generate laughter and face-to-face contact among those of us living in the BoCoCa neighborhoods (Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens). After working freelance from home for a year now, I miss the camaraderie of an after-work drink, the "what did you do over the weekend" Monday morning chat, and the sense of release just letting someone know what …

Over the past few years I've hosted many successful networking events @ New York's best rooftop lounge, 230 Fifth, often with a crowd of nearly 1000 guests!  As a result, 230 Fifth's management has encouraged me to start this group, to promote those events! In addition to inviting you to the many large, multi-group networking events that I host @ 230 Fifth each year, I'll also host events there exclusively for the members of our group! This will give you a rare opportunity to connect with old fr …

Tech Tuesday is the weekly open night at Hack Manhattan, a community hackerspace in the Union Square neighborhood of Manhattan. Stop by to chat about your projects and use our electronics tools, 3D printers, sewing machines or machine shop. Hack Manhattan is located on 137 West 14th Street between Union Square and Chelsea. We are dedicated to technology, art and craft. Our physical space is open every Tuesday evening. A smaller 3D printing foucsed group gathers on Thursday evenings, and it’s pos …

We are the leading organization in New York City to offer funding to grassroots groups—groups such as block associations, tenant associations, gardening groups, and groups that do not have a 501(c)(3) status— working on quality-of-life issues. We support residents to work on specific projects that help to bring neighbors together, and on the issues that they identify as important to their communities. Our Community Grants are grants of $500-$3,000 for community improvement projects ranging fro …

Manhattan is our paradise garden with ample photographic opportunities. This group is for amateur photographers who would like to improve their skills through practice and sustained self education. Why do some photographs work while some do not? How should we correctly expose a photograph? I am an amateur myself, and do not know all the answers. However, much of the enjoyment of photography is the thinking process that goes on before the shutter is clicked. We will read books, practice and most …

This group is for Sacred Heart University alumni that work or live NYC. Current students interning in NY are also welcome. We started this group to get together once a month, network and build new friendships.  We have in mind happy hours, beer gardens, picnics and volunteer days and we also welcome suggestions.

Welcome! This is a fun and happy community for those interested in organics and those leading an organic lifestyle! We're a group of positive minded people that believe in organic foods and organic living for the well being of ourselves, our families, our animal companions, and the planet. There are lots of great advocacy groups aimed at building awareness and changing legislation regarding organics. While we fully support those efforts, our focus is building relationships with organic minded pe …

Active Women Starters (AWS): Active women for progress and entrepreneurship. A a group of female entrepreneurs, women in business, and their supporters located in NYC. Mission statement: Foster women's empowerment, genuine sisterhood, and entrepreneurship in the NY metro area. Values: Supporting each other, for all the right reasons. Knowing yourself before you know others. Treating others with respect. Actively practicing true leadership. This group is for women and men who want to do big thing …

Hi. I am a candidate for the United States House of Representatives for New York's 7th Congressional District (Lower East Side, Chinatown, Little Italy, Williamsburg, Bushwick,Cypress Hills, Red Hook, Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo, Vinegar Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, Park Slope, Sunset Park, Ridgewood and Woodhaven . This group will be for campaign volunteers to organize together towards the Democratic primary in the summer of 2014. I know that if we organize together, we can achieve …