The purpose of this meetup is to promote food independence and the joy of city gardening and farming. This meetup is for individuals who are either currently gardening/farming in the city or who are immediately available to learn. All meetups will take place in Brooklyn. If you live in another borough, but can come to meetups in Brooklyn, you are welcome to join. All members will be able to suggest meetups - our goal is to build stronger support networks for gardeners by sharing information, ski …

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 …

I decided to start this group because I love Brooklyn, especially my neighborhood, Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. The purpose of the group is to create opportunities for neighbors to become friends and socialize together. Anyone who lives in Brooklyn in general or Prospect-Lefferts Gardens in particular should join.

Join Brooklynites interested in getting to know their neighbors at relaxed social events. We're based in the Lefferts Gardens and Flatbush areas where people from diverse cultures, social backgrounds, and interests live. But anyone curious about our neighborhoods is welcome. Come to make friends, socialize, and share resources in our community! TO JOIN: Because we want to create a sense of community, please introduce yourself by filling out the online profile questions AND add a photo of you wh …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

NOTE. Before requesting membership, please post your picture to the profile so that the group members could recognize you at our brunch meetups. As the name says, this group is for anyone interested in Brunch in the Mid-Brooklyn (Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Prospect Heights) area. We've been doing this for about a year and a half and have met some great folks and found some fantastic brunch spots. Click that red button and join the fun!

[To foster group camaraderie and accountability, this Meetup requires that each member/pending member have a photo and first name on their Meetup home page.] I have been living in Carroll Gardens for 12 years and used to live in the Park Slope area. I no longer want to commute into Manhattan on weekends for socializing (however, I can't get my Manhattan friends to come here!). Let's all stay in Brooklyn to socialize and make some new friends while we're at it! There are so many great places …

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 …

Healthy Central Brooklyn is a community wide-effort inviting neighborhood residents, schools, workplaces, healthcare providers and community organizations to come together to move forward policies, systems and environmental changes which support the health of our community. Healthy Central Brooklyn has the goal of helping the residents of Central Brooklyn live longer healthier lives.

This group is for Architects, Building owners, Green building dwellers, Roofers, Engineers, Masons, and Landscapers. Each meeting we will invite an authority on green roofing to speak in detail on application of their area of specialty. This is as much of a research group as it is a podium for presenting design and production of green roof installation. This group is quality oriented and should be a place where you can learn and teach.

We are a community farm dedicated to improving the quality of life of residents of North Brooklyn. Our mission is to demonstrate the transformative potential of urban agriculture and engage the Brooklyn community in sustainable, local food production opportunities.

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.

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

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!

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 …

Meet other NYC chicken enthusiasts! Come together to explore chicken coops, attend workshops, share information and resources and celebrate city chickens. This group is for the beginner and experienced alike. What can you do here? 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 City Chicken meetups, workshops, events, tours, coop builds, etc. *Host a meetup at your coop! Please suggest a time and lo …

This group was started to by residents of Prospect Lefferts Gardens and surrounding neighborhoods (Crown Heights, Flatbush, etc.) to start a food cooperative grocery store in our area. This group will work toward planning, assessment and implementation of a food buyers or store coop with a mission of offering healthy, sustainable and affordable foods to the community. ANYONE is welcome to join, even if you can't (or don't want to) be directly involved in the planning process as important updates …

City Growers is a non-profit educational organization based at Brooklyn Grange, a rooftop farm business in New York City. We provide farm explorations and workshops at Brooklyn Grange’s two farm locations. City Growers empowers students to envision a greener and healthier future for their city. City Growers connects urban communities with agriculture, food and environment through farm education and advocacy in order to foster a culture of health and sustainability. We need help preparing various …

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 …

Sunnyside Tree Stewards (STS) is a community group of all ages whose members are dedicated to the care of the street trees, young and old, in Sunnyside, Queens and to garnering community support for possibly our greatest public asset. We will participate in the NYC Parks Dept MillionTreesNYC program (MTNYC) which provides workshops and support to members of the public and community groups who are interested in the care of our urban forest.

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 …

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 …

This group is for parents who are interested in meeting other Brooklyn parents, attending organized events for our blog and more. All members get a FREE subscription to Time Out New York Kids. If you want one- contact me with your full name and address with "FREE subscription" so I know you want one! Or sign up for our newsletter on the website: www.achildgrows.com and enter your info there. (Use the "Contact Us" button on the left-hand column) xo Nicole

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 …