Permaculture is a design system for creating sustainable human habitats, in harmony with the larger ecosystems of which they are a part. Anyone can use it: starting where they are, with what they have. This group is a great place to learn about regenerative design, urban agriculture, animal husbandry, edible fungi, bioremediation, aquaculture, rainwater harvesting, local food systems, alternative economics, community living, soil-building, and much much more...

This group is a network of Portlanders that support the permaculture lifestyle. We connect in real life for farming and permaculture events to share knowledge, experiences, and resources. We meet weekly to discuss the many projects we have going on in Portland. People meet other amazing people with survival and thrival skills galore at Bright Neighbor events. We discuss and move projects forward that help relocalize all aspects of life. We even have a worm farm CSA! On February 6th, 2010, Por …

The Portland 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 get …

Anyone who wants to learn more about home gardening in the Pacific NorthWest is welcome to join. Let's learn together! I've been gardening in the NW for 13 years and was in the OSU Master Gardener 2010 class because it was time to learn more about what I was doing. I want to share what I've learned, learn from others, and have fun! My Home Garden is in the Beaumont/Wilshire section of NE Portland (NE 42nd and Fremont) and most events I host will be held here or at nearby venues. We visit oth …

Finding the creative photographer within. Work with other photographers, participate in exercises to challenge your vision, and get feedback to help improve your images. Geared toward any photographer that wants to shoot outside the box. We believe that everyone has a vision and look forward to seeing what you have to share. Our monthly activities include: ~ Meetings with a specific topic for discussion. Past topics have include the Color of Light, Breaking your Creative Block and Creating a W …

Portland Area Widowed Singles 50+ (PAWS 50 Plus) is a Meetup group for single widowed people 50 years old and over who live in Portland and the surroundings areas. PAWS 50+ is a supportive social group. Our goals are to get out of the house, have fun, openly communicate with one another and to stimulate conversation about our post-loss, moving-on process within a safe, socially interactive environment that may include some members dating. The focus of this group is to offer a supportive atmosphe …

Dedicated to helping Milwaukie residents understand and transition to a more sustainable society.

Hello! Come practice Spanish with us! Formed in 2010, we are a Spanish conversation group in Portland, Oregon that meets regularly on Tuesdays, 7 pm at Green Dragon Brewpub.  There is no real structure to the group, other than meeting up to speak Spanish.  New members with an intermediate to advanced level of Spanish are welcome to join us!  We are a diverse group of native and non-native speakers from various countries and backgrounds.  Depending on the weather, we meet inside or outside in the …

We are offering classes teaching people how to be self sufficient and ways to grow their own vegetables raise chickens etc. organically and from a permaculture biodynamic viewpoint.

This is a unique private group that is EXTREMELY serious about building an online, offline, mobile and relationship-based community, marketing and promotion through our growing social media platform and other tools.  We are NOT your garden-variety leads group! We're looking for Realtor (spot taken), Lender (spot taken), Insurance Agent(s) (PC & Life), CPA, Title Co, Estate Planning Attorney, Divorce Attorney, Will-Trust Attorney, Financial Planner (spot taken), Home Inspector, Appraiser, BK Atto …

This is just for fun.  Our city is beautiful!  Let's descend upon some of it's loveliest parks, courtyards, over-grown alleyways and graffiti covered train yards.  Let's land like a flock of geese with our long legged easels and respectfully take over a public place for a progressive form of loitering.  We can stay a couple of hours, splash around some colors, soak up some sun,  and then move on to somewhere nearby for a drink and to appreciate each others' unique perspectives and talents. Prac …

This is a small meetup/playgroup for open minded, fun, healthy, globally conscientiousness mamas who enjoy providing the best childhood for their children while maintaining their own identity & interests. I want this to be a small group that provides a supportive respectful environment for moms and their children. We will welcome each member with their individual parenting style and interests without passing judgement. We live in a western industrialized culture that has placed great importance …

We gather together in order to tune-in/attune to the rhythm & creative, transformational power of the unfolding season. How else to discover our place as active participants? By sharing our collective exploration of the seasons--the phenomena unfolding right in front of us-- we hope to develop deeper insights & experiential knowledge of astrology, ecology (all our relations), that Beast/Blessing that is agriCulture, & ultimately continue the quest--the question that leads to the heart of Human B …

This is a group for anyone interested in remodeling: windows, doors, bathrooms and kitchens. We focus on quality and knowledge about the industry. People with more knowledge can make better decisions and benefit from the long-lasting impacts on their home.

This is a group for those of us 50 years and older who live close-in NE Portland. Everyone is invited to join, especially those that don't always have availability until after 6 PM weekdays, the weekends or holidays to do something. NOTE: Meetups will be sporadic, as I work full-time (Monday-Friday). Let's get together for affordable activities in our neighborhoods. We can also get together for day hikes, neighborhood walks, the Irivington Historical Home tour, garage saleing, treasure hunts at …

Are you growing food with aquaponics? Or are you interested in learning more about aquaponics and its benefits? This is a group for anyone currently engaged in aquaponic projects and those eager to learn more and get started. I am starting this group to connect people in the greater Portland metropolitan area who want to talk about all aspects of aquaponics. We can share our experiences, exchange information. and learn together! Meetups will include discussion groups, talks about specific topics …

Want to know more – do more with or for bees? Great! LiveHoneyBees and friends are here to have great time with you – and give the bees – and other pollinators are real healing hand here in the Portland Oregon metro area. It's been said the bees are the new chickens. If abundant gardens, making yummy honey (a key ingredient in mead ; ) beeswax (think candles and salves / lib balms), pollen and propolis (the truly unsung probiotic super heroine bees make) . LiveHoneyBees offers family friendly ac …

Outdoor Afro is a community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro uses social media to create interest communities, events, and to partner with regional and national organizations that support diverse participation in the Great Outdoors. Here is where you can start locally connecting with people who share your outdoor interests!

Tigard's current chicken keeping laws require 100' between a chicken coop and the closest neighboring residence. Most homes do not have this large of a lot. City Council is ready to amend these laws, and make them friendlier to backyard coops - they're just waiting to hear our collective chicken-loving voices! Help me organize and address city council to allow existing coops to remain, and bring more backyard chickens into our community.

This is a great group for people who live in Cedar Hills, Cedar Mills, Terra Linda, West Slope, Raleigh Hills, Garden Home, Beaverton, Hillsboro and other nearby neighborhoods. I live in Cedar Hills and have always described it as a "Leave It To Beaver" kind of neighborhood with well kept homes and friendly people. I think sense of community is very important and knowing our neighbors makes our area a better place to live. Let's get together for walks/hikes, happy hour, dinner, lunch, talks, bar …