We're a laid-back and open group for all interested in gardening of any kind. We'll share news of interesting plant and garden related events, coordinate speakers and workshops, visit area gardens and share our inspirations with others. All sorts of gardeners welcome - from creative container gardeners to traditional annual/perennial gardeners to those interested in hardscaping, trees and ponds.

This group are for those who have interest in learning and sharing what they know about permaculture, in this climate in particular, natural building, organic gardening for home and profit. I am working on getting an earthbag home built and encourage anyone interested in learning and perhaps helping to join in and follow its progress. We will me as often as desired by the group and as we have topics to share.

Are yinz guys interested in going green? Or do you just have a green thumb n'at? Are you trying to live better, eat locally, or do you want to help create a more sustainable Pittsburgh? Do you want to meet other people in the area that enjoy farmer's markets and learning about composting? Are you thinking about an organic lifestyle but feel overwhelmed by it all, and are just looking to ease into the whole thing? Well, me too! A few friends and myself have decided to take the steps to live gree …

Please join us in forming a circle of friends interested in working together to live a safer, more natural, fulfilling, healthier, lifestyle where we can share knowledge, ideas, skills, and all types of other resources. Let’s build a local network (Beaver County/Cranberry Twp. area) of like-minded people. This may end up a few different groups because of the variety of listed topics/interests. Please contact me with interest in this meet up and specific topics ASAP so that we can discuss the pos …

This is a group for folks looking to learn all the myriad of ways to live a sustainable, community-focused lifestyle. This could include eating and sourcing locally made goods, supporting local, small businesses, organic gardening, natural building techniques, to name a few. I started this group because I would love to meet like-minded individuals in the area who are living a self-sufficient lifestyle, or would like to learn more about how to do so.

Welcome to the South Hills Socialites – Ladies/Girls Only -- This is a social group for women who enjoy doing fun things (whether it's a girls night out or dinner, an afternoon excursion or movie, or even a morning brunch) in the South Hills - as well as ALL AREAS of Pittsburgh & Allegheny and Washington  Counties. We welcome both single and married women, with or without children, from Pittsburgh & the surrounding areas who enjoy doing a variety of activities and exploring different neighborhoo …

We are all here to become better prepared for all disasters of every kind, be they natural or otherwise. We can each contribute information to share with the other members of this group pertaining to ways we can deal with particular situations that may arise due to unforeseen and unexpected events that could come to pass in the future. Everyone is encouraged to share information and ask any questions concerning preparedness. That is what this group is all about. So let's get to it. ALWAYS BE PRE …

Meet other locals who are interested in the nutritional benefits of eating whole foods. We will share knowledge and discuss the impact and benefits of: unpolished grains; organically garden-grown fruits and vegetables; unprocessed and locally grown meat, poultry, and fish; nutrient-dense nuts, seeds, and sprouts; and non-homogenized milk. We are individuals that understand the benefits of food that offers a complete balance in nutritional value while in its most natural state. We prefer t …

Northern Ohio Outdoor Network- Back to Basics Hello, My name is Christopher Storm. I am starting a new group dedicated to Mutual Aid, Prepping and Friendship. I am welcoming All American Citizens who are concerned about the Future of the Country, State, Economy, etc, and are concerned for the Welfare of their Families and Friends during times and/or events that qualify as a Local or National Emergencies/ Disasters. Examples- Tornado, Flood, Earthquake, Terrorist attack, Economic Depression- basi …

Do you like to make something out of nothing? Do you like using things that others would throw in the recycle bin? Then join me for Ecocrafting Pittsburgh. We will meet together in the wonderful space made available for us by Pittsburgh Creative Reuse, with plenty of inspiring supplies nearby. So join us and think outside of the box. Better still bring the box and we will make something new and cool for your house, your garden, a toy, a wearable ...

Italian-Americans Living in Pittsburgh is a group of people from the Tri-state area who have either grown up in the area and moved away, who still have family here, who have moved and came back or who have never moved away at all. People trying to salvage some of the ways of Italian life here in America so we can pass customs, language, arts, etc down to our children and their children. OK, so maybe some of us have never been to Italy but growing up in Bloomfield (Pittsburgh PA) I came close to …

This group is for the Pittsburgh and Southwest PA citizen "Preppers" - we strive to have backups to critical support systems in place in case the comforts of modern society disappear for any reason. To start off, I'd like to share some resources to get everyone on the same page. First, I've written an article that hopefully can get us all in apples-to-apples discussions.  I wrote it because you'll see some people talking about food storage or whatever, then the Mad Max crew comes in with 'you j …