We are an eclectic and environmentally conscious group with an insatiable appetite for delicious, fresh, healthy food! If you are interested in learning more about how to make a positive change for yourself, your neighbors, and future generations by choosing the right foods, at the right time, from the right farmer, this is the group for you. Do you want to make friends with great people who have a practical and fun outlook on eating better, helping the environment, bettering our country's ag …

In this group, we can share with each other ways to teach children and entire families how to live simply and naturally for optimal health. Knowledge of essential oils, herbs, gardening, nutrition, and stories from history should be shared between generations. Important knowledge about our bodies, the food we consume (nutrition), and how we feel (our health and life energy) are critical topics that should be mastered and taught to children everywhere. Children will then be more prepared to make …

But we will take walking tours and hikes around DC, both historic and artsy urban areas, as well as natural and landscaped parks and gardens. Along the way, the more experienced among us can provide guidance about great photo ops, including lighting and composing and selecting settings from aperture and f-stops. Do you love to take photos on vacation and at special events to share on Facebook and Twitter? But end up with 600 photos too many, guaranteed to bore your friends? We'll discuss how …

WELCOME FUTURE COLONIAL MOMS Started on September 15, 2010, Colonial Moms is designed for active mommies looking for playdates and activities for their little ones (ages 0-5) around Williamsburg and the surrounding areas. Just as importantly, it is intended to give us adults opportunities to meet and socialize with other moms. WHAT WE DO Colonial Moms has a very active calendar with meetups typically 3-6 days a week. Every member is encouraged to schedule and host their own event(s) and each …

Meet locals interested in homesteading and simple living skills like food preservation, caring for livestock, alternative energy, edible landscaping, permaculture, container gardening and more.

For all those interested in sharing seed, garden tips, and even the occasional fruit and veggie swap!

This DC Metro group meets regularly to discuss our successes, our struggles, answer any questions people may have and participate in a community of like-minded friends. We will also hold ad-hoc potluck meet-ups, picnics in the park, local farm visits and who knows what else. The group is led by Matthew & Stacy of http://PaleoParents.com but we welcome all members to suggest events and participate fully!

Families Involved Together in Arlington to support, develop and provides programs for our children in Arlington, Virginia.

Greetings, Sister-Friend! The Renaissance Women of Color (RWOC) represents a renewal, revival and rebirth of the spirit of womanhood, and the power of femininity among women of color. We are a 'social sisterhood' of Black/African-American, Hispanic, Latina, Asian, and all women of color who enjoy living life, and have PURPOSE and PASSION in addition to the roles that define us (wife, mother, CEO, PhD, etc.). Our first and most important role is that of a WOMAN, which we appreciate and celebrate …

Some people drift through their entire life. They do it one day at a time, one week at a time, one month at a time. It happens so gradually they are unaware of how their lives are slipping away until it's too late. The time to be happy is now, regardless of any circumstances or beliefs, it is your birth right to be free and happy in every moment. Here we maximize every moment of our existence and live our life to the fullest. This group is here to remind us of all the things we want to achieve i …

Do you love searching for and seeing wildflowers where they are growing in their native habitats? Do you enjoy discovering the wonderful variety of flowers growing in local gardens? Do you believe in not picking the flowers so others can enjoy the beauty you have seen? If yes - then this is the Meetup Group for you. We’ll be searching out and photographing flowers at local gardens and wildflowers in the local parks. Possible outings include Lotus blossoms at Kenilworth Gardens, sunflowers at Mc …

This club provides a forum for meeting other avid aquarium enthusiasts and for exchanging information, knowledge and expertise regarding raising tropical fish.

HGTV and the DIY network is popular and profitable for a reason.  It's fun, rewarding, and most of all, an affordable way to create a custom look for your space.  The addage is, "If he/she/they can do it, so can I."  At least that is the philosophy that has led to me feeling like my tail is in a sling on multiple occasions. :-)  Once I pull through, I am amazed and love that feeling of gratitude!  But by having others to ask, being instilled with persistence, and through sheer determination, I h …

Not the best time of year to start a group like this, I know. But I've enjoyed at least trying to grow an interesting mix of plants in my backyard - killing more than a few unfortunate ones along the way - and thought it would be nice to share experiences, ideas, tips with like-minded individuals. If you've done something similar, are thinking about it, or just have a fondness for gardening and landscaping, we'd welcome having you on board. We can discuss yard features such as ponds, streams, re …

Are you interested in connecting with others who are eco-friendly, wants to live a "greener" life with their family, eat more local food, enjoy the local outdoors, and just get to know more people that enjoy the same lifestyle.  It’s for all ages, for families, singles and anything in between. We can grow our group and activities - as a group and as a community as we enjoy sustainable living!

Gardeners in the Ticonderoga Farms Community Garden

Are you looking to prepare your family in the event of an emergency or disaster? Are you new to the details of keeping your family safe (also known as prepping) or an experienced family safe person? Introducing the Piedmont Virginia Family Safe Meetup (earlier known as Piedmont Virginia Preppers). We'll meet to discuss ways to encourage keeping your family safe for the unknown.  Whether it is a natural or  man-made event, we'll strive to develop our collective knowledge and skills to be prepared …

Welcome, Tao Life Seekers! According to the ancient wisdom of Taoism, in nature there is balance and harmony; Taoism promotes living in accordance with the laws of nature. This group is for those seeking to achieve an inspired creative life applying Taoist principles, either as an artist, a martial artist, a healer, an acupuncturist, a herbalist, a green environmentalist, or those interested in applying those principles in their lives. Our monthly activities take our members to where Tao princip …

Meet and share sustainable green solutions for ourselves and planet. Participate in co-creating a heart centered environment that assists community with learning earth stewardship and exploring organic solutions for the home and garden. We promote healthy and balanced lifestyles. Dinner club, nutritional cooking classes, full moon parties, fund raisers, movies.

We are a group of permaculture designers, activists and other concerned citizens, from around the United States, committed to meaningful changes in the federal government, which can facilitate bringing our county back into alignment with natural law, through the application of, and the adherence to, permaculture ethics and design principles.

WB New Moms Group is for active moms looking for activities to attend with their babies around Williamsburg. It is also a great time for us moms to socialize and form friendships too! Our group is made up of stay at home moms (SAHM) and Part-Time Moms. Our group activity is picking up momentum since it began in December 2012 with get togethers at least 1-2 days a week. Members are encouraged to schedule get togethers, but it's not required. Our get togethers can include picnics, lunch or coffe …

“Let's get together for some outside deck or rooftop dinner parties, backyard BBQs, picnics, garden parties or relaxing around the living room fireplace sharing in organic fare with good people and even better conversation; creating small group Real Food socializing that will spontaneously spread like wildfire to other communities locally.  If you care about the source of our food and wish to learn more; and if you believe A-list music, food and fun bring people together; join the GMO Free DC co …

Founded in 2008, The Zeitgeist Movement is a Sustainability Advocacy Organization which conducts community based activism and awareness actions through a network of Global/Regional Chapters, Project Teams, Annual Events, Media and Charity Work. The Movement's principle focus includes the recognition that the majority of the social problems which plague the human species at this time are not the sole result of some institutional corruption, scarcity, a political policy, a flaw of "human nature" o …

Let’s discover resources for healthy, sustainable living in and around Prince William County, Virginia! We'll meet monthly or more often. Some of our Meetup events will include: Visiting local farms that offer sustainable, pastured beef and poultry Learning about green housecleaning Visiting a local beekeeper Taking gardening classes Price comparisons of sustainable products Looking at policies and laws in Prince William County to see how they impact our future sustainability and health Discov …

Forming a group interested in educating each other with prepper related topics. Looking for members willing to train each other in a variety of topics, such as canning & dehydrating foods, slaughtering a chicken, cheese making, first aid, building a bug-out bag, etc. This is not a militia group, although topics may include self defense, shooting or other martial skills may be offered.

This is a Bangladeshi singles club. Being single is not anything to be ashamed about in our age! We live in a time when most relationships break up and there is no guarantee that even the best ones will last. In the meantime, there is much to enjoy in life, and singleness has a great many benefits that those couples you envy would give an arm or a leg for! I started this group to focus, being Single and Bangladeshi how we can live our life happy, not controlled and be proud. Take charge of your …

Let's bring some life to the asphalt. Come meet other downtown residents restoring the community garden beds behind the 17th street market. We need help moving the garden a few feet to its new location. No special skills necessary.

An herbalist is a broad term that encompasses anyone that works with plants. This group is for anyone that wants to learn, teach, or just socialize with other people that enjoy working with the green world. The primary focus will be on local plants and local plant medicines.