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

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 M …

Purpose: All levels of interest welcome- ideally the group will include novice to expert. This group is for people in the local area to get together for swapping information, tips, resources and, of course, plants. This could be a great way to learn more & network with other orchid lovers- all while having lots of laughs (and good food/drink). In addition, there will be "Urban Orchid Hunts"; group outings seeking shows, greenhouses, exhibits, etc. In warmer months we could t …

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 …

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!

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!

Hello, All, I am eager and excited about this new group!  It is like game-night, but we are talking about real life!!  It has all the fun of game night but we come away with tools and insights about how to live with more effectiveness!  And talking about "real things", we will inevitabley get to know each other quite well!  I want to call you "friend" already!  Come with whatever is on your mind: what you want, what you are stuck on, what you want to move forward on, your frustrations, your hou …

Meet other local people who support Permaculture design for creating more-sustainable human environments. Everyone welcome, including all regional residents, friends & supporters! Permaculture offers practical solutions to many of the problems facing the world by using ecology as the basis of organizing systems of food production, housing, technology, economics and community. Please join us as we cultivate a beautiful, delicious and healthy tomorrow! Activities include discussion groups, tours, …

Inspired by Tony of ZenHiking. We are starting a new Washington DC meetup that combines several spiritual disciplines such as Meditation, Yoga, TUMMO Reiki, Chi Gong(Qigong) and Tai Chi with all other fun outdoor activities like Hiking, Cycling, Canoeing, Wine Tasting, Camping, Golf and Tennis. Why? The answer is simple. Meditation is best combined with outdoor activities. What could be more fun and more spiritual than doing meditation before or after a day of exciting activities such as Yoga, T …

LADIES- are you interested in learning how to plant your own Herb Containers, Install a ceiling fan, Faux Painting Techniques etc? Come join us for our quarterly free "Do it HERSELF workshops." The Northern Virginia Home Depot stores are located at: 4601- Fairfax 12275 Price Club Plaza Fairfax, VA 4603- Alexandria 400 S Pickett Street Alexandria, VA 4605- Merrifield 2815 Merilee Drive Fairfax, VA 4608- Seven Corners- 6210 Seven Corners Center Falls Church, VA 4639- Fairfax Circle- 3201 Old Lee H …

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

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 …

Meet other local, fanatic rec volleyball players, those who play in sand and/or indoor courts. All are welcome! Will soon update with a listing of weekly locations to play in DC and Maryland. So far have locations on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings. Am interested in starting up a regular Sunday night sand volleyball meetup/play at 7:15 PM, located on the TWO sand courts adjacent to the Olney Swim Center in Montgomery County. Courts have lights until 11 PM and are free. Please res …

… I’d like to learn organic gardening, and experience sailing, skiing, and fishing! I like to splurge, and treat myself to luxuries that I can afford, but I find the greatest joy in simple pleasures, which are usually free and inexpensive. I also enjoy sharing my commitment to charitable service with my Sister-Friends.      What are your passions and interests? If it's fun... let's do it! I welcome your suggestions.   Until I have the pleasure of meeting you...   Enjoy living life! Walladah

Come on in! We've changed the Meet Up name but not our mission! Cohousing Collaborative, LLC, is delighted to announce we are expanding this Meet Up site to include the many and varied activities surrounding building sustainable communities -- most particularly cohousing communities. This site will be focused on creating Meet UPs for folks to meet and discuss topics of social sustainability in our changing world. How can we help each other through these tough economic times? How can we encourage …

*Wonderful Week-DAY Women!* is for ... Great Gals 40+ Located in North MoCo! YOU're welcome to suggest some FUN ideas ..... that we ALL can enjoy while getting to know each other. Whether enjoying Late Brunch M-TH, or Casual Strolls, Easy Stress-Free Off-Road Bicycling, TEA/Lunch M-TH, Fondue & other Dinners in new places M-TH, Happy Hours, or even just getting together for coffee! PLEASE NOTE: Nominal fee of $1.00 per EVENT greatly appreciated! To Help Defray Organizer's MeetUp Fees & Sundr …