Occasional classes in edible gardening, offered for a nominal fee along with suggested meetups at other events on edible gardening in the DC/MD/VA region, free or otherwise as deemed valuable to the members of this group
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Economic hard times are coming: Getting ready and creating a community will make the difference! We may not be able to stop job losses, bankrupt city & state budgets cutbacks in essential government services, bank failures, energy supply interruptions, increased temperatures, stronger storms, water main breaks or sewage spills. But we can have a back-up! SUNSET Lifeboat Meet Up Group learns and shares skills for a low energy/ non-fossil fuel future. For instance do you want to learn how to start …
The Evolver Social Movement’s mission is to create the scaffolding for an international consciousness network based on cooperation, environmental stewardship, joy, creativity and play. We enlist a permaculture approach to this social art sculpture, believing our local communities know what’s best for them. The Washington, D.C. Evolver Spore is providing a forum for people to interact on a face-to-face level to raise awareness and empower our local community in this extraordinary time. Ever-consc …
This group is dedicated to my daughter in her pursuit of creating a safe place where everyone can feel free to be themselves. At the core of the activities, she wants to join forces with other young people and their parents who are interested in the stand against bullying. Just because someone doesn't fit a certain description set forth by that community (schools, neighborhoods, organizations) does not make them any less awesome than the next person. Any family is welcome to join & di …
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A group of friends gather and decide how to improve and change neighborhoods. We encourage creative thinking and hard work - believing where 2 or more are, Jesus means to help! Two projects are ongoing currently: 1. Feeding and Building a real community among homeless men and women in downtown Baltimore 2. Planting neighborhood gardens in lower economic areas, for the use of the surrounding neighborhood
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… What would it mean to build a sustainable community in the metro DC area? Farther beyond? What resources do we need? How will we take care of our children and our elders in a time of economic stress? We will also present topics on the "hardware" of sustainability such as Low Impact Development, green architecture and design, rain gardens, green roofs, and much more! Some of these Meet UPs will be organized by Cohousing Collaborative. AND we are inviting YOU to organize a topic you are interested …
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The goals of this meetup is to share information on the care and keeping of backyard chickens, discuss breeds, and provide a forum for adoption or exchange. Backyard gardeners are also invited to the group and seed/plant exchange is welcomed and encouraged!
… The 3rd Sunday community events are happy opportunities for you to make new contacts and enjoy networking conversations over lunch. If you are interested to volunteering, come to the followup small group meeting one week later on the 4th Sunday, from 3PM to 5PM at the LiteStars Restaurant, 2101 L Street NW, Wash. DC 20037. Restaurant phone is 202 293-0281. Less than 2 blocks from Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro, blue and orange lines. Directions from Metro: exit straight out of Metro subway on I Street, …
Meet other local people who live in, or are interested in making DC a Transition town with an Intentional Community, that will encompass Clean Energy, Freecycle, Natural Building, Organic Farming, Community Salvage, New Urbanism & Sustainable Development, Permaculture, Frugal Living/Voluntary Simplicity, Greentrification, Alternative Commerce, Greentrepreneurs, Training and Education. We welcome anyone who appreciates the enormity of the perfect storm of peak oil, global warming, food shortage, …
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The Capitol Hill Energy Cooperative was formed in 2008 to address renewable energy and environmental issues that are of concern to neighbors in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, D.C. We seek to reduce the carbon footprint of Capitol Hill residents by promoting and educating the community about sustainable energy choices. The mission of the organization is tri-fold: Self-education on green/energy issues Promotion and facilitation of green/renewable energy projects/installations …
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Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission offers free tours, hikes and opportunities to help the watershed such as river cleanups and planting trees.
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In the age of HGTV homeowners are taking charge of their homes and being proactive about realizing their decorating dreams. This meetup is based in Washington DC and focuses on the sharing of interior design ideas for homeowners and design enthusiasts. The meetup offers information in topics that are relevant to your decorating projects. We meet at local furniture stores, art galleries, rug stores, etc. to discuss the latest trends in home decor. We also share and receive ideas on our decorating …
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Welcome to the Raw/Living Foods meet up group! Here in this community you will find education, support, community, friendship and many skills and tools to creating a life full of balance, healthy and joy! Our first meet up group will be held on Sunday, April 15th at 4:00pm. This will be both a social and educational event. In this time together we will get an opportunity to meet others who desire the same path of living foods health as we do. We will be eating lots of living foods and li …
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 …
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