Meet other local people who support permaculture design for sustainable human existence. Plan and execute permaculture plans and projects for each other. We hope to actually make some progress for members, as well as continue to learn principles and locally-tailored techniques and details.

Meet other local people who live in, or are interested in creating, intentional communities, including collectives, co-housing and cooperatives. Interested in both urban and rural initiatives for becoming more self-sufficient in key areas of energy, food, housing, transportation, education, organization and governance.

The Chapel Hill - Durham Hiking Meetup is designed to provide local hiking and outdoor opportunities for the western triangle. We are a very active (3-5 events per week on average) and social group (with some fantastic nature photographers) and plan hikes in the Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough and Chatham county areas. The hikes with our experienced organizers vary in intensity from beginner to brisk and are generally anywhere from 3 to 7 miles in length (see hike posting for specific details …

I decided to start this group after discovering among native American and other indigenous peoples their tradition of spiritual teachers called "Earth Keepers". Earth Keepers accept the responsibility to honor the spiritual essence of this Earth and all her "helpers" among the angelic beings, ancestral beings, the nature spirits and the elementals. By honoring and giving support to these beings, they support the Earth at this dangerous moment in history. Like humanity, these Beings need the supp …

A platform for people to learn the basics of a variety of crafting techniques. Welcome to Jack’s Crafts! My goal in starting this group is to fill a gap for crafters who can’t or won’t stick to just one craft. I hope we’ll learn from each other while enriching our creative lives and making new friends. Jack’s Crafts will be a place where participants can relax, learn new techniques or new uses for old techniques, and most importantly--have fun, all through monthly workshops run by members just …

Whether you’re interested in eating raw or just learning more about it, this is your meetup group. We welcome everyone from experienced raw foodists to those who are just beginning their journey to a healthier lifestyle. This meetup group is designed to enrich your life with knowledge on eating raw and developing relationships with like-minded people. We offer classes in organic gardening as well as how to prepare delicious and healthy raw food.

Survival, Preparedness, and Sustainable Living organization for Raleigh, NC and the surrounding areas

A new secular mother's group based in downtown Durham. Our goal is to bring together Bull city atheist/agnostic/freethinking mothers & moms to be. Meetups will be based at local downtown playgrounds, libraries & coffee shops. Occasional trips to Jordan Lake with access to an environmental education center. Interests include gardening, outdoor activities, arts, music & more. There are many great groups here in the triangle but this one is for those of us close to downtown for easier access to m …

The mission of the Raleigh Aquarium Society (RAS) is to increase the knowledge, enjoyment, and conservation of home aquariums and ponds for both novices and experienced hobbyists. Society activities include meetings, field trips, workshops, auctions, collecting expeditions, and picnics. To learn more, give us a visit at http://raleighaquariumsociety.org/main.html. Membership in this Meetup does not grant you membership in the Society, but guests are welcome to attend any of our meetings and even …

Please join us and learn to be Self Reliant! We hold classes on a Bi-weekly schedule as well as special events. It’s a great time to meet other Preppers. All our members have different skills and knowledge. It's very laid back and we like to keep it fun. Questions are encouraged. Even beginners find out that they know more than they knew. If your reading this then you probably already have been reading the internet, trying to figure out where to start. First things first... Breath and relax. The …

Are you looking for a group of like minded people who want to be better prepared for a diaster, emergency or a more sustainable living? There is so much concern right now and history has shown us that being prepared is not enough, we need each other to survive in good times and in bad times. Everyday living can become strain and challenged with life changes as simple as lay-offs and unemployment. This group will exchange, share, teach, learn and better prepare us for such things. Lets help each …

***PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE A BRAND NEW GROUP, OUR FIRST MEETUP IS SET FOR JAN 2013. JOIN NOW! *** CALLING ALL FUQUAY-AREA LADIES! Want to expand your circle of friends and paint the town red without having to drive all the way to Raleigh or even, Cary? This is a new group that hopes to help Quay gals support their town and meet new friends locally. Our group is female-only, and targeted to women in their 30's and 40's - but all ages over 21 are welcome! The first event is scheduled in January 2013. …

The Homeschool Gardening Program (HGP) will bring garden skills and research-based information to the 4,000 homeschool families in Wake county. We plan to explore gardens, have hands on workshops, do field trips and all kinds of learning around the world of gardening. We'll use this meetup group to build a community of homeschool families and EMGVs (Wake County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers) to share information and coordinate events. COMMENTED OUT:RELEASE AND HOLD-HARMLESS ST …

Outdoor Afro is a social 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 disrupts the false perception that black people do not have a relationship with nature. We remember our history in nature, leverage social media, and support relevant local leadership to create interest communities, events, and partnerships that support diverse partici …

The Gardeners of Wake County is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide gardening education and horticultural information to our members and the gardening public. Joining the GWC meetup group provides everyone information about the Gardeners of Wake County, Inc, but does not imply membership in the Gardeners of Wake County, Inc. Membership in Gardeners of Wake County, Inc. can be achieved by following the information at http://gardenersofwakecounty.org/about_us.html. The Gardeners …

This group is for anyone interested in getting healthy and fit and leading a healthy active lifestyle. I started this group to meet new people, have fun, and be healthy!

Have you wanted to work with a designer, but don't know where to start? Do you pick up a new design or home magazine each month? Are you watching HGtv right now? This group is your chance to get real help from professionals, learn trade secrets, educate yourself on the profession of Interior Design, and so much more! I am starting this group because great style is for everyone.

WELCOME TO PIEDMONT PREPPERS NETWORK! A brand new group located in Burlington. It is not by chance you have discovered this group!! Many people have said to me they feel or sense "something" is going on, but just don't know what to do about it. Well - Congratulations you have come to the right place. We all have different reasons for wanting to join a group like Piedmont Preppers, but most likely, you are reading this because you feel the future is not as bright as it once was and you want to do …

The BluePrint for Life is an Active Community focused on helping YOU live a Hot Spot Healthy life. By incorporating Movement, Nutrition, Relaxation, Connection and Purpose, we can create a happier, healthier quality of life for ourselves. We may go on a hike, learn Hawaiian dance or poi, volunteer at a shelter, help create a community garden, take a cooking class, etc. The point is to share, learn and have fun! Join us and get a JumpStart on Living!