In an area where many people hire others to do their gardening, this is a group that brings people who like to get their hands in the soil together. Come meet others who are crazy enough to grow vegetables and flowers despite bugs, deer and shade. This is not a tea party garden club, but a hands-on group of folks who want to learn from one another. All levels are welcome- if you grow things in your yard, or in containers on your deck- or even if you just want to know how, join us!

This Meetup is for people growing food in NYC who want to meet and learn from other NYC farmers. Throughout the city, people are growing food in community gardens, urban farms, back and front yards, window sills, rooftops, and every pocket of space we can find. Let's learn from one another and help to grow more food in NYC! Through this meetup group, you can: *Post your questions and comments on this group's Message Board (see menu to the left). *Attend a meetup! See below for upcoming …

… The first sessions give you fundamentals of bee biology and behavior and will help you determine whether you'll be ready to keep bees on your own by Spring, would prefer to join a community team, or just want to learn and volunteer with us. In Spring as weather permits, we progress to hands-on sessions in urban apiaries, exposing students to dozens of hives at various stages of growth. There is a lot of material on the web about beekeeping. Many different methods are covered in the Course, and o …

We are New Yorkers (and expatriates) who are troubled by the rapid and continuing decline of the ecosystem and want to make a change, starting by reducing our own impact on the environment. Our goal is to build a "Virtual Urban Eco-Village" focused on Green Living, Sustainability Skills and Education, New Urbanism, Community Gardens, Green Homes, Permaculture, Holistic Health, Volunteering, Environmental Activism, and much more. Follow Jennifer Shotts, Co-Organizer, on twitter  http://twitter.co …

  I study ornamental horticulture at The New York Botanical Garden now. I am interested anything related to plants; botany, horticulture, botanical art and  soil science, etc. I searched for a group which I can meet like-minded people in NYC area, but I couldn't find one focuses on horticulture, then I decided to start this group.  This meetup will be held at NYBG on weekends. Where you can observe beautiful plants and read great horticultural books at its one of the finest horticultural library …

Sustainable JC is a collaborative network of civic minded community groups and individuals who are committed to making Jersey City a more sustainable place to live and work.  We are an advocacy organization focused on sustainability planning, education and the implementation of innovative demonstration projects that positively impact the quality of our lives now and into the future.  

Greetings all! My name is Mary and I would like to welcome you to the Nurtured Spirit, a community spiritual and healing center. Our ultimate purpose is to bring together a sustainable community. One of our projects for 2012 is to begin a biodynamic spin farm. This meetup group is dedicated to announcing our meetings, communicating with others within the community, planning days to work with the soil - planting seeds, etc. If you like the idea of participating in a loving and motivated spiritual …

At our Nourishing USA's headquarters in New York City volunteers preform direct service in the community and strive to achieve “nutrition for all”. Nourishing USA is a United States-based non-profit organization. It consists of a nationwide network of more than 2000 community advocates and food rescue organizations that serves in the United States as well as Puerto Rico. It is the nation's leading award winning community food program.The organization supports approximately 500 local charitable …

We offer a variety of workshops and programs based on self-sustainability and health that will promote global, communal, and personal well-being. We would love to see you there!

As junior ambassadors for New York Restoration Project (NYRP), The Buds are New York City's next generation of protectors of our precious parks and community gardens. The Buds bring together some of the city's hippest and greenest individuals – aged 21 to 40 – who are looking for meaningful, yet engaging ways to immerse themselves in the environmental movement that's not only sweeping New York City, but the entire nation and planet! These young, green activists are integral members of NYRP, part …

… Founded in 1995, the school was envisioned as an alternative to parents who sought an enhanced level of involvement in the education of their young children and who believed a cooperative community would provide an ideal setting for early childhood education. For more info, visit our website.  

Are you an alum, current parent, or the parent of a young child who is checking out preschool options in Jersey City? Then this meetup is for you! Connect and/or stay connected with the GPC community. Also, you'll find out about - and be able to RSVP for - family social events, parent classes, playgroups, and fun GPC fundraisers. The Garden Preschool Cooperative is a parent-run nonprofit preschool that seeks to provide high-quality progressive early childhood education in a nurturing atmosphe …

Hello, parents or parents-to-be. Would you like to: * Meet with like-minded parents and fellow community members * Build social and health connections * Establish a supportive Community & Discussion Group * Nourish and expand your parenting options * Continue your personal growth to enable you to be the best parent you can be There are several fantastic play groups in Hoboken, which provide a very valuable resource for parents in town. But, where can you go to discuss the questions that arise ea …

This group is to get everyone with their small lever harps out into the world to share tunes, trade tech. tips and just play and have FUN with Celtic and Irish tunes...if you want to bring some classical or your own music that is cool. But you have to be willing to teach it to the other harpers. My name is Mia Theodoratus ( www.miatheodoratus.com )and I teach at the Irish Arts Center. The purpose of this group is to give everyone with a small harp a supportive community to grow musically. I …

Do you long for ways to live a more wholesome existence? Are you attracted to the idea of a more sustainable lifestyle while connecting with people who care about the same? Now is a great time to start creating the homestead you dream of.  Now is a great time to connect with a community of people who are interested in sharing their successes, sharing their skill, and sharing their joy of the same. The place to start your homestead is where you live right now! You can start right now, be it a 100 …

    ClearOneSource   Communities Living Empathy Awareness Remembrance Our meet-ups are a way of bringing together children, families, educators and friends in both formal and informal gatherings to  Nurture a Living Culture of Peace. Dedicated to a Holistic approach for Manifesting the Fullness of our Human Potential, our meet up activities are designed to sustain processes essential to peaceful interdependence. Some processes we will explore include: RELAXATION, COOPERATION, COLLABORATION, EMPA …