Welcome to Philadelphia Urban Explorer Meetup (aka Philly UrbEx).  Meet other locals who are interested in exploring Philadelphia's legendary nooks and crannies, delving into its rich, flavorful history and discovering its best kept secrets! "Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints." Urban exploration is the the examination of the normally unseen or off-limits parts of human civilization. To capture the past and explore the lives that once walked the hallways. Every abandoned struc …

Calling all WOMEN, who are Lesbians, Queer, Bisexual and LateBloomers, *35 years old and above* from Mt. Airy and the Philadelphia area!  We know you're OUT there! We see you at Weavers Way Co-op, walking dogs in our groovy neighborhood, and in the Wissahickon, your rainbow & HRC flags! Maturity is a bonus here...singles, couples, ALL are welcome. ALL respected. *This is NOT a dating site, but if singles happen to get together, great!* ALL interests welcomed...athletes, readers, artists, moms, t …

Meet with other local people who are interested in Volunteering for their community! Gather and discuss/plan community service projects. Our members are business owners, managers, executives, professionals and community leaders who are willing to share their time talent and treasure to help others in the local and world community. e-mail Bob.Lankin@Raymondjames.com

Chance favors the prepared mind. Open to all faiths, beliefs and lifestyles. BAR NONE. We are rooted in love, not based on fear.Inspired to ease suffering through empowerment of families with knowledge, we balance masculine and feminine principles to benefit Humanity. Always provided free of charge.This is NOT a survival group that plans to work together in the event of a “Grid down” scenario, but rather a group of individuals focused on SELF PRESERVATION AND CARE OF OUR LOVED ONES. This is n …

Many people find having a professional work space vital to being productive and imperative to the success for their business. Innovation Garden SmartSpace offers a unique and collaborative environment for entrepreneurs and technologists who are looking for professional co-work space. Through IG SmartSpace you have access to a full service office that offers dedicated and non-dedicated offices, conference room, and well-appointed meeting space. In addition you can enjoy our complimentary services …

Go to www.WildFoodies.org for a FREE field guide, plus more information on local guides, groups, and research! Welcome to our group.  This is a collaborative effort!  We are a group of wild foods enthusiasts who came together in the summer of 2010 to learn more about wild edibles, both plants and animals (although we emphasize edible weeds)!  We believe that wild foods can become a major part of the American diet, as they are in other parts of the world. This group can maximize its potential if …

Do you love being outdoors in nature?  Are you interested in sustainability or going more "green" with your lifestyle?  Maybe you're wild about wildlife or about gardening with native plants--or just birds.  Passionate about environmental issues?  Ever heard of environmental art?  Want to? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Schuylkill Center's for you.  We've got 340 acres of woods, fields, streams and ponds ready for you to explore and enjoy, and we use them as a "living laborat …

This group is for people who love kirtan, meditation, yoga, and ecstatic dance. This group is also for anyone who is interested in exploring various paths to spiritual awareness. Kirtan is the ancient practice of call and response singing in the spirit of joy that energizes your prana, opens your heart, expands awareness and promotes healing. Belonging to the path of Bhakti Yoga (Yoga of Devotion) it is also called Devotional Singing. A kind of singing meditation, it is generally practiced with …

Welcome to “ The Philly Business Networking Group (PhillyBNG)”. Over the last 4 years, our parent company, NYCBNG has earned a stellar reputation as thhe premier networking group in the country.  Each month we host free and paid business networking events to introduce you to the most dynamic business professionals and executives, business owners and entrepreneurs. In August 2011, Ilana Eberson, President of the company, won a spot in the Top 100 Small Business Influencer Award. We are excited …

Welcome to GLUE - Gay and Lesbian Urban Explorers "GLUE" makes a nifty acronym, but please be aware ALL genders and ALL orientations are welcome to join. We are a Philadelphia-based group of adventurous, queer and queer-friendly people who relish the rich details not duly appreciated in our metropolitan landscape. Urban exploring (Urbex or UE) is the sport and art of discovering and experiencing areas of the city that are often hidden in plain sight and normally considered off-limits. Typical si …

After searching for groups that focus on whole foods, slowing down, getting back to nature and sharing a love of creativity and community, I didn't find quite what I was looking for in Central NJ. If you are interested in sharing your knowledge of (or learning about) food, gardening, home crafts, and spending time with women who want to live at a slower pace, please join. We can cook together, craft together, have a night in tasting wine, or explore the parks and reservation spaces.  Daytime and …

The Innovation Garden will uniquely fill the gap in financing and hands-on advisory and business support services for the two earliest phases of a company’s lifecycle: seed stage and early stage. Innovation Garden is desgined to accelerate the growth and development of the most promising young companies and technologies in New Jersey through the unique capabilities of the Innovation Garden Accelerator Program (IGAP) and financed by the Innovation Garden Accelerator Fund (IGAF).

The American Rhododendron Society is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to encourage interest in and to disseminate information about the genus Rhododendron. Members' experience ranges from novice to expert. Society activities include public education, flower shows, seed exchanges, scientific studies, and communication through publications and local and national meetings. ARS chapters are located throughout the United States and Canada and in Denmark, Holland, Scotland, Sweden and Sikkim …

We have become an urbanized consumer culture that lives increasingly hooked and dependent upon technology and mechanization. The quiet wisdom that comes from rural life and religious or indigenous practice that plants us in the soil of the earth and her peoples, is often run over in the frenetic pace of our lives. Soul-Gardeners Circles are organized at Stonehaven, a suburban property in Main Line Philadelphia dedicated to thoughtful contemplative dialogue. It is a place where the landscaped gar …

Come and take classes, or offer classes, on a free/donation basis that promote practices of peace, healing, sustainability, social justice, ecology, and civil disobedience. Everything from weekly meditation sits, yoga classes, gardening, healing exchanges, social justice workshops, Non-violent communication classes, sacred birthing, healthy cooking, green building, and more is offered at the center. Please come and join a class, or offer your own! All classes are offered on Dana, which translate …

Committed to education, conservation, propogation and study of orchids of all kinds. Our group consists of individuals of all skill levels from novice to professional. Our monthly meetings, September thru June, allow us to view presentations given by local and world-renouned orchid specialists, and present opportunities to network with other growers, buy or trade for new plants, and expand your general knowledge of orchids. Our show table is among the best on the east coast and our membership in …

This is a networking group for human resource professionals who are interested in joining a local NJ SHRM chapter and wish to connect with other HR practitioners. Meet & Mingles will be hosted in different parts of the state through out the year. Membership in a SHRM-affiliated chapter means access to a local network of HR professionals, as well as professional development programs and resources that can broaden your skills, increase your value to your organization and earn important recertifica …

I have just moved to Princeton from a one-bedroom, urban apartment. Now I have 2.25 acres and an insane ambition. I have dozens of varieties of vegetable, flower and herb seeds on the way; about a dozen or so fruit trees (all the usual suspects plus a few trendier ones like medlar and quince); and more berry bushes than I can count. There will be chickens. There will be mushroom logs. There will be bees. Way more than one girl can do on her own. My vision is this: we garden together, at my house …

Open to groups, individuals, educators, and anyone interested in gardening with others, especially in community gardens. All skill levels are welcome! We meet throughout the year to learn about gardening, start new gardens & gardening groups, share resources, and have fun while we raise a lot of food!

Hi all! A clean city is a cool city where people can enjoy a healthier and happier life. A clean city is also an everyday affair where everyone can help! What can you do? Lead by example. Pickup litter yourself, not just in front of your own front door!  Join us for "Meetup & Cleanups", post your own Cleanups, request a Litter Buddy, report violations, and spread the word. (See lists below to learn more details) We are a volunteer group. Membership is free! Historically, litter has been the ba …

On Saturday, May 4, the Performance Garage will host its first ever Dance Marathon, a 12-hour fundraiser on the 1500 block of Brandywine Street (just above Spring Garden), to support "that perfect incubator of original work, the Performance Garage." — Jessica Foley, Philadelphia Weekly. Street Festival/Block Party from 11:00AM-7:30PM Drop-in for a dance class including yoga, zumba and belly dancing, or try ballet or modern dance with Philly's top dance teachers and artists. Not a dancer? Shop ar …