This group is for those who long for a sense of permanence.  It is for those who believe in the interconnectedness between culture, community, self, soil and food. It is for the nurturerers, the backyard farmers, the worm watchers.  If you were raised in the modern suburb and cried the first time you tasted a tomato that came from a garden and not a store, you'll find friends here.  If you are a scavenger, a mud builder, a farmer, a guerrilla gardener, an artist, a naturalist, an environmenta …

The Sacramento Backyard Poultry Meetup Group is for people who have small backyard flocks of poultry for pets, eggs, and meat. You just might be suprised at how many people living in your neighborhood have pet chickens! There is nothing quite like walking outside in the morning to gather fresh organic eggs for your breakfast! We welcome everyone that has a small backyard flock of poultry, and those that are interested in getting started. We get together most every month at our "Poultry Peopl …

The purpose of the group is to spread knowledge of homesteading and backyard/urban gardening. The goal is to have meetings about twice a month.Here is list of things we would want to try to do, but not all at once:Workshops Soap makingCandle makingMaking Lye from ashesWorm binsContainer gardeningMaking boozeOther fermented drinksSewingLeather workingFood storageCanning Topics Garden PestsCompostingPermacultureSurvivalismPeak OilBook clubAnimals (chickens, horses, rabbits)Alternative energy …

Inspired by Eckhart Tolle, this group seeks to go beyond Eckhart's book into the actual day to day practice of being Present. One awakens the moment one realizes one is asleep ie. not Present. In order to sustain these moments of clarity, formulate an aim. For instance, whenever one awakens into the Moment, try to be aware of sounds for the following 30 seconds or longer. In this way, over time, one verifies both the pervasiveness of sleep and the power of Now.   Recommended reading for 2012: Th …

Meet fellow animal rights advocates and set up events to help reduce animal suffering, promote a diet free of animal products and a more sustainable environment. Anyone who cares about animals and stopping the endless exploitation of them as well as changing the practices of factory farming needs to join this group. Please click more and then files for information on vegan health, recipes, veggie restaurant guide and factory farming videos. Visit us on YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/user/Animal …

  IONS Overview In this video, IONS President and CEO, Marilyn Mandala Schlitz, talks about the history and work of the Institute http://vimeo.com/13590864   SacIONS, the Sacramento Community Group of the Institute of Noetic Sciences is a non-profit membership organization that is affiliated with and supports the programs of the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) in its vision and mission to explore the frontiers of consciousness. SacIONS presents programs that expand the understanding of hum …

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