Our first Special Event is Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium which will be held on Sunday, November 15 from 2-5:30 pm at the Spiritual Living Center of Atlanta. The purpose of the symposium is to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on the planet. Members of this group are either interested in taking the Symposium or fortunate enough to have already participated. While this group focuses on the Atlanta region, it …

Meet others in the metropolitan Atlanta area who are interested in environmental issues locally, nationally & around the world. We at the Atlanta Environment Meetup understand that "environmentalism" is a very broad term, widely encompassing a variety of specific & cross-themed concerns, and thanks to the new wave of interest in the green revolution, our members are applying environmentalist principles to so many types of activities and practices.  However, in the context of our meetup group, …

The greatest wealth that any of us has is our health. Without health, life looses its savor and we cannot relish what a wonderful gift life is. Yet many of us ignore our health until we loose it. I was one of those people. I became so ill that I was bed-ridden for most of the time for over a decade. After many prescriptions, medical procedures, and every kind of medical and alternative treatment I could try, I learned that no matter what my diagnosis was, and no matter how many drugs or suppleme …

Welcome to the Atlanta Backyard Poultry Meetup Group! Home of the largest baby chick giveaway in the world! The Atlanta Backyard Poultry Meetup Group is for people who have, or are interested in having a small backyard flock of chickens for pets, eggs, composting, fertilizer, insect control, and meat, as well as for people interested in learning more about living a self-sustaining lifestyle. You just might be suprised at how many people living in your neighborhood have pet chickens! There is no …

Interested in real food and nutrition? Want to find local sources of sustainably produced, wholesome foods? We are here to share knowledge and support as we teach each other about traditional, nutrient-dense foods -- and discover practical ways to include more of them in our diet and lifestyle.   Fundamental to this group are the principles taught by the Weston A. Price Foundation, which advocates a return to natural, whole foods prepared in traditional ways according to the wisdom of our ancest …

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Education & Promotion of the Passive House Building Standard throughout Georgia and the Southeast

I have signed up for a program (called Sustainable Selections) that allows me to take expired meat from a national retail grocery chain on a weekly basis. I pay a monthly fee and basically act as their removal service (in place of the renderers that used to take it). It is packaged but all mixed together, so you will have to be prepared to dig through the barrels to get what you want. I will have everything from sirloin to hot dogs and lunch meat - everything you would find at a grocery store. …

Cultivating community through mutual exchange of ourselves.   Merriam Webster defines Reciprocity as, “shared dependence, cooperation, and exchange between persons or groups. We define it as a five-syllable word that means love…. For as long as civilization has existed mankind has shared with one another. In fact, the first economic system ever created by a human being was a form of reciprocal barter. Whether it was food, clothing, or even knowledge of tool-making, shared dependence has been par …

Atlanta Green Drinks NORTH is a monthly gathering of Atlantans who think about the environment in some capacity For work, for fun, for necessity….We come together on the Fourth Wed. of the month from a broad variety of backgrounds to support local businesses, debate and discuss the world of ‘green,’ network, and enjoy some drinks with friends.

We are interested in peak oil, global warming, relocalization, sustainable communities, alternative energy, permaculture, and more. We are beginning to network with other Metro Atlanta groups and to have events that educate people about our concerns. We offer support, information, and opportunities to contribute to the solution. We'd love to have you join us!

Are you looking to connect with female business owners to promote and grow your small business? Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking for support and motivation? If your answer is  YES ,Entrepreneu HER is right for you! Entrepreneu HER is a support group for female business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals. Our Vision Our goal is to become the leading source for female business owner …

The Mission of Becoming The Total Athlete is to support men and women with their fitness, health and wellness goals.  The Vision of Becoming The Total Athlete is to create a community of athletes (all levels andsport) who are physically fit, mentally strong and treat their body as a temple– through healthy eating, love, respect and honor.  Our Goals – To support the lifestyle of local athletes by offeringinformational classes, ask the doctor series, massage, running and cyclingclubs, yoga, tai c …

Real World Education “Smart is the New Cool” Today, it’s not enough to think outside of the box. The new wave of smart, rich, cool power players know how to reinvent the box. With a healthy dose of self-confidence and a heap of creativity, you can attract resources that will push you closer to life you’ve always imagined. Real World Education is a collaborative environment that provides each member with the tools he needs to attain success -- on his or her own terms. Get unstuck, wade th …

This group is to help bring local creative communities together through events (markets,festivals etc.), workshops, and networking opportunities for artist, crafters, entrepreneurs and those that appreciate the creative world. Create. Empower. Blossom.

I purchased my WVO School Bus RV back in '08 and haven't looked back since! Yet, for the longest time now I have been looking for a group of WVO people in and around Atlanta who could meet and sharpen & help each other in the various facets of being a WVO automobile owner, like WVO collection, various systems, filtration, maintenance, issues, and the like... oh yes, and of course, ideas!!! What better than to have a group who could meet and help each other on our way to living one step further " …