Do you own a small*, LOCAL company based within 50 miles of Philadelphia? If you own a franchise, do you keep more than ~75% of the profits? If you sell/distribute products, do at least ~25% of your supplies come from LOCAL companies? If you sell/offer services, are at least ~25% of your clients also LOCAL? OR, do you consider yourself to be a LOCAL entrepreneur or independent consultant? If you're a network marketing affiliate, do you keep more than ~50% of all your sales? If you represent a …

Meet other locals who are interested in exploring many aspects of green living. The main topics we will cover are health, fitness, nature, organic gardening, green home, renewable energy, green transportation, and spirituality. Health includes potlucks, dining out, food preparation classes, discussions, etc. that explore the healthiest and tastiest diets available such as organic food, raw food, vegan, vegetarian, macrobiotic, and Japanese food. Our Fitness and Nature meetups will allow us oppor …

Meet other local people who support Permaculture design for creating more-sustainable human environments. Everyone welcome, including all regional residents, friends & supporters! Permaculture offers practical solutions to many of the problems facing the world by using ecology as the basis of organizing systems of food production, housing, technology, economics and community. Please join us as we cultivate a beautiful, delicious and healthy tomorrow! Activities include discussion groups, tours, …

Connect with like-minded people who want to learn about & implement more 'green' & healthful strategies to: support earth-conscious decisions create a healthy environment - inside & outside of our homes increase energy & prevent disease expand awareness of a mind-body-spirit-earth connection live more peacefully & joyfully in a chaotic world Our goal is to create a calendar of events where people can gather to share ideas, knowledge & experience in the following areas, and then some: - …

Conservation. Sustainability. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Start with small changes, learn from others, raise your awareness, reduce your footprint. Let's work towards making this group a collaboration of environmental education, activities and change in the Greater Philadelphia Area. More events, links and information coming soon! Have an idea for an event? Post it below!

We are "Entrepreneurs for Social Change" ... interested in making connections with others who seek to build a better world. Campaign Consultation, Inc. works with individuals and organizations at local, state, national and international levels to achieve community development, fund raising, diversity utilization, issue advocacy, media & marketing, public policy as well as organizational and business development success.The term "campaign" is incorporated in the firm's name to reinforce our corp …

Economic hard times are coming: Getting ready and creating a community will make the difference! We may not be able to stop job losses, bankrupt city & state budgets cutbacks in essential government services, bank failures, energy supply interruptions, increased temperatures, stronger storms, water main breaks or sewage spills. But we can have a back-up! SUNSET Lifeboat Meet Up Group learns and shares skills for a low energy/ non-fossil fuel future. For instance do you want to learn how to start …

With the help of a group of close friends, I identified the need for grassroots education on issues of local food, and systems sustainability. Menu for the Future is the local resource for creating small, intimate discussions around what we eat, where our food comes from, food safety, food insecurity, creating edible schoolyards in our neighborhoods, and supporting or even become local food growers. We meet, we read, we think, we choose, we act. If you are interested in bridging the gap betwee …

Welcome to the Transition Philadelphia, Transition Media, Transition Ambler/Upper Dublin Meetup Group! The Transition Movement is a made up of people making their communities more resilient in the face of peak oil, climate change and economic hardship. We want to work within our local communities to transition from our current state of oil and fossil fuel dependency to a more localize, less fossil fuel dependent future. We have Transition Initiatives in Philadelphia, Media or Ambler/Upper Dubl …

Join the Natural History Society of Maryland to meet other nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists, and similarly inquisitive minds. We offer a wide variety of programs for the beginner to the advanced naturalist, and from informal social events to in-depth courses. Everyone is welcome, but membership offers many free programs and discounts on others. So join us in a search for reptiles and amphibians, a canoe trip on the Chesapeake Bay, or to learn everything there is to know about Mary …

Sustainable Cherry Hill (SCH) is an all volunteer 501c3 non-profit community outreach and educational organization that fosters the global sustainability movement at a local level. The efforts of SCH are regional and inclusive… you do not need to be a Cherry Hill resident to participate with us. Our mission: Bringing people together to build a sustainable South Jersey.

Do you drive about town envisioning a new, better, brighter built environment? Are you passionate about your career, and perpetual self- improvement? Do you have an affinity for finance and investing? Do you live, work, play, or schlep along the 422 corridor? If so, the 422 ARCH -just may be for you! The Skinny: 422 ARCH is an eclectic bunch of progressive, creatively charged, glass half full type professionals who are passionate lunatics about not only their careers, but the quality of the comm …

The Sustainability NEXUS Our mission is to focus the expanding environmental and social innovation movements of Greater Philadelphia - further empowering the region’s sustainability initiatives and businesses through collaboration, innovation, and education of citizens. We welcome members interested in building a dynamic community that can demonstrate new models for collaboration and economic development rooted in environmental awareness and new technologies. Cowork with us on Good Coworking! ht …

A friendly group with an alternative GREEN vision for our country, where human rights, economic justice and environmental sustainability have priority over corporate profit. 1. GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY Every human being deserves a say in the decisions that affect their lives and not be subject to the will of another. Therefore, we will work to increase public participation at every level of government and to ensure that our public representatives are fully accountable to the people who elect them. 2 …

The Green Party of New Jersey is the official state affiliate of the Green Party of the United States. For over 16 years we have been promoting Green values and issues in the Garden State, and running Green candidates for office.

This group has died since the original organizer wasn't involved past the set up.  I took this group over simply to announce to it's existing members, a new group to replace it. The new group to visit; Philadelphia History, Art and Culture Went live today 7/5/12 Come over and check us at!  Hope to see you there.

Lancaster Community Gardens IS YOU and anyone who wants to join together to create gardens on public and private land in the City of Lancaster surrounding areas. All who want to help and build gardens are welcome! http://www.lancastercommunitygardens.com

The Mount Vernon Urbanites is a social organization for young professionals who live or work in the neighbhoods of Mount Vernon & Midtown Belvedere in Baltimore City, Maryland. We host regular happy hours, dinners, outdoor activities, volunteer opportunities and other events that are free to attend for our members. Our Mission - The Mount Vernon Urbanites connects neighbors to explore and support our community. Our Goals – Our primary goal is to connect neighbors so they can make friends who l …

Philadelphia Cohousing is a group for those interested in living in or supporting cohousing communities in the Philadelphia area. This space is sponsored by Wissahickon Village Cohousing (WVC) in NW Philadelphia but we welcome and want to promote all Philadelphia area cohousing groups including K'House in the Philadelphia Kensington neighborhood, Altair Cohousing in Kimberton (just outside of Phoenixville), PA and Three Groves Ecovillage (TGE) in West Grove, PA (north of Newark, DE). TGE is abou …

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 …

Natural Lands Trust is a non-profit land conservation organization dedicated to protecting the forests, fields, streams, and wetlands that are essential to the sustainability of life in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. We offer hikes, tree plantings, bird walks, canoe and kayak trips, educational workshops, and more. Join us to spend time with family and friends, explore Natural Lands Trust's preserves, and expand your knowledge about nature and conservation. Beginning in fall 2013, …

This is bible study group that with the hopes that it will grow into a sustainable ministry that can serve both the community and its members with the life of the word of God.

The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The next best time is... NOW! This group is for anyone with a passion for trees and who enjoys getting their hands (and knees) dirty. I have been a Tree Tender with The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society since 2008 and love introducing others to the joy of tree planting. Now, as an employee of PHS, I can help others develop tree planting projects for their home or neighborhood. Most tree plantings are scheduled in April and October, and are always " …

Think of us as a green social network for business purposes. -- Helping give your business "green status." For those who are already making steps to be environmentally friendly, we offer the opportunity to meet others who are doing the same. -- Connecting local business owners to each other. We want to be your friend, and we want you all to be friends. Yes, really. Why not support each other?

We are looking for people interested in free energy or new energy. If you find yourself constantly pulled back into reading about this stuff (Tesla, Bedini, Bearden, Newman, etc) - let's get together. We could coordinate what we read and learn about with an eye on building some of these things. I would like to find where member interest lies and what skills we have. I am a test engineer with some hobby CNC experience and some of these builds are well within our capabilities. I believe it would b …

Rebuilding the American Economy, God's economy operates on faith: a faith that believes God is a good God and He diligently rewards those who seek Him. But the unbelief reflected by the Hebrew spies who viewed themselves as grasshoppers in a land of giants, shuts the door to "Kingdom" opportunity. Unbelief and fear are deadly. Unbelief undermines operating in faith and avoids calculated risks of faith. Risk-taking is always foundational to the entrepreneurial premise of Kingdom opportunity. But …

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!

This is a group for university students interested in social innovation, social entrepreneurship, and basically, making a difference in the world with our talents.