This group is for anyone interested in EcoVillages,Natural Building,Renewable Energy,Green Building,Permaculture, Sustainable Living & Green Markets,UpCycling RePurposing ReDesign… I started this group to find other people in this area who are "Thinking Green" and working to create a better World for themselves and others. This group is for "Green People" to share what they are doing, connect with others having similar interests and find hand-on support or knowledge to help with sustainable gree …

We are creating an Intentional Community near Earthaven just South of Black Mountain, N.C. We are negotiating the purchase of +100 acres and intend to form one or more communities according to the desires of the founders (you?). Our overall intention is to provide affordable housing and (or) co-housing for a diverse community of singles, families and the elderly (humans in general). We intend to support permaculture ideals with independent/interdependent sustainable living practices. We are …

Locavoire Asheville Organica is an Affordable Monthly Organic Vegan Farm to Table Music Experience beyond anything you've ever seen, Guaranteed. Sourcing our produce from Sustainably Grown Local Farms, Non Alcohol Gatherings, Kid Friendly, and extraordinary Music Concert all held in spectacular venues in Asheville NC.

Focusing on all aspects of Shipping Container Homes and sustainable building practices. This will hopefully be an organizing force for those in Western North Carolina who are interested in learning more about building with Shipping Containers and a more sustainable way of life. I hope to include topic such as: Design, Delivery, Inspection, Clean Up Process, Tools and Skills needed to DIY, Local Businesses involved in the movement, resources both online and off, etc...

We are not survivalist or hoarders, but aim to share sustainability & peace in the midst of chaos by preparing & developing skills. We are a zombie (topic) free zone. Protection and the right to bare arms is a fine topic, but we are not militant in action. Sharing sustainability, learning old lost skills and community support fore each other is our goal. Preparing in Faith not fear. Please note: We are a group for ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT not a passive chat only forum. If you do not attend 3 meetings …

The Extreme SW Virginia Permaculture Guild brings together farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, and dreamers in the extreme southwest tip of Virginia (and surrounding areas). Join us as we swap seeds, visit farms, taste tomatoes, build community permaculture projects, and share ideas about living sustainably. Do you want to learn more about forest gardening, homegrown edible mushrooms, top bar hives, or vegetable varieties that do well without chemicals? Do you want to talk to someone who's heard …

The New Economy is the convergence of ideas and practices taking place nationally and globally that is dedicated to building a more equitable, environmentally balanced, and prosperous world for all. It is bringing people and organizations together to give practical shape to concepts such as economic democracy, green economics, social entrepreneurship, cooperatives, localism, living wages, conscious capital, solidarity economy, community currencies, etc. At Co-creating the New Economy, we will d …

Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment. Join us and see what it is all about!

If you are dependent upon the culture that is predicting it's own collapse: Come on in! This Meetup Group is here to help you remember how to THRIVE! Take back your individual responsibility and prepare for the BEST! We are here to help you make a transition into whatever level of self-sufficiency and co-empowerment you desire. We will help you plan and prepare for abundance. Our meetings will be the foundation for our individual, family and community planning. We will coordinate and/or provide …

We Are All Farmers Permaculture Institute Meetup Group is dedicated to agricultural and creative experimentation and regeneration focused on food as a primary foundation of community. It is led by certified & trained permaculture practitioners. We explore and practice hands-on permaculture principles. Come on out and meet new folks and get your hands in the dirt! Our approach is humble and from a place of reverence. Despite years of practice in land stewardship and now permaculture systems desig …

Imagine living in a small Western North Carolina mountain town where community is a way of life. Where you know and care for your neighbors and your neighbors know and care for you. That’s what we offer here in Franklin, NC and in our new in town community Sanctuary Village. The Village will feel familiar to those who have enjoyed life in the best of our nation’s oldest neighborhoods, where shops, cafes, book stores, cultural events, and community gathering spots are within a short walk. Woul …

This group serves the purpose of bringing together people who are interested in keeping bees as simply as possible. Simply can mean different things to different people. Personally I like to keep bees with as minimal inputs from me as possible, in a more natural and chemical free way. However, this does not mean that we exclude other methods of keeping bees. For there is no right or wrong way when it comes to keeping bees. You just have to try it and see what works for you. Take a piece here a p …

Scheduling some time for professional environmental advocates in Asheville to socialize regularly and enjoy Beer City USA. If you're not working for an environmental organization please consider visiting Asheville GreenDrinks to more generally connect with environmental issues and folks in the city.

Group description: Meet with others of like mind interested in creating a joyful and meaningful lifestyle through learning coaching tools based on positive psychology and brain science. Additionally group members will learn to access the spiritual within (as defined by each person) and the empowered self (the person you can become) to build this positive lifestyle. There will be a different topic each session presented in an experiential format by different expert speakers. The topic will then b …

The Eastern Tennessee Preppers is a group devoted to being prepared for the worst life has to throw at us. From Earthquakes, Tornados, Floods, War, Financial and Economic Collapse, and Pandemics or worse. Our mission is to ensure our families and ourselves are able to not only to survive but to help those around us recover. Whether you are "kicking the tires", just getting into prepping and would like to learn more, or have years of prepping and experience on your hands we encourage you to join …

Where anyone who is interested in gardening and/or permaculture can meet each other and join in the fun! Not sure how to start gardening? Don't know what permaculture is? Want to meet fun people who are interested in growing food and other related things? This is the group for you! Anyone can suggest an idea for a topic and anyone who knows a topic that other find interesting are encouraged to step up and share their knowledge.  Feel free to contact me for any reason! Some of the general topics …

The Central Piedmont Group of the NC Chapter of the Sierra Club is one of the largest groups in North Carolina, representing the environmental communities for Anson, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Stanly, Rowan and Union counties. The group is active in providing environmental educational programs and influencing local policy issues related to the environment. Unless otherwise noted on the website ( http://charlottesierraclub.org/ ), monthly meetings take place the fo …

Micro-Farming and Food Craft for a Healthier Future's purpose is to connect beginning through experienced gardeners and food crafters interested in putting healthier food on their own table and into the community by learning/sharing environmentally friendly, chemical/pesticide free urban micro-farming methods, healthy food crafting, marketing and more!

The Dances of Universal Peace are joyous, multi-cultural circle dances that rejuvenate the spirit and awaken the heart, danced to live music and the singing of the participants. These dances get your head in the clouds and your feet on the ground. We will sing and dance together to honor the Earth and all her peoples and spiritual traditions. The group is taught the words, meaning, melody and the movements of each Dance in a compassionate, comfortable way. This sharing of sound and movement acts …

This group is for anybody who desires to network and learn more about investing in real estate. If you are a seasoned investor or just looking at real estate as a possible method of creating wealth, come on in! We will share our ideas, expertise, deals, and collaborate to create a more sustainable business atmosphere for us to Thrive in. We will keep our members posted on new trends, rules, regulations, laws and other information necessary to make informed decisions. Join us and become a member …