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 …

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 …

This group is for those who are interested in sustainability and eco-friendly issues. We hope to bring together people who are interested in a greener lifestyle. If you are interested in reducing your consumption of natural resources, green energy, composting, living in a smaller eco-friendly home, etc. This is the group for you! Our group meets about once a month to discuss a topic. We keep it very informal, so while we have a topic, we will let the conversation flow.  From time to time we have …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The organization is founded on the principals of empowerment steeped in, innovation, community building, education and opportunity. The goal of the organization is to bring the Veteran population together for community support, entrepreneurship growth, and camaraderie. The founding organizations of this Meet-Up are The Michael Scott Mater Foundation and Nicholas Riggins Enterprises both Veteran Owned Businesses. The Michael Scott Mater Foundation was founded in 2008 by veterans who believe the k …

This group will be a meeting place for gardeners in the New River Valley of Virginia. Our primary focus will be on vegetable gardening, but will change as the knowledge base of the group grows. I'd like to have meetings at vegetable gardens around the area, local farms, and other places where us gardeners are welcome. We can share stories and offer advice to help each other increase yields and have great success at gardening. Even if you don't currently have a garden, but would like to try your …

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 …

Join Us for a Fun & Rewarding Experience Learning About & Volunteering to Build Green Homes including Tiny Houses (See also "Shipping Container Homes") Asheville Sustainable and Tiny House Building Co-Operative This group was initially started by Catherine in Asheville, NC. She started ASBCO because she was inspired by the Amish idea of 'Community', by Habitat for Humanity and the spirited people of Asheville. In the Amish community, everyone comes together to help with 'barn-raising'. We have …

Hi, we are forming a Cohousing group centered around eco living, sustainability, and gardening. We are interested in anyone that has an interest in joining and participating in the creation of two villages,one multi-age and one Senior. We have a georgeous 26Ac. site protected by a 200Ac. wildlife preserve and 400Ac. golf course within Charlotte City Limits.Ponds, a large creek providing a private gated site. We have a 1/4 mile of south facing orientation for solar use and income.Ten minutes to h …

Provocative yet non-violent actions to STOP Global Warming! Street theater and hunger strikes at political conventions, flash mobs, vivid boycotts of irresponsible corporations, funny social media and party themes are on the agenda. Our mission - force political leaders to address Climate Change NOW! Raging heat, dying crops, and an election year...this may be our last, BEST chance to save our eco- systems that keep us all alive. Industry titans willfully ignore every warning sign and wager ever …

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 …

Are you looking for a group of like minded people who want to be better prepared for a diaster, emergency or a more sustainable living? There is so much concern right now and history has shown us that being prepared is not enough, we need each other to survive in good times and in bad times. Everyday living can become strain and challenged with life changes as simple as lay-offs and unemployment. This group will exchange, share, teach, learn and better prepare us for such things. Lets help each …

People who want to talk about overpopulation. We are not sure when the Earth will be overcrowded but we are definitely sure it is getting more crowded. Everyone who has an opinion  to share with others about overpopulation is welcome into this group. In our group,  everyone can speak freely, with politeness please. We hope that if we disagree that at least we can allow for disagreements.

The RelyLocal Matthews, Mint Hill and Indian Trail Meetup group was established to promote and present opportunities for local residents and local businesses to meetup at local venues for special events, discussions and causes. Our local events rotate through different venues in the Matthews, Mint Hill and Indian Trail to share opportunities for people to become more engaged in our local community through networking and causes. If you want to be part of your community, you need to live in your …

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.

Are you a woman in personal or professional transition? Come join the conversations! I'm Not Done Yet is a coaching, consulting and training firm for women in transition. Re.Imagine a different future takes courage, creativity and a disruption of your status quo. It is a transition, a process that can help you rediscover your fascinations and incorporate this knowledge into your life. Re.Focus your goals and approaches to create a refined path forward. Women who are still relevant and remarkable …

We are a group in the formation stages. We are looking for like minded people who are interested in creating a community, in which we strive to elevate our consciousness and spiritual life while working towards living in a sustainable community. We wish to gather together to share our passions and to learn from each other. We are interested in vegetarian and raw food preparation, wild crafting, foraging, herbal medicine, permaculture, sustainable skills, drum circles, natural healing and earth b …

To foster a community of practitioners and advocates for better building standards through the use the Passive House performance standard in NC.

This group is for all people interested in self-sustainability,alternative energy,preparedness,wildcrafting,primitive skills,green construction and creating a resilient community

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...

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.

KinkyPeeps is an "alternative-loving" support organization. It is Founded by BlakkReignn: a Sex Educator, Therapist, Writer, Artist and "lifestyler" in the BDSM community for 25 years. This group is for all kinksters, "lifestylers", our families, friends and even vanilla's or those curious or novice to alternative ways of loving and living. All kink-friendly peeps local and everywhere -- who are open-minded exploratory dedicated people ready to improve their sexual n intimate relationships and s …

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 …

Green Yogis is a Green Yoga Sangha (Community) whose goal is to unify yoga with ecology. Let's infuse sustainability into our practice and set an intention to be more environmentally responsible yogis. We organize workshops on sustainable yoga studios, greening your practice, improving sustainability and health at home, and promote yoga and meditation workshops. We organize outdoor yoga classes to encourage a connection with nature.

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 …