This group was started to by residents of Prospect Lefferts Gardens and surrounding neighborhoods (Crown Heights, Flatbush, etc.) to start a food cooperative grocery store in our area. This group will work toward planning, assessment and implementation of a food buyers or store coop with a mission of offering healthy, sustainable and affordable foods to the community. ANYONE is welcome to join, even if you can't (or don't want to) be directly involved in the planning process as important updates …

The purpose of this meetup is to promote food independence and the joy of city gardening and farming. This meetup is for individuals who are either currently gardening/farming in the city or who are immediately available to learn. All meetups will take place in Brooklyn. If you live in another borough, but can come to meetups in Brooklyn, you are welcome to join. All members will be able to suggest meetups - our goal is to build stronger support networks for gardeners by sharing information, ski …

Short-term Goal: Make Fort Greene and Clinton Hill a better place to live by hosting park cleanups, creating artistic functional additions to the neighborhood (such as the glass-concrete bench), and raising money to donate to the Fort Greene Park Conservancy. Long-term Goal: One-Earth.com's goal is to index the world's environmental solutions. It's free and it works like Wikipedia. Imagine a world where every possible way to reduce one's negative impact on the environment is categorized on a …

Visit Slow Money NYC Website for detailed info and programs. Slow Money NYC believes that "Everyone is an Investor in Food". Our vision: A new economy based on knowing where our food comes from and where our money goes. Our mission To build a diverse community focused on aligning our money and our values through investing in small, local, sustainable food businesses. To inspire and educate people about the connected nature of investing and food system change. To catalyze new and democratic op …

Animal Protection League of NJ is dedicated to eliminating animal suffering and exploitation by promoting respect for animals. To reach this goal, we educate to increase public awareness of the institutionalized and legalized abuse of animals. We encourage activism in our own communities to end the cruelty. We promote lifestyle changes to reduce and eliminate the suffering Issues of concern include testing on animals, the killing of wildlife for management or sport, the fur industry, animals ra …

Looking for healthy meat raised on pasture by small local farms? It's expensive, but by banding together to buy whole animals we can support farmers and save money. Each animal for sale is an "event" when you RSVP for the event, you will be able to order the meat. If you are interested in hosting a drop-off spot in your own neighborhood, let me know!

This meetup group if for those people who want to Discover and {Create their unique future}. We believe life is more than just surviving, clocking into a 9 to 7 job, and reluctantly getting out of bed in the morning. Deep down we know that we are meant for so much more; for purpose and destiny! We each have a legacy to leave, a way in which we want to contribute to the world. We are all invited to make a difference in the world by leaving our unique mark. The ones who do so know they can't get t …

Hi Everyone! Thanks for coming to the Brooklyn Kickboxing, Boxing & Muay Thai Meetup Group home page. Our mission is to: Offer the public a complete Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program with a full range of various striking and grappling arts, combined with a comprehensive strength and conditioning regimen. Nurture and develop great self confidence through the mastery of self defense. Empower others with the desire, ability and knowledge to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a founda …

If you always wanted to KNOW: how to buy food how to read product labels how to save on your grocery bills how to eat for better health and energy, then this place is just for you. Join me!

This is a private Meetup Group for the Greene Harvest CSA members. We'll have Meetups throughout the year, ranging from farm trips to pot lucks to sign ups to who knows what!

A Sustainable Conversation is part think-tank, part support network and all about ethical and ecologically-sound business practices. From the worlds of fashion, interior and industrial design, architecture, and craft-making,  we are an interdisciplinary and international group of people committed to positive social change. At our meetings, we provide a space for generating and discussing new ideas, networking, connecting business to design, and turning concepts into realities. Our mission is to …

Innovative, creative and motivated individuals looking to start off-the-grid sustainable eco-village in NY's Catskill region focusing on Permaculture design principles and Green Building techniques. Emphasis on individual privacy and community cooperation. *The most recent vision statement can be found under the "More" tab at the top of the webpage in the "Files" folder under Seven Directions Vision Statement.

At this stage of life our friendships become more important.  It's time to form new friendships that can sustain and support one another. We can meet for any activity.  Some activities include brunches, lunches or dinners. shopping, and even day trips.  All suggestions are welcomed.  So, if you are in your 40's, 50's, or 60's and are seeking new real friendships, then our group is for you.

About Divine Heart Center You can learn to self-heal and self-realize by getting initiated into the powerful non-denominational practice of integrated Reiki Raja Yoga offered by the Divine Heart Center. This spiritual practice combines the paths of self-effort and faith in God to:- +Attune you to the higher powers of unconditional Grace and unlimited Willpower +Heal your personal energy, the energy required for your personal well being +Heal your social energy, the energy of “others” who you …

Not too long ago "living off the grid" and "sustainable living" was considered by many to be an unusual alternative lifestyle only for "hippies" and communal living. However to several generations before us, this “do it yourself” lifestyle was the norm. In recent years times have changed dramatically with the latest recession and soaring inflation rates on necessities such as food, gas and many other crucial living expenses. In an attempt to counteract price of living going sky high as many of o …

What is a CSA ? The idea behind Community Supported Agriculture, is that a local farmer grows for a group of members who have purchased “shares” in the harvest. Members pay at the beginning of the season in March, when the farmer most needs the money. When the crops start coming in June, the farmer delivers a weekly assortment of vegetables, herbs and some fruit. 100% of your food dollars go to the person who is growing it and you are supporting sustainable local agriculture and get freshly …

As a food producer we all face similar hurdles and challenges in trying to create a mission driven business that is sustainable and profitable. We want to build a community of artisanal food businesses to learn from each other, exchange tips and share resources. We don't each have to re-invent the wheel but instead use our collective knowledge, expertise and networks to grow our businesses. Our mission is to bring together NYC artisanal food producers to pave the way in re-designing the current …

Cash Mobs are sweeping the country as a fun & social way to support local business. And here in indie-minded Brooklyn, we're all about that! The rules are simple: 1) Show up at designated time/place 2) Spend $20 at the specified local merchant 3) Head to a nearby bar for drinks w/ your fellow cash mobbers! A dollar spent at a local business generates, on average, 3 times the local economic impact than the same dollar spent at a corporate chain. So let's keep our money local! Cash mobbers c …

This group is for all Young Indian physicians whether attendings and/or in residency/fellowship programs who wish to meet up with like minded individuals for cocktails, dinners, desserts, board game nights, weekend outdoor excursions, or who even wish to travel abroad, partake in health fairs, volunteering and or just for a relaxing evening to take mind off from work..just to expand a good circle of friends..As this group is for indian physicians, the requirement to join this group is you have t …

Building a sustainable locality Strengthening community resilience Connecting neighbors and resources in Monmouth County (greater Red Bank area)

The path to real, true, manageable weight loss... finally revealed! Have you been struggling with the last 10, 20, 30 pounds that you simply just can’t shake? Have you been eating healthy, working out, but the results are marginal at best? Or... have you been using the following excuses to feel better about not being able to lose weight: no time, no will, sweet tooth, work too much, hate the gym, etc etc?  ... we need to talk. After much struggle in my 20s with weight issues, dieting and emotion …

NYC area natural building enthusiasts. This is a group for natural building professionals, students, permaculturists, artisans, or anyone who is just curious about natural building techniques in general. For starters there are no expectations set for this group. Perhaps we can grow together from basic social gatherings to information sessions, workshops in the area, group-build community projects, a guild etc. Looking forward to seeing how much interest this generates!

Creating a community and support system for those who share the common bond of being displaced by Hurricane Sandy so we can help each other through this difficult time.

I have often questioned what is a Human Being? It sounds simple, doesn’t it? Well we all are human beings according to every person in this world. But I see it in a different light. I believe that we are two separate entities: There is a human and then there is a being. The Human The human is what I would consider the ego side. The human is the center of attention. The human does not always take into consideration other people’s feelings, emotions, wants and desires. This selfish part of us can …

Conscious Coder is a meetup for coders (hackers || developers || engineers) making the world a better place. We provide a hub for exchanging ideas and inspiration while learning about new technologies. Whether it's collaborative consumption, crowd funding, conscious commerce, collective action, micro finance, clean tech, social good, digital currency, or a completely new concept that moves humanity in a positive direction, if you believe that the intelligent application of technology can create …

This meetup will serve as a central location for independent & emerging designers in the NYC area to collaborate, ask questions, share resources and learn from industry experts in a range of topics- production, retail strategy, design development, press/social media, sustainability and more. ABOUT MANUFACTURE NEW YORK: Manufacture NY is a fashion incubator/factory hybrid dedicated to providing independent designers with the resources & skills to streamline their production process & transform lo …

This is a group dedicated to eradicating homelessness in New Jersey.  In partnership with The Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless and St. Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth, we will be participating in periodic charity events to sustain both organizations.  All that's asked of you is a kind heart and a willingness to volunteer on behalf of the less fortunate.  Reward yourself and join us today. The Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless was one of the first organizations to advoc …

Brooklyn Bodhisattvas is all about Meditation, Mindfulness and Contemplation in Action. The purpose of this Meetup is to bring together the Buddhas essential teachings of Compassion through the cultivation of Bodhichitta through the Daily Practice of Meditation combined with Urban Resilience, Sustainability and Perma-Culture. We will use our Practice to Inspire our Service and Leverage our Service to support our Practice. Brooklyn Bodhisattvas is a RIME inspired group. While we all have our own …