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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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!

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

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 …

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!

Calling out to all energy-conscious community members who together want to learn more about all the accelerating advancements in energy efficiency and weigh in on effective measures and tactics for our personal use, community investment and future interests. Green means SO MANY THINGS. It has a tremendous amount of gateways. It also presents mixes of options, and some work better for some of us, while others work better for some of us. With information coming from many different arenas and chann …

I'd like to find people with which to discuss new technologies in nuclear energy in my area. Preferably over a lunch or beer. If you're fascinated by - rather than afraid of - nuclear energy, nuclear medicine, and technological advances in this area, come chat with us.

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, …

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.

hi all ok, let's keep this short & sweet. my name is chrissandra. some of u know me, some of u don't. i've been reasonably active w/this group since '06. i've enjoyed the meetups and the friends i've made so i didn't want to see this meetup end. i also don't really have the time to organize all the meetups so bottom line two (2) things will change regarding the group: 1) all members will also be organizers. now i can't make everyone co-organizers on the site but if u have an idea post it on t …

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.

Hi all! A clean city is a cool city where people can enjoy a healthier and happier life. A clean city is also an everyday affair where everyone can help! What can you do? Lead by example. Pickup litter yourself, not just in front of your own front door!  Join us for "Meetup & Cleanups", post your own Cleanups, request a Litter Buddy, report violations, and spread the word. (See lists below to learn more details) We are a volunteer group. Membership is free! Historically, litter has been the ba …

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 " …

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.

This is an open, welcoming social group for those who feel cutoff or isolated in the modern world of the internet and geographic separation, and want to reconnect on a regular basis with others in their local community, for the purposes of sharing food, stories, music, conversation, play, and any other element of life that can benefit from direct human interaction, which was once provided for by the village/tribe/extended family, but has become harder to hold onto in an age of geographic mobilit …

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 …

"Integral theory is a school of philosophy that seeks to integrate all of human wisdom into a new, emergent worldview that is able to accommodate the gifts of all previous worldviews, including those which have been historically at odds: science and religion, eastern and western, and pre-modern, modern and post-modern." - Jeff Salzman Our Purpose: Individual and collective development in and through an integral context. This group is for seekers who wish to apply the Integral Theory lens to help …

Meet other local Eco-People and Eco-curious to discuss global and domestic environmental issues and possible economic opportunities. "make choosing the greenest option you can afford as convenient as possible." The Urban green Partnership

Go to www.WildFoodies.org for a FREE field guide, plus more information on local guides, groups, and research! Welcome to our group.  This is a collaborative effort!  We are a group of wild foods enthusiasts who came together in the summer of 2010 to learn more about wild edibles, both plants and animals (although we emphasize edible weeds)!  We believe that wild foods can become a major part of the American diet, as they are in other parts of the world. This group can maximize its potential if …

This is a long standing hiking club in the greater Philadelphia area since 1931. We are primarily a mature, friendly club, but certainly all ages are welcome. Please note that if you join us on a hike, you will be required to sign a waiver and abide by our hiking club guidelines. You are expected to   follow the leader and remain with the group throughout the hike. The leaders work hard to scout and plan their hike and want everyone to enjoy it.  Each hike description includes a numerical classi …

How is technology, entrepreneurship and innovation making Philadelphia better? The Technically Philly Meetup is a fast-paced evening presentation and demo event that explores how the local tech community is impacting job growth/retention, digital access/education and government/policy reform in Philadelphia. The events will range from pre-hackathon receptions, civic app demos, digital access discussions and cross-city, cross-community and other partnered meetups. Organized by local technology ne …