We are a group of people who want to be part of a community by sharing food, laughter, and fun together! We will meet regularly to have potlucks, hosted at different people’s houses and at parks during the warmer months sometimes. Healthy, sustainable food encouraged (does not have to be vegetarian/vegan). *Another reason why I started this meetup group is because of the fluidity of it.  You can come and go as you please, you don't have to worry about changing your mind last minute if something …

  EcoTuesday is a structured networking event for sustainable business leaders that takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month in cities across the country. Here's a brief outline of what takes place at each event: * Arrive at the venue, settle in, and meet new people * Learn about the cutting edges of sustainable business from an expert * Quickly introduce yourself & your project to a roomful of people * Network with people you learned about during the Introduction Circle EcoTuesday is …

We will not be able to have any more meetings until spring of 2011. Will let you know when they become active again.   Please visit our main site for more information: http://www.sostane.com Official members and non-members welcome. We provide a nurturing environment for local green women to take action in sustainable practices. Through local meetings, festival participation, member-written articles and online resources, we are inspired to take that extra step to make a difference to our communi …

We are forming an intentional eco-village community focused on living a sustainable, environmentally conscience, connected to spirit lifestyle. Currently we meet in Portland to discuss Creating a Community from the Ground up. We use the book Creating a Life Together, as well as many other resources. This group is open to anyone wanting to learn about community, whether in a rural or city setting.  We will explore intentional community structures and legalities, as well as ways to from less forma …

This is a group dedicated to the discussion and the spread of the idea that abundance exists and should be enabled to be at the core of our society, rather then scarcity, which is largely artificial. At its heart this is a social and environmental sustainability advocacy group. We have been been inspired to by the Zeitgeist movies: Addendum and Moving Forward, and the Venus Project. We act as the local chapter of the Zeitgeist Movement, with a very Portland community perspective. We regularly me …

Permaculture is a design system for creating sustainable human habitats, in harmony with the larger ecosystems of which they are a part. Anyone can use it: starting where they are, with what they have. This group is a great place to learn about regenerative design, urban agriculture, animal husbandry, edible fungi, bioremediation, aquaculture, rainwater harvesting, local food systems, alternative economics, community living, soil-building, and much much more...

Greener Good is a social networking group for women in business who have an interest in sustainability.   Our website is at: http://greenergood.com   Join us for lunch on the second Thursday of each month at Old Wives Tales Restaurant.Our meetings are casual and sometimes have a topic of interest to get us started. We also may have a guest speaker every now and then.

Funimators create fun animated videos to inspire social responsibility and sustainability. We'll screen a movie at each meeting and have a discussion on how we can take action to create a better world. If you want to promote social responsibly, permaculture, buying organic, composting alternative transportation, bicycling, organic gardening and buying local then this is the group for you!   We'll create one action item for each week. Action items include Facebook and social media posting, creati …

Whether you are interested in building, buying, or renovating, this group aims to educate themselves about techniques for making and keeping Portland the leader of sustainable living, high efficiency home construction, remodels, and eco-friendly home and garden ideas. For over 3 years we have been meeting monthly to take home or business tours that teach us more about green building strategies in person. If you are interested in eco-roofs, solar panel construction, geothermal heating and cooling …

Meet people practicing Earth Skills, which includes the study of nature, survival, wildlife tracking and birding, herbal medicine and wild edible foods, natural arts and music, traditional technologies and permaculture. This site is maintained to post our classes, camps and workshops taking place in your area. Regular programs in your area include our homeschool family classes which run monthly during the academic year from 1-3 pm, afterschool-classes-by-request from 3:30-5:30 pm, and our adult …

Purpose of this group is to create a community of people who wish to live in harmony with earth's carrrying capacity.

… It isn't easy when short-term productivity is rewarded over long-term sustainability.   In addition to offering classes and continuing education, I want to foster a community. I have found that many of my clients don't have a lot of safe people to talk with about self care or subtle energy and enjoy meeting each other.   Feel free to contact me for more information and I look forward to connecting with you, Cara   Cara Lee 503-347-3966 cara@caraklee.com Subtle Communication Training Websit …

“In wildness is the preservation of the world.” ~Henry David Thoreau Would you like to be part of a community of outdoorsy folks who are interested in experiencing life in the purest form...by being a part of nature? Do you love the challenge posed by overcoming some of nature’s obstacles, seeing as much as you can, and learning the most about the place you consider home, the Pacific Northwest? Do you feel that in addition to putting miles in on the trail and covering some ground, there is …

Portland Oregon local chapter of the Passive House Alliance U.S. The Passive House Alliance US (PHAUS) is a non-profit organization created to support the Passive House building energy standard through public outreach, education, support of industry professionals and advocacy. Its membership includes planners, consultants, builders, architects, manufacturers and other individuals working to implement and promote Passive House building energy efficiency standards and construction in the United St …

  Eating a plant-strong™, whole food, nutrient-dense diet full of healthy fats makes you feel great, but with all of the unhealthy food out there tempting us, it can sometimes feel challenging to eat the foods that we know are the best for our bodies.  Having the support and encouragement of others in the quest to eat foods that are healthy and nourishing helps us to stay on the right track. Join us in getting healthy. We'll do our part with: *free lectures from community health experts *cook …

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. -Sri Chinmoy Ghose 'There is a crisis in consciousness' Sadly, one glance at society today makes one wonder why the idea of universally valuing and respecting your fellow human being and working together has never taken root. Today's self interest, money oriented society creates an environment that refuses to allow for the universal caring and account of one another. This system is based on the perpetuation of one's s …