The North American Farm-to-Food Initiative (NAFFI) is an organization formed to educate and mobilize our richest resource, our children, young adults, and their parents, in not only the ways that food can be cultivated as it is intended, using sustainable and intelligent technologies, from seeds to stomachs, but how it is marketed to the masses. The Initiative’s reach will accomplish several goals. Primarily, we wish to educate the public about daily nutrition, what’s good to eat, what to avoid, …

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 …

The Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association (MAREA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, dedicated to informing and educating the public on renewable energy production, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through meetings, workshops, educational materials and events, and energy fairs.

Meet other local people who support Permaculture design for creating more-sustainable human environments. Everyone welcome, including all regional residents, friends & supporters! Permaculture offers practical solutions to many of the problems facing the world by using ecology as the basis of organizing systems of food production, housing, technology, economics and community. Please join us as we cultivate a beautiful, delicious and healthy tomorrow! Activities include discussion groups, tours, …

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!

We are a diverse group of women who practice and promote sustainable, healthful & holistic living because we are concerned about the health of the environment and how that affects the development and health of our children. Most of our moms actively promote sustainability and natural living, not only through our meetings, but by being involved in the greater community. This group is about fostering a community oriented toward intrinsic values by offering a forum for open-minded discussions about …

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 …

Berks Gas Truth is a grassroots community organization fighting shale gas drilling. We are fighting fracking on all fronts! Want to help protect our environment and health? Join us! We usually meet the first Wednesday of every month! For more on our group and what we do, visit www.gastruth.org.

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 …

Think of us as a green social network for business purposes. -- Helping give your business "green status." For those who are already making steps to be environmentally friendly, we offer the opportunity to meet others who are doing the same. -- Connecting local business owners to each other. We want to be your friend, and we want you all to be friends. Yes, really. Why not support each other?

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.

Dedicated to the perpetual preservation of the Thomas & Alice Patterson Farm. We believe our community has the time, talent and funds available to organize a successful effort to preserve and restore Patterson Farm to its' former magnificence, but first we must convince the Lower Makefield Township supervisors to allow us to begin the work. We encourage you to use the link below to sign the petition to preserve Patterson Farm. Every signature generates an email to the township supervisors with y …

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, …

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 …

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! 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 …

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.

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.

Do you drive about town envisioning a new, better, brighter built environment? Are you passionate about your career, and perpetual self- improvement? Do you have an affinity for finance and investing? Do you live, work, play, or schlep along the 422 corridor? If so, the 422 ARCH -just may be for you! The Skinny: 422 ARCH is an eclectic bunch of progressive, creatively charged, glass half full type professionals who are passionate lunatics about not only their careers, but the quality of the comm …

Lancaster Community Gardens IS YOU and anyone who wants to join together to create gardens on public and private land in the City of Lancaster surrounding areas. All who want to help and build gardens are welcome! http://www.lancastercommunitygardens.com

The Greater Lehigh Valley Wellness Group aims to support the health and well-being of our members, and by extension, the wider community including members' friends, families and coworkers. I started the group to announce upcoming events such as workshops and talks that give participants practical, sustainable nutrition and lifestyle guidance in a fun, non-jugmental atmosphere. Those in the greater Lehigh Valley area and beyond, who are interested in living a more vibrant life - at any age - are …