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 …

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!

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sustainable Cherry Hill (SCH) is an all volunteer 501c3 non-profit community outreach and educational organization that fosters the global sustainability movement at a local level. The efforts of SCH are regional and inclusive… you do not need to be a Cherry Hill resident to participate with us. Our mission: Bringing people together to build a sustainable South Jersey.

Do you love being outdoors in nature?  Are you interested in sustainability or going more "green" with your lifestyle?  Maybe you're wild about wildlife or about gardening with native plants--or just birds.  Passionate about environmental issues?  Ever heard of environmental art?  Want to? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Schuylkill Center's for you.  We've got 340 acres of woods, fields, streams and ponds ready for you to explore and enjoy, and we use them as a "living laborat …

The Sustainability NEXUS Our mission is to focus the expanding environmental and social innovation movements of Greater Philadelphia - further empowering the region’s sustainability initiatives and businesses through collaboration, innovation, and education of citizens. We welcome members interested in building a dynamic community that can demonstrate new models for collaboration and economic development rooted in environmental awareness and new technologies. Cowork with us on Good Coworking! ht …

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.

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 …

This group is for all homeowners affected by the 202 bypass between Lower State Rd and Wells Rd in Doylestown. I started this group as a proactive measure for neighbors to share concerns over the implementation and operation of the 202 bypass. I have no idea if this group will be needed, but it will be in place in case it is. One of the issues that has the potential for concern is the use of "Jake Brakes" or compression breaking by large trucks as they come down the hill. If this does become an …

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.

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 …

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 …

We encourage anyone one who is a part of the tech industry, involved with the tech industry, or would like to enter the tech industry to join regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity. We want to promote diversity in the tech industry and welcome everyone. Our mission is to provide minority tech professionals with access to the resources and professional networks needed to be successful as both employees in the tech industry and tech entrepreneurs. Our goal is to accomplish this mission by pro …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 " …

"Excel in your work, produce wealth, take the minimum which you need, leave the rest to the welfare of the community" - Mahatma Gandhi. This group belongs to "socially oriented entrepreneurs" In Bordentown, Princeton, Burlington, and vicinity. Let us meet to learn from each other (a) how we can excel in whatever enterprise we are engaged in, (b) how we can produce wealth together, and (c) how we can benefit our community and contribute towards its welfare.

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 …

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!

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 …

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 …

On a regular basis I will organize a facilitated conversation on one of the Sustainability related issue facing Philadelphia.