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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Looking for local homemakers interested in the Radical Homemaking movement, as described by Shannon Hayes. Let's get together to share ideas, resources and stories! Each person can share their unique strengths and knowledge. If you are interested in creating a strong community bond and living sustainably, please participate in this group. Whether you have been a radical homemaker for years or are interested in getting started, this is your opportunity to meet like-minded people. This group is op …

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 " …

Barrel of Makers is a group working to found Delaware's first makerspace-a community center where makers of different skill levels and ages can come together to build and showcase our projects, while we share the tools we need, and our advice with one another. Makerspaces are working to provide meaningful connection among generations and making passion sustainable. We need one of these in New Castle County, and we need your help to make it into a reality.

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?

This is a group for people who are interested in good food and keeping food good. We want to raise the food consciousness of Delaware by educating the community about GMO foods and creating a dialog between the community and our political representatives about the importance of labeling GMO foods so that we can make educated decisions when it comes to our food.

This group is for anyone interested in personal development, and self improvement through spiritual awakening, and a consciousness for spiritual development. Through my own journey of spiritual evolution I was hard pressed to find a support group of like minded individuals, outside of the church environment, who actually practiced the principles and teaching necessary to sustain a daily lifestyle of spiritual growth and transformation. I started this group as a venue to support like minded peopl …

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!

This is a group for anyone interested in prepping . All skills levels are welcome.