The Austin Clean Energy Group is a professional networking forum dedicated to discovering and exploring alternative energy solutions for the future. This group is focused on renewable, alternative, sustainable and green energy in terms of production, storage, transmission, consumption, control networks and other related business opportunities. We will stay informed on currently available technology and stay abreast of emerging innovations that may may impact our lives soon. You can expect mo …

Creating healthy sustainable businesses and communities can be complicated. The Houston Green Chamber of Commerce allows for diverse green businesses and individuals to come together to both gain knowledge of other environmental and wellness segments as well as further their own business interests. What We Do Enable and Educate Businesses How to Become Green(er) and Healthy We work side-by-side with the early adopters as well as the newcomers to educate and create workable solutions for assuri …

We're a social group of people who are interested in getting together to chat about honeybees and other pollinators, share books and ideas on the subject and establish some cooperatively managed honeybee colonies around town. Right now “Colony Collapse Disorder” (CCD) and other diseases threaten our honeybee population. We need to discover more about how we can help them, and make sure they are here to pollinate the flowers and fruits of future generations. While there is limited consensus about …

yesplus is all about living your enlightened side We believe everyone has an enlightened side, full of confidence, clarity and a sense of belonging. Our workshops provide tangible tools to free the mind of stress, worry and anxiety while helping people move from temporary to sustainable happiness. What is yesplus? Living with confidence and a sense of purpose, free from stress, fear, and anxiety Solving problems in the world Having a good time Understanding ourselves in a deeper way Eve …

This group is for small business owners to explore every aspect of growing a business whose customers are other businesses. Time is reserved for members to talk about issues, problems, and concerns and share ideas as well as get feedback from others. The focus is on businesses that sell to other businesses, government, and non-profits but all are welcome. The group is led by Jan Triplett, former director of the Entrepreneurs' Association and the BSC incubator and accelerator. We meet the fourth …

Where Backyards Become Farmyards We are the by far the LARGEST Aquaponic Group in the Country and for Good Reason. Come join us! __________________________________________________________

Bastrop Sustainable is a group of people exploring ways to move Bastrop and the surrounding areas towards a sustainable future.  I will be scheduling a meeting soon and posting more here soon.

We are a group of people who enjoy celebrating the natural environment of the Earth. Meetings: We would like to start by having meet-ups at meetings and events of various local environmental organizations. Many of us have taken Master Naturalist training and we actively support organizations such as Houston Audubon, the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, the Katy Prairie Conservancy, Armand Bayou Nature Center, etc. You may like this group, if you would like to learn more about our natural env …

We are wives, mothers, sisters and daughters, and we have SKILLS! Whether it's handstitching on those Girl Scout patches, hemming slacks on your old Singer sewing machine, crocheting your own winter caps, knitting up a pair of slipper socks or quilting a baby blanket for every new arrival in your circle of family and friends, you rock the womanly arts! This group is part of my New Year's resolution to rock my skills with other women who share my passion for sustaining the traditions and yes, ART …

Heart-Centered Culture. What is this? We unlearn our orientation of living in our  heads and move into more of a balance of living in our Hearts with our minds. Our world needs Healing. The way to heal all of this, in my experience, is to drop deeply down into our Hearts and connect with others from this Heartspace. To be fully in and to live from our Hearts. Heart-Centered Culture is about speaking our truth from our hearts. It is about creating an safe, sacred space, one without violence, wher …

U.H.G.U was founded by Charles and Zach in 2009 with the goal of making distributed urban agriculture a reality in the Houston area. We focus on Indoor, Backyard, Greenhouse, and Rooftop hydroponic production. Though crop specialization growers can produce more yield and gain more knowledge about their crop. Growers can then come together as a co-op or business to distribute or sell their produce. We welcome beginners all the way to expert growers.

At the Expedition School, our goal is to encourage, educate and expand the horizons of our clients and students. Our philosophy is simple... A soul that is eager to explore and learn should be nurtured with adventure and education. We hope to have you join us on our next expedition. Our Philosophy Our goal is to broaden the horizons of our students and participants in the context of their learning environment with hands-on education. The Expedition School utilizes nature as its classroom. This …

The Houston Outdoor Market is moving to Pasadena, Texas! As soon as we have all our ducks in a row and our permits ready to start running the market again, we will let you all know. For now, you can visit us on the weekends while we get the new property ready. Just give us a call first to make sure we haven't stepped out for a bit; we would hate to miss your visit. The new property is bigger and better. We have 2 and 1/2 acres of land, water and electric, ample parking space, and plans to make t …

Prepper (noun): An individual or group that prepares or makes preparations in advance of, or prior to, any change in normal circumstances or lifestyle without significant reliance on other persons (i.e., being self-reliant), or without substantial assistance from outside resources (govt., etc.) in order to minimize the effects of that change on their current lifestyle. Our Core Belief We firmly believe that every American family should strive to become Self-Reliant, enabling them to better weath …

ape99 is loosely based on the 100th monkey effect. this is a phenomenon in which a learned behavior spreads instantaneously from one group to all related groups once a critical mass is reached. in Lyall Watson’s 1979 book Lifetide, he tells of a group of scientists who observed a group of macaques that learned to wash sweet potatoes, allowing them to eat more of each potato. through observation and repetition, the younger generation of monkeys adopted this new behavior. the researchers noted tha …

Our Mission Statement: "To create a cultural shift toward deeper and more sustainable communities though the sharing of possessions." "Let's share items, meet new people and live free." We are a group of happy people that enjoy sharing. Together we all have more. RSVP today and remember to tell your friends and family about our weekly event. Come to our events and meet our community. Acts Of Sharing is growing in Austin. Read our event details. You may also call me for more details, 832-600-61 …

Cleanweb is about applying software solutions to resource problems-- in energy, water, waste, transit, food, air, and other areas-- by taking advantage of the powerful trends in cheap computing power, mobility, data availability, and social graphs. Anyone interested in technology, design, entrepreneurship, and/or resource issues should join! We are organizing Cleanweb Hackathons and other events around Texas.

About Us We are a volunteer run organization which is dedicated to creating opportunities for people with an interest in things green to come together and build long lasting relationships. Green Drinks Happy Hours creates an opportunity to meet with other accomplished environmental, sustainability, and clean tech professionals in an informal atmosphere; after all, that is where the greatest ideas are born. We attract professionals who routinely initiate innovative ways to meet the challenges of …

We're a group interested in the benefits of eating real food to ensure a healthy mind and body. We want to eat local, nutrient-dense, whole foods. Let's share our knowledge and learn about traditional methods of whole food preparation following Nourishing Traditions and the Weston A. Price Foundation.  If you are interested in joining, please write a description of yourself and why you are interested in whole food and nutrition before applying. We reserve the right to not approve or remove indiv …

All levels of gardening experience (and inexperience) are welcome in our group. We get our hands dirty each Tuesday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. and on a Saturday morning about once a quarter. Most of the produce goes to the shelter for the Houston Area Women's Center but gardeners can often take some home too.  The garden location is in the MIdtown area of Houston.

ElginTimeBank will offer almost any service that would normally be paid for in cash, check or plastic. For instance: farm assistance, office assistance, computer training, yard services, handyman help, painting, design services, pet sitting, housecleaning, haircutting, hauling services, cooking, painting, tutoring, massage, and much more! With ElginTimeBank, there is no physical exchange of anything. All transactions are handled paperlessly, online. If you like to volunteer and give time to your …

"Renting, sharing, bartering, trading or swapping. If you believe the collaborative consumption movement is more than just a fad, this group is for you. If you've ever participated in a peer to peer marketplace or network, this group is for you. We'll discuss the good, the bad, the challenges and the opportunities. We'll also discuss how we can make collaborative consumption better and how it impacts the City of Houston. If you haven't participated in any of the above but are interested, this wi …

Green thinkers unite! This is a green networking - happy hour group for individuals interested in exchanging ideas about sustainability in Houston. Let's chat about clean energy, local businesses and non-toxic lifestyles. We'll bring together sustainably minded people interested in taking action and supporting Houston's green scene. This group is totally inclusive, all are welcome. So, come generate ideas, meet professional contacts and make new friends.

There is no question that we live in uncertain times. The goal of the West Houston Emergency/Disaster Prep Group is to minimize the uncertainties and obtain the peace of mind that being prepared for emergencies brings. We are a non-religious, non-political group. Our focus is on preparing for whatever disasters may head our way in the future and on independent, do-it-yourself living. We are interested in re-learning some the skills of our grandparents and great-grandparents as well as mo …

This is a place where all local people who are vegetarian, vegan, or raw vegan, or just interested in becoming so, can connect with others of the like. I want this group to be ACTIVE, FRIENDLY, OPEN MINDED, and EFFECTIVE! Stereotypes are overrated. This is not a "hippee" or a "tree hugging" group; just people who want to be HEALTHY, FIT, SUSTAINABLE, ADVENTUROUS, (and in my opinion) SMART! Lets meet like minded people, make friends, network, and improve ourselves and the planet! I really hope yo …

Gardeners from Pflugerville and the surrounding area learn about gardening, water conservation, sharing plants and ideas, enjoy Garden Parties, volunteering in the Community Garden as well as Beautifying Pflugerville projects associated with the City of Pflugerville Parks and Library. Come join, learn, teach, share, laugh and enjoy the life of a Gardener :-)

“There is no friend as loyal as a book.” ― Ernest Hemingway The group will meet over brunch one Sunday afternoon a month to take part in a book discussion. Members are encouraged to make recommendations for Books of the Month and brunch locations to sustain variety and ensure everyone’s interests are met. Happy Reading!! In an effort to maintain a small and personable setting, membership count will be restricted to 15 initially. Membership will open as spots become available. Individuals that ar …

If you are interested in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design you are always welcome to join. Let's get together every first week of the month over happy hours to learn about LEED and of course have some fun with it. Whether you bike, carpool or walk, eat or drink local foods and bevs, recycle , choose not to smoke...whatever it may be, there are so many ways to personally implement LEED credits into our daily routines. Learn how to get your credits and get involved in the community! Ma …