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 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 now using this meetup to plan a fundraiser for October 23rd more details coming. L ooking for Models, Make Up Artists, Hair Stylists, Fashion Designers, Photographers, Volunteers, Marketing People, Flash Mob participants,etc. Also looking for local artisans.  All participating artisans and vendors please sign up here and we will contact you directly regarding the approval process.  We are not looking for traditional art at this time, however this could change.  We are looking for excitin …

There is no question that we live in uncertain times. The goal of the Houston Preparedness 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 the skills of our grandparents and great-grandparents. The Houston Preparedness Group brings …

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.

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 …

"I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library." -Jorge Luis Borges Who enjoys captivating novels and fabulous mimosa filled brunches?? We do!! Book & Brunch is a book club designed for outgoing and charismatic women in their 20’s and 30’s who enjoy a wide assortment of contemporary novels. The group will meet over brunch one Sunday afternoon a month to take part in a book discussion. Brunch locations will be centrally located (inner-loop) and will change every month to ensure w …

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.

The US Transformation Party is a futurist and solutionist party.  We are a bridge party.  We believe that we can maximize liberty, minimize government, eliminate taxes, eliminate poverty, and much more at the same time if we're just innovative and honestly looking for ways to do it.  We are a people's party, a sustainability, technology promoting, humanity advancing, peace promoting party that gets at the roots of every issue rather than tip toeing around symptoms.  We do not believe in lock ste …

Passionate about Green Living & Green Building? Let's meet up and discuss ways to encourage the general public to build green and live more lightly on the earth! No guilt allowed. Just visionary and inspired people who want to make a difference in the world!

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.

"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.

Unity is a positive, practical, progressive approach to spirituality. Unity honors the universal truths in all religions and respects each individual's right to choose a spiritual path. We believe God is the one power, all good, everywhere present, all wisdom. God is divine energy, continually creating, expressing and sustaining all creation. Unity teaches we are each individual, eternal expressions of God. Our essential nature is divine and therefore inherently good. Our purpose is to express o …

First Class is Free! Current Special: Bring a Friend- $15 for two! Drop-in: $15 Our Training methodology is influenced by endurance sports. This is essentially being proficient and functional with aerobic exercise. We have developed a balanced and rigorous program that is sure to help you achieve your fitness and wellness goals. Our boot camps are cross-conditioning focused and will help improve stamina, speed, core strength, balance and flexibility. This means you will be able to sustain high …

“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 …

The Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States. Though we are a national organization, it is in chapters or locals where activism happens. We are committed to building an active and effective local in the greater Houston area. Socialism strives to create a system where the needs of people are paramount and not the unbridled accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few. DSA believes that the root cause of the disparate inequality that plagues our s …