Meet other local people who support Permaculture design for sustainable and responsible co-existence. Propose some good times and days to meet. I would also like another Assistant Organizer to help.

Hello! We are currently undergoing a restructuring. As a result we closed off new memberships for now. It has been proposed that we realign the goals of this meetup group to meet the following: -life skills -lost arts -sustainability methods -emergency preparedness -survival without technology / wilderness survival We also need to explorer the way our group accepts new members, handles the identity requirements of fellow members and if we should make the group public. There has also been talk …

Want to meet other local individuals interested in exploring the growing DC Green Scene? If so, join us and have fun checking out new green restaurants, cafes, retail stores, bars & clubs, LEED buildings, health & wellness providers, recreational activities, or green travel and tourism options! Support and learn about local businesses that are greening their practices and making a difference. Pick up some new Green Living tips! Or share a few of your own! Help us build the buzz for Sustainable L …

Transition Richmond Virginia is a local, grassroots organization dedicated to supporting the network of local initiatives that are focused on building community resilience in the face of such challenges as peak oil, climate change, and the economic crisis. Based on the work of Transition Culture, Transition Richmond Virginia supports projects relating to local food production, mass transit, energy independence, education, and healthcare designed to create lives that are more abundant, fulfilling …

The Mindfulness Center is a holistic wellness center in Bethesda, MD, offering wellness classes and services including yoga, meditation, tai chi, acupuncture, massage and more. SERVICES & CLASSES meditation, yoga, tai chi, breathwork, prenatal yoga, nia yoga dance, acupuncture, massage, bioenergy, hypnosis, biodanza, body sculpting, personal training, stress reduction, qi gong, connecting couples, nutritional consulting, wholistic yoga, pilates, group acupuncture, chakra yoga, connecting coupl …

What: This is a *free, open, ongoing weekly meditation group that began in September 2010, and includes both beginners and experienced practitioners. Most nights, there are about 20-30 of us. (... even though Meetup might show that only one person is attending!) *There is a suggested donation of $5 for the church. While the forms of meditation we practice are rooted in Buddhist teachings, the study and practice of mindfulness is applicable to anyone from any background or religion. All are welco …

For all those interested in sharing seed, garden tips, and even the occasional fruit and veggie swap!

We are the Passive House people. Our group name is Mid-Atlantic Passive House  or MAPH. We promote energy efficiency, comfort, and clean air in the buildings, sustainable living, and carbon reduction by implementing Passive House standard into existing and new construction buildings. Our group purpose is to share knowledge, educate, discuss arising issues, and spread social awareness about the Passive House and sustainable living. Anybody who wish to learn, contribute or just be part of this …

Group pursuing the development of an environmentally friendly, human-scale neighborhood that fosters sharing and community in Richmond Our Current Mission Statement The mission of Richmond Cohousing is to create an intentional community of households who are good neighbors and conscientious environmental stewards. Living in close proximity and sharing resources and growing our own food, we increase quality of life by caring for one another, celebrating together, reducing consumption, decreasing  …

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, …

The purpose of this group is for gay families to get together to do fun and interesting family activities while we and our kids get to know each other. We welcome GLBT families with children of any age. We also welcome anyone who is interested in becoming a GLBT parent. Please join us to help make this meet-up group a strong and sustainable resource for gay families in Richmond.

The Green Building Technology Group is a networking group focused on sustainable and high performance building professionals in the DC/MD/VA area.  The group is designed for contractors, architects, designers, green consultants, builders, real estate professionals and anyone else who is interested in how work in their field is related to and contributes to this industry.  We are a group who wishes to come together to discuss design and construction techniques, best practices, lessons learned, an …

The group provides opportunities to meet like minded people interested in eating healthy and living more sustainably. We will discuss green topics and participate in eco-friendly workshops such as canning, fermenting, soap and lotion making. Let us go back to nature by balancing the best of current technology with tried and true traditional techniques.

We are concerned about the future of our planet and the challenges we face in the next 100 years. If you are interested in sustainability issues, youth empowerment and environmental stewardship, join us for some Meetups!

Meetup of folks in the DC metro area who are interested in and / or building tiny houses. Also, folks living in small spaces and interested in urban development / zoning issues related to living in tiny houses on wheels, boats, etc.

This group is bringing together individuals interested in exploring Solar and Sustainability. Our mission is to provide education and offer resources, information and ideas for energy efficiency, alternative energy, and sustainable living. The advantages of group interaction are: 1. People have many different ideas and solutions to energy sources and our group explores them all. 2. Learning about the great products and services from qualified installers and vendors will help make decisions easie …

Networking with other electric car owners is a great way to learn more about driving, charging, tax breaks and other topics related to electric cars.

Do you maintain a Real Foods lifestyle? Are you interested in getting started with learning how to? Join us for a mix of events including recipe swaps, Real Food connections, informal seminars, book and blog reviews, hands-on cooking demonstrations, food storage ideas, real foods expeditions (farm visits and market trips), and the occasional pot luck or family night. Learn to cook traditional foods and save time and money on yours meals. Best of all, you can better maintain a Real Foods diet wit …

Meet and share sustainable green solutions for ourselves and planet. Participate in co-creating a heart centered environment that assists community with learning earth stewardship and exploring organic solutions for the home and garden. We promote healthy and balanced lifestyles. Dinner club, nutritional cooking classes, full moon parties, fund raisers, movies.

Events, lobbying, bike riding, hiking and happy hours. Sound like fun yet? The national Sierra Club encourages its members to work on local issues that affect the environment. With more than 5,000 members right here in Montgomery County, the Sierra Club is the largest organized environmental voice on county issues. Please join our environmental community!

So you have been living in DC renting. You have some savings or a job. You are interested in buying a home to live in. You believe in affordable housing for all. You believe that affordable can be efficiency and ecological sustainable. You want to live with neighbors that are not completely stranger, that you can count on them and they can count on you. You are interested in create a diverse community where languages and cultures from different worlds live together. You are also ready to have yo …

Fans and friends of historic buildings in DC come together to enjoy get-togethers, tours and events that celebrate the historic and built history of our nation's capital!

Founded in 2008, The Zeitgeist Movement is a Sustainability Advocacy Organization which conducts community based activism and awareness actions through a network of Global/Regional Chapters, Project Teams, Annual Events, Media and Charity Work. The Movement's principle focus includes the recognition that the majority of the social problems which plague the human species at this time are not the sole result of some institutional corruption, scarcity, a political policy, a flaw of "human nature" o …

What's going green all about? Going green is about connecting to people, saving money, being kind to ourselves and the earth, learning new skills, living simply, being prepared and having balance in life. Sustainable Reston works to identify fun and practical solutions to address issues of climate change, peak oil and economic disruption. We're doing things to raise awareness of these problems, but more importantly, to be part of the solution. Join us as we: plant some veggies, build a solar ov …

"New Culture" (http://www.nfnc.org/) is about creating sustainable, rich, intimate personal relationships, along with a sustainable world to enjoy them in, based on transparency, delight, freedom, and community. In order to create a New Culture in our lives and in the larger society, we put on events that help us develop the skills we need to make that real, including communication, self-knowledge, presence, conflict resolution, and effective activism. These events can be an evening or weekend, …

Intentional Community includes any group of people who are living together and/or are intimately connected, and who are bound by common values and goals, including cohousing, ecovillages, group houses, communes, and intimate networks. Together, Michael and Sarah have many decades of experience with intentional communities, including cohousing, urban and rural communities, and non-residential communities. Currently we are members of a suburban community in Arlington, a rural community in nearby W …

Let’s discover resources for healthy, sustainable living in and around Prince William County, Virginia! We'll meet monthly or more often. Some of our Meetup events will include: Visiting local farms that offer sustainable, pastured beef and poultry Learning about green housecleaning Visiting a local beekeeper Taking gardening classes Price comparisons of sustainable products Looking at policies and laws in Prince William County to see how they impact our future sustainability and health Discov …

Be a part of the CrowdFund Roundup and help rebuild America one community at a time. Using a new capital formation model to fuel the best of the new ideas that will improve and sustain the local economy, build affordable housing, provide business transformation and great jobs, create wealth and increased services for all. CrowdFund Roundup is an association of professionals organized to address the problems of crowdfunding. it provides sources of ideas and the funding and management to make thos …