Sierra Club started out as a hiking club in the US in 1892. The early members loved hiking in the Sierra Nevada and enjoyed the outdoors. When their favourite places were in danger they turned into an advocacy group to protect the wilderness. The Chinook Group goes back to the roots with regular outings in Calgary and the mountains. In the past two years our core volunteer team dissolved due to school and work responsibilities. Now we are getting back on our feet. First with outings and soon aga …

Great Public Spaces is activating Calgary’s public realm and reclaiming lost places. Come share your knowledge, experience or interests, pitch your ideas and work on projects together with others who are passionate about great place-making. Spawned of the CivicCamp Calgary collective - this self-organizing, volunteer-propelled group is ultimately an opportunity where anyone’s ideas can activate the membership. We want to make great things happen in our public spaces through program, projects, …

Rule #1: always know where the exits are. This rule is not only important for daily life (zombies notwithstanding, what about fires? Or ninjas?), but in a larger sense, it's important to realize that there is no one right way to live.  Mainstream culture has decided we operate in a pseudo-democratic, consumption-driven global economy.  Okay.  But what if we don't want to? The beautiful thing about rule #1 is that it is a rule made for the present, not the hypothetical future.  It is a rule we c …

Calgary Dollars is Calgary’s complementary currency system, started by the Arusha Centre in 1996, that brings together local talents and resources to strengthen our local economy and build community. Meet other local people who support the local economy. Using Calgary Dollars and barter for locally produced products, and local services, as an economic development strategy. Discuss strategies to strengthen your community. Go to www.calgarydollars.ca for more information on Calgary Dollars. You ca …

Over 60 friends, fellow students and young adults (of all ages) who are committed to using our skills and resources to make this world a better place. We share a love for this planet and for all living things. Learn more about us at www.rootsandshoots-ucalgary.ca! MISSION To plan and implement community projects that share knowledge, inspire compassion and take peaceful action for people, animals and the environment. To learn about the Roots & Shoots University of Calgary group visit: www.rootsa …

A meetup group for those interested in greening homes or offices or buildings in general. We will post monthly meetups as well as related events that might not be ours but may be of interest.

The BIG Meditations are designed to help elevate our individual consciousness in a sustained way so that each of us can contribute in a meaningful way to the raising of our collective consciousness. BIG means Being Is God. As we can Be, we can connect to the Divinity within and without. The more time we spend in this space the more natural and effortless it becomes.

We are a group of workers who are building a facility that could sustain life in space. We have chosen the moon for our intended destination because of the resources we could use for further development. We are building the demonstrator, the prototype, then the working model We have started building a demonstrator that is intended to stay on earth and later allow us to teach our future explorers. It is also to develop better ways to modify today's technology. Our members are building our demonst …

How might your life have been different if there had been a place for you? A place for you to go...a place of women, to help you learn the ways of woman...a place where you were nurtured from an ancient flow sustaining you and steadying you as you sought to become yourself. A place of women to help you find and trust the ancient flow already there within yourself...waiting to be released... A place of women... How might your life be different? ~ Judith Duerk, Circle of Stones Join us every third …

Evolver Calgary is a network dedicated to building a strong sense of community and greater awareness in Calgary and the surrounding area. The grand vision of the Evolver network is a bold and daring one: to create an international alternate social structure of evolvers who share their talents, resources, wisdom, and passions in hopes of building a better world. The Evolver Regionals are a microcosm of the larger structure, providing a space for a diverse array of individuals, groups, and organiz …

Calgary oil sands discussion and engagement meetup group The Calgary oil sands discussion and engagement meetup group was created to enable a further exchange of facts, opinions and feelings about the oil sands through constructive dialogue. This group exists to network, support and share ideas to further the discussion about the oil sands. By meeting, sharing ideas, networking and engaging in the discussion you can contribute to the oil sands role as a pillar of responsible energy development …

We are a group of students who decided to create an active outdoor club at the University of Calgary. We go out in the mountains as often as possible and share our love for sport in nature, wilderness, and amazing views. We also promote an active agenda of responsible, sustainable enjoyment of the wild, and environmental consciousness. This club is open to everyone who is keen on nature and adventures (students, non students, and anyone from everywhere). We practice many different outdoor activ …

Oxfam Canada (www.oxfam.ca) works with partner organizations in developing countries; tackling the root causes of poverty and inequity and helping people to create self-reliant and sustainable communities. Oxfam in Calgary is a local Oxfam community group based out of Calgary, Alberta that works to spread awareness about global issues, empower women and advocate for social change both locally and abroad. Our current campaign is the Oxfam GROW campaign. GROW is our campaign for better ways to g …

This is a group for anyone interested in non-toxic solutions to improve their health, clean up their homes, and to better our World.

Social enterprises often look, feel, and operate like traditional businesses but there's a crucial difference. Their mission transcends the financial to include social, humanitarian or environmental goals. This group provides a platform to learn from fascinating guest speakers, to share your own experience, and to network for new business and investment opportunities that align with your values. Come and meet social entrepreneurs, business professionals and investors passionate about helping e …

Sick of the Gym? Tired of the guilt caused by monthly contracts? Lacking motivation to exercise? Then this meetup is for you! Now you can get healthy by helping to build more beautiful and resilient neighbourhoods in Calgary. We believe in addition to "eating less and moving more", knowing your neighbours and giving back to your community are important for total health and well being.