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  :::::::::::::::::ABOUT THIS GROUP:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The purpose of this group is to learn about living more self-sustainably (including cooking at home), help the environment, save money. We will make more informed choices, eat more healthfully and sustainably, and pool our resources by buying select goods as a group. In these economic times, it makes sense! I decided to start this group because of my interest in ordering food from small organic farms. It can …

The first party forum is Free! "Transition To Green" Community is all about learning at the local level how to make a transition to greener living. This is a grassroots, (non-partisan) public educational outreach that is on the nonprofit path. The concept of making a transition to green is something that all of us should be interested in learning more about, even if that means starting with baby steps. If you care about having cleaner air, water, energy efficiency, healthier food products and re …

… Urban/Suburban Ecoliteracy was founded to teach nature-smart skills and facilitate networking for those who are attracted to the principles and nuts-and-bolts practices of intergenerational and intragenerational sustainable economy and culture. This group is for those who have shifted from thinking about greening and sustainability to doing something about it and working towards it. A nature-smart education is as relevant to life as education can get. Adults and children alike will need to learn …

Open Neighborhoods community solar programs have been uniquely successful in bringing together affordable community energy programs with residents, businesses, and multi-family communities who are interested in going solar. This group's goal is to continue that mission, where we seek to bring informed industry experts to MeetUp forums to answer questions so that clean energy proponents can make informed decisions. Solar interested individuals at our previous events have included home owners, ren …

Long Beach Edible Gardening & Sustainable Living Meetup group is a place where novice and experienced members with interest in growing some of their own food &/or learning about living more sustainably could meet to learn and share meals, resources and experiences, buy in bulk, swap fruit or veggies, cuttings, seeds, support each other, socialize and get together to have fun! You do not have to have a garden to participate, this is about a mindset of living sustainable lifestyle and building a s …

There are many reasons to support cycling as a transportation alternative. Join Pasadena Green Wheels and meet others for group rides and to advocate for bicycles, pedestrians and a sustainable community. This group welcomes beginners as well as experienced cyclists. If you'd like to put your own event on the calendar, contact me using the oraganizer link on the left, and I can put it on the calendar or make you an assistant organizer - Eric Besure to check out the resources on the A …

With crazy amounts of gratitude, Welcome! Take what resonates and leave the rest... Thank you so much for joining our wonderful group! Come meditate with us. No registration is necessary, all are welcome and it's totally free!  Simply, we are using the 2,600 year old tradition in the context of the 21st century to cultivate love and compassion to ourselves and the world around us. What our group offers is totally non-dogmatic approach and people from all faiths are welcome! We are interested in …

 A cooperative grocery store created and owned by the vibrant community it serves--This is the Arroyo Food Co-op, an alternative grocery store that will serve L.A.'s northeast: Altadena, Pasadena and beyond. A LOCAL RESPONSE TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES Combining the regional flavors of a farmer's market, the warmth of an old-fashioned corner store and the convenience of a supermarket. YOU have a voice here, and a place to join together with other, like-minded neighbors to envision, build and sh …

This group is organized by the Collective Voices Foundation, a Pasadena based non-profit organization that creates and supports collaborative, innovative, and sustainable educational programs for under-resourced youth. We believe that creative collaborations between educators, organizations, and members of the community can help transform the culture of education in Pasadena/Altadena and beyond. This group is intended to connect people who want to improve education by getting involved and collab …

Cyclocross Community in Southern California. A great way to meet others for racing, training and teams in your region. More on the Series at: www.SoCalCross.org

I started this swap when, for the second year in a row my son asks "What are we going to do with all this extra lettuce!!" which then sets me off around town dropping bags of it to friends, babysitters, etc. I thought there's got to be a better way to do this. I was always looking for a way to connect with the community and exchange my extras so I decided to start one before my son beat me to it! I am a mother of two young children that has been working at trying to live more sustainably, and pa …

Root Simple is about back to basics, DIY living, encompassing homegrown vegetables, chickens, herbs, hooch, bicycles, cultural alchemy, and common sense. We're always learning, figuring stuff out, taking advantage of the enormous smarts of our friends and our on-line community, and trying to give some of that back in turn. Root Simple is a gathering place for everyone. We'll post our speaking engagements, book signings classes and other happenings of interest to the readers of our blog.

Sparked by a strong conviction for change and Inspired by the 11th Hour, this group was created for designers to come together to learn about sustainable design and band together to demand change toward a more sustainable approach within the design community. Professional and student designers are encouraged to join. Thank You All! Phillip Rubio, Founder

Engineers Without Borders – USA supports community-driven development programs worldwide through the design and implementation of sustainable engineering projects, while fostering responsible leadership.

We are trying to start a new commune/ corporate housing hybrid. A place where both the starving artist and corporate professional can both live in the same building, and community and pollinate each other with ideas. We have a pretty cool space in Hollywood, and want to host a wide variety of events. We were inspired by artistic frat houses. The type in which students of very different background thrive