The Chesapeake Audubon Society works in the Maryland region to promote the stewardship of natural ecosystems through conservation, restoration, education, and advocacy. We schedule hikes, canoe trips, and educational events throughout the year to help members and guests learn about birds, plants, and the natural world around them. Beginners are welcome!

The Washington DC Area Vegan Meetup Group Meet other vegans in the DC area. Share ideas/thoughts on the philosophy of being vegan, recipes, new restaurants, vegan products, related topics, or simply make friends who share your interests. The group is sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of DC (VSDC, www.vsdc.org), who provides the enabling structure and pays the regular Meetup fee so that individual members of the group do not have to pay anything. A number of the group's activities will be organ …

New Women's Group Forming! Monthly Meetings on or around Full Moon. First Meeting: The Power of Sankalpa, Friday, April 26, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sankalpa is a thought in the mind. Sankalpa is a seed, which you create and then sow in the bed of your ind. If you prepare your mind and then sow the seed, the idea, properly, then it will grow in your life and become willpower. Join us in a guided practice to help you uncover the thing that makes your heart sing, how to refine this passion into a daily in …

A group for people that want to eat healthy (or healthier) and want to meet cool people at the same time. We'll kick-start the group with a screening of the documentary "Forks over Knives" and follow it with a panel discussion on 12/16/2012 from 2pm - 5pm at the Arlington Public Library - Central (Ballston). If it goes well, we can plan other fun events.

Serge Kahili King, the author of `Urban Shaman', defines a shaman as "a healer of relationships between mind and body, between people, between people and circumstances, between humans and Nature, and between matter and spirit. In practicing his or her healing, the shaman has a view of reality very different from the one most of the world uses, and it is this unique viewpoint ... which really sets the shaman apart from other healers." Life around and within the Beltway offers many challenges to t …

Welcome to our group divine love lights! Are you ready to experience ancient healing energy,medical intuitive and trance medium healing!?? My name is Sandra Bear Davis-I am a 5th generation Appalachian Folk Medicine Woman. I am visiting the DC Metro area monthly and doing large group healing events ! These are traditionally done in a pay what feels fair to YOUR heart way of Beingness! I plan to do healing events in DC Metro and Baltimore each time I visit as well as to see private clients for h …

Are you over 'getting wasted' at parties every weekend? But haven't quite resigned yourself to a life of crocheting toilet paper covers & talking to your plants? Then come be social and fun with us! We're a group of mostly single, mostly child-free women in our 30s, living around Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis & Baltimore. Things we do: Happy Hours Winery and Brewery Tours Local Festivals Dinners Out Concerts Movies Book clubs Day trips to beaches, gardens, and parks …

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 …

A group of friends gather and decide how to improve and change neighborhoods. We encourage creative thinking and hard work - believing where 2 or more are, Jesus means to lead and encourage! Two projects are ongoing currently: 1. Feeding and Building a real community among homeless men and women in downtown Baltimore 2. Meeting people around the city and inviting them into a community like an extended family, we call "Missional Communities. We hope to soon be Planting neighborhood gardens in low …

Are you a Christian woman who needs prayer and is interested in praying for others? Do you desire a closer more intimate walk with Christ? This is nondenominational Christian group which will meet twice a month on Friday night for prayer and for readings from the devotional book "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young. Women ranging from their 20's through 30's are encouraged to participate. Please join us for some wonderful fellowship. Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence Editorial Reviews …

Some presentations, some exercise, mostly sharing good Fuhrman-approved food

Not the best time of year to start a group like this, I know. But I've enjoyed at least trying to grow an interesting mix of plants in my backyard - killing more than a few unfortunate ones along the way - and thought it would be nice to share experiences, ideas, tips with like-minded individuals. If you've done something similar, are thinking about it, or just have a fondness for gardening and landscaping, we'd welcome having you on board. We can discuss yard features such as ponds, streams, re …

Let's come and talk about our food choices and how to make better food choices that will create health and healing. Our personal Nutrition plays a large part in our overall health. All of our meetings will help our members to stay focusd on making healthy choices and adding more tasty food recipes that will stop starvation diets. We are a group that loves to EAT more but want to Weigh less and increase our health and energy. Obesity and its related diseases can be a challenge. Our group members …

This group is a place for moms (expecting, new, and veterans too!) who are striving to live in ways that have a positive impact on their families, communities, and the environment as a whole. Our members live in and our meetup locations are based in the Annapolis area (including Davidsonville, Pasadena, Severn, Crofton, Severna Park, Odenton, Bowie, and Upper Marlboro).  We meet at parks, the library, and in each other’s homes, as well as other locations. As a group, we represent a vast spectr …

WELCOME to OUR AVID WORLD TRAVELERS and WORLD CULTURE LOVERS ROUNDTABLE!! "LIFE is a JOURNEY, not a DESTINATION! It is NOT measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the PEOPLES, PLACES and AWESOME MOMENTS that take our breath away!! Be an AVID WORLD TRAVELER (NOT a TOURIST) - internationally and domestically - with an insightful GLOBAL view of our WORLD!! As World Travelers and Culture Lovers, bloom where we are planted and commit ourselves to make a positive difference!" As a World Cult …

ANYTHING VEGAN CO-FOUNDER JASMINE IS ALSO A VEGAN/VEGETARIAN CHEF FOR WHOLE FOODS MARKET TYSONS, FALLS CHURCH VA. WFM VEGAN COOKING CLUB IS HELD THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 7-8:30PM. "I FOCUS ON TEACHING PEOPLE HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY PLANT-BASED FOODS THAT TASTE AMAZING!!!"

Connect with like-minded people who want to learn about & implement more 'green' & healthful strategies to: support earth-conscious decisions create a healthy environment - inside & outside of our homes increase energy & prevent disease expand awareness of a mind-body-spirit-earth connection live more peacefully & joyfully in a chaotic world Our goal is to create a calendar of events where people can gather to share ideas, knowledge & experience in the following areas, and then some: - …

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 …

This meetup is for all people interested in learning about all natural authentic aromatherapy without the sales pitch. Our meetup is about basic therapeutic and subtle aromatherapy knowledge, safety and craftsmanship for healing and wellness. The meetup is for people who want to help themselves to a healthier more rewarding life. We post and cover topics tailored to practitioners (massage therapists, reflexologists, energy workers, etc), healthcare professionals and the general public. Check our …

Do you love searching for and seeing wildflowers where they are growing in their native habitats? Do you enjoy discovering the wonderful variety of flowers growing in local gardens? Do you believe in not picking the flowers so others can enjoy the beauty you have seen? If yes - then this is the Meetup Group for you. We’ll be searching out and photographing flowers at local gardens and wildflowers in the local parks. Possible outings include Lotus blossoms at Kenilworth Gardens, sunflowers at Mc …

How do you feel about your body? Can you accept yourself just as you are, right now? Can you accept others as they Are? What would it be like to be comfortable and fully at ease with all of who you are, all of what is? Can you allow yourself to be worshipped? The seeds of unconditional love must be planted within. Delight of our body’s sensuality and sexuality can create a rich and fertile soil. Through a series of safe exercises in a loving and sacred space we will deepen our intimacy with ours …

I started this cooking group to encourage healthy eating and educate people about healthful food choices and cooking practices. Healthy food is delicious! I teach cooking classes and feed you. The four most important things in a healthy diet are...Plant strong, Nutrient rich, whole foods and healthy fats.

Let's get together for some outside adventures! We like to have easy hikes the whole family can enjoy. Hikes will be scheduled throughout the week, including daytime, evening, and weekend hikes in relatively close proximity to Baltimore City. Places like Stoney Run, Irvine Nature Center, Cromwell Valley Park can be explored with little ones. It will be a slower pace to let children explore plants, bugs, sounds and anything they might find interesting along the way!

BOP is a wide-flung group of planners, gardeners, activists, city folk, county folk and plain old ordinary good folk who work together to grow fruit trees (in our yards, schools, neighborhoods, congregations), glean them (anywhere we can find them) and give the fruit away to those in need. And create bonds of neighborliness in the process.

Plant street trees in neighborhoods that need them.

Economic hard times are coming: Getting ready and creating a community will make the difference! We may not be able to stop job losses, bankrupt city & state budgets cutbacks in essential government services, bank failures, energy supply interruptions, increased temperatures, stronger storms, water main breaks or sewage spills. But we can have a back-up! SUNSET Lifeboat Meet Up Group learns and shares skills for a low energy/ non-fossil fuel future. For instance do you want to learn how to start …

The Mount Vernon Urbanites is a social organization for young professionals who live or work in the neighbohoods of Mount Vernon & Midtown Belvedere in Baltimore City, Maryland. Exceptions can be made for past or prospective residents. Since our group is really all about neighbors - residents of other Baltimore City neighborhoods are encouraged to join the Baltimore Newbies (for new residents or residents looking for new experiences) or the 20s & 30s Baltimore Nightlife Group - both of which ar …

Join the Natural History Society of Maryland to meet other nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists, and similarly inquisitive minds. We offer a wide variety of programs for the beginner to the advanced naturalist, and from informal social events to in-depth courses. Everyone is welcome, but membership offers many free programs and discounts on others. So join us in a search for reptiles and amphibians, a canoe trip on the Chesapeake Bay, or to learn everything there is to know about Mary …