As part of Mayor Tait's Hi Neighbor program, we are turning vacant, unused lots into an opportunity to make friends, grow healthy food, and build a better City. We have schools, businesses, non-profits and neighbors involved. Come join us! This will be a very fast, 4 month pilot project. We need your help! Check us out on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hi-Neighbor-Community-Gardens/367140263310483

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 …

The purpose of this group is to meet like minded people who enjoy celebrating a Healthy Sustainable Life together while enjoying delicious, beautiful, healthy Raw Foods.  I also work very hard on providing discounts to members from socal organic product/service providers that may be found on: http://www.wix.com/rawbeautyfood/home#!discounts All are invited to join us in expanding their horizons learning more about raw good, sustainable living, community gardening, farming, composting, yoga, med …

The Arroyo Guerrilla Garden meets to tranform neglected urban spaces in Northeast Los Angeles - Pasadena, Eagle Rock, Highland Park and Altadena.

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 …

About three years ago, I became interested in food. I’ve always enjoyed cooking and eating, so I guess one could say that I’ve always been interested in food. But one day as I was sitting at home, I happened upon a documentary, ‘Food, Inc.’ That’s when I became intrigued by food... or rather, the process behind food... where it comes from, how it’s grown, etc. It didn’t take much time before I decided that the most fulfilling thing I could do for myself would also be the most fulfilling thing I …

I have always been in love with Bonsai trees. After recently purchasing my first Chinese Elm Bonsai tree, i was shocked to discover that there weren't any Bonsai meetups around my area! So as a way for experts to share their Bonsai knowledge, and newbies to learn from another, i decided to put this meetup together. The purpose of this meetup is to provide tips and tricks all around. Note that this isn't your average meetup, there are no "presentations" or "lead speakers". Please bring your bonsa …

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about cob in an urban setting. During these meetings, participants will build a cob oven and cob seating area in the backyard of our hosts' private residence. Oven construction, basic cob mixing and building techniques, niches and sculptural elements will be taught. Theory topics include foundations, roofing, and the logistics of acquiring project materials in the city. Participants will have enough knowledge to take on their own backyard project.

The Hollywood/Beverly Hills Backyard Poultry Meetup Group is for people who have small backyard flocks of chickens. You just might be surprised at how many people living in your neighborhood have pet chickens! There is nothing quite like walking outside in the morning to gather fresh organic eggs for your breakfast! We welcome everyone that has a small backyard flock of chickens, and those that are interested in getting started raising a small backyard flock of chickens. We get together once …

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.

Men need a place to explore the interior landscape. Men of ancient times did that interior work in a walled garden. Modern men don't have access to them, but we do have the means to create a community walled garden. The purpose of the group is for men in South East Los Angeles County to explore the interior landscape together. All men who need soul work are encouraged to attend. Most meetings are limited to 6 participants to maintain a sense of intimacy and there is usually a fee per meeting, to …

You should join this group if you desire to: - consume less - commune more - create more - live simply - save money Analog Living is a series of lectures and workshops focusing on self-sufficiency and the do-it-yourself spirit. Topics will include off-the-grid living, urban homesteading, sustainability, and cultivating an alternative mindset toward consumerism and our way of life. If you have any suggestions on topics or speakers, please feel free to contact me!    Micah White // Adbu …

A supportive like-minded community of parents doing our best to practice unconditional parenting, NVC or NVP. If you are looking for mutual support and friendship then we are the group for you! We welcome all parents whether you are new to unconditional parenting or have been practicing for years. In general we are a playgroup/social group but we will occasionally post workshops/classes and other learning activities that our members might be interested in. Our events range from music classe …

If you're not eating RAW and LIVING, you're just not LIVING! Welcome to the events portal for THE GREATER LOS ANGELES RAW AND ORGANIC VEGAN SOCIETY First and foremost, we are seriously dedicated to educating and informing as many people as possible about the benefits of an organic raw and living foods diet. Secondly, we are steadfastly committed to building the best, most cohesive, and most fun social network of health and wellness motivated individuals the city of Los Angeles has ever seen! …

The Collaborative Eagle Rock Beautiful is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to beautifying Eagle Rock and preserving open space. We organize monthly guerrilla gardening events in our area, we organize community street clean-ups, and we maintain the Eagle Rock Canyon Trail.  We host regular plant sales and other events to raise funds to pay off the purchase of the trail.  Join us if want to make a meaningful difference in our natural community and work get to know more of your ne …

 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 …