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 // Adbusters

I am a working mother of two young children that has been trying to live more sustainably, and passing that knowledge on to my kids. Funny that a lot of times it's the kids that are teaching me! I am looking for more like-minded people in the area to meet and share experiences, learn from each others strengths and weaknesses. We will exchange knowledge, fruits, veggies, seeds, cuttings, gear, labor for land use, buy in bulk. We will gather to swap, and potluck, or arrange "field trips" to learn …

Plantaholic: Person or Persons who can't get enough of and are addicted to cool plants. I am a transplanted garden designer, plant enthusiast, and author who would like to discuss "hot" plants, "hip" plants, "sexy" plants, "whatever" plants with others who would consider themselves Plantaholics. The group is about discovering new and not so new plants to grow or share the experience of growing. So, if you're a gardener, designer, nursery person, landscape architect, plant enthusiast, or just a p …

Growing your own fruit, vegetables, herbs and raising poultry is not only a great way of saving money it's part of a healthy lifestyle. We welcome all levels of gardeners from novice to advanced. Our Meetups consist of garden tours, field trips and how-to demonstrations. Co-organizer Mark Rice is founder of Pasadena Learning Gardens and maintains a page of valuable gardening links that you may find helpful.

The Institute of Urban Ecology is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, and coordinating people to come together around nature and food. We are working to create a community of dedicated and motivated individuals to make positive significant changes to our {sub}urban environments by putting ecology into action through gardening, urban farming, sustainable design, permaculture and community building.

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

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.

When a City determined to eliminate low-cost housing aims the development bulldozer at occupied homes, ignoring the legal rights of the occupants of those homes to quiet enjoyment, it is time for all Santa Monica's homeowners to waken up to the danger afoot. This group is an educational one to provide members with information on why city government in Santa Monica has recently made changes in the way Development Agreements are being processed.  This process has been designed by investors to excl …

The integration of plants and fish to produce the ultimate food production system that is healthy, local, sustainable and accessible to all. Start a desktop food system in your closet or a mega farm anywhere.

HoneyLove is a Los Angeles based 501(c)3 nonprofit conservation organization with a mission to protect the honeybees and inspire and educate new urban beekeepers.

Wine & Food Travel (WAFT) celebrates local and sustainable artisans, growers and businesses. It's for people who enjoy eating, drinking and traveling. It's also a way to get a cultural culinary experience and take a break from the urban hustle and bustle of city life. We're not really foodies, but rather fresh food lovers. Meet farmers in the field and feel, touch and experience the luxury of simple and healthy living. Enjoy a breathtaking garden tour at your local farms and reconnect with your …

At its heart, prepping is simply preparing for the future. And since there is no certainty of what that future may bring, we have created this preppers group for anyone interested in prepping for economic collapse and other catastrophic events. We are hoping for the best but are preparing for the worst. Our mission is to gain knowledge in self sufficiency, preparedness, safety, security in an unsafe world, You will learn about guns, ammo, training, food storage, gardening, tools, bug out bags an …

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 shop at t …

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.

Skn/Smk Street Club & Breaching Crew Skn/Smk is a street club comprised of professionals, students, and people from various creative backgrounds. We live active urban lifestyles, and we share a love for playful expression and progressive urban design. As individuals or flash mobs, we combine our talents and ideas to have fun in some of the best areas available. We do flash mobs of various types, play urban games, perform improv skits, use props when needed, have impromptu hang-outs at rad locat …

SPACES, PLACES, LOCATIONS, VENUES bring us experiences, and can enhance them. This group offers a variety of sensual experiences, dabbling at the edges of: ART, SOUND, PERFORMANCE, ARCHITECTURE, GREAT VIEWS, SENSORY EXPERIENCES, INTERESTING SMELLS AND TASTES, LIGHTING, DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES, TEXTURES . . . Come join us. Discover and share special locations and the experiences they offer ! Whether it is a: - location where drawing or photographing is particularly interesting - opera th …

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: A community of like-minded prepared citizens, who actively meet to group life long friendship bonds, and develop survival skills among ethical trusting people - prepared for whatever may come! As residents of Ventura and LA Counties, we created this group to come together and prepare for any foreseeable crises.  We feel it is important to also build close supportive relationships in the event of a disaster. The purpose of this group is to interact with like-minded individu …

Permaculture is a holistic design science and open source technology for building sustainable communities. Preparedness is a state of mind and lifestyle that improves quality of life now, while increasing individual/family/community self-reliance when disruption to normalcy occurs. By combining permaculture and preparedness we're able to grow beyond the finite duration of self-reliance and mature to an infinite state of community sufficiency.

We welcome photographers of all skill levels, whether you are a seasoned veteran or just got your first point and shoot you are invited to join us. We offer meetups that range the gamut of photography. Urban photography, Landscape, Nature, Documentary, The PHOTO Essay, Digital, Conventional, Post Processing, Museum & Gallery visits, Botanical Gardens, lectures, workshops, and more! Our goal is to improve our IMAGERY in a fun, un-intimidating environment where everyone is welcome. So join us, che …

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 …