This group is for people who love to jump rope and/or sprint up stairs for fitness. The workout is the following: 3 days a week jump rope 60 minutes (1minute jumping/30 seconds rest) 3 days of sprinting up and walking down the stairs ( 8 sets or about 20 minutes) It's 6 days a week and intense but hyper effective, if you are overweight you will lose about 5 pounds per week. I am trying to form a small group that meets everyday by the monument in Fort Greene Park with the goal of losing all ki …

A Sustainable Conversation is part think-tank, part support network and all about ethical and ecologically-sound business practices. From the worlds of fashion, interior and industrial design, architecture, and craft-making,  we are an interdisciplinary and international group of people committed to positive social change. At our meetings, we provide a space for generating and discussing new ideas, networking, connecting business to design, and turning concepts into realities. Our mission is to …

Please visit our website! www.bklyngreendrinks.org The idea of Green Drinks is simple, and universal: Gather together like-minded individuals, and talk. It’s as familiar as the local dive, completely organic, and a fertile scene for societal progress and the deployment of sustainable ideas. And it’s growing exponentially each month. This idea thrives here in Brooklyn, USA, thanks largely to a general warm, familial, progressive attitude. “BK” is also host to many of the country’s hippest hangout …

Are you single AND are into eco-friendly OR organic food OR alternative energy OR just making the planet a better place OR are a vegetarian OR are a Britcom fan OR are a vegan OR a Dr. Wayne Dyer fan.....OR all of the above OR have similar interests, then this is the SINGLES group for YOU! The ONLY purpose of this group is to have FUN and socialize with other like minded singles in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere. Our singles social group is very friendly so as long as you have some of the abov …

This is a private Meetup Group for the Greene Harvest CSA members. We'll have Meetups throughout the year, ranging from farm trips to pot lucks to sign ups to who knows what!

Visit Slow Money NYC Website for detailed info and programs. Slow Money NYC believes that "Everyone is an Investor in Food". Our vision: A new economy based on knowing where our food comes from and where our money goes. Our mission To build a diverse community focused on aligning our money and our values through investing in small, local, sustainable food businesses. To inspire and educate people about the connected nature of investing and food system change. To catalyze new and democratic op …

Join us for performances ACROSS THE GLOBE on JUNE 15 at 5p in Belmar, NJ. Global Water Dances was launched on June 25th, 2011. The world-wide performances were inspired, beautiful, dramatic and powerful. It was an amazing event, and is now scheduled to take place biennially! The second global performance is scheduled for June 15, 2013. On a single day, a series of dances centered on water issues are performed beginning in the Western Pacific Rim, then encircling the globe. These dances are also …

Building a sustainable locality Strengthening community resilience Connecting neighbors and resources in Monmouth County (greater Red Bank area)

Animal Protection League of NJ is dedicated to eliminating animal suffering and exploitation by promoting respect for animals. To reach this goal, we educate to increase public awareness of the institutionalized and legalized abuse of animals. We encourage activism in our own communities to end the cruelty. We promote lifestyle changes to reduce and eliminate the suffering Issues of concern include testing on animals, the killing of wildlife for management or sport, the fur industry, animals ra …

This group was started to by residents of Prospect Lefferts Gardens and surrounding neighborhoods (Crown Heights, Flatbush, etc.) to start a food cooperative grocery store in our area. This group will work toward planning, assessment and implementation of a food buyers or store coop with a mission of offering healthy, sustainable and affordable foods to the community. ANYONE is welcome to join, even if you can't (or don't want to) be directly involved in the planning process as important updates …

This group is dedicated to celebrating Nature as a true teacher and healer and the way of harmony in our lives. We welcome people of all faiths/religions/spiritual paths who seek a deeper connection with Mother Earth. (Please note that our meet ups happen in Central New Jersey ~ Monmouth and Ocean counties primarily.) In modern cultures there is a bias against Nature and our own wildness, which leads many to an emphasis on the realm of Spirit. How often do you hear people solely expressing thei …

When I got into beekeeping in March of 2010, I noticed that there was no organized group of beekeepers on Staten Island.   Every other borough had one, but not Staten Island.  That's when I decided to start this one.  I was curious to know how much response it would get.  I'm happy to see that the membership has been growing steadily and there is a core group of active members. Mission The mission of this group is to promote beekeeping and educate the public about the importance of honeybees.  P …

This group is for parents who are interested in meeting other Brooklyn parents, attending organized events for our blog and more. All members get a FREE subscription to Time Out New York Kids. If you want one- contact me with your full name and address with "FREE subscription" so I know you want one! Or sign up for our newsletter on the website: www.achildgrows.com and enter your info there. (Use the "Contact Us" button on the left-hand column) xo Nicole

Not too long ago "living off the grid" and "sustainable living" was considered by many to be an unusual alternative lifestyle only for "hippies" and communal living. However to several generations before us, this “do it yourself” lifestyle was the norm. In recent years times have changed dramatically with the latest recession and soaring inflation rates on necessities such as food, gas and many other crucial living expenses. In an attempt to counteract price of living going sky high as many of o …

Seems like there's a ton of cool young LGBT folks in Park Slope, but we always have to commute to the city or Williamsburg to meet each other. But central brooklyn - Park Slope, Boerum Hill, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights, Flatbush - has its own vibe, and some really great places to hang out, and Park Slope is the center of it all. So, why not hang out with each other here? [Also, while I don't want to be the 'age police' or 'card' anyone (I think the 'honor system' works much bett …

Are you fascinated by Brooklyn's history? Are you constantly looking up at buildings and noticing interesting details? Are you curious about how different neighborhoods came to be, and what Brooklyn's architecture says about its past, present and future? Do you love to walk and photograph? This is a group for people who love all things Brooklyn! We meet to explore, learn and be curious together about Brooklyn, its history, its architecture and its neighborhoods. We'll walk, talk, visit, eat, re …

Calling ALL moms who love jamming with their babies! Join us Brooklyn parents where our babies, toddlers and we have fun playing music, bonding with one another and sip on hot cocoa while playing. We have DoReMi Play on Tuesday mornings from 10-11 am. I also love having play dates on other days and enjoying other events with other parents at other fun events.

NYC area natural building enthusiasts. This is a group for natural building professionals, students, permaculturists, artisans, or anyone who is just curious about natural building techniques in general. For starters there are no expectations set for this group. Perhaps we can grow together from basic social gatherings to information sessions, workshops in the area, group-build community projects, a guild etc. Looking forward to seeing how much interest this generates!

Learn about all the great ways you can volunteer with the Greenbelt. Find out about the many fun and exciting volunteer opportunities the Greenbelt has to offer. From environmental education to ecosystem restoration, from tree care to wildlife monitoring, learn about the Greenbelt's current initiatives and how you can get involved. This group is great for students, seniors, and anyone else who wants to find a way to make a difference.

This is a social group focused on outdoor cooking only. Mainly open fire kamado style cooking. People who are interested in kamado style grilling…. Big Green Eggs, Primo, Grill Domes, Kamado Joes. We will meet at a host’s house which can be rotated but no obligations to host. The host will provide the main course and everyone can bring a side dish of choice. You can bring a guest as long as the host is aware of total numbers. Events will be on Saturday or Sunday with final counts by Wednesday. T …

As a food producer we all face similar hurdles and challenges in trying to create a mission driven business that is sustainable and profitable. We want to build a community of artisanal food businesses to learn from each other, exchange tips and share resources. We don't each have to re-invent the wheel but instead use our collective knowledge, expertise and networks to grow our businesses. Our mission is to bring together NYC artisanal food producers to pave the way in re-designing the current …

A virtual homeschooling cooperative for families with kids K-12 to connect and share interests through workshops, park days, community service, trips, tours and more. HOW TO POST: Please note that when you post a new event, it may take up to 24 hours for your event to be announced to other members with you designated as the event "host." Once you are designated the host and your Meetup event is official, you can add an RSVP limit to your post. (Meetup sets up the site this way, so that the site …

This is a group for anyone who believes there are entrepreneurial ways to use technology, design, and innovative thinking to improve our water footprint - by using technology to find efficiencies, gather and use data, design new technology, etc. In many ways, our interest in water is 20 years behind energy, but "water" as a subject is gaining traction around the globe. This group is for entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors, and technologists who are involved in or are interested in building vent …

CWW Brooklyn Literary Salon at Wild Ginger Pan-Asian Vegan Café 112 Smith St (between Dean St & Pacific St) Brooklyn, NY 11201 Neighborhoods: Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill http://wildgingeronline.com/ APPLY: https://cww.submittable.com/submit/19153 www.cambridgewritersworkshop.org CWW hosts and discussion leaders: Diana Norma Szokolyai, Jonah Kruvant, and special guests Meetings: Saturday 1-3 pm, 2nd and 4th Saturday of March - May 2013 Location: Wild Ginger Teahouse, 112 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 1120 …

Welcome to Bococa Mom's Night Out! I thought I'd start this meetup for mom's who like to occasionally get out of the house in the evenings or on weekends and spend some of their "me time" with other smart, fun and down to earth women. We love our kids to pieces, but can appreciate some time to unwind! Meetups will include dinner, coffee, movies, drinks, pedicures, and anything fun! Any mom should join - working, stay at home, step or join even if you don't have kids. BoCoCa is an umbrella term …

FAUN is a coalition of New Jersey and New York-based animal/earth liberation activists who are bound by the twin objectives of exposing and working against the perpetrators of overt & clandestine animal exploitation wherever they are operating in our geographic sphere. We are firmly united in our commitment to publicizing animal-use industries' profit-driven lies and illusions, as well as engaging in the practical, street-level action so essential to bringing about the local (and ultimately uni …

Knit+Wine is a monthly social gathering of knitters (and crocheters) at Bar Olivino, a casual wine bar in Ft. Greene/Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Everyone brings whatever they are working on and we sit around together and talk, work, share, help one another -- and drink wine! We meet on the last Sunday of every month, from 5-7:00 p.m. We are a very diverse group and welcome all who want to join us (although we have had a few men come on occasion, this tends to be an all-female group). All levels are …

Winter has come and it's cold outside, but it's warm as hell in Prospect Heights. Hang out in a neighborhood filled with great bars, restaurants and people in a Meetup group solely committed to helping you make the most of a gem in the heart of Brooklyn. This group is all about good times in a good natured environment, totally open to whomever wants to join, Prospect Heights residents or not. Whether you come from the surrounding Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Park Slope, Crown Heights, Prospect Par …