Meet other locals who explore a variety of building techniques that use in-situ materials for housing: earth, clay, cob, rammed earth, earthbag, straw bale, wattle & daub, round wood, bamboo.

This group is open to all those interested in voluntary sustainability/frugal living, sustainable development, green building, alternative and renewable energy sources, waste reduction and recycling, carbon-friendly commuting, composting, air and water pollution issues, organic living, office efficiency, and reducing toxins from your home (such as greener cleaners). The intent of the group is to provide a grassroots approach to living green. We’re here to act as a catalyst giving you the tools y …

Everyone is equally entitled to the pursuit of happiness. Wasn't that once self evident? ~~~~~ A Libeqrat values LIBerty, EQuality and RATionality. Our meetups will encourage discussions among like minded, independent political thinkers to create a new political movement and party from the ground up. Libeqrats are simultaneously (1) Civil Libertarian; (2) Socially Progressive; (3) Fiscally Responsible; (4) Pro Science; (5) Electoral Reformers; and (6) Textualists. (1) CIVIL LIBERTARIAN …

New Connexion, the largest conscious living publication in the Pacific Northwest, covers alternative health and wellness, spirituality, personal growth and green living in its bimonthly journal and TV talk show. New Connexion hosts Wellness Night at New Renaissance, a monthly community get-together. Wellness experts present new ideas and hands-on demonstrations on alternative health, personal growth and conscious living. Bring your flyers to share at our free information table, and network with …

Raven House Healing A center for Reiki, Medicine Wheel and Shamanic Studies Ancient Solutions for a Modern World. Dear Relations I am a spiritual being having a human experience. The more I ponder on this, the more I become connected to the universal energy of all that was and will be. I have come to realize that we are in a mere speck of time. I have come to realize nothing matters. I am connected to the universe from which I evolved in every sense. Not only am I conscience of the universe bu …

Dedicated to helping Milwaukie residents understand and transition to a more sustainable society.

We are forming a drug and smoke free intentional eco-village community on 120 acres in the foothills of Mt. Hood - less than an hour from Portland. Of course focused on living a sustainable, environmentally conscious, connected to spirit lifestyle but perhaps more importantly, we aim to create a loving, nurturing home and seek emotionally mature members who are truly willing to do the emotional work it takes to be in community and are willing to contribute their time, talents and treasure. We me …

Hello! Come practice Spanish with us! Formed in 2010, we are a Spanish conversation group in Portland, Oregon that meets regularly on Tuesdays, 7 pm at Green Dragon Brewpub.  There is no real structure to the group, other than meeting up to speak Spanish.  New members with an intermediate to advanced level of Spanish are welcome to join us!  We are a diverse group of native and non-native speakers from various countries and backgrounds.  Depending on the weather, we meet inside or outside in the …

This Group is about bringing together people who desire to bring change to the world or starting right here in our city... ...scientists, engineers, and innovators of world changing technologies, those who could not get funding or market entry because they were shut down by large corporations or may have had thier inventions bought and shelved to prevent competition. ...thinkers, doers, philanthropists, investors, and those interested in changing laws to bring us the world we truly desire. The O …

Calling all healthy living enthusiasts! Let's come together and learn from each other as we learn the many ways we can create a less toxic and more abundant lifestyle. We will explore topics from DIY home/body products to medicine cabinet makeovers with plant based healing modalities. Grow with this conscious community.

This is a group for anyone interested in building a cleantech community in Portland. You can be a computer engineer, an innovator, a web developer, an entrepreneurs, a coder, a hacker, a marketing guru, an angel funder, a VC so long your goal is to create the best applications to improve and solve the environmental issues.

After many years of struggling with a child with special years, I came across a technique that has helped me and my family greatly. This technique is called collaborative problem solving with Dr. Ross Greene. He has written such books as The Explosive Child and has a website called Lives in the Balance. I am in no way connected to him or this website I do use this technique in my home and would like to create a group that is fun and supports parents in their journey to using this technique. If y …

This is a group designed to help motivated individuals interact and network with other professionals in our community. The idea is to get real estate professionals together to help one another succeed. Knowledge Is Power! We aspire to establish a platform for investors to gain knowledge, build confidence, and encourage networking. We seek to create an inspiring supportive environment for all levels of investors to interact, to learn, to share, and create wealth. I would like to extend the invite …

This is a group where democrats, progressives and green party affiliates can get together, have some fun, mingle, laugh, and be creative. This group is open to singles, married, and people with children. OK, so, democrats won this last election, but where are they? Let’s come out of hiding and get to know each other. Too many of us have hidden in the comfort of our safe homes, ducking and diving away from any activity which could put us, or our children, in the midst of a radical right-wing ext …

We are passionate about innovation and creativity. We believe that if people are given the space, support and resources, that human ingenuity can thrive. This is why we have created the Ingenuity Innovation Center located in St. Helens, Oregon. We are are a group of "Ingenuers" who are committed to building and sharing sustainable solutions through igniting imaginations. Our 20 acre parcel is dedicated to bringing artists, builders, inventors, gardeners, dreamers and humanitarians together to cr …

This is an activist's only group. Our goal is to have 100% green sustainability in Lane County ASAP. These meetups will be to discuss the implementation of total green sustainability in our area. This will involve intensive networking, caucuses, study groups, lobbying, community education, politics, economics (city-owned bank), trade/barter, alternative energies, local organic gardens, zoning and building codes, retrofit help, alternative businesses producing green products, Industrial Hemp, and …

"Homesteading" is the act of making things from scratch. This includes a wide range of fun activities like gardening, preserving food, making home brews, raising chickens and bees, and making homemade beauty and cleaning products. "Homesteaders" want to know where their food comes from and what is in their products. Making things from scratch is the best way to educate yourself and save some money in the process! Join us for DIY classes and to meet other urban homesteaders in your community. Ple …

This group is for anyone interested in improving their health and wellness. This includes anyone who would need financial wellness as well as for their body. This group welcomes anyone looking to just meet with other humans on a comfortable level just to hear what someone has to say. We have friends and speakers from acupuncture,Qigong, hydration specialist, how to be green, CPR. Free alkaline/ionized water sample for every member. Come and contribute or take with you what you need. Looking forw …