This group is focused on the growth and proliferation of Sustainable Business in the Tarrant County portion of the Metroplex. Though we will be open to anyone, we are primarily a business to business platform, in which we can introduce ourselves, and our concepts to each other so that we can help to cross pollinate the industry throughout the DFW Market. We also want to serve as an introduction point for anyone that wants to know more about the sustainable culture, how they may participate, grow …

The foremost purpose of The Dallas Alternative Energy Meetup Group is to bring together individuals seeking better, cleaner, more economical energy methods and technical experts working in the field of solar, wind, water, geothermal and other renewable sources to gain and apply knowledge. Any individual who has family or friends who live and breath air, those who live in a home, apartment, condo or townhouse as well as those who own vehicles or any other energy powered machinery would be well se …

Meet other local people who are making their lives more sustainable--whether in leaps or tiny steps. We are interested in many areas of sustainable living: organic gardening, permaculture, starting a green community, homesteading, lobbying our political leaders to create a more sustainable environment, climate change, peak 0il, and preparedness. Most of us are urban or exurban dwellers who are trying to create a positive impact on our environment and develop varied degrees of self sufficiency. …

Happy People are Truly Wealthy People.  Truly Wealthy People are Community-Centered. True Wealth Commons is an agency for happy people pursuing joy-filled, life-enhancing activities. We welcome you if you are a community-minded... entrepreneur, small business owner, out-of-the-white-coat health and wellness practitioner, responsible earth-dweller organic gardener, nature buff, ecstatic lover of our clean, green, vibrant great planet earth, spiritually-conscious, mom, dad, sister, brother---wel …

Aquaponics is a closed-loop nutrient recycling system. Simply put, it is a combination of traditional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil). Using this method can dramatically increase the levels of production in a smaller space footprint. Even better, the produce and fish are of the absolutely highest quality! Aquaponics is a method of growing edible plants and fish in a single system that is extremely well suited for the urban environment. Addition …

You're welcome to Join Us!! This group was created for the purposes of assisting Realtors, Brokers, Real Estate Students, Real Estate Investors, and other Real Estate Industry Professionals of all ethnicities, who have been practicing in, are new to, or are interested in, the real estate profession, with information, contacts, and resources in the Real Estate industry--across the cultures present in the area, such as to foster increased opportunities for all. DFW Diversity Real Estate Professio …

Describing New York City's first cohousing project, a New York Times article said cohousing speaks to people who want to own a home but not feel lost in an impersonal city. That's how we feel. We also want to live sustainably, with a smaller carbon footprint. To know our neighbors, grow some of our own food and use our united buying power to support local farmers and dairies. To harvest rainwater. We want to model a more resilient way of life for the DFW metroplex. We want to live in a diverse …

We have events all over the metroplex and into East and North Texas. Our mission is deepen an understanding of permaculture design through practical sustainibilty. Our Programs include an annual Design Certification program as well as applied Permaculture Design to help you start living more sustainably. Our programs include tours of local sustainable homes, classes, hands-on training, annual events and festival demonstration booths. WHAT IS PERMACULTURE?? (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) …

The Sierra Club was founded in 1892 by conservationist John Muir.  Since then, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself.  The Sierra Club is headquartered in San Francisco and is the largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States.  Inspired by nature, Sierra Club members number over half a million and are working together to protect our communities and the planet.  Among our goals are to explore, enjoy an …

Greater DFW area residents utilizing a portion of their home for organic vegetable, fruit, nut, and culinary herb gardening. With a little effort we can feed our families more nourishing organic food and have a healthier, less expensive, and more sustainable homestead.

Backyard Chickens are great pets, fun to keep, easy to maintain, and great for kids. They provide fresh/healthy eggs, fertilizer for the lawn/garden, insect control, and hours of entertainment. We advocate cities allowing a backyard hens and responsible chicken ownership. Learn about the benefits of chickens, the proper care for them, and dispel the myths some believe about chickens. Share your tips, flock, coops, and resources with others.

pau hana (pow HAH-nah). The time after work. It is considered a time for relaxation, informal socializing with friends and family, and enjoyment. Have an interest in anything architectural/art/design related? Come join us for an informal and fun happy hour, with a good group of people.

Member are interested in promoting a new method of owning land as a group for mutual sustainable thriving life. A typical member rejects the bunker and bullets approach in favor of a village concept that produces good food and can expand to welcome new neighbors if events make that needed.  This meet up group is just for informational and social purposes.  It exists to promote the concept of establishing villages in a partnership format where property and civil rights are respected, while also p …

This is a group for everyone who wants to implement a national plan of a much larger alternative/renewable energy policy, starting a food garden in the trinty trails next to the Tilley Phyllis bridge, and implementing other energy-use changes to reduce the effects of greenhouse gases on the ozone layer.

What is Whole Life Unschooling All About? Our group fosters an active whole-life unschooling community and support for parents and families in the Dallas /Ft. Worth metroplex. We encourage our children’s individuality, maintain their authenticity, and encourage peaceful communication and relationships within our families. Our colorful group of unschooling parents, grandparents, teens, and children of all ages converge in both Dallas and Ft. Worth for personal connections, lots of play, and thoug …

Alternative energy, alternative building techniques, alternative off-grid life.  Reducing our carbon footprint and learning to live more lightly upon the earth.  That's what we're about.  We welcome all who have knowledge and ideas to share, as well as those who wish to learn.

Hip Mommy & Me Group is a group for all ages of expecting Mommy's, Mommy & baby, Mommy & toddler, and Mommy & Pre-school age kids. All Mommies & kiddos are welcome! This group is the place to be to share experiences, chat and make wonderful, get advice and long lasting friendships. Hip Mommy caters from newborns to preschoolers. A few activities we do are; in home play dates, stroller skating, lunch dates, occasional girls night out, picnics, holiday parties, color themed play dates, pj parties, …

Come share your favorite healthy (and perhaps not so healthy) vegan dishes. Be with others who eliminate animal products from their diets. There are few of us (though growing) and it helps to create a community of support. Please take a look here for guidelines: http://www.rke.cc/potluck Yea! Russell, Andrea and Laurie

Is your gut telling you it is time to have a plan “B” in the event of a disaster, but you just aren’t sure how best to start? Do you think a group effort has its advantages over a Rambo approach to surviving against the odds? Are you looking for an organized alternative for being prepared to handle whatever comes our way, but includes a return on investment proposition if nothing ever does? If you answered yes to any of these questions then we may be just the right group for you to advance as a …

This group is created to get people together that are passionate about creating special effects, either in the digital world or the practical world - to make movie-making. Every level of experience is welcomed . . Digital Special effects (see Video co-pilot Andrew Kramer) using green-screen and after effects, to practical appliances using latex and body mold making (if you seen the show Face-Off on SciFi channel you know what I mean)

Are you in the following industries? Architecture * Interior Design * Real Estate * Engineering * Construction * Investment Properties * Commercial Building Management * Home Improvement * Remodeling ... or anything else design-related? Would you like to do business with professionals in these industries? If so, join us at The Architecture Happy Hour! This group is focused on building relationships, generating quality referrals, and doing business with people …

We're a sociable, free and fun ladies only walking group that meet at Flower Mound Trails, Flower Mound Parks, and Grapevine Trails. We encourage you to bring your socialized dogs and have leashed and off leash walks. You will love seeing the pups play on the beach having the time of their lives!  We talk about anything and everything with a focus on fitness and a healthy lifestyle. We are so much more than just walking too! We host fun social events such as yoga parties, wellness potluck partie …

GOT KID? We are moms of preschool and younger elementary age children who are passionate about homeschooling. Our members are enthusiastic about learning and growing with their children, and they are excited to be part of a group of moms who share that same enthusiasm.  We also welcome moms of preschoolers who will be traditionally schooled, who are looking for friends for themselves and their children. The goal of our group is to provide fun experiences and friendship for our children, and to …

This group exists to serve as a portal Into the Garden of Eden, a New Paradigm EcoVillage in the Making located in SW Arlington, TX. The Garden of Eden is dedicated to Freedom, Sustainability and Responsibility. We believe that a life lived in connection and awareness is a life lived in Love and Thrival. Sustainability is an essential component to living this simply, freely and easily, and a natural result of living at this level of freedom and responsibility. The GOE is host to free weekly lect …

NET-LUNCH meets weekly to help each other generate business. We welcome guests, and hope you will be able to attend. We meet at 11:30 each Tuesday at Deb & Steve’s Restaurant, behind the Quick Trip, 280 Commerce, #125, Southlake, TX.  Also we are an industry exclusive networking group.  Please contact Audra Lewandowski (audra@asldesign.biz) or Ruben Cisneros (ruben@dfwon-site.com) to see if your industry slot is filled.

Bring people together to jam alt-country (Americana) with some Rock and Blues mixed in to form a well-rounded, musical, fun group with the capacity to spin off one or more working bands. We will meet and play together to develop skills and learn songs until we are ready to form up into one or more bands and start playing gigs in the Metroplex. The focus of the music will be progressive country, alt-country, Americana with a thorough sprinkling of rock and blues to spice things up. For alt-Countr …

This group was created for those who are interested in Aquaponics and other Permaculture or sustainable lifestyle practices in Fort Worth, Aledo, Weatherford, and surrounding areas. Aquaponics is a sustainable farming method that combines Aquaculture (raising of aquatic animals like fish, crayfish, or prawns) with Hydroponics (growing plants without soil). Aquaponics uses the plants to filter the fish water, up-taking as vital nutrients and then returning the clean water back to the fish, elimin …

Powerful, Knowledgeable, Meaningful Connections! Group's mission is to bring together like minded people who are into working with nature to build a powerfully connected community in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and North Texas. Our past meetups have been very open, based in a positivity, and usually led by very qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced individuals. We are here to help each other. There is room for every one and all knowledge levels.