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 …

We are dedicated to connecting, educating and inspiring people to regenerate New Jersey landscapes and communities, using permaculture principles, ethics, and methods.

This group will hold special meetings for national, international, or targeted events, such as the October 24th International Day of Climate Action, annual Earth Day, and others

www.communityearth.net Community Earth develops and hosts innovative programs and events to inspire people to think and act differently – in ways that will result in a healthier planet for current and future generations. We envision a world where people balance the environmental, economic, and social equity principles of sustainability. We are committed to raising awareness, providing education and inspiring action to create a sustainable world. We are passionate about bringing people together t …

An association of Environmental Professionals whose mission is to bring together professionals who work in environmental related fields in an effort to network, share resources, confer on client projects and form a strong presence in the community. This group will become the Go-To resource professional team for everyday environental services and products and will respond when appropriate to do so in times of disaster or catastrophe with other First Responders. Represent your business and the TAS …

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 …

We are New Yorkers (and expatriates) who are troubled by the rapid and continuing decline of the ecosystem and want to make a change, starting by reducing our own impact on the environment. Our goal is to build a "Virtual Urban Eco-Village" focused on Green Living, Sustainability Skills and Education, New Urbanism, Community Gardens, Green Homes, Permaculture, Holistic Health, Volunteering, Environmental Activism, and much more. Follow Jennifer Shotts on twitter  http://twitter.com/#!/greensatur …

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 …

CDI was created by a group of creative, motivated and committed young professionals from around the world and aims to build strong and sustainable urban and rural communities in both the worst off developing countries throughout the world and in disadvantaged local communities in the developed world. CDI implements innovative projects and programs, following the Millenium Development Goals and within CDI's six core inter-related focal areas; Education, Health, Agriculture, Energy, Eco-Enterprise …

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.

An interactive website that informs people about what is going on in the solar energy market in New Jersey. Provides information on legislation, new projects, industry events, financial issues and reports on the growth of the solar PV industry. Information about training and conferences will be provided that will help applications engineers, solar installers, electricians, sales professionals and those who are looking to enter this field become more knowledgeable about the solar electric indust …

The meetup is inspired by our global non-profit Enrich The World and our successful full day New York city enrich-a-thon event on Dec 8, 2010. The organization's broader mission is "Enriching lives and the world around us through Education, Nature, Research, Innovation, and Community to inspire Hope for a better future" Our current international project is based in La Botija, Honduras. In order to bring the mission closer to home, the Enrich the World movement is our effort to spread goodness …

Come meet people who love learning about and exploring the Hudson. Beczak Environmental Education Center is the lower Hudson's hub for river-related education and activities. Members are invited to events such as: RiverTalks - smart conversation about the Hudson River and a free drink. Urban H2O - rockin' roots concerts featuring the best local and regional artists Opportunities to Volunteer - pitch in and help with Hudson clean-up, neighborhood bbq, and fundraising events Catch of the Day Seini …

The Bear Program's primary mission is to protect black bears and their habitat. Our Bear Smart Community outreach program serves to educate residents about bears, reduce unwarranted fears and increase tolerance of our bear neighbors. Both our protection and education objectives foster a peaceful coexistence and replaces fear with respect and understanding. We are the only organizational program in New Jersey that works solely to protect bears. We meet the second Wednesday of every month except J …

The New York Outrigger Meetup group is for active members of our organization.  If you are interested in joining NYO, or just want to get on the water, please sign up for a free Novice Session or contact us via our website www.newyorkoutrigger.org New York Outrigger is a community of dedicated and inspired paddlers living in New York City.  Our goal is to provide New Yorkers with the unique opportunity of experiencing their city through its waterways.  As a volunteer-driven nonprofit we strive t …

www.Voluntaire.Org Where to go,   ...when You want to Help. - Nationwide Catastrophe Response Volunteer Home Page - Attention NEW  MEMBERS: PHILADELPHIA, PA (NOTE: we deperately need Event Organizers here now please call anthony johnson at cell: 504/610-6098 if you can help co-ordinate volunteer events for hurricane Sandy) NYC (NOTE: we deperately need Event Organizers here now please call anthony johnson at cell: 504/610-6098 if you can help co-ordinate volunteer events for hurricane Sandy) …

Value is absolute. Economic, environmental and social components exist. Blending of all three will create a better world. -MG The Social Good For Profit meetup is a forum for passionate people working to make the world a better place through business. Our mission is to foster discussion, surface big ideas and provide a network of support for social entrepreneurs, thought leaders, investors, professionals and students involved in the "for profit for purpose" space. Our members believe that blendi …

We positively promote a vegan lifestyle through our events, content, and community. Mission Our mission is to positively introduce plant based ideology into today’s mainstream society. At our large-scale event, we do this by showcasing new and existing products that make everyday vegan life more convenient and accessible. Description The Seed is a plant based lifestyle company, focused on six elements of awareness and education affecting vegans, vegetarians, and the veg curious: Health & Wellnes …

Open to those working as docents, guides and historic interpreters, environmental educators and site managers in the Hudson River Valley. Each month, a different site has the opportunity to play host to meet up members with special tours designed to cross train and cultivate marketing efforts and enhance networking from other local institutions supporting the historic past and exciting future of the Hudson River valley.

The Human Impacts Institute's mission is to foster sustainable human impacts on ecosystems through inspired engagement, leadership, collaboration, knowledge-building and creative expression.

I want to create a group that is pretty local to Brooklyn where a group of mid 20 to mid 30 somethings can get together pretty regularly and share food, drink, laughs and our lives. I'm new to Brooklyn and have already heard of fun not mainstream vegan places and would love if a group of people new to Brooklyn could get together with seasoned Brooklyn vegans and share what makes this such an amazing place to live! Ideally, drinks or a dinner (either at a local vegan spot or a potluck at one of o …

South Highlands Group (Hunterdon/Warren Counties) of the NJ Sierra Club Chapter announces outings and other events in the New Jersey/eastern PA region. All our outings are open to Sierra Club members and to the general public. We are a volunteer-run grass roots environmental, conservation and outdoors organization. All our leaders are trained volunteers...come out, enjoy and learn more about the wild open spaces around us in all weather and all seasons! This list is open to both Sierra Club memb …

City Growers is a non-profit educational organization based at Brooklyn Grange, a rooftop farm business in New York City. We provide farm explorations and workshops at Brooklyn Grange’s two farm locations. City Growers empowers students to envision a greener and healthier future for their city. City Growers connects urban communities with agriculture, food and environment through farm education and advocacy in order to foster a culture of health and sustainability. We need help preparing various …

Kinding Sindaw (www.kindingsindaw.org) is a cultural performance troupe that has been in existence for over 20 years and is currently a resident artist group at La Mama E.T.C. Our mission is to educate and enlighten communities about the complex history and cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines. Through the use of an artistic medium, which preserves the cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples from these regions, we seek to explore universal issues of the value of oral history …

What would you do the change the world? Here's your chance to help make yor idea a reality. Each week three people in our gathering will have 10 minutes each to present an idea that they have to change the world. The rest of the group has 30 minutes to ask clarifying questions, refine, plan and discuss how to begin implementation or for general feedback. We can change the world, so lets's stop talking and start doing!

Peace Advocacy Network (PAN) promotes a peaceful existence through veganism, social justice, and respect for the Earth's inhabitants and resources. PAN, founded in 2010, is a grassroots group completely run by volunteers that strives for the absence of violence in the lives of people and animals by eliminating oppression and inequality. The PAN Vegan Pledge program encourages people to adopt a vegan diet for 30 days with the program’s hands-on support. This support includes five weekly meetings …

We are a grassroots group of citizens concerned that the advancements in the technology developed to exploit our natural gas reserves known as hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” is moving ahead without sufficient attention to its environmental impact. We are working to keep government aware of our concerns and the role we believe they should assume in developing the strong and effective oversight necessary to ensure the protection of our water. The flow of water does not know boundaries. We dema …

The poles are melting scary fast. Greenpeace estimates that when they melt 70% of the people on the planet live in flood zones. Our Nobel prize winning former Vice President Al Gore's latest lecture basically states that the current science says its happening faster than they thought. The Great Barrier Reef is 50% dead. What are we waiting for? I'm interested in gathering a highly motivated, skilled, and dedicated team to travel the world on sailboats, teaching (and studying) among other things, …