This group began as an idea for connecting community to farmers and bringing awareness of eating and supporting local foods to everyone. However, I have realized that the co-op idea is only one aspect of the issue around food security in the community and that becoming a part of the changes that need to happen personally and locally we could make the "idea" of accessible, inexpensive local foods a reality here. The first steps toward bringing awareness and gathering interest in creating a c …

Welcome to Vancouver Island Permaculture. This site and group are dedicated to sharing, learning and teaching the theory, practice and tangible skills of Permaculture. Our goal is to continue the efforts of Vancouver Island farmers, landscapers, backyard gardeners, energy producers, natural builders, communities and others to create a sustainable self sufficient Vancouver Island. If you've never heard the word before but are integrated or if you're Bill Mollison himself we invite you to join and …

Come join us for informative and productive early morning learning and networking! We are in our third year and usually meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays 07:30-09:00 at the Light House Sustainable Building Centre in Kitsilano. We have 230+ members as of June, 2011. Fair trade coffee, "Capers" muffins and organic fruit are served for a $5.46 PayPal registration fee with proceeds benefiting the Light House Sustainable Building Centre. Plenty of free street parking and transit nearby. Our meet …

Join us for this monthly breakfast series designed to connect individuals from government, business, public sector and non-profit organizations who are working to create a resilient capital region. The exchange is intended to: • Profile organizations engaged in climate change, sustainability and new economic ventures and local initiatives • Explore key questions on topics central to climate change and sustainability in the region • Provide a forum for introductions and networking and announc …

The Artistry Local was started to provide local community with an opportunity to learn or teach art to each other. We are an action group of Golden Ears Transition Initiative also known as G.E.T.I. The purpose of Geti is to help the environment by relocalizing the economy and bringing the community together. To learn more about G.E.T.I. go to this link: http://goldenearstransitioninitiative.ning.com/ One of the objectives of the group is to try and find ways to reduce our carbon footprint by s …

This group is for anyone who would like to learn more about cohousing, meet others who are interested in cohousing, or live in cohousing in the Metro Vancouver area. For those who are new to the cohousing concept, here’s a definition from Wikipedia: “Cohousing is a type of intentional community composed of private homes supplemented by shared facilities. The community is planned, owned and managed by the residents – who also share activities, which may include cooking, dining, child care, gard …

This Meetup Group is being established to create a place where folks expanding the entire Skagit/Snoho Valley region including Camano Island coastal region can meet together to post common interests and regular events, activities and classes...and have active live conversations about resource sharing and networking conveniently.

We want to share the values and visions of a livable Shelbourne Valley where people feel safe walking and cycling. We educate ourselves and share information about new urbanism and sustainable development, traffic demand management, and infrastructure improvement. We welcome dialog and diverse views, to see change happen thoughtfully. We like to hold our Meetups outdoors in the Shelbourne Valley community, go for walks and rides, and meet for coffee. Anyone who lives in or around the Shelbourne …

This group is for anyone who would like to learn more about cohousing, meet others who are interested in cohousing, or live in cohousing in the Abbotsford - Chilliwack area. For those who are new to the cohousing concept, here’s a definition from www.cohousing.org: “Cohousing is a type of collaborative housing in which residents actively participate in the design and operation of their own neighborhoods". "Cohousing facilitates interaction among neighbors for social, practical benefits, economic …

Simple and unstructured, Green Drinks is a chance to meet monthly to chat, debate, connect and socialize over drinks with others passionate about the environment and sustainability.

This group is for anyone who would like to learn more about cohousing, meet others who are interested in cohousing, or live in cohousing in the Langley area. For those who are new to the cohousing concept, here’s a definition from www.cohousing.org: “Cohousing is a type of collaborative housing in which residents actively participate in the design and operation of their own neighborhoods". "Cohousing facilitates interaction among neighbors for social, practical benefits, economic and environment …

Some people know how to operate a chainsaw. Others know how to make jam. Sometimes the jam-makers want to be the chainsaw operators and vice-versa. The Golden Ears Transition Initiative is an umbrella organization in Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows that is a community-led response to the pressures of climate change, fossil fuel depletion and increasingly, economic contraction. The Skill Sharing group is about sharing knowledge: jam-making, chain-saw operating, social networking, and more. We hav …

Vancouver Sustainable Foodsrevice Group is organized to enable professionals in the Food Service Industry learn new sustainable practices and share stories of successful implementation. We will be holding free seminars and networking events. These events will help business owners and professionals in the Food Service Business learn something new, network with other like-minded professionals, grow and improve their businesses. Our seminars will address just about every food service business and i …

Activities related to supporting the Green Party of British Columbia.

This is a way to meet other people who are interested in joining or starting an eco-community in the Lower Mainland. In particular, I would like to find other individuals who are interested in owning agricultural land together in order to develop a food forest, organic veggie farm and sustainable housing.

Let's get together for brief events that recognize and strengthen the public spaces of Greater Victoria while building community. Our shared spaces are important. Plazas, streets, courtyards, walkways, landscaped parks and other places where we move and interact change us and the nature of our city. The Places Project looks at how environments can feel safe, which elements create a positive energy, what contributes to business and community health, and where small changes might spark big improve …

Have you ever wondered about the activities that you encounter when you visit the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks?  Have you wanted to become involved? You can by joining in the activities of the Park Associations, enthusiastic groups of people who care for their parks through environmental stewardship activities, arts and cultural events and educational programs. Sign up for events here!