“ Hi! Lake Merritt resident, lover of walkable neighborhoods, bike rides, great food, and footbag. Interested in urban planning, gardening, all things Green, and seeing BART run past 2am. Would love to meet more like-minded individuals nearby! ”

“ Hey everybody. I'm looking for ways to get involved in green architecture and design groups! I'm transferring to CalPoly in Fall of 2009 for my Bach Degree in Arch, and would like to gain as much community experience as possible! From Vacaville. ”

“ I've been studying Ekhart Tolle via Oprah's online classes and would love to meet like minded people in my area who are interested in expanding their awareness and consciousness. ”

“ I like to read fiction, particularly the classics, and non-fiction, in particular biography, philosophy, politics, and literary essays. ”

“ Looking for other INTPs, so I would definitely like to see a meetup for it! ”

“ Hi, I enjoy geocaching but don't like going out by myself. I'd like to meet other people who like geocaching. ”

“ I'd love to share my interest in creating strong ecological living alternatives for all to enjoy. ”

“ Howdy folks! I think this group is a good fit for me...I am starting up a green website (we just got funded..whoo hoo!) and I am hosting a StepItUp event. I look forward to meeting you all. Thanks! Jerry ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they provide hope for a future. As long as the spirit of the Dead lives, life is worth living. ”

“ I'm concerned that the current path on which we are embarked is in need of some reconstruction in the thought process which motivates our intentions. It's important to discuss oppotunities in creating alternatives to our current style of living. ”

“ I have experience in residential community planning and build-out (for the Man) and am interested in New Urbanism's community planning ideals coupled with sustainable design. I have a degree in landscape architecture and am sensitive to good design. ”

“ It'd be great to meet with people who share the same interests and enthusiasm I have for architecture. ”

“ I want local Green Home Meetups because I'm interested in architecture and healthy building. ”

“ Peak oil is part of a global problem that will solve itself for better or worse in the coming century. Its part of a bigger problem: how we are failing to live within our "eco-means". ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to get around other peoples' creative energy! ”

“ Recreational math geek. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to exchange ideas and plan for the future. ”

“ I live in Fremont and would love to meet other mothers with the same parenting style nearby. ”

“ Hello Everyone - Well, after many years of preliminary planning and the hosting of multiple research conferences and networking events, the Green Century Institute is finally taking the leap into the open design process for Califia. Very exciting! ”

“ I want local Motley Fool Meetups because I'm a total Fool for the Motley! I don't know what I would do without their publication! I'm on the hunt for Index Funds! ”

“ Co-founder and managing director of Green Century Institute. ”

“ Califia has been in my mind for quite some time. I first heard about Califia while I was at Arcosanti where I spent several years of my life. I have since spent some time in the Bay Area working for a small nonprofit called oneVillage Foundation. ”

“ Looking to meet more local permies. ”

“ Hi all, i'm part of the Livability Project and will be representing us at the Sat., 5/20 design summit (please sign me up!). I have a longer history in the business world and am now focusing on sustainabililty/relocalization efforts. ”

“ Hi. I find this project to be very interesting, especially being here in the Bay Area. So far, timing doesn't permit me to attend meetings, but hopefully one day. Until then, I'll keep checking the GCI website, and this group! Other projects that ”

“ I'm currently in a sustainable MBA program at Presidio, am deeply passionate about creating community. I've been a Massage Therapist, and am the founder of Bliss Association. I see myself as a bridge between the holistic and sustainable realms. ”

“ I'm a recent graduate of New College's MBA in Sustainable Enterprise and am a consultant in writing business plans and creating marketing strategies for green businesses. I'm interested in cohousing and am a proponent of local sustainable economies. ”

“ Sha Lar: widgeteer, which doctor, nexialist, and specialist in one thing only: science fiction. A PhD candidate in UCSC's History of Consciousness program, I focus on designing new futures, that is, on new ways of imagining new futures. ”

“ I'm on the oneVillage Foundation team, and committed to sustainable economic development, and to the healing of humanity and the natural world around us. I have studied alternative technologies, economics, & systems - and the flawed system we live in ”

“ Hello, my name is Alison...I'm a green social enterpriser, with a background in conservation, natural sciences, and env'l organizing. ”

“ I used to do Graphic Design at an Architecture firm in the midwest and was involved with the architecture community there. I miss chatting about architecture! ”

“ I practice Japanese Massage, I studied Anthropology. I've been reading up on Permaculture for the last few years and I just recently saw An Inconvienient Truth. Al Gore is right NOW is the time to address this issue before we reach a global tipping ”

“ I'm a PhD student of transpersonal psychology who is interested in the psychospiritual processess associated with adapting to a green lifestyle and activism. I'd like to learn how to best foster those processes. ”

“ A registerd nurse in Labor and Delivery, love my job. Excited to learn more about this group; the mission, goals, and activities. Hope to become involved in something worthwhile, and meet great people at the same time. Single mom of 3 super kids. ”

“ I have a keen interested in herbals and alternative medicines and would like to know if there's anything in this application. ”

“ Interested in living in a healthy sustainable community ”

“ I am part of a group developing a sustainable off grid community in northern California. I am interested in all aspects, ideas, thoughts, and people interested in the same thing. We are also lookiing fro new members... ”

“ to build a sustainable world ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to get involved in some projects that make a difference. I've got some natural building experience and want to expand on my skills. ”

“ I want these local Meetups in order to find out what others out there are doing to make a difference & possibly collaborate. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we can help keep each other inspired and motivated. ”

“ wouldn't it be swell? ”

“ I am an Interior Designer in San Francisco that specializes in Residential, Retail and Commercial projects from Sonoma to Los Angeles. I am looking to grow my business and would love to meet new designers in the trade to help with future projects. ”