The Arroyo Guerrilla Garden meets to tranform neglected urban spaces in Northeast Los Angeles - Pasadena, Eagle Rock, Highland Park and Altadena.

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about cob in an urban setting. During these meetings, participants will build a cob oven and cob seating area in the backyard of our hosts' private residence. Oven construction, basic cob mixing and building techniques, niches and sculptural elements will be taught. Theory topics include foundations, roofing, and the logistics of acquiring project materials in the city. Participants will have enough knowledge to take on their own backyard project.

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::ABOUT THIS GROUP:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The purpose of this group is to learn about living more self-sustainably (including cooking at home), help the environment, save money. We will make more informed choices, eat more healthfully and sustainably, and pool our resources by buying select goods as a group. In these economic times, it makes sense! One must be creative in these times to save money. You should join this g …

Wild edible mushrooms? Yes we have them here in Los Angeles and in Southern California: Chanterelles, Morels, Porcinis and yes, we even have Truffles! there is nothing like them! Watch out they may be deadly! They have to be ID'd by an expert or asta la vista baby. Join us for a wild mushroom hunt as we go look for edible and medicinal mushrooms here in our backyard or in faraway places. Here is a partial list of what you can find here in LA: Chanterelle - Cantharellus cibarius Morel - Morchell …

In the pursuit of studying architecture, I always wondered what inspired me to do so? Was it the form, the function, the divinity of spaces within and without, the play of light against the darkness, the hidden structures underneath the beautiful skins of glass.. I think its was the mystery of Architecture itself. Like a universe, spaced within its own eternity, wrapped in it's own mass and boldly embodying the human identity itself- the need for space and spirit. Where's that kind of Architect …

Do you like edible gardening? Do you want to learn how to have an organic garden full of fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables? GryFy is the largest and most active edible gardening Meetup group in Orange County. This group is dedicated to helping you learn how to "GRow Your Food Yourself (aka GryFy) with free monthly classes as well as other events. We emphasize organic growing using green methods that are practical for urban "farms" with little space to grow in.

The integration of plants and fish to produce the ultimate food production system that is healthy, local, sustainable and accessible to all. Start a desktop food system in your closet or a mega farm anywhere.

If we don't take responsibility for Leucadia,others will. So far, we haven’t, they have, and the results aren’t good. Beacon’s Beach is deteriorating - and the city transferred state funds earmarked for Beacon’s improvement to a Moonlight Beach project.Massive Streetscape Highway 101 shopping center project will transform Leucadia into a typical, oceanfront suburb. The project replicates a design that’s been used in 1000 other cities to rehabilitate commercial slums. The needs of pedestrians, s …

The Farm Desk Set is the events calendar for all things green! We are interested in growing, sharing, raising, eating, feeding, restoring, decomposing and learning. Join us for an event! For more information about the project, visit TheFarmDesk.com

The goal for Blacks In Technology Los Angeles (BIT-LA) is to create a vibrant community of like-minded African American technology professionals, innovators and enthusiasts who are working with or interested in Web-based and related technologies. We’re talking the whole techie gamut from bloggers, digital media specialists, community managers and web masters to web designers, social media strategists, developers, online marketing experts, recruiters, software developers and project managers. And …

GBN is a non-profit providing the owners and decision-makers of socially and environmentally conscious businesses a time and place for connecting, sharing, deal-making and networking. Our mission is to connect those who understand the importance and opportunity of environmentally friendly commerce. If this is you, or you would like to learn more about what that means, we host local gatherings to promote a better tomorrow! On the second Tuesday of every month since April, 2006, GBN has hosted the …

"Permaculture is an ecological design system for sustainability in all aspects of human endeavor. It teaches us how to build natural homes, grow our own food, restore diminished landscapes and ecosystems, catch rainwater, build communities and much more."  (Quoted from permaculture.org) We love to get our hands dirty in a healthy, organic soil. We care about our planet and people. We lovingly tend to the land and try to minimize our impact on it in everything that we do. Help us build a permacul …

We are residents of the central area of Pasadena who love urban living. We are home owners, condo owners, and renters; long-term, new, and just-passing-through residents; car drivers, walkers, and cyclists, that cover a wide economic spectrum. What ties all of us together is a common goal of promoting development in Pasadena that takes into account the voices of the residents in this area. We want to be heard and heeded at the Pasadena General Plan meetings happening this summer. We want …

HoneyLove is a Los Angeles based 501(c)3 nonprofit conservation organization with a mission to protect the honeybees and inspire and educate new urban beekeepers.

You should join this group if you desire to: - consume less - commune more - create more - live simply - save money Analog Living is a series of lectures and workshops focusing on self-sufficiency and the do-it-yourself spirit. Topics will include off-the-grid living, urban homesteading, sustainability, and cultivating an alternative mindset toward consumerism and our way of life. If you have any suggestions on topics or speakers, please feel free to contact me! Micah White // Adbusters

Visits to Seabreeze Organic Farm are for families, professionals, groups and individuals seeking a site for fun, nature, learning about agriculture, farm animals, gardens, cooking and much more.

Engineers Without Borders – USA supports community-driven development programs worldwide through the design and implementation of sustainable engineering projects, while fostering responsible leadership.

This group was created to unite current and future Earth building fans and artists worldwide, and to promote related events within the community. The group was founded by Erik Ven, graduate of the Nader Khalili founded CalEarth Earth Art and Architecture Institute. Our goal is to introduce this life changing building method called Superadobe, along with other alternative building and sustainable living methods to more and more people. We invite and welcome not only those who want to learn, but a …

Conserve Your Beach – Conserva tu Playa is an international network of grass roots groups convened and guided by Oceanforce Foundation. This network serves to connect distant communities sharing the same ocean pollution issues to create a more unified ocean conservation movement. Locally, these groups work to improve the existing strategies and develop new and innovative approaches to combat ocean pollution. We have active groups in Mexico, Argentina, and California. Currently, we are looking fo …

The Orange County Renewable Energy Society (OC Renewables) is a non-profit member organization and a local chapter of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) founded to promote the use of renewable energy and energy efficient technology through education, outreach, and public policy advocacy.  We have a meeting with a guest speaker every second Thursday of the month at the Duck Club in Irvine (near UCI off Campus Drive).

Permaculture is a holistic design science and open source technology for building sustainable communities. Preparedness is a state of mind and lifestyle that improves quality of life now, while increasing individual/family/community self-reliance when disruption to normalcy occurs. By combining permaculture and preparedness we're able to grow beyond the finite duration of self-reliance and mature to an infinite state of community sufficiency.

Join TreePeople for tree plantings, tree care, restoration, free workshops, and tree walks. We are looking for anyone who is interested in learning more about nature in Los Angeles and is interested in making Los Angeles a more healthy, sustainable place.

The San Diego Chapter of ACS supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the national organization: Mission, Vision, Values The mission of the American Cetacean Society is to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through public education, research grants, and conservation actions. Vision Whales, dolphins, and porpoises face more challenges today than at any other time in history. More than ever before, we must explore innovative, strategic ways to ensure the protection, safety, …

Follow the Money! Chains vs Local merchants - What happens to the "money" that we spend in the South Bay? Where does it all go? So let's say that you live in Manhattan Beach and you decide to go to a large-chain store and you end up spending $100. Where does that $100 go? Well, according to a study done by Civic Economics, a stunningly low amount of only 13% comes back to Manhattan Beach! Wow! Now let's say you decided to shift only $100 of your monthly spending from a chain vs a local merchant. …

De te....terra viriditatem sudat. From You....Earth swells with living green. -Hildegard von Bingen I am calling out to all of you who envision a life marked by simplicity, greenness and a quiet, all-permeating faith. The purpose of this group is to connect kindred spirits interested in creating a sustainable community of faith. This group is for you if you have an interest or a background in permaculture, urban homesteading, voluntary simplicity, co-operative living. It is also for you if you a …

Join us for the next Green Experts Academy dynamic forum. Led by Kathleen Connell, GEA founder. New San Diego Green Leaders: The Road to 100% Renewable Energy Green Experts Academy/Powered By Connell Whittaker Group LLC Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT) San Diego, CA More info and to register "http://sdgreenleaders..eventbrite.com

Beyond Baroque Foundation and Surfrider Foundation, through a Keep LA Beautiful grant, is teaming up to create a garden that uses 80% less water than traditional lawns, results in much less polluted runoff, creates habitat for birds, butterflies, and bees, and is FUN for the community!

We want to clean up San Diego from all the waste and pollution that winds up on our streets and in our Oceans. PLUS we want to hang out and DRINK! We will spend about an hour picking up trash, and then we will meet up and have a drink or two (or three).