I have always been in love with Bonsai trees. After recently purchasing my first Chinese Elm Bonsai tree, i was shocked to discover that there weren't any Bonsai meetups around my area! So as a way for experts to share their Bonsai knowledge, and newbies to learn from another, i decided to put this meetup together. The purpose of this meetup is to provide tips and tricks all around. Note that this isn't your average meetup, there are no "presentations" or "lead speakers". Please bring your bonsa …

So Cal area nature lovers come out and smell the flowers right here in LA. The Puente Hills Preserve is 4,000 acres of open-space located within a 30 minute drive from nearly anywhere in Los Angeles and Orange County. There are excellent monthly naturalist- guided hikes every third Saturday of each month from 9am to 11am at rotating trailheads throughout the Preserve. If you enjoy the outdoors, whether you are an avid hiker or a beginner you'll love the free hikes at the Puente Hills Preserve. B …

South Bay Weekenders we are a RV family camping club which is now looking for members in the Southern California - greater Inland Empire including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino RV'ers. We are a family RV camping club with a small group of both young and more mature singles, couples and families who enjoy outdoor local camping trips, where we can pack up our RV's and hang out around the campfire, fish, and catch up on some rest. The point for travel reference is the 91fwy @ the 6 …

I decided to start this group for those that are into using going green and organic products. The purpose of this group is to help each other find ways to utilize healthy products. Anyone who has children or are into healthy products should join this group!

Foodie? Do you have adventurous palate and love to try new cuisine? Crave innovative and fresh-forward food in a natural, outdoor environment? Curious about foraged delicacies? You are at the right place! Join us for leisurely walks while learning about foraged goodies around us and then relax and enjoy a gourmet, foraged tasting menu.

1) We are a garden Co-Op; we share our harvests. 2) We like to putter in each others gardens.  It is more fun together and we like to show off our plants. 3) Big harvests give opportunities for Big Cook-Offs.  Join us and make dishes to take home. 4) Learn about Edible Gardening, Natural Pest Control, Permaculture, Green Construction, Ethnic and Veggie Cooking, Computers, and TED. 5) Maybe a little wine and music in the garden as well.   Many of our activities are ADA, elderly, and kid friendly.

 A cooperative grocery store created and owned by the vibrant community it serves--This is the Arroyo Food Co-op, an alternative grocery store that will serve L.A.'s northeast: Altadena, Pasadena and beyond. A LOCAL RESPONSE TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES Combining the regional flavors of a farmer's market, the warmth of an old-fashioned corner store and the convenience of a supermarket. YOU have a voice here, and a place to join together with other, like-minded neighbors to envision, build and sh …