Hello and welcome to a cozy little place that seeks to celebrate your creative nature! I believe our personal experiences with nature (in any capacity) can lift our inhibitions and open us up to a new source of creative inspiration. The purpose of this group is to provide ideas, workshops, and experiences that get members connected with nature for enhanced creative expression! EVERY person is creative! This group is the perfect opportunity for you to discover your personal creativity in a fun an …

We make soap and handcrafted bath and body products. Come out and share recipes, resources, learn new techniques or get and give some soapy inspiration. Whether you're a cold process; hot process or liquid soaper or want to learn the art and science of handcrafting all natural bath & body products, or just love buying the real thing then join us!

This meetup was formed to offer men a comfortable venue to talk about issues that challenge their lives and to gain feedback and support from each other. The present sociocultural landscape has imploded all prior meanings traditionally assigned to masculinity. As a consequence, men have lost a sense of their own identity. Boredom, frustration, addiction, depression, infidelity, greed, and a lost sense of self and self-esteem are widespread among men. Moreover, men and their motives are commonly …

Fostering Thoughtful Stewardship of the Earth Enjoy the outdoors!     Learn about nature!     Become inspired! Family Nature Summits! Family Nature Summits provide a fun and stimulating outdoor-oriented vacation, offering participants the opportunity to enjoy and learn about nature and the environment. Summits offer a broad variety of activities and programs that appeal to singles, couples and families.

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 …

We are a group of happy, healthy outdoor people who just love exploring the outdoors with others and having fun. NO FLAKES PLEASE. iF YOU RSVP PLEASE SHOW UP! The group is intended to bring like minded people of mid twenties to mid forties together though we don't discriminate. Participants must be 21+ as the group's purpose is social networking for adults. Activities appropriate for those who would like to bring their children along will be clearly labeled as such. Bring your love for nature, y …

Hi! :) THIS GROUP HAS EVOLVED INTO ANOTHER HIKING GROUP** just for women~ CLICK HERE FOR MORE YUMMY DETAILS: :) http://www.meetup.com/FUN-HIKES/ :) :)  :) it'll be awesome!!!! (sweet little frog.. )

A friendly group where amateur birders can get together with other bird enthusiasts to explore the birds of San Diego.  Beginners and experienced birders are welcome.

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food". _(Hippocrates 500 BC) This MeetUp was originally created to share and learn about Raw Foods and the balances that keep us healthy. Our new Mission is to inform as well as take action regarding health issues and the many health concerns that arise within our communities. This group can cover the gamut from Raw Food Recipes and their benefits, to the devastating effects of Fluoride in our water supply. We don't see how we could talk about just o …

Hike the trails though out San Clemente State Park. In the future we will add mountain biking, cycling and more. Learn more about San Onofre Foundation at http://sanofoundation.org/

Wildlife Conservation Action Team or "WildCAT" is a group for wildlife and nature lovers to convene, get outside and contribute to the conservation of wildlife and habitat in San Diego County. We will have monthly "Sunday Funday" outings and go on various hikes throughout San Diego's diverse natural habitats. Those interested will also have the opportunity to attend monthly WildCAT workshops to learn more about conservation and volunteer for current conservation projects through the San Diego Au …

This group is for people 40 and + who like casual easy-to-moderate hikes (like me) and love to connect with the beauty of nature and enjoy some good company. Our hikes are 1 to 3 hours and I am looking forward to form small groups of 5 to 10 (max) people where we can exchange and grow friendships and spend good time together. Please be aware that participation to any events with this group requires signing a liability disclaimer/sign-up sheet. The membership dues is $10 for the meetup group, p …

Welcome San Diego Trail Riders! :-) If you have a horse or can borrow one and you want to get together with others for Trail Rides, camping "with horses" or just talk horse,  then this is the group for you! The goal is to have at a monthly trail ride in places like Daley Ranch or Caspers for example. You help us figure out a place. We need your suggestions and help finding good places to ride. I am hoping to make this a place that we can come together, share trailering, trails and bond over our …

i was inspired to create a group because of a basic biochemistry: if you love body hacking the natural dopamine within your body; JOIN. If you enjoy meeting new people while engaging in conversations which stimulate your senses, JOIN and bring you positive energy.

The Sierra Club purpose is to explore, enjoy and protect the wild places. To accomplish that purpose, we organize and lead hikes and trips to all kinds of wild places and we educate the public on environmental issues that affect our quality of life and the planet.

This is a group for people interested in all forms of photography. We usually start early and do some flash photography, landscapes, portraits, etc. When the night falls, we do some light painting and night photography. All skills levels are welcome. (We'll help you out!) Randy Miller started this group to meet other photography pros/amateurs/hobbyists/enthusiasts. We have meetups weekly or biweekly. We look forward to exploring San Diego and surrounding areas with you! This is your group. If …

Love to stroll along in a pac, relax and enjoy nature? Dogs love to be in a pac formation. It takes them back to their doggie roots, when they were free and ran wild in pacs. They long for the safety, comraderie and fun of being in a pac. Join *Bella's Stroll* if you would like to walk in a pac at a leisurely, relaxed, stroll pace. We will meet in a beautiful/natural setting where humans and dogs can recharge their batteries, relax and enjoy the surroundings! This is a *ON* LEASH ACTIVITY. (NO P …

Vegans/Vegetarians of Menifee/Temecula and surroundings are a group of compassionate animal lovers that wish to meet like-minded people and share amazing healthy vegan food, and participate in events that promote compassion toward animals and a healthy nutritional lifestyle. We will have meetups created by you, as well as fun and exciting ones I have in mind, such as; Potlucks, movie junk food nights, holiday events, animal sanctuary tours, cooking classes and recipe sharing gatherings, dessert …

The Sierra Club Orange County has over 5000 members which shared interests in the outdoors and the environment. We have countless outings for hikers and walkers, and special groups for those interested in the environment, politics, conservation, travel, and global warming. All our hikes and trips are organized and led by trained and experienced individuals who adhere to proven safety practices to make sure everybody has an enjoyable experience! Please visit the related Sierra Club websites to vi …

EV Explorers is for kids that love to explore the world around them! Does your child… Love all things creepy and crawly? Have an intense curiosity about snakes and lizards? Enjoy exploring the world of bugs? Search for frogs and toads? Wonder how creatures great and small survive and interact in the world? Our amazing Animal Ambassadors will take your child on a new adventure each month as they learn through stories, crafts, games and of course – lots of hands-on time with our reptile, amphibian …

This is a group for dog lovers who want to go on a fun walk with their 4-legged friends, and with other like-minded people! We have a dog trainer with 20 years experience in our group, who can help with doggie introductions should they be necessary... Our goal is for this to be an all out sniff fest, tail wagging time, with our focus on the dogs....although I guess it's ok if we humans have fun too!! Our group meets every Wednesday AM at 9, at Whole Body Del Mar(2673-H Via De La Valle, Del Mar, …

Calling all nature lovers who want to practice Yoga in the park. All levels, Deep Yoga Style Healing Flow. All are welcome. Visit my website http://www.yogabygita.com/, connect on facebook YogaByGita email gita@yogabygita.com or call 858-229-6744 ***Schedule subject to change. Please join fb fanpage “YogaByGita” for updates. No experience, not flexible, limitations? GREAT, this is WHY we practice yoga. You will be relieving stress & anxiety, healing your body, mind & spirit, improving your flexi …

What if I told you that at this very moment, you have within you the tools to conquer every challenge in your life? Whether it's happiness, life purpose, greater clarity, or even true love, the tools are within you. Right now. Exactly as you are. You only need to unlock the wealth of wisdom within. Humanity has always sought out sacred clusters of time and space to allow our minds to relax and open to our highest potential. Sacred Space is a place where you can come to realize this highest self. …

Welcome to North County Pack Fitness-a meetup group that is free and welcome to anyone who wants to get fit in an inviting, non-intimidating, and dog friendly environment! At this fitness meetup group, you won't have to leave your dog at home while you workout at the gym. Getting fit with your pet will strengthen your bond and get your tails waggin'!

Bringing Art and Photography Together .. that is the inspiration for this group. Photo walks are a lot of fun and offer a low-stress learning environment that can help you improve your photography all the while getting to meet and hang out with other photographers, of all levels. That is part of the charm. With this group, will be shooting at a variety of North County locations. Some shoots may have a theme, such as: stripes, shadows or a color. Others maybe looking for texture, such as rocks or …

Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers who love dogs and who would like to get into the best shape of their lives. You will be trained to train dogs and walk with them while exercising in nature. Take dogs on hikes, walks, and spend as much or as little time with dogs as you'd like. This is an amazing opportunity to give back to your community while having a blast playing with our dogs and getting in shape. You will first work with a trainer in order to learn to spe …