43 Meetup Groups match “nature-lovers” near Santa Cruz, CA
We are eco-aware nature lovers and food growers who want to surround ourselves with beautiful, productive landscapes that support an abundance of wonderful life forms. A deep nature garden is a human-managed ecosystem that constantly evolves, designed primarily for beauty and diversity, and also for production of food and other useful products. An enclosed eco-farm is a human-managed ecosystem designed primarily for production of food and other useful products, and also for enjoyment of its beau …
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Who: Parents with young children (primarily aged 2-7, but older and younger welcome) What: Exploration... outside playtime... learning through experience... nature walks... museums, zoos, aquariums... farms... beaches... redwoods... nature classes... etc... there are so many activities for our children to enjoy here in the Bay Area! When: Primarily weekdays, but also try to schedule at least two weekend events per month Where: Outdoor, nature-oriented locations throughout the San Francisco Bay A …
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I want to meet anyone interested in walking on some of the beautiful trails in Moraga, such as those near the Valle Vista Staging Area and Rancho Laguna, so that I don't have to do it alone. Anyone interested in walking in nature is welcome.
Hiking for Healing is a medicinal walking adventure through the power spots of Marin County. Life coach and talented nature guide Richard Greenberg will take you through these amazing locations. Rich will amplify the majestic power of nature to transform in a profound and lasting way. Hikes will range from easy, short hikes to longer, all-day adventures. Each hike will have a focus such as appreciation, presence in nature and forgiveness. Please visit my website for more information - hikingforh …
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The purpose of this group is to gather like-minded and like-hearted people together to communicate with Dolphins, Whales and Nature to uplift the vibrations and frequencies of Joy, Love & Healing on the planet. For each other and and ALL Earth's inhabitants. "Mitakuye Oyasin"- "All my Relations." After organizing a healing retreat and swimming with the wild Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins in 2011, I started this group in response to receiving a message, impulse and heart's desire from the Dolphins to …
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So this group will be dedicated to women coming together and celebrating their femininity through different topics like spirituality, nature, astrology, tarot, henna body art and discussing the art of raising children. I also want to incorporate charity projects that we can work together as a team bringing light into the world by helping children and animals and mother earth. I feel the whole earth is experiencing a deficit of creative and feminine nurturing power as male oriented values like su …
Did you see the movie "The big year" with Jack Black, Steve Martin, and Owen Wilson? This is a group for anyone who wants to birdwatch in the bay area. Hikers, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts also welcome!
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Attention all tree lovers! We're an environmental nonprofit based in the Silicon Valley that depends heavily on volunteers to plant trees - over 65,000 so far! We also host pruning/tree care workshops, sustainable living courses, and community potlucks. If you're looking for a way to get active in the community and connect with other environmental-minded members, join today! All backgrounds and levels of experience/commitment are welcome and we hope to see you out there making a difference. For …
The purpose of this meet-up group is to take a step out of the modern world, our modern stresses and to get out in nature's finest. This could be backpacking, hiking, camping, and the occasional happy hours as well as other various random activities we can come up with. This is low pressure discussion based group, meaning the intent is chill and easy going, collaborative and will grow organically. Discussion topics could include anything of interest (from philosophy, literature, to the cosmos an …
A "weed" is just a plant out of place. "Weed Warriors" remove invasive plants that ruin wildlife habitat, increase fire danger, take over and crowd out everything else, or are otherwise bad actors in East Bay natural areas. "Friends of Five Creeks' Weekday Weed Warriors" remove harmful invasive plants in natural areas 10 AM - noon Tuesdays, at a different restoration site each week. Usually, work is followed by coffee and chat. Great way to stay fit and enjoy the outdoors and good company while …
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A group for hot spring enthusiasts. Be it natural, rustic, or new age. Backpacking trips, day trips, and overnight stays at retreats are all possibilities. This will also be a great way to share stories about trips to different springs, and the experiences we have all had as hot spring enthusiasts. ***** Please post a clear photo of yourself, or we will not be able to approve your membership. This is to assure the safety and comfort of all members. Thanks!
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This playgroup is for nature lovers with children who want to meet and make friends with other families while camping, hiking and enjoying playdates. When you request to join, plan on being ACTIVE in the group by coming out at least once a month. I also encourage you to check out our members' profiles and reach out to members you think you have something in common with. Most events take place in natural areas surrounding San Jose. Meetups are frequently scheduled in San Jose, the Santa Cruz Moun …
Welcome to The Hike. "The Hike" seeks to explore natural beauty in Sonoma and surrounding counties on foot while enjoying the company of others. Hikes are approximately 8-12 miles and vary in difficulty. I have been on many hikes around Sonoma County, but mostly enjoy exploring new trails, so hikes will often be exploratory for me. To participate in a hike, I require that you take responsibility for yourself and any guest(s) that you bring. This is actually spelled out in your agreement with m …
Whether you’re an avid photography enthusiast or just enjoy taking pictures, SF Photography Lovers is the perfect way to meet great people who share a passion for photography or have always wanted to learn more! Our members love travel, adventure, culture, and of course photography! Many of our events & activities are great for taking pictures, sharing pictures, and learning! We even do some big trips around the world and locally in the San Francisco Bay Area!
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Share the pleasures of food, wine, and friends! Events will be mostly around SF, These events will include wine sailings, local wine tastings, winery release parties, private tastings, wine blending/pairing classes, cooking lessons, music festivals, and travelling! Imagine going to the France to go wine tasting and being able to tour the wineries and even help crush the grapes in the French tradition! Closer to home, we can always schedule shorter trips up or down the coast to the wealth of win …
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This is a group to collect/connect jazz musicians,jazz listeners/lovers, and dance lovers at a place where all these things are possible. Currently many clubs featuring great jazz don't have much space for dancing--strange because the fun of moving to music is so natural! However, at most rock etc dance clubs the music is at bio hazard volume levels. Our JJ&D events feature dance-friendly space & creative music at an enjoyable level great for your all-over health! Dancing--all types, beats, etc. …
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Join inspiring organic chef, educator, author, activist and holistic health coach Kimberly Call, CCHT, CMT, HHC, to make this year THE YEAR you invest in your health for life! Would you like to reduce or kick sugar? Did you know sugar is more addictive than cocaine? And one of the biggest health epidemics facing humanity. Join the revolution - kick sugar! (And kick addictive artificial sweeteners too). Chef KImberly will show you a myriad of wonderful natural sweetener alternatives. Learn new su …
Yes there are young and fun people living out here! We are all neighboors and here is a great place to meet! Did you ever thought you have to go to the City to have fun and meet young people? Well no, we're all living around here! Let's go out and discover the wonders of the Wine Valleys just around the corner! Wether you're more into hiking, biking and discovering new sports, or dining out, tasting wine, going to movies and dancing, this group is just for you! I'm new to Sonoma and Napa countie …
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Welcome to CARNivorAL Desires, the Bay Area's first meat-centric dining group. We dine out and enjoy both good food and fun people that are carnivorous in nature. We love meat. Grilled meat especially. And *good* BBQ when can find it. We go for all types too - from alligator to zebra, we are up for it. (Can you get zebra?... hmmm worth a try ;) ) And we don’t neglect the good old standards of Beef, Piggy and Chicken! We enjoy good meaty food and fun meat-eatin' folks. In short, we love meat. …
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Let's face it, we all could use more playtime, whether you're a dog or human, and our dogs can never get too much socialization and exercise. It's in their nature to want to be social, and more active they are, healthier they will be (mentally and physically), same goes for us humans! :) This group will meet regularly, dedicated to doing fun hikes or long walks in beautiful locations all around in and around San Francisco Bay Area. The goal is to have a regular calendar of events going so the …
We're engaged to protect what we love: oceans, waves and beaches. We are a grassroots non-profit environmental organization made up of beach-goers, surfers, divers, water-lovers, kayakers, moms, dads, kids, teens and anyone else who cares about the health of the oceans. We are you. We do beach cleanups, educational presentations, event boothing, and we get together to discuss issues that matter to our community and best of all- throw fun parties. Join us for any or all of the above. All welcome!
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• Are you intrigued by African people and cultures? • Do you love African music? • Do you love animals and nature? • Would you like to see African animals in their natural habitats? Is meeting local people more important to you than rushing around to see monuments? We are people who are deeply fascinated by African cultures. We love African music and dance. We would like to find people with similar interests. We would are looking for people who would like to travel to West Africa and South Afric …
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Intro: We explore East Bay’s mid-scale restaurants, happy hour locations, fun places and occasionally we’ll take trips to San Francisco and Oakland. We have other fun too. We mostly do activities on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Our aim is to be an easy, pressure free way to have a good time, socialize, indulge. Instead of staying in, why not go out, meet new people, make new friends, try new things, and see new places? Events: Dining Out/Restaurants Happy Hours/Beer Socials/Wine Bars & Tastings …
Are you interested in exploring the all the great park lands around the Bay Area? We're a group of physically fit people interested in exploring hikes from 4 to 10 miles all around the SF Bay. Our hikes usually alternate between North Bay, East Bay and Peninsula, with an occasional SF city hike thrown in.
This is the sixth year of Lesbian Summer Camp. There will be three camps this year with the first in April. These camps were created for lesbians to come together and play for an entire weekend. We have tons of fun hiking, swimming, boating, camping and meeting new friends. There are women that come from as far South as San Diego and as far North as Oregon. We have had women fly in from New York, Montana and Chicago to just us for the weekend. Women arrive with a friend, in a group and many fly …
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This is a group dedicated to hiking trails on the SF Peninsula as well as other magical forested places that are along the Redwood Road. Through each season we will track the changes of the forest with regards to flora, fauna and fungi. I will fill you with the stories and richness of these lands. Please read the about page before joining this group.
Our mission is to help you enjoy the sport of social group hiking. We want to help you hike and explore the Sacramento region as well as hike and explore state and national parks throughout Northern California. We are mainly a social hiking group. If you are interested in learning the sport of hiking or social group hiking, an outdoor lover who wants to take time from your busy life to get out in the woods, experience waterfalls, wildlife, amazing views, and meet new people...you belong in this …
We are a group of Doodle parents who want to get together for play-dates with other Doodles of all kind. The purpose is for socialization, networking, sharing fun stories and meeting others who share the love and sweet nature of their Doodles. If you are curious about the Doodle breed or want to join in our Doodle Romp, please contact me and come to our Meet Up social... its oodles of Doodles of fun!
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New - Founded May 2, 2013... We pair musicians and music with venues and food that embrace natural beauty like a sunset or a moon lit evening or a venue. Think of us as a home concert group focused on promoting memorable social events with a good vibe for musicians and guests. Later we are adding flash events where you are the first to know and each event delivers an experience to remember. Along the way we are Earth friendly by increasing usage of recycled and reusable materials. For example, w …
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Each meet up we will focus on different aspects of treehouse building. Everything from Tree health to tree hardware. We will meet with experts in the field and if we can, visit actual treehouses in the Bay Area! If you just love treehouses and want to know more, a treehouse builder and want to share your skills and experience, or are looking to dive in DIY style, meet up:)! Come share your enthusiasm about treehouse architecture! All are welcome!
Come join us on local & international photography adventures, classes, workshops, and tons of other photography related events! From photo walks, photography classes, & photo contests to world travel & bay area day trips this is the best group for getting some great shots, learning more about photography, and meeting new people!
Purpose: The Camping and Hiking group exists to explore the beautiful California outdoors and have outdoor adventures. Who should join: If you are looking for adventurous and beautiful day hikes and camping trips, Camping and Hiking is the right group for you. Camping: Each year, we book some camp sites, and post Hiking and Camping activities, most of them are weekend camping trips 1 to 2 days. I would like to share the campsite and hiking trips with others to share the fun and experiences. For …
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