Hi! I am starting this group in the hopes of finding some fellow foragers and urban gleaners to go on some outings with out here in Contra Costa and in the East Bay. We will forage for wild edibles fruits and vegetables, fungi, and wild herbs and greens.  We will research and plan outings for foraging in public lands and parks, untended residential lots, and whatever other fruit we can gain access to without violating good etiquette and ethics. Note: Due to the logistics and such of organizing …

If you like to cook or want to learn and want to have fun doing it with like-minded people; then this is the meetup for you. If you watch the Cooking Channel, Food Network, America's Test Kitchen, Julia, Jacques...you are a Culinary Addict, If you read Food and Wine, Bon Appétit, Food Arts, Cooks Illustrated you are a Culinary Addict...If those magazine pages, worn recipes torn from newspapers, and pages of your cookbooks are stained and smeared from use...then this group is for you. If you want …

This group is for people growing vegetables in the Oakland area (all locals welcome!) to get together and share techniques, experiences, seeds, methods, material, etc. so that we can all grow more vegetables! By vegetables, I mean all sorts of edible plants: Fruits, Tubers, Nuts, Seeds, Greens, Mushrooms, Herbs, Spices, etc. I hope to attract people with at least some experience so that we can all learn from one another. Meetups will mostly include meeting in a garden and discussing all sorts of …

Hello! Welcome to The Northern California Young Living Essential Oils Meetup Group. Here you will meet other people interested in alternative health and naturopathic healing via therapeutic grade essential oils. This is also a wonderful website for additional educational support. Please feel free to check out the "More" drop down menu, then click on "Files." An excellent resource is the file entitled "Supporting Websites." Such oils are the industry leaders in essential oils. In fact, they are t …

Patients, cultivators, caregivers, volunteers, political activists join us! We attended cannabis events while networking in the industry! Meet other locals who support the use of cannabis, discuss and get information on current marijuana laws and reform, scientific research and expert opinions. Learn how to obtain a doctor's medical recommendation and unite for a common cause. Medical Marijuana, properly known as medical cannabis is an increasingly popular and legally sanctioned treatment modali …

Come learn various methods of healing including essential oils, herbs, Reiki, Huna & other energetic healing techniques. We welcome new techniques & teachers! We live in a very promising time. It is also a very challenging time. At least that’s how it looks like to us humans. It’s a time when the human spirit is triumphing and books are being rewritten. Love, sharing & the healing of our fellow man is becoming what is normal. The other side of this coin is a reality full of people who are hurti …

This is a group for anyone interested in alternative health and wellness, with an emphasis on Hatha-Yoga and Ayurveda. I look forward to organizing workshops on how these ancient Indian sciences can guide our lifestyles and personal practices.

Have you wondered what all the fuss is about detox? Juices? Cleanses? Detox? Herbs? There's a reason why this is so popular and it's just not for health reasons. Detoxification is the back door to knowing yourself - the unfolding of one's spiritual path. This is a broad discussion on many elements of detoxifying addictions, clutter, food, etc - all the elements that distract us from unfolding our true purpose. This meetup is primarily for those who want to understand how the physical body works, …

We live in a very promising time. It is also a very challenging time. At least that’s how it looks like to us humans. It’s a time when the human spirit is triumphing and books are being rewritten. Love, sharing & the healing of our fellow man is becoming what is normal. The other side of this coin is a reality full of people who are hurting - who are hurting other people who are hurting. It is causing a great disturbance that is rooted in the spiritual and that manifests physically as war, …

The purpose of the group is to spread knowledge of homesteading and backyard/urban gardening. The goal is to have meetings about twice a month. Here is list of things we would want to try to do, but not all at once: Workshops Soap making Candle making Making Lye from ashes Worm bins Container gardening Making beer/wine Other fermented drinks Sewing Leather working Food storage Canning Topics Garden Pests Composting Permaculture Survivalism Peak Oil Book club Animals (chickens, …

Meet local Pagans, Wiccans, Witches, Druids, and other practitioners of Pagan spirituality and religion! Come to a Pagans Meetup to make friends, share lore, and exchange tips about Nature-centered spiritual practice, herbs, Witchcraft, and magic. Are you curious about these topics, but not sure if any of these paths are for you? Come chat--maybe you'll find out. To all who come in sincere good will, whether for fellowship, knowledge, or spiritual quest: Blessed Be!

We live in a very promising time. It is also a very challenging time. At least that’s how it looks like to us humans. It’s a time when the human spirit is triumphing and books are being rewritten. Love, sharing & the healing of our fellow man is becoming what is normal. The other side of this coin is a reality full of people who are hurting - who are hurting other people who are hurting. It is causing a great disturbance that is rooted in the spiritual and that manifests physically as war, …

If you like to cook or want to learn and want to have fun doing it with like-minded people; then this is the meetup for you. If you watch the Cooking Channel, Food Network, America's Test Kitchen, Julia, Jacques...you are a Culinary Addict, If you read Food and Wine, Bon Appétit, Food Arts, Cooks Illustrated you are a Culinary Addict...If those magazine pages, worn recipes torn from newspapers, and pages of your cookbooks are stained and smeared from use...then this group is for you. If you want …

We are open network group located in Pacifica for Gay Men to meet other Local Gay Men who are Pagans, Wiccans, Witches, Druids, Shaman, and other practitioners of Pagan spirituality and religion! Come to a PACIFICA GAY MENS PAGAN CONSCIOUSNESS NETWORK Meetup to make friends, share lore, experiences, and exchange tips and ideas about spiritual practice, herbs, crystals, Witchcraft, and magick. While we are primarily a group for Gay Men, we are open, excepting, and welcoming all from the LGBTQ com …

promote health & wellness the natural way! holistic health medalities like aromatherapy, nutrition, supplements, events for stress-relax-learn-experience.... scheduled regular health related meetings. All interested in health & wellness welcome!

A warm WELCOME to all of you who are new to The Sage Table, where we focus on seasonal, organic, healthful, wholesome, nourishing food that tastes fresh and delicious. There is great energy brewing around home cooking these days, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity in my classes to teach you to cook delicious, nourishing food and to share with you my passion and knowledge that I have gained after more than 20 years of cooking. I am ever more aware of the important role that home cooking …

One day if I do go to heaven--I'll look around and say, 'It ain't bad, but it ain't San Francisco."--Herb Caen The ocean, the bay, and all that's inbetween. Impressive hills, hidden staircases, picturesque neighborhoods, historic architecture, awe-inspiring views, nature in the city, local history, colorful characters... Let's explore it all together! This group is about meeting new people, getting a little exercise, and enjoying our beautiful city. All walks are free. Participating in San Fran …

Pasta lovers, no wait, FRESH HOMEMADE pasta lovers, it's time to get together! Join us and have fun while cooking delicious fresh pasta with Alessandro, an italian guy from Emilia-Romagna -the region of tortellini, lasagne and cannelloni! YAY!!

What if there was way to produce an abundance of organic food using up to 90% less water, while producing up to ten times more food in the same amount of area and time? What if you could achieve this using 1/4 the amount of energy, in a system that is totally scaleable, does not require fertile soil, saves you time and labor, makes you a good living and is incredibly sustainable? Well the exciting news is that such a system of farming exists... it’s called Aquaponics. WHAT IS AQUAPONICS? Aquapo …

Meet like-minded organic gardeners, food growers, and urban farmers who are using their backyards, gardens, patios, and community spaces to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs that they can cultivate and eat themselves. We’ll share specific ways to help you get your garden planned, started, and yielding healthy fruitful crops. Plus, you’ll have a chance to meet others and share food, recipes, and tips on organic gardening. Whether you must grow your own food for health reasons, you simply desire …

Would you love to cook delicious and healthy food and then sit down around a pretty table and savor it in good company? This is what we will do on the second Friday of each month from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. People 40+ will gather in a large private kitchen, and every person will be involved "hands-on" cooking a wonderful meal. For the first Meet-up I, the organizer, will go shopping, bring the recipes and everything else which might be needed. At each Meet-up we will decide a theme for the next Mee …

This is a group of people who want to be more connected to the earth and more connected to their personal health and well being by understanding the ancient Chinese template of the Five Elements. I can guide you on a journey into the phases of the earth qi and the influence the phases have on every aspect of human beings. The group is fun and inspiring offering practical ways to feel more qi! You will learn the relationships of each element to the cosmos, our bodies, mind and spirits. Herbs, ess …

This group is for women in Sonoma County who are suffering from anxiety, panic, overwhelm and stress, who want to learn how to address these problems without pharmaceuticals. For women who want to live anxiety-free and live a healthful, natural life. For women who are interested in learning more about what herbs and foods can support them, and how self-care and energy healing can make big changes.

Meet like-minded organic gardeners, food growers, and urban farmers who are using their backyards, gardens, patios, and community spaces to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs that they can cultivate and eat themselves. We’ll share specific ways to help you get your garden planned, started, and yielding healthy fruitful crops. Plus, you’ll have a chance to meet others and share food, recipes, and tips on organic gardening. Whether you must grow your own food for health reasons, you simply desi …

Join in for a monthly lecture series by Glenn Sadowsky L. Ac. from Optimal Health Acupuncture. 3rd Tuesday of each Month at the Wellness Planning Institute at 950A Cass Street, Monterey Join in if you are interested in Creating Optimal Health in your life via proper nutrition, chinese herbs, acupuncture, massage therapy and other modalities. If you've been trying to lose weight and have difficulties, we may have  suggestions that are right for you. If you have cravings for sugars, coffee, ju …