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 …

In December 2011, I was sitting in a three-day, 13-hours-a-day Landmark Education self-improvement seminar in San Francisco, and all I could think about was escaping through one of the hermetically sealed windows and making a dash for Nob Hill, the only thing resembling a steep incline in the area. It was during the dinner break during the final day of the seminar that I conspired with Paul Schutzman and Mai-Ling Garcia -- two of the very cool people with whom I'd made a connection during our th …

Meet other Bay Area individuals interested in exploring all forms of clean technology. Discuss ways to preserve the world's resources and protect the environment! Wind power, solar energy, alternative energy, greentech, electric cars, and many other topics to help the environment and maintain the health of the ecology. This is YOUR community, and we welcome your feedback and suggestions!

The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) is an internationally recognized association that promotes leadership and excellence for professionals and volunteers in the interpretive field. We  endeavor to connect people with the natural and cultural world around them in parks, museums, schools, zoos, communities, and other special places. Region 9 (the Sierra Pacific Region) of NAI's Meetup Group will help members and non-members of the association gather to share ideas and experiences at …

Ananda Seva is an international spiritual community dedicated to meditation, yoga and service to humanity. At our Ashram in Santa Rosa, Ca. ~ Ananda Kamalalaya ~ , Ananda Seva holds weekly group meditations, has kirtan & chanting evenings and offers individualized meditation instruction, as well as meditation and yoga classes. We also offer Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Therapy Training, have meditation & yoga retreats, yoga days and other trainings and events. Please call us if you are interested …

The Yoga Department offers weekly on-site yoga classes for offices, schools, and co-working spaces throughout the bay area. Yoga promotes physical health, reduces stress, and cultivates focus and compassion. All classes listed on Meetup are open to the general public. These classes are great for those interested in learning more about yoga and integrating mindfulness into their everyday lives.

Water is critical to life. We are faced with a looming crisis with respect to the availability of water to sustain life. There are many smart people developing amazing technologies to address the numerous challenges relating to the use and re-use of water. PURPOSE: We are a catalyst for entrepreneurs focussed on water. We provide a forum for inventors, innovators and investors to showcase their solutions and look for consumers. We aim to help connect the dots.

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 …

We'd like to connect with people who're interested in promoting green biopharma. The purpose is to create a community of practice on how to promote green biopharma in industry and academia. The vision of green biopharma is to minimize the ecological footprint of research, development, and manufacturing in the biopharmaceutical industry. This includes changing practices across the entire supply chain. Anyone with an interest in this field in academia or industry is welcome.

The word "altrupreneur" combines altruism and entrepreneur into one word to describe a new type of social entrepreneur whose aim is to reach financial freedom so that they commit themselves to public interest, consumer advocacy, personal development, and social justice causes. The book, Altrupreneur, nearing completion by Alex Lavidge, showcases self-made millionaires and those who have inherited wealth between the ages of 18 to 40 that live a simple lifestyle. Each day they're reducing their ec …

A group of people willing to get educated and then educate others about the exciting new situation for green energy. The public needs to know that green energy pays right now and this group can help tell them! The group will meet to learn about climate issues and the latest in green technology, then educate others through public talks, information booths, leaflets, letter writing campaigns, social media, and other useful means to spread the word about using green energy and climate issues. For e …

Environmental design, landscape, and horticulture/agriculture issues will continue to be a growing field! I'm seeking members who want to balance both practice and theory to engage in meaningful projects that either build our skills, or make a profit. I believe this approach is the best way for communities to prosper. A good way to achieve this would be to use environmental design programs, such as Foothill and UC Berkeley as templates. Here are some careers that these programs influence; Arbori …

The Northern California Underwater Photographic Society (NCUPS) promotes interest in underwater photography. The Club has been active since 1957, sponsoring educational events on both underwater photography and video while promoting awareness of the underwater environment and pertinent ecological issues. NCUPS serves the greater San Francisco Bay area, including Silicon Valley. For more about us and our offical website check out http://www.ncups.org

This group was created to help people explore nature with curiosity, awareness and intention.  Hikes will encourage connection with others while also allowing for personal time. Partner yoga will often be used to build trust and communication, and it is a great way to get an awesome stretch without a yoga mat. No experience or partner is needed. The hikes will also include teachable moments about the local ecology and wild edibles. Alok Rocheleau is a naturalist, yoga instructor, massage therapi …

SOCIALLY GREEN is the Meetup group of GreenStreetSF.org. GreenStreetSF.org is a professional networking group for anyone from ecologically-minded consumers to green entrepreneurs and startups who want to connect with other professionals and innovators in the burgeoning green industry landscape. Our mission is to promote education and economic development for green initiatives in fashion, design and technology and awareness about better living through sustainable practice and greener lifestyle ch …

NextSpace is the workplace for the new economy. We provide innovative physical and virtual infrastructure that freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creative class professionals need to succeed in the 21st century knowledge economy. In an increasingly disconnected world, NextSpace creates a collaborative community that is revolutionizing the nature of work. Our business model is simple: NextSpace sells membership in that collaborative community. Our members come from a wide variety of industries: sof …

Meet local Architects/building professionals/contractors and any/all others interested in discussing green Architecture and sustainable design. Talk about finished/unfinished projects, materials/LEED certification, energy use and savings, and where to take form, space, and order next! Green building increases the efficiency with which buildings use resources — energy, water, and materials — while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment during the building's lifecycle, throu …

We provide innovative physical and virtual infrastructure that freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creative class professionals need to succeed in the 21st century knowledge economy. What does that really mean?  We provide a professional yet comfortable workspace for freelancers, entrepreneurs, developers, designers, consultants, coaches, lawyers - anyone who might otherwise be working from home or trying to work from a coffee shop. The (R)evolution of Work We are a coworking space, but we ain't you …

If you're interested in meeting other earth-honoring people in the Bay Area, participating in community ceremony in nature & urban areas, and meeting leaders & elders in spiritual traditions that support us to be in closer relationship with the spirits of the place in order to live in sacred reciprocity with the Earth, we'd love to meet you! We have workshops, ceremonies, and other community events throughout the year. If you want to live in greater balance with yourself, the Earth and the unsee …

Evolvers are hope fiends and utopian pragmatists. We see the creative chaos of this time as a great gift and opportunity to rethink, reconnect, and reinvent. Evolvers appreciate pristine mountains, open source economics, and the precocious laughter of small children. Evolvers belong to the regenerative culture of the future, being born here and now. As part of the Evolver Social Movement, the Spores serve as hubs of cultural incubation and environmental activation that bring together diverse ind …

Meet people in the Silicon Valley Area interested in building a green home or making their homes environmentally friendly. Discuss green construction, remodeling, maintenance, furnishing, and other related issues! Green building increases the efficiency with which buildings use resources — energy, water, and materials — while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment during the building's lifecycle, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and remo …

People in this group like hiking and nature walks, and want to learn to identify the native plants of California. We enjoy these plants in every season, from floriferous spring to dormant summer to cool fall to lush winters. We learn about the habitat value of plants, as well as ethnobotanical value as food, medicine, and raw material for twine, baskets, boats, and shelter.

Hi all! This is group is for Eco-Conscious individuals in the Bay Area who are interested in LEARNING about environmental issues that affect us, ACTING as concerned citizens of the earth and affecting change, and lastly using our knowlege in TRANSFORMING San Francisco into a cleaner, greener city.