Roof deck, balcony and city container gardeners are a dedicated breed, and hardy-- it can be difficult to grow things. Bugs, squirrels, leaks, pigeons, ice, heat, wind, broken umbrellas. Not to mention lugging bags of expensive dirt up long staircases and tethering your plants with wire so they won't get blown off the edge. Members will meet up to visit other peoples' decks, gardens, etc. and enjoy enthusiasms and views. We'll trade ideas about flowers, trees, structural aspects, and share in th …

Urban Farmers Wanted! Learn about growing your own food and sustainability. Join S.A.V.E., and put your projects into practice! You’ve heard about Organic Gardening, we’re Growing Beyond Organic. Introducing Permaponics, it’s Aquaponics (fish and vegetables in water), Aquaculture (fish farming), Hydroponics (growing plants in water), Permaculture (Permanent Agriculture) & more. We are building a sustainable, Vertically Integrated Food Industry. Our website http://www.savefarms.org Our primary lo …

The purpose of this meetup is to promote food independence and the joy of city gardening and farming. This meetup is for individuals who are either currently gardening/farming in the city or who are immediately available to learn. All meetups will take place in Brooklyn. If you live in another borough, but can come to meetups in Brooklyn, you are welcome to join. All members will be able to suggest meetups - our goal is to build stronger support networks for gardeners by sharing information, ski …

City Growers is a non-profit educational organization based at Brooklyn Grange, a rooftop farm business in New York City. We provide farm explorations and workshops at Brooklyn Grange’s two farm locations. City Growers empowers students to envision a greener and healthier future for their city. City Growers connects urban communities with agriculture, food and environment through farm education and advocacy in order to foster a culture of health and sustainability. We need help preparing various …

A group for those interested in leading a healthy and enjoyable life! Real whole food is delicious and good for you, and it should be fun to prepare and eat with friends and family. Learn about what "real food" is and why it is so important for our health. We are focused on helping people eat fresh whole foods on a local and sustainable scale as much as possible. We will help you to avoid foods that are not good for you such as highly-processed foods, sugary foods, refined carbohydrates, and bad …

At our Nourishing USA's headquarters in New York City volunteers preform direct service in the community and strive to achieve “nutrition for all”. Nourishing USA is a United States-based non-profit organization. It consists of a nationwide network of more than 2000 community advocates and food rescue organizations that serves in the United States as well as Puerto Rico. The organization supports approximately 500 local charitable agencies operating including pantries, soup kitchens, senior cen …

Looking for healthy meat raised on pasture by small local farms? It's expensive, but by banding together to buy whole animals we can support farmers and save money. Each animal for sale is an "event" when you RSVP for the event, you will be able to order the meat. If you are interested in hosting a drop-off spot in your own neighborhood, let me know!

This is a private Meetup Group for the Greene Harvest CSA members. We'll have Meetups throughout the year, ranging from farm trips to pot lucks to sign ups to who knows what!

Have you heard of a CSA? This is a program where a group of individuals (consumers in the local community) pledge their support to a nearby farming operation. With this support comes the sharing of the risks and benefits of food production. The system is simple: shareholders stop by the farm on a designated day to pick up their weekly rations. The final step is to enjoy the produce and to try new recipes that unlock the delicious flavors and benefits of local produce! Ort Farms has created a sys …

This Meetup is for people growing food in NYC who want to meet and learn from other NYC farmers. Throughout the city, people are growing food in community gardens, urban farms, back and front yards, window sills, rooftops, and every pocket of space we can find. Let's learn from one another and help to grow more food in NYC! Through this meetup group, you can: *Post your questions and comments on this group's Message Board (see menu to the left). *Attend a meetup! See below for upcoming Cit …

We believe everyone has their own unique gifts to share with the world ~ Are you looking for a spiritual community, a place to gather,to share and to create? Then WELCOME to the Nurtured Spirit! We look forward to hearing about your spiritual journey and the amazing vision you have for the new world we are all creating!

Described by The New York Times as "the most important organization affecting America's relationship with Israel,” AIPAC is a 100,000-member grassroots movement of activists committed to ensuring Israel’s security and protecting American interests in the Middle East and around the world. AIPAC’s priority is to ensure that both America and Israel remain strong and that they collaborate closely together on a wide range of issues. From promoting peace between Israel and its neighbors to facilitatin …

Press inquiries please email: buzz.nycbeekeeping AT gmail.com We are out in the field - and will be updating this page & links shortly. To come learn with us, join the Advancing Beekeepers Section or preregister for the Beginners Section now by clicking here. Connect with us Want to host a hive or bring other pollinators to your garden or rooftop, looking for honey from your neighborhood, or beekeeper seeking assistance? Want to join summer hands-on activities, harvest with us, or connect with …

The poles are melting scary fast. Greenpeace estimates that when they melt 70% of the people on the planet live in flood zones. Our Nobel prize winning former Vice President Al Gore's latest lecture basically states that the current science says its happening faster than they thought. The Great Barrier Reef is 50% dead. What are we waiting for? I'm interested in gathering a highly motivated, skilled, and dedicated team to travel the world on sailboats, teaching (and studying) among other things, …

We wanted to have a place to continue to connect with our hundreds of graduates and thought that starting a meetup in Brooklyn would be an excellent way to bring even more people together. We are gathering to create and implement whole systems permaculture designs for our northeastern bioregion and beyond. Join us!

CDI was created by a group of creative, motivated and committed young professionals from around the world and aims to build strong and sustainable urban and rural communities in both the worst off developing countries throughout the world and in disadvantaged local communities in the developed world. CDI implements innovative projects and programs, following the Millenium Development Goals and within CDI's six core inter-related focal areas; Education, Health, Agriculture, Energy, Eco-Enterprise …

When I got into beekeeping in March of 2010, I noticed that there was no organized group of beekeepers on Staten Island.   Every other borough had one, but not Staten Island.  That's when I decided to start this one.  I was curious to know how much response it would get.  I'm happy to see that the membership has been growing steadily and there is a core group of active members. Mission The mission of this group is to promote beekeeping and educate the public about the importance of honeybees.  P …

ARE YOU A SPIRITUALLY MINDED PERSON? Do you find it difficult to find people of your own kind? Would you want to belong to a community of like-minded individuals that can understand you? You are not alone! The purpose of this group is to allow you to socialize, network, make friends, and explore the world of spirituality together. For those of you who are single and are looking to date or be in a relationship with a conscious and spiritual person, then this group is a perfect way for you to meet …