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. Most Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:45pm – 8:00pm Free f …

… It must be interesting for both of us:)  For instance, some of the members would be interested in; urban gardening, farming, indoor plants, flower arrangement, native plants, botany or just want to know how to prune roses in their garden, how to repot a plant gifted by your friend. Any interest will be respectfully treated:)  BUT! You must be self-motivated learner. I can help you to find the way to study your own field, but I can not attentively teach you as your private tutor. I would like to …

To promote sustainable living, and to giveback to the local community. We need people to join who are interested in cleaning up the city land, break the cycle of child obesity and diabetes.

Meet other locals & regional Farmers and Community Gardens. Who are interested in using urban and suburban spaces to create both private Farmers & Community Gardens. Discuss this great way to help out the environment and your local & regional communities by growing your own food, herbs, plants, etc.! ).

Have you ever been to a green networking event? There is a lot of talk about food & organic farming, sustainable practices, clean tech, green buildings, climate change, "the environment" (whatever that is).  Within the "green" conversation, these topics get plenty of coverage. Fewer people are talking about urban ecological issues, yet the world’s population is now living in urban, rather than rural, areas. The future of nature is urban. Let's get together to talk about nature in cities and how …

… In Spring as weather permits, we progress to hands-on sessions in urban apiaries, exposing students to dozens of hives at various stages of growth. There is a lot of material on the web about beekeeping. Many different methods are covered in the Course, and our focus is on practices consistent with "Responsible Urban Beekeeping." "The Bee Course" is comparable to a college course. It is offered free of charge as a matter of principle. Students can participate in an at-cost group purchase of …

We are New Yorkers (and expatriates) who are troubled by the rapid and continuing decline of the ecosystem and want to make a change, starting by reducing our own impact on the environment. Our goal is to build a "Virtual Urban Eco-Village" focused on Green Living, Sustainability Skills and Education, New Urbanism, Community Gardens, Green Homes, Permaculture, Holistic Health, Volunteering, Environmental Activism, and much more. Follow Jennifer Shotts, Co-Organizer, on twitter  http://twitter.co …

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 …

As junior ambassadors for New York Restoration Project (NYRP), The Buds are New York City's next generation of protectors of our precious parks and community gardens. The Buds bring together some of the city's hippest and greenest individuals – aged 21 to 40 – who are looking for meaningful, yet engaging ways to immerse themselves in the environmental movement that's not only sweeping New York City, but the entire nation and planet! These young, green activists are integral members of NYRP, part …

This is a social networking group with several purposes: The primary purpose is Exploring New York City. Each exploration event is prepared to be as informative as possible so that it is not only a superficial visit. We intend to explore: 1. Some of the most city's trendy, scenic and historically sites. 2. Museums: What is the difference between a Monet and a Picasso painting? 3. Ethnically diverse restaurants (keep up to date on the latest, coolest (and most important affordable restaurants) Ha …

This is the place to get and exchange all those great tips on green living, living healthy, living naturally, organic, and all other alternative/holistic lifestyles. If you want to learn more, or you've already got cool info to share, or just want to meet other environmentally-friendly, happy people, this is the place. From ideas for the home, to discussions on different eating lifestyles, to possibly setting up our own community garden and growing our own crops, this is your meetup group. Th …

This group was started to by residents of Prospect Lefferts Gardens and surrounding neighborhoods (Crown Heights, Flatbush, etc.) to start a food cooperative grocery store in our area. This group will work toward planning, assessment and implementation of a food buyers or store coop with a mission of offering healthy, sustainable and affordable foods to the community. ANYONE is welcome to join, even if you can't (or don't want to) be directly involved in the planning process as important updates …

… Our focus will be on all things connected with starting, maintaining, and growing our homestead including: Growing and preserving our own food Making home-brew beer and wine Clean energy alternatives Animal husbandry including backyard chickens Beekeeping Healthy eating Off the grid living Permaculture Fermented foods Green building Organic gardening Appreciation of nature through art and music Traditional American skills Emergency preparedness Repair, Reuse, and Recycling Composting Foraging T …

Together we will work to promote organic non-GM seed retention and organic non-GE beekeeping by putting babyboomers, youth and all lovers of humanity to work ensuring the survival of humanity. All lovers of good health, good food, nature, full sustainable employment and the survival of humanity should join this group. Your involvement will depend on your time available.

Hi Meetup Members, Thank you so much for joining the Green Map Meetup group. After careful deliberation though, Green Map has decided to close our account at this time. Nevertheless, we would like to invite you to continue to check out our website, facebook, and twitter for events and news in the future. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter on our homepage. Thanks! Green Map System Think Global, Map Local! Green Map- http://www.greenmap.org/ Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/greenmap Twitter- h …