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 on twitter  http://twitter.com/#!/greensatur …

Sierra Club's Atlantic Chapter Outings Committee announces Sierra Club outings in the New York State region and beyond. All our outings are open to Sierra Club members and to the general public at no charge. Sierra Club's Atlantic Chapter represents over 50,000 Sierra Club members in New York State (of over 800,000 members in the U.S.) We are a volunteer-run grass roots environmental, conservation and outdoors organization. All our leaders are trained volunteers...come out, enjoy and learn more …

This group will hold special meetings for national, international, or targeted events, such as the October 24th International Day of Climate Action, annual Earth Day, and others

As a young professional in 2012, chances are you’re short on time but big on making a difference. We hear you. Think there’s no way you can have an impact on today’s environmental problems? Think again. Maybe you have only a few hours to give each month, or maybe you’re looking to make real, lasting change to the future of nature in Connecticut. Either way, we have a place for you. Check this space often for updated listings of work days and events, and – if you haven’t already – be sure to “lik …

The thing Artists and Activists have in common is a passion for their work. I hope to mesh these passions in this group. Art, political and social activism have long been happy bedfellows. Think of Picasso’s Guernica Night, Susan Crile’s Abu Graib series, and more locally to Connecticut, the Cycle of Terror and Tragedy, September 11 by Graydon Parrish housed at the New Britain Museum of American Art. As they say, a picture says a thousand words and what better way to convey these kinds of messag …

Provocative yet non-violent actions to STOP Global Warming! Hunger strikes at political conventions, flash mobs, vivid boycotts of irresponsible corporations and funny social media are on the agenda. Our mission - force political leaders to address Climate Change NOW! Raging heat, dying crops, and an election year...this is the best chance we've got for dramatic change. A war is being waged on life itself by a few ignorant and greedy moguls...we must stop them! We are committed to inspiring and …

The Human Impacts Institute's mission is to inspire action for strong communities and a healthy environment through hands-on education, coalition building, and using the arts and culture for social good. Join this meetup to keep up with our programs, events, and volunteer opportunities in NYC and around the world!

The Bear Program's primary mission is to protect black bears and their habitat. Our Bear Smart Community outreach program serves to educate residents about bears, reduce unwarranted fears and increase tolerance of our bear neighbors. Both our protection and education objectives foster a peaceful coexistence and replaces fear with respect and understanding. We are the only organizational program in New Jersey that works solely to protect bears. We meet the second Wednesday of every month except J …

Westchester county runs bi-weekly training and vinecutting sessions throughout the winter. With the guidance of the Westchester County Parks Department volunteers eradicate invasive species like Asiatic Bittersweet, and Porcelin Berry. The focus is the Bronx River Parkway Reservation, a 13.5 mile stretch of road, river, park and path that runs from the New York City line to the Kensico Dam. Vinecutter.com is a project of the Bronx River Parkway Reservation Conservancy with support from 501Square …

This is a meet up group for 350NYC, a local group of 350.org for people who are interested in participating in 350.org events in New York. http://local.350.org/350-nyc/ We post 350NYC local actions, monthly planning meetings, 350.org International Days of Action and Global Awareness, and different events around the city relating to climate change and the environment,

350 Connecticut is a community of people working to move Connecticut beyond fossil fuels through grassroots organizing.

Peace Advocacy Network (PAN) promotes a peaceful existence through veganism, social justice, and respect for the Earth's inhabitants and resources. PAN, founded in 2010, is a grassroots group completely run by volunteers that strives for the absence of violence in the lives of people and animals by eliminating oppression and inequality.

The witches of Grailwood Coven follow the movements of earth, moon, sun and stars amidst the steel towers of our huge stone city of New York. This island, surrounded by rivers and salt sea, is one of the hubs of the human world; it could be easy here to forget or ignore the song of the Trees, and the Animal Spirits, and the voices of the Ancestral Past. But it is our understanding of the grail quest to seek the truth about the mysterious connection between us and all the Cosmos: to understand b …

This group is dedicated to living sustainable lives and making conscious decisions every day to improve the quality of health and wellness for individuals, communities and the planet.

NYC area natural building enthusiasts. This is a group for natural building professionals, students, permaculturists, artisans, or anyone who is just curious about natural building techniques in general. For starters there are no expectations set for this group. Perhaps we can grow together from basic social gatherings to information sessions, workshops in the area, group-build community projects, a guild etc. Looking forward to seeing how much interest this generates!

The New York Outrigger meetup group is for active members of our organization.  If you are interested in getting on the water, please visit the meetup page for our free Novice Sessions. New York Outrigger is a community of dedicated and inspired paddlers living in New York City.  Our goal is to provide New Yorkers with the unique opportunity of experiencing their city through its waterways.  As a volunteer-driven nonprofit we strive to educate New Yorkers about outrigger canoe paddling and its r …

Visit www.shorewalkers.org to view the complete calendar of upcoming walks, view, download and print our newsletter, join; and learn about the history of Shorewalkers. Follow Shorewalkers on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Shorewalkers. Shorewalkers promotes walking and hiking for fitness, recreation & fun. We support and advocate environmental and civic causes including development of our greenways, maintenance and improvement of trails, and the health benefits of walking. Our paid annual members …

This group is to promote friendship and volunteering events made up of Asian Americans! We will focus on helping nonprofits around our community and international.  Past events included nonprofits for Alzheimers, Cancer research, Diabetes, Orphans International, Give Children a choice, NEIO, Project by Project, Chinatown Projects, KAFC, Hamilton House, Food bank, Sandy Relief, Mental Health, Animal rights, RESTORE, Protecting Abused Children, After School Mentoring, NY Cares, Robinhood foundatio …

The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is comprised of 28,000 members centered among 21 chapters in New York State. The Hudson River Valley (Mid-Hudson) Chapter has 700 members and serves the counties of Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Columbia, and Greene. The mission of the ADK is C.A.R.E.S. Conservation ADK is committed to protecting the wild lands and waters our members use and cherish. ADK is the champion of nearly 5 million acres of publicly owned lands across New York State, including the Adirondac …

Meet other local environmentalists and concerned citizens to discuss environmental issues both on a global and local level. www.meetup.com/nycenvironment The Metro NYC Environmental Meetup only promotes and participates in environmental and sustainability related volunteer, educational, activist, and social activities. Group Events *OFFICIAL group events will be highlighted in GREEN on the Calendar and you'll be able to RSVP for them. Calendar *Events on the calendar in YELLOW are posted for …

About the group This group explores and exchanges information about sustainability in homes, communities and businesses. Our meetings dovetail with Green Drinks gatherings in several northern New Jersey locations. Please feel free to drop in at any of the three locations we meet in monthly to say hi and share some good company and information. Great reasons to contact our organizer You want to network in the green/sustainable space You're interested in speaking to the group or giving a workshop …

We all know that the world could be a better place. Many people talk about or think of helping to save the world, but not many people actually do anything about it. World Savers aims to not just talk about saving the world, but to actually formulate and launch solutions to the world's biggest and most urgent problems - hunger, poverty, education, equal rights and environmental concerns are just a few affecting this beautiful and fragile world. - Is what you are doing now really fullfilling to yo …

Tails of Courage: Run Your Race is a program for families (and their pets) to participate in more outdoor activities. We encourage parents and their kids (two legged and/or four) to come out and join us in volunteering, walking, running, hiking, and many other outdoor activities in our communities. We welcome participants to coordinate events and submit ideas! For more information please go to www.tailsofcourage.org and click on Run Your Race.

Stamford, CT — This Wednesday, October 28, Rolf Maurer addresses the environmentally conscious crowd at Stamford Green Drinks. Stamford Green Drinks meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Stamford Marriott and provides an opportunity to discuss sustainability and environmental issues in a friendly and casual setting. This Wednesday, Rolf Maurer, Green party candidate for Mayor, will be the featured speaker. A former Associate Editor with Folio: magazine, Rolf Maurer has collectivel …

he Freedom Socialist Party is a working class organization composed of women and men of many races, nationalities, sexual orientations and ages who are fighting for a new, just social order that will serve the majority of the human race. In a time of environmental and economic crisis, perpetual war, high unemployment, immigrant scapegoating and rampant corporate theft, we reject despair and work collectively for a future cleansed of all oppression and violence. We agree with the advice offered b …

http://www.oldnorthportroadlawrenceroadtaskforce.com/ Residents of Commack, Kings Park and Smithtown are asking The Smithtown Board to enforce current zoning codes on & near Old Northport Rd & Lawrence Rd be enforced. Mission To enforce the zoning codes on the properties on and near the intersection of Old Northport Road and Lawrence Road Description We are the residents of Kings park, Commack and Smithtown, New York. These three beautiful towns meet at the intersection of Old Northport Road and …

Hi.  This meetup is a legacy from when I chaired Sierra Club NYC Group.  Under the current leadership, it is virtually inactive. http://www.nyc.sierraclub.org/index.html To get involved with Sierra Club, go to the New York State Chapter. http://newyork.sierraclub.org/ Some Sierra Club members in NYC mainly affiliated with the State Chapter are very active on the hydrofracking issue.  If you want to do activist projects, that's a good place to be. Also try www.UnitedforAction.org. If you hav …

We positively promote a vegan lifestyle through our events, content, and community. Mission Our mission is to positively introduce plant based ideology into today’s mainstream society. At our large-scale event, we do this by showcasing new and existing products that make everyday vegan life more convenient and accessible. Description The Seed is a plant based lifestyle company, focused on six elements of awareness and education affecting vegans, vegetarians, and the veg curious: Health & Wellnes …