A cooperative grocery store created and owned by the vibrant community it serves--This is the Arroyo Food Co-op, an alternative grocery store that will serve L.A.'s northeast: Altadena, Pasadena and beyond. A LOCAL RESPONSE TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES Combining the regional flavors of a farmer's market, the warmth of an old-fashioned corner store and the convenience of a supermarket. YOU have a voice here, and a place to join together with other, like-minded neighbors to envision, build and sh …

This group will pair wine, beer, and saké with various grass fed beef course prepared by top chefs around the world.

1) We are a garden Co-Op; we share our harvests. 2) We like to putter in each others gardens.  It is more fun together and we like to show off our plants. 3) Big harvests give opportunities for Big Cook-Offs.  Join us and make dishes to take home. 4) Learn about Edible Gardening, Natural Pest Control, Permaculture, Green Construction, Ethnic and Veggie Cooking, Computers, and TED. 5) Maybe a little wine and music in the garden as well.   Many of our activities are ADA, elderly, and kid friendly.

… We also hope to expand to field trips to local sustainable farms, nature hikes, and beach days. This way Dad's can make it sometimes too.

Survival Preparedness and Sustainable Living organization for Whittier and surrounding areas.

Vegan Drinks is back!  Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or just curious, meet others who share your interest at our next fun and healthy social event.  Non-drinkers are welcome.  All events are free - just pay for your own food and drink.

This meetup is for people who are interested in dumpster-diving, freeganism, living simply, reducing consumption, and reducing their ecological footprint. Our activities may include dumpster-diving, recycling, sharing resources, growing food, and helping others. If you are intersted in planing some events (potluck / dumpster tour / etc.) in your area, contact the organizer or assistant organizer. For more information on Freegansim, see the about page.

… You do not have to have a garden or children to be part of this group, just an interest in growing food and building a supportive community around you!

We are a statewide group organizing ourselves to get an initiative on the 2012 CA ballot that would require mandatory labeling of GMO foods and the animals that eat them. We are on state mandated timlines to get this to ballot. We have to organize ourselves NOW to gather the signatures this fall (2011) to qualify for the November 2012 ballot. To get this on the ballot, we are organizing hives in each county comprised of folks who feel passionate enought about this issue to do the work to get it …

The OC Gardening Club (OCGC) and GryFy: GRow Your Food Yourself are the premier gardening meetups in orange county. These meetups are a great place for gardeners and plant people to gather and enjoy the many gardening events in Orange County. The emphasis of OCGC is on ornamentals. Besides making you aware of public gardening events, we are trying to organize into smaller groups that meet to discuss particular ornamentals like African violets, begonias, irises, lilies, plumerias, roses, etc. Whe …

The integration of plants and fish to produce the ultimate food production system that is healthy, local, sustainable and accessible to all. Start a desktop food system in your closet or a mega farm anywhere.

Wild edible mushrooms? Yes we have them here in Los Angeles and in Southern California: Chanterelles, Morels, Porcinis and yes, we even have Truffles! there is nothing like them! Watch out they may be deadly! They have to be ID'd by an expert or asta la vista baby. Join us for a wild mushroom hunt as we go look for edible and medicinal mushrooms here in our backyard or in faraway places. Here is a partial list of what you can find here in LA: Chanterelle - Cantharellus cibarius Morel - Morchell …

Survival, Preparedness, and Sustainable Living Organization. I lived through the Pinochet Chilean coup d'etat and the Shining Path terrorist years in Peru. So I know what's like to not have water, electricity or food for days. This group is design to help people be prepared for anything mother nature can through at us - specially being in earthquake prone California - to economic collapse to starting a new community to a coup d'etat. If you are just starting and need information or guidance, or …

… Complimentary organic (mostly vegan) food, wine, spirits, juice, tea, ice “cream”, snacks, cookies and more will be provided (sponsors vary from month to month, so please check our website for up to date information what food, beverages and giveaways will be featured at the next event). PITCH IN! Don't forget that you can now drop off your old cell phones and electronics, spent batteries, and plastic bags (clean, dry & empty please) at EVERY GBN event, and we'll recycle / dispose properly for yo …

We're a group of Permaculture enthusiasts exploring the theory and practice of Permaculture Design. Based in Long Beach, open to anyone interested, we invite you for regular educational, directive and community building activities.

The Farm Desk Set is the events calendar for all things green! We are interested in growing, sharing, raising, eating, feeding, restoring, decomposing and learning. Join us for an event! For more information about the project, visit TheFarmDesk.com