Welcome to ChicagoVeg – Community for Chicagoland Vegetarians, Vegans, Raw Foodists, and their friends. ChicagoVeg is the largest Chicagoland community for vegetarians, vegans, and raw foodists to socialize and meet like-minded people. We organize a range of fun activities and educational events in the city and the suburbs. Whether you are vegan or not vegan, we welcome everyone who is interested in a vegan/vegetarian/raw lifestyle for any reason - ethical, environmental, health, or spiritual. W …

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 an extension of New York Meatshare, which I started. I'm now moving to Chicago. To get an idea of what kind of things we'll be doing, check …

We are a Chicago resource community for moms, dads and families passionate about conscious parenting, holistic health and sustainable living. We create events and projects to bring people together, educate, have fun and build lasting memories!   We also have a new group called NATURE BABES: Inspired by being Earth lovers ourselves and reading the book "Last Child in the Woods" by Richard Louv, we have come to the conclusion: WE WANT TO GET OUTSIDE!  All year round; and not just to the playgr …

We welcome all veg*ns (vegans/vegetarians) in the greater Chicago area (and in the entire Midwest) who would like to give or receive support in their choices, whether they are based on Health, Ethical, Environmental, or Spiritual reasons. It doesn't matter if you discovered health benefits of a Vegan Raw Food diet, or chose being vegetarian/vegan because of your Animal Rights stands, or because of any other reasons. The point is that you see an advantage of the plant-based diet and wish to share …

This group was formed to bring together gardeners and want to be gardeners in the Bell community that would like to beautify their neighborhood school. We are hoping to help plant, water and maintain the new veggie gardens that will be planted thanks to grants received from the Northcenter Neighborhood Association and Whole Foods. The hope is that we can plant the veggie garden and hardy perennials (no grant money for this so we will be getting creative for plant material) and make every day a g …

We’ve started this group for moms with questions about their food and where it comes from.  You’ll have the chance to meet family farmers and see what they do on their farms every day.  Likewise, farmers will get to know Chicagoland moms and learn what’s important to them as they make food choices for their families.   We’re looking forward to some great conversations about food and families.  

If you are looking for Preparedness Planning, Sustainable Living and Survival techiques, you are looking in the right place.  Do you want to meet people who are like-minded, who are interested in learning about prepping, surviving in a disaster situation, who want to be self-sufficient and who would like to break away from the necessity of relying on "the establishment"?  Do you feel it is time to learn how to be self-sufficient, to get that “insurance” that you can make it through and  take …

You're in the right place if you're excited about having continuous peak energy, mood & beauty, with grace & ease, massive enjoyment, now & continuously, at the speed of spirit. We organize a variety of events & workshops including LifeSTYLE programs,transformational health & healing events, food prep, tastings & special topic evenings specializing in fun, enjoyment and optimal living! We educate on cutting edge technologies and offer pristine superfoods, sustainable programs, & support to int …

Food for the body and the brain! Do you care about environmental issues in the Chicago region? The Morton Arboretum does too - and we're coming to your neighborhood to talk about today's hottest environmental topics! The Arboretum's “Zone 5 Science Cafés” bring local experts and interested citizens together in the comfortable atmosphere of the café at your local Whole Foods Market and other regional locations. Share opinions, ideas, and plans for the future as you discuss cutting edge environm …

… Choosing documentary films we will primarily focus on the following topics: Personal Growth, Self Improvement/Empowerment, Spirituality, Global Warming, Ecological/Environmental Issues, Sustainable/Green Technologies, Alternative Energy, Corporate/Industrial/Governmental abuse, Ethical/Moral issues, Vegetarianism/Veganism, Genetically Modified Food & GMO, Alternative Healing. However, we are open to any kind of films/movies that raise any ethical and other important topics suggested by our membe …

… Individual members are responsible for their own gear and food. Backpacker networking: By going on trips and frequenting the various online message boards, members are encouraged to connect with other backpackers who share similar interests, and plan their own trips using the Meetup interface to further enjoy the sport beyond what the Chicago Backpackers organizers can offer. We practice low-impact, leave no trace backpacking. Our trips usually consist of 10 to 14 people to minimize the impa …

We are a group of ethical, conscious and successful small business owners, consultants, professionals and philanthropists coming together to engage each other, exchange ideas and network to build a solid foundation so we can give back to the community some of the prosperity we have created. And we will have a lot of fun doing this!

Most of us have been led to lead our lives as separate, not only from one another and the Universe in general, but even from our own selves.  We seek help from different sources for different aspects of our beings - mental, spiritual, emotional, physical - rather than addressing the whole.  Living this way can cause a feeling of disconnectedness, un-ease, and confusion, not to mention leaving our questions unanswered.  This group is designed for those seeking to bring whole-ness to their lives. …

Focus on Wellness meetup group is for those wanting to lose weight, kick a food addiction or create a personalized wellness lifestyle but find it difficult to do alone. Join this group and get the support you need to make and sustain useful changes in your wellness lifestyle.