Meet other local people who live in, or are interested in creating, intentional communities, including collectives, co-housing and cooperatives. Interested in both urban and rural initiatives for becoming more self-sufficient in key areas of energy, food, housing, transportation, education, organization and governance.

Awen’s Light Grove is an 'official' Grove of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids established in January of 2007 in Central NC. Most of our members are OBOD members, though membership is not required to attend meetings. The founder and moderator of this group is an OBOD Druid grade member joining the order in 2005. We also have a Henge of Keltria represented among our membership as well. We meet monthly in the Cary, NC area and discuss druid spiritual growth, environmental concerns and drive ac …

This group enjoys local (and regional) trips to see wildlife in the Raleigh, Wake County area of North Carolina.  We focus on birdwatching, and we enjoy teaching anyone who is new to birding.  We welcome visitors to the area who want to attend our trips. We also volunteer for various events, including river cleanups, prairie management at local parks, nestbox maintenance, helping with events at various parks and museums, and "citizen science" projects (such as Christmas Bird Count and Great Bac …

The Triangle Area Gardeners and Homesteaders was formed to foster community as we learn about and promote healthy, sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyles as well as environmental stewardship. It does not matter if you have an apartment in downtown Raleigh or live on a farm in Chatham County, Triangle Area Gardeners and Homesteaders (TAGaH) Meetup Group has something that will help you to have a greater understanding and appreciation for the world around us. In TAGaH, members can share their exp …

Fayetteville Area Outdoor Club is a group for adults who would like to participate in outdoor outings near Fayetteville and beyond. Outings may be hikes, backpacking trips, camping trips, canoeing, kayaking, etc. The mission of FAOC is as follows: -To get people outside and moving-that includes people of all ability and experience levels, political backgrounds, races, orientations and degrees of "environmentalism." -We believe the shortest distance between two people is a hiking trail, and hope …

We are a dedicated group of grassroots individuals who love our natural environment. Specifically the waters of the NC and SC Catawba River Basin. We intend to follow our own personal interests in a broad way and together provide a raised awareness and financial support for this endangered and threatened resource.

The Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Inspired by nature, we are 1.3 million of your friends and neighbors, working together to protect our communities and the planet. The Capital Group Sierra Club focuses on exploring, enjoying and protecting our local region. We invite you to join us at one of our interesting monthly meetings featuring prominent "green" speakers, for an outing or at a conservation or political meeting or event …

Where anyone who is interested in gardening and/or permaculture can meet each other and join in the fun! Not sure how to start gardening? Don't know what permaculture is? Want to meet fun people who are interested in growing food and other related things? This is the group for you! Anyone can suggest an idea for a topic and anyone who knows a topic that other find interesting are encouraged to step up and share their knowledge.  Feel free to contact me for any reason! Some of the general topics …

This group is for those who are interested in sustainability and eco-friendly issues. We hope to bring together people who are interested in a greener lifestyle. If you are interested in reducing your consumption of natural resources, green energy, composting, living in a smaller eco-friendly home, etc. This is the group for you! Our group meets about once a month to discuss a topic. We keep it very informal, so while we have a topic, we will let the conversation flow.  From time to time we have …

This is a great way to make some new friends, get some exercise and have some fun. The hiking pace is normally moderate and depending on the venue, we will take time to enjoy the surrounding beauty. All hikes will be ranked, so members will know if the hike will meet their hiking ability. Other hike leaders are welcome to join this group and lead some hikes as well. A few of the favorite places to hike are Hanging Rock, Pilot Mtn, Stone Mtn, Salem Lake, and Piedmont Environmental Center. However …

The Central Piedmont Group of the NC Chapter of the Sierra Club is one of the largest groups in North Carolina, representing the environmental communities for Anson, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Stanly, Rowan and Union counties. The group is active in providing environmental educational programs and influencing local policy issues related to the environment. Unless otherwise noted on the website ( http://charlottesierraclub.org/ ), monthly meetings take place the fo …

The Neuse RIVERKEEPER® Foundation started this meetup to open up opportunities for communicating, networking, volunteering, and having fun on and off the water in the Neuse River Basin. The Neuse extends from the Triangle down through New Bern NC and out to the Pamlico Sound. You should join if you care about safe, clean water for your community or if you just want to do more outdoor activities socially. Neuse RIVERKEEPER® Foundation protects, restores and preserves the Neuse River basin through …

Piedmont Wildlife Center’s programs explore natural history, survival skills, and aboriginal studies, with a focus on the Piedmont area. These weekend programs are adult-oriented but we welcome people of all ages who have a deep interest in learning.

Dedicated to exposing and halting the spraying of Chemtrails over the Carolinas.

Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself. We are the oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. The NC Sierra Club Foothills Group offers outings events, environmental speakers, and conservation dinners. Anyone who is interested in environmental protection, conservation, and the exploration of the wild places of the earth should join in on the fun.

This group is designed as a networking and fellowship group for Triangle minority Planners and Engineers. Think of this as an alternative to the Good Old Boys Network. We're here to socialize, support one another and diversity in our professions, as we build our careers in the planning, engineering and architectural fields. We're going to start as a flexible organization, meeting socially, and see what direction the members would like to take it.

A new secular mother's group based in downtown Durham. Our goal is to bring together Bull city atheist/agnostic/freethinking mothers & moms to be. Meetups will be based at local downtown playgrounds, libraries & coffee shops. Occasional trips to Jordan Lake with access to an environmental education center. Interests include gardening, outdoor activities, arts, music & more. There are many great groups here in the triangle but this one is for those of us close to downtown for easier access to m …

Provocative yet non-violent actions to STOP Global Warming! Street theater and hunger strikes at political conventions, flash mobs, vivid boycotts of irresponsible corporations, funny social media and party themes are on the agenda. Our mission - force political leaders to address Climate Change NOW! Raging heat, dying crops, and an election year...this may be our last, BEST chance to save our eco- systems that keep us all alive. Industry titans willfully ignore every warning sign and wager ever …

People who want to talk about overpopulation. We are not sure when the Earth will be overcrowded but we are definitely sure it is getting more crowded. Everyone who has an opinion  to share with others about overpopulation is welcome into this group. In our group,  everyone can speak freely, with politeness please. We hope that if we disagree that at least we can allow for disagreements.

Habitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK) is committed to preserving, protecting and restoring wildlife habitat in the South Eastern area of the Charlotte Metro area. Welcome to ALL ages! Outdoor Fun, Social and Educational Outings. Our meetings are open to the public and take place on the first Tuesday of the month from September through May at the Matthews, NC Community Center. http://matthewsnc.gov/Departments/ParksRecreation.aspx

Calling all with open minds, compassionate hearts, and those who have the desire to promote enduring interfaith and intercultural cooperation to catalyze cultures of peace, justice and healing for the earth and all living beings.

We are a group in the formation stages. We are looking for like minded people who are interested in creating a community, in which we strive to elevate our consciousness and spiritual life while working towards living in a sustainable community. We wish to gather together to share our passions and to learn from each other. We are interested in vegetarian and raw food preparation, wild crafting, foraging, herbal medicine, permaculture, sustainable skills, drum circles, natural healing and earth b …

People in the Triangle area of NC who are interested in building tiny homes. Also for people who are (or want to be) living in small spaces and who are interested in issues related design and furnishing.

The Energy Working Group is focused on learning about and planning actions related to the energy industry. This includes learning about alternative energy sources, looking at the environmental impact of corporate and personal use, and canvassing the local community to learn about energy and the environment. Please join us as we learn and act together about these far-reaching and complex issues. All are welcome!

Green Yogis is a Green Yoga Sangha (Community) whose goal is to unify yoga with ecology. Let's infuse sustainability into our practice and set an intention to be more environmentally responsible yogis. We organize workshops on sustainable yoga studios, greening your practice, improving sustainability and health at home, and promote yoga and meditation workshops. We organize outdoor yoga classes to encourage a connection with nature.

The Umstead Coalition is dedicated to preserving the natural integrity of William B. Umstead State Park and the Richland Creek Natural Area. We support the Park with Park service projects, park protection, preserving historic structures, providing hikes and events, environmental education, and protection of the Park's natural resources.