We are two graduate students of Traditional Chinese Medicine looking to foster a community of like-minded individuals who have an interest in holistic medicine, organic gardening, healthy diet , nutrition, herbs, balanced exercise, spiritual and therapeutic practices, meditation, nature, yoga, qi gong, tai chi and other wellness modalities. Some event ideas include; movie & discussion, potlucks, nature walks, qi gong, bike rides, cooking parties, garden talks & canning events. The purpose of our …

Founded in 1920, Nature Friends LA is one of southern California's oldest outdoor hiking and recreation clubs. We are a private, non-profit organization and welcome hikers and nature enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy weekly jaunts in the San Gabriels, monthly gatherings at our rustic alpine clubhouse (built in 1924) in Sierra Madre, and occasional treks into the wild. We also maintain a hand-built log cabin (built 1937) on Mt. San Jacinto near Idylwild, which is open to official m …

CLICK HERE TO DONATE: http://www.naturalist-for-you.org/donate.htm Your fun source for interpretive nature tours, including hiking, walking, wet 'n' wild, waterfalls, plant & wildlife identification, foraging, birding, photography, national forest access, boulder scrambling, exploring, backpacking, living history, outdoor music jams, & fitness.  Programs range from easy family-friendly through extremely challenging adult adventures. Day hikes through overnighters. Specializing in the 4 nation …

The group has been updated to reflect the changes from my email below the original description of the group.  I will modify this page again in a few weeks. This is the original description of my purpose in starting this group: "I love to hike, but I have kids that are 9 and 11 . . . and they DON'T. I was in several other OC hiking groups, but most of the hikes happen when I would either need to get a sitter or drag the boys with us. So I finally decided to start a group to pull together others w …

I started this group as a way to bring Hike Enthusiasts together that want to enjoy the vast array of trails, intense beauty, and local history of the San Gabriel Mountains. We are not professional or paid hikers. By joining this group you acknowledge that The San Gabriel Mountains Hike Group, it's owner, assistant organizers, members, or staff members are not liable for any injuries you may suffer while participating in our events. Please be sure that you are physically fit to attempt the hik …

Hi! :) THIS GROUP HAS EVOLVED INTO ANOTHER HIKING GROUP** just for women~ CLICK HERE FOR MORE YUMMY DETAILS: :) http://www.meetup.com/FUN-HIKES/ :) :)  :) it'll be awesome!!!! (sweet little frog.. )

There are so many great hiking clubs and groups around us (OC, LA, SGV, IE, Puente Hills, Sierra Club, etc.) and I recommend that you do try them out.  They are really great! However, if below seems to be good for you, then join us: Everyone ONE is Welcome Here! Hiking has become a hobby and a passion! I have been hiking around OC, LA, and other areas; however, I wanted to hike near my work and home due to busy and demanding schedule from work and personal life. I thought, hummm, it would be nic …

Why We Meet The Puente-Chino Hills Task Force is a part of the Sierra Club working towards the preservation of the Wildlife Corridor as an island of beauty and biological significance in a sea of urbanization. The development of the middle of the Wildlife Corridor will increase traffic, increase pollution, crowd schools, destroy wildlife habitat, and impact everyone's quality of life. Biological Significance of the Wildlife Corridor This ecosystem is a global "Hot Spot of Diversity" - one of th …

This group is dedicated to taking beautiful pictures of the natural world or including natural elements. Ever since I received my first camera at age 7, photographing nature was always my primary artistic passion. And ever since I joined the digital revolution a few years ago with the purchase of my first DSLR I have been working to build up a portfolio of images of nature. Now I would like to get together with other photographers with the same passion. I'd also love to share my knowledge and ex …

We should really call the group Walking & Talking. The purpose of the group is to be inspired to get outside and walk ... based on a schedule that fits the needs of people who work full time. The name of the group is inspired by the British walking clubs of Get Walking / Keep Walking. Check out their website. http://www.getwalking.org/why-walk/ Our walks will all take place in central Orange County - Irvine, Tustin, Newport Coast, Laguna Beach, Laguna Wilderness, Crystal Cove, Corona del Mar, Ba …

Ancient Pathways is for people who realize that our gatherer-hunter past is still alive within us. For hundreds of thousands of years, our ancestors lived directly with the land, and our ancient instincts are still present, though covered by a thin veneer of modern sophistication. Re-learning our connection with the land and the fascinating skills necessary to meet our needs: Teaches us how to satisfy our needs and builds confidence. Teaches the value of cooperation. Teaches an indigenous perspe …

Anyone who is a mom to be or a new Mom is welcome! Those who are into baby wearing, nature, breastfeeding, making your own baby food, or simply a new Mom who wants to join us for our walks! I decided to start this group because there are many Mom groups, but I could not find a local eco-conscious, granola, "natural" group. I am in Newport Beach. I have a new baby and we like to walk. It feels great to get out and get some exercise and fresh air. It is also wonderful to discuss new Mommyhood with …

I Love taking walks and going to my most favorite park, Fairview Park, and practicing yoga and meditation. It's so lovely and spring is bringing us flowers and beauty on the bluffs. The Park has great big sycamore trees for shade if its hot out and also lush green cool grass to lay on. The park is very secluded. I'm taking you to a secret spot hidden from the hustle and bustle where all you hear are crickets and birds. You can sign up for the class through the city of Costa mesa at thier website …

This meetup group is designed for parents and children to meet other parents and children who want to get out and explore nature! We'll be going on nature hikes and field trips so that our children can explore, respect, and appreciate nature... Join us as we go out on local nature walks (the beautiful San Gabriel mountains and Angeles National Forest in our backyard are a great place to start), seasonal fruit picking, educational field trips to local museums and gardens, and general outdoor fun …

California Canine Hikers organizes and leads day and evening hikes mainly in Los Angeles County foothills and mountains. Most of our hikes are relatively easy -- around five miles, round-trip, with no more than about 1,000' of elevation gain. Some, however, are a bit more challenging, and can run to eight or more miles in length and contain more than a thousand feet of gain. While our activities, and indeed the entire club, are very casual, we insist that the dogs remain leashed at all times, th …

Mostly slower paced hikes, walks, and bike rides in or near the Inland Empire area of Southern California with occasional longer, more challenging and more distant hikes and rides. We actually don't mind a little huffing and puffing on the trails and bike paths, or even a little boulder scrambling, but we're definitely not in a race and we don't particularly like to start hikes at the crack of dawn. We have fun and you are welcome to join our group. But it must be understood that hiking, biking, …

I often like to escape the confines of the indoors and walk about. The experience I find is far more pleasant with others around. To that end I’ve created this group for open minded walkers of the Westside. Join us each week for a walk or two, won’t you?

I shall not update this! (Beyond this update). Many magical secrets lay before you should you choose to go on an adventure with us. Traveler, Beware! For this group may not be what it appears! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Our original manifesto: Hello there.. I know it's cold out but I want to start getting together a group of people that are interested in hiking (with a twist). When I visited my friend in Amsterdam we went on shrooming hikes. I really enjo …

We meet to practice mindful walking (kinhin) and meditation in Griffith Park. The Buddha attained enlightenment sitting under a tree, but we aren't that lazy. Take a nice stroll through the park while clearing your head!

This is a group for anyone interested in biking,hiking,camping, kayaking,going on outings/events,etc. and having lot's of fun doing it! All ages and skills levels are welcome. Having two kids and recently volunteering as a Cub Scout leader has inspired me to start this group to share my love for the outdoors and to meet others who are into having active life styles. Along with enjoying adventures together we will also take the time to enjoy relaxing outdoor events like festivals, expos, movies i …

“This is a group for anyone interested in hiking and exploring the great outdoors with our four legged buddies.. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts and their canine friends. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody.”

Monthly Bird Walks with Los Angeles Audubon. Join experienced bird walk leaders who will help you explore the varied habitat in and around the greater Los Angeles Area. All are welcome, but no pets or small children, please. Appropriate for young bird watchers age 6 years and older. Enjoy woodland nature areas, parklands and lakes, natural coastal scrub habitat and saltwater marshes. Binoculars are provided on many of the walks. Bird walks are geared for the beginner/intermediate birders looking …

Choosing various locations, Guided by the Eye Photo Workshop allows the participant to slow down and experience the world visually. It's a chance to turn off the noise that usually crowds our mind and open our selves to the beauty and abundance available to us in our every-day world. We'll choose different urban, nature and indoor locations to shoot in, later edit and work with captions to find the essence perceived by the photographer. All levels of experience are welcome! The group is lead by …

:) :) Hi Dear wonderful souls!! :) So I got this idea and had to jump on it-- HEALING NATURE WALKS that are super fun!!! I absolutely LOVE to do my daily nature walks.. I am Life Coach.. SO.. I thought-- WHY NOT?? Whatever you have going on inside you. BRING YOU. BRING ALL OF YOU :) HIKE DAYS/TIMES FOR NOW:                                                                                                                                Sat. or Sun. aprox. 8:00/9 to 10:00/11 AM WHERE: North OC, beau …

Hi Hi. Thanks for checking us out - hope you join. So I know there are quite a few of these out there all ready, but I'm trying to bring people together for natural and urban hikes. The goal here is to explore what the area has to offer and hopefully to meet some new people and socialize. We'll do some moderate hikes and walks but we'll also take on the occasional challenge. I'm open to any ideas or suggestions you have so let me know. Some ideas of what I'm thinking: Checking out the ruins of t …

This walking club is for ladies that are interested in walking for exercise in the following beaches: Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach. I started this group because I want to meet other outdoor enthusiast and make new friendships with local women. Looking forward to walking at the beach with everybody! **Please note: this club does not have any fees since I am not a trainer or anything. Let's show up, work out and and make new friendships! That's it. :-) :-)

Get your daily dose of nature in the city! Griffith Park is an oasis in our bustling city and the perfect place to walk/hike the hilly trails, explore nature, take in the amazing views, and get some sunshine and earthiness in your day. If you live close by or want to get to know this part of the city, join us for some outdoor fun! Our group is primarily for beginner and intermediate trekkers (walkers/hikers) and the treks are either 45 minutes or 1 hour 15 minutes long. If you are interested, we …

The Sierra Club Angeles Chapter seeks to engage its members and the public in a range of activities to make Los Angeles and Orange Counties more livable. Volunteer activists promote livability in their communities by organizing around everything from land preservation and public transportation to air quality and sustainable consumption.