The mission of the Maryland Native Plant Society (http://www.mdflora.org/) is to promote awareness, appreciation, and conservation of Maryland's native plants and their habitats. We pursue our mission through education, research, advocacy, and service activities. This Meetup is used for posting plant walks, monthly meetings, and other events. The purpose of our walks is to identify plants. So we tend to stop frequently, looking closely at plants and not walking very far. No botany expertise …

… We are all dog lovers who will gather regularly in the Laurel, Maryland and surrounding area for weekday evening and weekend day walks. Where? Riverfront Park in Laurel, Patuxent Wildlife Refuge, Fairland Park in Burtonsville, ideas and suggestions are welcome! We will also meetup at the Leo Wilson Dog Park in Laurel, Near VanDusen and Alan Drive. !!!!!!ALL BREEDS are welcome!!!!!! As the weather gets nicer, I will plan dog-friendly …

I would like to bring beauty back. Pure, raw, natural, true honest beauty which seems to be shunned because of F alse E vidence A ppearing R eal (F E A R). Let's bring BEAUTY back to the frontlines in every possible way. This group is open to serious positive BSFs only. Anyone who has natural home remedies, ideas and/or support of all aspects of living. Each and everyone of us have unique beautiful contributions. Beautiful Souls must resonate from within, from our hearts, by way of Unity-One Lov …

… While social interaction and allied interests like enjoying nature, photography, walking of pets is encouraged it is necessarily subservient to the primary objective of walking at a fast clip.   RSVP yes and No Show: The Event Hosts and Organizers invest their time to host events. Please update your RSVP if your plans change. It is disrecpectful to the event host to RSVP yes and then not show up or inform them. Three strikes and you are out !               A short walk is so difficult,  …

This group is for outdoor enthusiasts! Hosted by a group of fun-loving professionals, our mission is to explore new places and activities while meeting like-minded individuals. All skill levels are welcome from beginners to experts- and anyone in between! Come check out what the Greater Baltimore area has to offer for outdoor recreation. This group will host the following activities: kayaking, hiking, biking, environmental clean-ups, trail running and snowshoeing. Join L.L.Bean of Columbia for w …

… Events and activities are varied and include public Sabbat rituals, Full and New Moon rituals, Workshops & Classes on Metaphysical and Esoteric topics, Nature Walks and Cleanup activities, Study Circles, Meditation Groups, Field Trips, Lunch & Shopping, Northern Virginia Pagan Pride Day, regional festivals, and much more!   We have a fun time, with laughter, sharing of experiences, and learning through interaction and engaging in spiritual practice and study. Community building is our main goal, …

Our goal: ...get out, meet people, and have a blast in the process! Do you like to get outside and enjoy the world? Are you looking for friends that share similar interest? Are you new to the area and want to make some new friends? This meetup is an opportunity to met new people and enjoy outdoor activities, some a few hours, some weekend trips. If its outdoors and fun, we will give it a shot - snowboarding/skiing, hiking, biking, camping, paintball, kayaking, white water rafting, river tubing, …

… I envision that we will have a variety of different activities, including brunches, dinners, concerts, theater, movies, wine festivals, bowling events, amusement parks, nature walks, you name it! Nothing is off limits! The idea is for other SINGLES 45 to 65 to mingle and have a good time.  In addition, I am also Co-Organzier of the Washington Area Theater Group, so if you enjoy local theater, check it out!  Since it is the members that make a meetup group successful, we encourage you to share yo …

Wonder Women of Olney is dedicated to get all our super Mommies out of the house with and without the children to engage in fun hands on activities and to provide a network of resources from our community and also to give back to our community.

We meet to enjoy activities with others who are interested in personal development, good friendships, and personal community. Our activities include: presentations, discussions, workshops, dining out, community events, retreats, and member-hosted gatherings. We welcome you to join us for discussions, workshops, and classes on personal growth, having the life you want, cultivating life-enhancing friendships, and growing your personal community of friends. Our meetups are held in coffee shops, res …

Well, life doesn't really begin around 50, does it? Or 47, or 52, or whatever age you might be. But we can consider reclaiming parts of our life that might have been neglected or taken over by other priorities. Life is good; and it keeps getting better! We discover that age is just a number -- and the only measure worth taking is the quality of our life. That is the attitude that this group is all about. It is like being reborn, but without the growing pains. So join us -- and enjoy life! Of cou …

… We enjoy all types of activities: dining out, happy hours, shooting pool, mini golf, bowling, playing cards and board games, movies, wine tasting, museums, nature walks, picnics, and traveling. Those are the types of events we'll plan for this group and many more. The target age range is late 20s - late 30s; however, all ages are welcome to join us. We have demanding careers, work long hours, attending Grad school, and we're parents.  Yes, we're busy but we always make time to have fun!  That's …

Welcome to the group! Meet other local hiking enthusiasts to explore what our metropolitan area has to offer. It's our mission to visit some national parks in the country and international hiking destinations as well. If you're a nature lover who wants to take some time out of your busy life to get out in the woods and enjoy waterfalls, wild lives, and amazing views, you belong to this group. Enjoy life and stay in shape! Happy trails! This meetup group is for adults only. No kids allowed on any …

Meet with other local Active Dogs Lovers. Make friends with other dog owners and let your dogs make new friends. Share pet tips, find sitters, & meet other dogs with whom your canine can frolic All those who enjoy taking their dogs out gather to share information on local dog-friendly places and meet other dog owners! We will also schedule dog happy hours, dog hikes, dog play times, etc. Please only friendly people with well-socialized and friendly dogs should join. We look forward to our next …

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Do you love to hike? Explore nature? Do you enjoy a good bushwhack? Would you choose a hike's location based on its potential to yield a good history lesson? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have come to the right place. We hike; we visit museums and historical sites; we attend lectures and book signings; we explore the area's rich history and great scenery.