This group is for women in the Rutland area who are interested in easy to moderately paced walking. Give yourself the gift of time! Clear your mind, breath the air, and cleanse your spirit with a social, non-competitive walking group . I am starting this club as part of my own journey back to positive thinking and good health. We will meet at Memorial Field on Tues and Thurs evenings at 6:45 pm where we will take 15 minutes to say hello and organize ourselves into smaller walking groups. Each sm …

A place where your Nature Loving Spirit can soar. Calling all you hard working, noses-to-the-grindstone kind of people who need the space, the place and others to reconnect your spirit back to nature. We will be doing a series of two spring walks; Spring Birding Walks and Spring Wildflowers starting late April thru early June

The concept: gather for 2 to 4 hours in and around the Pioneer Valley in Western Mass. We're interested in getting outdoors and having fun. A little bit of fitness, a little bit of nature, a little bit of camaraderie. Occasionally there will be hikes for people who want more of challenge and a more advanced hike. Our mission: meet fellow hikers, and experience the beauty of nature and discover new places.

Walking barefoot through nature is a fun and rewarding way to exercise your feet. When hiking barefoot the feel of cool dirt, smooth rocks, soft pine needles, and crisp leaves all add to the delight of the hike. You feel connected to the earth. In the absence of dry leaves you are silent. We are a group of barefoot hikers located in Eastern Mass who enjoy getting together for hikes of varying intensity. Whether you are a seasoned barefoot hiker, a beginner, or even if you've never hiked, come jo …

Do you enjoy walking? Would you enjoy getting some fresh air after work? Then this group is for you! We will avoid walking down busy main streets. Instead we will walk on sidewalks along beautiful side streets, pedestrian pathways or better yet (once sunset is later) on trails through parks and nature preserves!

North Shore Outdoor Photographers is for photographers of all levels who love nature & landscapes, New England scenes, and people enjoying outdoor activities. Led by photographer Paul Mozell, the walks will have a have a central theme, designed to expand photographic skills and range. We may focus on reflections, abstracts, macro or close-ups, graphic elements, changing seasons, night, light & shadow, people outdoors, and the essentials of composition. We’ll get to shoot and socialize with other …

A group of families to meet weekly or monthly for a morning of crafting, bread baking, singing, nature walks and farm visits.

We are a (Boroughs & Worcester General) area group of women (all ages) who want to get out anytime to have some fun.  Outings can be a lunch, dinner, hiking, movie matinees, nature walks for photography buffs, shopping, dancing, day trips, traveling, etc...?  You can be single, divorced, widowed, retired, working, whatever ~ you just feel the need to bond with other women and make new friends!

We are a community of dog owners and dog lovers working together to support and encourage safe dog socialization through structured weekly pack walks. (We are NOT a stand around and play group.) We will hold regular, structured off-leash group walks and nature hikes at various times and locations around the Boston metro west and neighboring areas. We urge participants to use our outings as an opportunity to encourage and reinforce positive socialization skills and the behaviors you want your dog …

Meetup with others for walking  and exploring nature with our dogs for just plain fun We look forward to meeting up with other dog owners and dog enthusiasts to spend time together on a variety of walks in the Western Mass. area. Suggestions for activities and locations are encouraged and welcome. Please check out the "About" section of this site for more events and venues. Everyone is welcome . . . come join us!

Instead of bringing dogs to a fenced in "boxing ring" to rough house and potentially get hurt, we are bringing them on a focused walk in their most natural state - in a pack. We can do simple paved trails, such as Bare Cove or Pond Meadow Park. Or we can step it up a notch and try the paths less traveled, and go for hikes on the Blue Hills. Location suggestions are welcome! So, all friendly pups and their owners, come join us on our walks for exercise, socialization and some fresh air. Rememb …

Welcome to Happy Tails formerly North Shore Active Dogs Meetup!  We are a group of dog owners living on the North Shore of Massachusetts volunteering our time to organize mostly off-leash walks through woods, fields, and along the shore where and when permitted by local ordinances.  You are invited to join us if your dog is already well socialized and has no history of aggression towards other dogs or people.  Please be mindful of the laws as we do not want to lose our privileges at the few plac …

This is a group for environmentalists, naturalists, and members of the community who are interested in helping to preserve the environment and create a sustainable future. The Nature Conservancy is facilitating "The Future of Nature," a three-part lecture series focusing on the future of food, energy, and water. We invite everybody to participate in the discussion. The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands an …

Meet other local people who are interested in Walking for fitness! Get in shape or stay in shape. Join us for weekend walks while enjoying the natural beauty of the area. Following our walk we could take in coffee or lunch.

If you are waking up in real time, in the midst and flow of everyday life, this group may interest you.  It's about conscious living, and all that supports our wakeful happiness, kindness and clarity.  Some teachers and authors we touch on include: Eckhart Tolle, Pema Chodron, Jack Kornfield, Thich Nhat Hanh, Ramana Maharshi, Tara Brach, Adyashanti, Sharon Salzberg, and others. The other great thing is meeting people who are on the path.  The Buddha once told his assistant that noble friends are …

This group is for anyone who loves to bird watch and wants to build their "Big Year" list of species (lookup the movie "The Big Year" if you don't know what I am referring to). I am am amateur bird enthusiast that loves to watch and catalog the different variety of bird species that visit my back yard feeders throughout all of our New England seasons. I have been venturing into the woods of New England on some solo journeys to identify and photograph more species to expand "My list". However, th …

A group for anyone interested in birding. Beginners, experts and everyone in between. Bring your binoculars, your Sibley's or Peterson's or iPhone app. Let's meet to find the birds together and improve our bird identification skills.

The Ethical Society of Boston is a non-theistic humanistic religious and educational fellowship inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of human life is working to create a more humane society. Together we develop our ethical ideals, celebrate life's joys, and support one another through life's crises. We work for the improvement of our world and for the future of our children. Membership is open to those who agree with our principles regardless of race, religion, or national origin. As ethi …

This isn't boring ole networking! Let's get together, have some fun, and make some magical connections. Looking forward to nature walks, wine & tea, playground dates for those of us with kiddies. What other fun can we have while building our businesses? Let's find out!

Blue Hills Hiking Club One of the amazing things about living near the Blue Hills is that there are so many hiking trails that you can work a full day, take a part in a scenic hike after work, and still have time to get home at a reasonable hour! This Meetup Group will focus on doing that. This is a private group, however all adults are welcome. ABOUT THIS GROUP - This is a group of fun, friendly people. To become a member you must have a photo of your face that is recognizable for the safety of …

Meet other local people who are interested in hiking for fitness! We also do some biking, snow shoeing, ice skating, roller skating and some x-country skiing and getting together for a bite to eat after a hike or just coffee. Our group is a lot of fun. We are all friendly and always open to new ideas for meetups and new places too. We do have to consider the regions originally intended which are northern central MA and southern NH but will venture out now and then on camping trips or to the beac …

This is a group for people who enjoy being outdoors. People that enjoy hiking, the beauty of nature and socializing. We cruise the beaches of Cape Cod, the trails of southern New England and the summits of New Hampshire all for the enjoyment of hiking and meeting new people. All are welcome from beginners to experts; locals to new transplants.

A Bold Adventure A Group of Intrepid Hikers Intrepid = Adventurous. A group for anyone who love a good hike. Difficulty level of hikes will vary throughout the hiking season, though please note focus of group is hiking not walking. Generally speaking every hike has uneven terrain and some basic navigating of terrain is quite necessary. Most hikes are moderate/challenging difficulty and standard pace is 2 mile per hour and occasionally fast pace of 3 miles per hour. This not a running group but a …

We are a friendly positive group of single people BETWEEN the ages of 30 and 50 who love the outdoors. We will be planning a wide variety of outdoor activities throughout New England. Members are located all over New England. This is not a dating service but it is a great opportunity to make new friends or that special person in your life. No pressure just great people enjoying the outdoors. This is very different from the bar scene or internet dating. Some fun activities will include hiking, sh …

The focus of this group: To enhance our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health through a regular practice of communing in nature, moving our bodies, quieting our minds, and/or finding ourselves in fits of laughter and spirited connection with other women and friends.  To cultivate feelings of inner peace, well being and joy by pursuing activities that nourish, inspire, educate, and motivate us, with the fundamental goal of feeling GOOD -- in the moment, and beyond -- and to bring some …

Are you a crunchy mama looking for a non-judgemental group pf other parents that share your ideas? Then this is the group for you! We're looking for like-minded mamas that believe in babywearing, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, cloth diapering, organic and healthy eating, gentle discipline- any or all of the above. We welcome anyone who wants to join us for a coffee break, walk in the park or an afternoon at the farmer's market.

This group is for DSLR photographers to come together, take a photo jaunt, socialize and have fun. Random dates (Saturday/Sunday) will be chosen within the spring, summer and fall months. Location walks will be chosen to keep a loop as close to 1.5 hour as possible, leaving some time for coffee. A two hour window should be planned. It’s with hope that the group meetup members will help in the planning for future walks to keep momentum going in Newburyport or surrounding area. This group may expa …

We have created a space for herbalist to meet, learn and share their knowledge. We are building community where we can connect with one another to support and mentor. Those who may be interested in teaching classes or workshops to the public may have opportunities to do so at the "herbal cottage" where the meetups will take place. Join us for a cup of tea or a beautiful walk around the garden or pond across from the herbal cottage. We have a lovely location across from Horn Pond in Woburn, MA. H …