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 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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Do you feel that your local congregation while inspiring does not challenge your spiritual growth? Is your conscience stirred by mainstream compromises with pagan traditions and non-biblical doctrines that obscure God’s nature and relationship with man? This meetup is for those who would like to explore ways to deepen our faith and provide greater resources for others seeking to deepen their knowledge of and relationship with Christ.

This is a group for folks who love tea, who want to learn more about using herbs to be healthy, who want to be able to find their own herbs and make their own medicines, and who just love plants! We plan events that range from evening classes to plant walks to tea parties to wilderness weekends. Join us for classes and outings all about herbs and plant medicine - all with a tasty cup of tea, of course!

What is the meet up about? The human body is a healing miracle. Given the right foods and tools it can heal itself. This is nothing new. Our ancestors practiced many of the same modalities that we now call "new age". Let's get real, we are just going back the old ways of actually listening to our own bodies rather than listening to someone telling us how we should feel. You know why? Not because it is cheaper, not because the health care industry in dying a slow death and not because it is the n …

BTA/BOLT (Boxford Trails Association/Boxford Open Land Trust) is a volunteer, private, nonprofit, organization dedicated to preserving and protecting natural and aesthetically important land and wildlife habitat, including fields, forests, wetlands, and trails to preserve the nature of Boxford. We maintain and monitor all town trails and open space and maintain Bay Circuit Trails through Boxford. We also sponsor: educational activities, weekly hikes to explore trails, reservatons and other trail …

Social Philosophizers is a social club for those who desire intellectual stimulation as a social enhancer.  It is a club for both singles and non singles, and for anyone who finds intellectual mingling to be one of the best forms of social mingling. The club offers a variety of interesting venues to achieve its mission: Creative conversational formats Philosophical films shown in private function rooms or private homes accompanying lunch or dinner Discussions on works in literature and philosop …

Interfaith Peace Ministries is proud to sponsor the "Interfaith Peace Walk n' Talk" summer 2010 Series. Each week we will come together to participate in a * 20 minute interfaith peace talk * A meditation walk, * Open sharing, * Fellowship walk, and * Celebration The Interfaith Peace Walk n' Talk series provides a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to come together and commune with nature, learn about different spiritual paths, join together in fellowship and share life's c …

Looking for a better social life? New to the area? Have your friends moved away? Got married? Had kids? This group is for females who are  single, married or divorced, who want to get out and have some fun and make new friends. Hello, my name is Sue and I am the organizer of North Shore Women's Group. We are a fun loving "circle of friends", we are non judgemental, a group that is accepting of everyone and here to reach out to eachother and make some true friendships. I would best describe us as …

This group is for women who want to explore the many outdoor opportunities available in southern New Hampshire and northeastern Massachusetts. Activities include walking, hiking, biking, kayaking and bird watching plus snowshoeing and cross country skiing. We’ll take time to appreciate beautiful scenery, look for signs of wildlife, take photos, and share our knowledge, or curiosity, about the natural world. Women of all ages, sizes, orientations and fitness levels are welcome to join us. Activit …

I have been picking tree mushrooms for the past 50 years. My parents would take us out for a family day searching the maple-treed back roads of New England for Oyster Mushrooms. Over the years I've expanded my search to Clustered Coral, Hen of the Woods and Chicken Mushrooms. This Meetup group is for the mushroom lover that wants to expand their edible fungi repertoire, go out for a mushroom hunt or two, exchange photos of prized catches, and maybe cook up a tasty dish for a group gathering. I …

Hello and welcome to EXPLORE HAUNTED LOCATIONS. This group is for people that enjoy visiting haunted locations, joining in group ghost walks through historical buildings, restaurants, pubs, homes and cemeteries. This is where those with paranormal interest can unite and share experiences, stories, ideas for future site visits. I am an amateur! I inadvertently found a very old cemetery while geocaching. I snapped pictures of the site. When I uploaded the pictures I was surprised to see spirits in …

The Sacred Fire Community sponsors monthly community fires in six countries around the world. We create opportunities for heart-felt connection and community in a time of isolation and disconnection from each other and nature. The fires are open to people from all walks of life and all traditions, or none.  The fires are family-friendly and open to people of all ages.  Sitting in the sacred space that Fire provides, we share our lives, our stories, our gifts, and receive the respectful support o …

This meet up is devoted to the discovery of the Goddess, the Divine Mother in the heart of each of us. The Goddess has many names. Sometimes she is called  Parvati, Shakti, Devi, Shekinah, Isis, Astarte, Inanna. Freya, Aphrodite, Demeter,  Nature, Statue of Liberty, Mother Theresa, Madonna, Marie Magdalene, St. Brighid and - she has your name, the name of your sister, your daughter and your mother. This Boston Goddess Circle is devoted to the celebration of the natural cycles of the seasons and …

The MOMS Club® of Reading, MA is a wonderful way for you to meet other moms, who live in Reading, MA, as well as a fun way for your children to meet other children and make friends. Regardless if you're new to Reading, MA, lived here your whole life, or something in between... if you're a Mom, and you live in Reading, MA, This MOMS Club® is for YOU! We are frequently asked by prospective members the age of the children in our group. Here's a breakdown by age group: 24 Babies, 19 Toddlers, 24 P …

This is a group for moms with children ages 0-6, who live north of Boston. The primary focus will be to share your motherhood experiences, find and give support & advice and make new friends for you and your children. The events will mainly be for moms with children 0-6 who are home during the day (as that is when most of the play dates will take place), but others can feel free to join.  As we grow, the calendar will soon be filled with plenty of fun family-focused events, such as private in-h …

Our purpose: 1. to discover and identify the plants and animals living amongst us 2. to learn their habits and survival requirements 3. to implement landscaping and other wildlife accommodations, such as nest boxes, feeders, brush piles, rock piles, tree snags, ponds and other water features. Meetings will alternate between trips to public greenspace and private homes. We'll search for plants and animals and learn how they function in our ecosystem. We'll take turns visiting meetup members' hom …

Are there activities/adventures you ALWAYS wanted to try but could not convince anyone to share the experience with you? Well, this is the group for you! Let’s share adventures…big and small…and make friends along the way. Suggestions/ideas are welcomed. Please note that by becoming a member of this meetup group you are agreeing to our group policies that are listed in the "Pages" section.