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!

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 …

Edit this page Past edits Add a page This group is for 30's, 40's and 50's who love outdoor activities like hiking, biking and kayaking, and also like to visit new and interesting places! Children and teenagers are not allowed because it is for adults. We mostly hike between 6 and 8 miles with shorter hikes or walks of 3 or 4 mixed in here and there. We keep a pretty fast pace. Some of our hikes are challenging with big hills and rocky areas, some are strenuous with over 500 ft. elevations. Bik …

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!

Nature walks for both 2 and 4 legged friends near Manchester. Need lots of 2 legged friends to help find the Fantastic Spots where all species can play, cleanse and enjoy nature for an afternoon. Get to know us by checking out our photo albums especially the one featuring our Doggie Paws... and meet our members... Check out our calendar for upcoming events http://www.meetup.com/Manchester-Dogg... or see where we've been http://www.meetup.com/Manchester-Dogg...... Our message board is full of in …

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 …

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 …

If you love immersion in natural world, watching wildlife, and deepening your inner world through periods of meditation and silence, you will want to be a part of this meetup.  It's all about leaving the busy world behind and connecting to REAL life!  It's about places to go and just be a part of the circle of life, living simply and in harmony with earth, wind, water and the elements. My organisation, Sacred Spaces (www.sacredspaces.ws), caretakes 27 acres of New England forest and 2 simple, sm …

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 is a group for anyone who loves nature photography in New England. We will visit various locations throughout the year. This is a great opportunity to explore, take pictures and have fun. Our subject matter will include landscapes wildlife, insects, flowers etc. Find out how to create award winning images and shoot like a pro. Develop your own personal vision and take your photography to the next level while having fun. All skill levels are welcome from absolute beginner to pro. New England …

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 …

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

My kids and I like to find little adventures, including beach days, sledding hills, outdoor music, children's museums, hikes, boat rides, new playgrounds, picnics, camping, and generally anything that excites us, takes us somewhere new, or gives us a story to tell. I realized at two recent BBQ's how much my kids enjoy being around people - either grown ups and especially kids their age ....so, I'm hoping to form a little band of adventurers. The goal of the group is adventuring, so we'll try ne …

The "Wildlands Trailrunners" meet on a weekly basis for low-impact trail runs and walks on conservation lands throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Wildlands Trust provides leaders for each meet-up session and participants may attend as many or few sessions as they please. These meet-ups are free of charge and non-competitive. All experience levels and ages are welcome. We divide into a walking a running group and each group follows trails for ~2 to 3 miles.

What is the name of that flower?  Hey, is that poison ivy?  What kind of animals live here? When you hike with The Nature Conservancy, we'll answer those questions for you and at the same time, show you around some of the most beautiful places in Rhode Island. The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 30,000 acres of open space in Rhode Island, including some of our most treasured landscapes:  the historic farms of Jamestown, the "maze" at Clay Head on Block Island, and the beautiful, …

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 …

The purpose of the group is to get together and go out for a walk with some nice company! Walks will vary from tracks, to walks in the woods, around lakes, and even hikes. Anyone with an interest in meeting new friends in a casual non competitive active environment is welcome! Walks will take place in and around Worcester, we will look for a variety of places to explore together.

We are a diversified group of people who love photography and want to share ideas, knowledge and photographs. We have beginners all the way to professionals from all around the Upper Valley area with an interest in taking pictures and advancing their photo skills.  We have monthly meetings as well as several Photo Walks (field trips) each month.  Every week we offer several Online Assignments/Challenges - on line albums where you can post your favorite photos in several categories.  Anyone inter …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Singles Outdoor Adventurers of New England between the age of 30 and 50. We are a friendly positive group of single people between the ages of 30 and 50 who love the outdoors. Activities and members can be throughout New England. We will be planning a wide variety of outdoor activities. This is not a dating service but it is a great opportunity to make new friends or meet that special person in your life. No pressure just great people enjoying the outdoors. This is very different from the bar sc …

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 …

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!

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.

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

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 …

Social friendships among intelligent couples who enjoy good conversation and food, quiet dinners or outdoor activities like nature walks or kayaking, smaller concert venues and perhaps theatre. Have a happy, intellectually open and vibrant attitude, enjoy wit and humor. NOT so much oriented towards large noisy group events, have-to-yell-to-hear-ya Beer & Pats pubs, large chain restaurants or concert and comedy club groups, big league sporting events, or TV sports. This group was started because …