About Us / What We Do Our mission is to inspire, engage and empower the residents of our community as we move along the path to a more local, resilient and sustainable future Go Local means supporting local businesses and farmers; building community social networks; harnessing natural and social diversity; celebrating what this wonderful Town has to offer, and taking care of each other. We began in 2008 as Transition Oakville, were designated an “official” Transition Town and incorporated …

This Meetup is for locavores, foodies, food lovers, vegans, vegetarians, nutritarians, meatatarians, agrarians, environmentalists and everything in between! Our focus is on eating organic foods grown or raised within 250 km of Burlington. Gathering friends old and new to visit farmer's markets, attend farm tours and festivals, dine at restaurants featuring local products are just some events we can do. Plan educational and fun excursions as a group. Share knowledge and the fruits of our labour w …

The Metropolitan Investigators are a group of Toronto based Urban Explorers, dedicated to wandering around abandoned buildings and other sites of interest. We aim to visit interesting locations once a month. We also have a monthly social, so our group members can get to know each other a little better.

This is a group for those who want to go out, have fun and live well but, still keep to a budget-- why break the bank if you don't have to!? We have a broad age range; members are anywhere between 20-60 years old (give or take on either end!), with a median age of about 30-40. Because of this, it allows members to network and connect with new and old ideas about budgeting and finance, and creates an area where we have a broad source of ideas for planning events. Whether you're Single or part of …

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This Meetup Group is not affiliated with the Art Gallery of Ontario.  It is an unofficial group for people who volunteer at the AGO. You MUST be a CURRENT AGO Volunteer to join this group. If you are NOT currently volunteering at the AGO, please visit:  http://www.ago.net/volunteer-opportunities to learn about how to become a volunteer. The purpose of this Meetup Group is to make it easier for volunteers to interact outside of shifts and education sessions.  We are people who enjoy art and sh …

Welcome to the ecopartners meetup group. Our primary focus for this group is to discuss, research and explore green and sustainable technologies and their practical applications for an aging population. Together we are researching: electric drive transportation alternative urban food production passive hydroponics indoor container gardening edible landscapes local weather patterns and their effects (Climate Change) companion animals and healthy lifestyle choices the impacts of social networki …

Leading Lives of Purpose, Passion & Power Turning Inspiration Into Action Do you struggle with feelings of overwhelm, grief, cynicism, burn-out & anger? Are you ready to stop asking, “Can just one person make a difference?” - and ready to begin asking, “What kind of difference do I want to make with my own life?” Are you already inspired - but just don’t know how or where to direct your passion? You are not alone. Discover solutions and strategies for action as we shares stories, insights, and e …

Rochester Sketch is a new group for people who want to work in their sketchbooks together and share the books that they already have going. When we draw an idea…as whimsical and insignificant as it might be…it becomes forever captured as a sacred note in a protected book. There is something strangely significant about this insignificant act…after many days, many weeks, months and years you might have a journal of insignificance or significance to some and not to others which can be discovered an …

If your interested in haunted places, monsters, mysteries, and inexplicable occurrences, then you've come to the right place...welcome to The Phenomena Trackers of Western New York! The goal of this meetup is getting members involved in exploration and information sharing through networking, without all the fanfare and smoke. We cover such topics as Crypo-zoology, extra-sensory perception, ghost tracking, miracles, possession, and any and everything encompassed within the realm of the supernatur …

You're curious about new political ideas? You enjoy a chow time with other progressive people? Join the Chattering Glass! We gather in affordable downtown eateries to schmooze and hear talks by interesting academics, activists, politicians, and journalists. Our guest speaker makes a 30 minutes presentation touching on democracy, social justice or sustainability. Lively discussions and good cheers follow. Add this Meetup to your groups and get updated on our next exciting events.

About This group is for people wanting to find secret dining events. It is also a place for people planning to hold a secret dining event to advertise and sign up guests. What is secret dining? Secret dining is when someone uses their house or some other space to run a cross between an amateur restaurant and an intimate dinner party. Hosts serve up a menu of fresh home cooked dishes and guests make a donation or bring a gift to so say thank you. (A recommended donation can be specified in advan …

This group is for photographers of all levels. Whether you have a point and shoot or professional equipment, whether you are a beginner or an expert, this group is for people who just like to shoot. This group is focused on getting out and taking pics. It is not intended as a group to learn how to use a camera and take better pics. However, if you have questions, I'm sure there will be others who will answer questions. As mentioned, this group is open to any level of photographer and level of eq …

This is a group for people who want to: 1) Get the heck outside! 2) Make their children exercise their entire bodies (not just their thumbs) 3) Enrich family lives by exploring the wonderful trails, waterfalls and creeks in the Hammer 4) Learn about the local ecology – trees plants, animals and unique geomorphology of the Escarpment 5) Toboggan, snowball fights and snow fort construction 6) Scavenger hunts – geocaching 7) Bouldering, top roping and rappelling (paid programs put on by certified p …

You can only learn so much English in a classroom, to really get good at it you've got to get out and use it!  What better way to do that than explore Toronto with a camera.  When you get out and around you develop real life vocabulary skills and you learn the English you need to know to get along right here in Toronto.  So come along on one of our photo walks for your health (walking is good for you), for your English and to improve your photography skills.  You will learn while having fun, it' …

If you live in or near Willowdale, Ontario and like to meet new people and participate in area photo walks, this group is for you. Whether you are a mere beginner with a smartphone point and shoot, or a more advanced DSLR photographer willing to share your expertise with others, you will find something to like in this group. We will organize photo walks, create different themes and explore various parks and neighbourhoods. We also provide discussion forums for sharing ideas and feedback to make …

Welcome! Our laid back, casual and fun group is for anyone regardless of age, sex or marital status and because we like to walk and enjoy different events at a slower pace (we stop to smell the roses and count the trees), our events are geared towards the 40+ age group including seniors (60+) and those with physical limitations. A recent picture of yourself is required as we like to know what you look like and put a face to a name.  NOTE: Membership will be capped at 100. Do you like to walk at …