I started this group because "Scientific Organic Veganism" frames the cause and effect relationship of human behavior to ourselves, to one another, to animal species, and to the planet. The purpose of the group is: 1) To explore our relationship to our individual and collective life goals and purposes for being alive in relation to what we eat 2) To listen to one another on successes, failures, tips, hints, foods, recipes, gardens, farms, food preparation methods, and more. 3) To support events …

What would it be like to own your home in a thriving community, close to work and school? Cohousing is housing created with the design input of the residents, according to common goals such as sustainability, community, and simply living well by sharing more. It includes individual homes supplemented by shared facilities and common areas. Management is consensus-driven and done by the residents. There are over two dozen cohousing communities in the Bay Area to date, and it’s about time …

Join to keep up with the Bay Area's incredible food scene and learn about sustainable food systems! Our events include restaurant excursions, artisanal food and wine tastings, farm tours, book launch parties, film screenings, food truck runs, benefit dinners and galas, Slow Food events and more. View our calendar here!

Meet other local people who have chickens as pets and for eggs. who would be interested in sharing their expertise.

These mission-to-mission walks are open to all who enjoy nature, art, history. And walking. Though many of the walks are between 16-22 miles, they're set at a reasonable pace and are easy to train for.   Why'd You Start the Group? Long story short: In March 2011 I walked 330 miles of the Camino de Santiago, a 1,200 year-old pilgrimage route in Spain. I lived with very little for 3 weeks. I experienced nature, art, and history. I met people from all around the world on the same simple quest - to …

Hello vegans and closeted-vegans, If you identify with any of the following conditions, this meetup is for you: 1. You have vegan super powers that need to be publicly displayed. 2. You have 14 different books about how to survive as a vegan in a non-vegan world. 3. You are in need of a vegan haven where making green smoothies is socially acceptable. 4. You are an emotionally battered vegan, finding yourself crying alone in corners because people don't like you.   If you can't come because you a …

Who: Parents with young children (primarily aged 2-6, but older and younger welcome) What: Exploration... outside playtime... learning through experience... nature walks... museums, zoos, aquariums... farms... beaches... redwoods... nature classes... etc... there are so many activities for our children to enjoy here in the Bay Area! When: Primarily weekdays, but also try to schedule at least two weekend events per month Where: Outdoor, nature-oriented locations throughout the San Francisco Bay A …