I am seeking like minded individuals to help create a non-profit organization, purchase land and establish a sustainable community in or near Sarasota County, utilizing alternative building concepts such as geodesic domes, earthships, auqaponics & vertical organic gardening within the structures to set an example for low-impact yet elegant living with the ecosystem. I am an artist and part of my concept is to create a destination where artists and musicians can come together and perfect their cr …

The St Petersburg Permaculture Guild is an organization where interested parties can learn, educate others, and participate in becoming the solution for sustainable living. We invite all occupations and interests to join the group. Our approach is holistic as our goals include everyone within the community. Together we can improve the environment for ourselves and the living world around us. Please visit our About Us page to learn more.

Our group provides for the opportunity to engage in intellectual discussion about topics we are mutually passionate about. Specifically, environmentally related topics such as factory farming or animal advocacy topics such as a vegan/vegetarian diet.

Sustainable farming for the small holdings (Small family farms). The goals are to learn and assist others with creative green living from planting and growing to engineering and artistic endeavors. There will be workshops and residencies for individuals and groups. We have been an organic managed farm for 20 years that is now growing into the next phase of our learning and sharing. We are developing permaculture disciplines, animal husbandry, and sustainable living. We raise Shetland sheep …

Our permaculture guild is made up of people interested in permaculture concepts ranging from sustainable food production to food forestry and more.  You don't need any knowledge regarding or experience with permaculture, just a mind open to being a part of the solution and working to transition towards sustainability. What is Permaculture? While permaculture is a broad topic, for the purpose of this group, think of permaculture as creating edible gardens that mimic and work with nature in a sust …

Learn practical homesteading skills classes on self-reliance, gardening, cooking, raising animals, canning, soapmaking, mushroom cultivation, solar panel making, blacksmithing, traditional crafts and much more...

Cohousing is a type of collaborative housing in which residents actively participate in the design and operation of their own neighborhoods. Cohousing residents are consciously committed to living as a community. The physical design encourages both social contact and individual space. Private homes contain all the features of conventional homes, but residents also have access to extensive common facilities such as open space, courtyards, a playground and a common house. The Tampa Cohousing grou …

Since becoming a Florida State Registered beekeeper, I have learn a lot of "what not to do". They say, "If you asked 10 beekeepers one question, you'll get 20 different answers". Don't know if you want to work with honey bees? Here is your chance to open a hive along with experienced beekeepers. Let's discuss the basics, get you comfortable in handling your honey bees, and understand our need for honey bees and other pollinators. Tree huggers and plant lovers are welcome. Those who want to be "b …

Creating awareness of The Zeitgeist Movement Global and The Venus Project concepts

This group is about healing, growth and the journey we are all on together.  Many of us are just waking up and becoming aware of what really matters. We are beginning to understand change is needed in all manners of our lives. We are now paying more attention to our health, our spirituality, relationships, the community, our food and its sources, the environment and our world. We realize that we need to heal as individuals and as a world, but we know it is a journey that takes commitment & educa …

Please visit our website at ThePermacultureGuild.com The primary purpose of this Meetup group is to announce upcoming Permaculture Design Certification and related Courses that we will offer and also workshops and seminars. The Permaculture Guild is a partnership of permaculturists who have many combined years of experience in both permaculture and in education. Although it is not required, we do suggest that you join this Meetup group to receive our upcoming course announcements and other infor …

Welcome to our site. We are a Sarasota/Charlotte County emergency preparedness group looking to help others who wish to become more knowledgeable in being prepared for natural, economic or man made disasters. Please fill out the Profile Questions and tell us a little something about yourself.  Please only use your first name or a screen name when filling out you profile. We do not want you to post your last name for privacy reasons. Gen 41:35 "Then let them gather all the food of these good yea …

Inspired by our local Natural Awakenings magazine, the Natural Awakenings Naples Tribe meetup group creates opportunities for local people to have fun as we connect, network, collaborate, and celebrate with others who are interested in personal growth, creating true community, and inspiring each other to participate in making a healthier society and better world. We seek to build a tribe of kind, loving, conscious, active, involved people who support each other in all aspects of life. We do t …

This group was originally formed to champion the efforts of local folks who grow and support our area growers, farmers and "foodies". It is currently changing and in a bit of a free form state of development...shifting a bit more towards supporting and promoting the LOHAS lifestyle in general. LOHAS is an acronym for Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability, a market segment focused on health and fitness, the environment, personal development, sustainable living, and social justice. Your ideas an …