Run in concert with Green Source DFW(greensourcedfw.org), Green Dallas/Ft. Worth is a meetup for anyone interested in mingling with the environmentally conscious among us – be they green activists, gardeners, entrepreneurs, or anyone else interested in living green. There’ll be quarterly mixers at The People’s Last Stand, invites to events honoring our areas green leaders and businesses, and other events as the occasion arises (send along your ideas!) So join as for some green drinks and green f …

This group is for people who are serious about building green structures. Homes, businesses, communities, we all need shelter, but even in this "green era" we either can't find truly sustainable, or it's unaffordable. Well it's time all that changed.

Meet other local people who are interested in living in a sustainable ecovillage laid out using Permaculture principles around Greenville, Texas east of Dallas. The purpose of the group is to learn the skills necessary for organic produce farming, learn homesteading skills in such areas as food preservation, and develop a community that can, if desired, earn at least some income from the land. People should join who want to prepare the land to grow most or all of their own produce plus optional …

This meetup group is geared towards people born 100 years too late. We will have hands on participation in "on the farm" homesteading type activities such as organic gardening practices, water collection alternatives, animal husbandry including humane harvesting of small animals raised free range in which participants will learn skills to harvest, clean, prepare and preserve their own food such as rabbits and chickens AND even take them home with you to enjoy the fruits of your labor. In additio …

The foremost purpose of The Dallas Alternative Energy Meetup Group is to bring together individuals seeking better, cleaner, more economical energy methods and technical experts working in the field of solar, wind, water, geothermal and other renewable sources to gain and apply knowledge. Any individual who has family or friends who live and breath air, those who live in a home, apartment, condo or townhouse as well as those who own vehicles or any other energy powered machinery would be well se …

Prepper (noun): An individual or group that prepares or makes preparations in advance of, or prior to, any change in normal circumstances or lifestyle without significant reliance on other persons (i.e., being self-reliant), or without substantial assistance from outside resources (govt., etc.) in order to minimize the effects of that change on their current lifestyle. Because the Internet is not enough. We seek yo build a life-to-life community. To go forth as informed not fearful modern day Am …

We have events all over the metroplex and into East and North Texas. Our mission is deepen an understanding of permaculture design through practical sustainibilty. Our Programs include an annual Design Certification program as well as applied Permaculture Design to help you start living more sustainably. Our programs include tours of local sustainable homes, classes, hands-on training, annual events and festival demonstration booths. WHAT IS PERMACULTURE?? (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) …

Member are interested in promoting a new method of owning land as a group for mutual sustainable thriving life. A typical member rejects the bunker and bullets approach in favor of a village concept that produces good food and can expand to welcome new neighbors if events make that needed.  This meet up group is just for informational and social purposes.  It exists to promote the concept of establishing villages in a partnership format where property and civil rights are respected, while also p …

This is a group for everyone who wants to implement a national plan of a much larger alternative/renewable energy policy, starting a food garden in the trinty trails next to the Tilley Phyllis bridge, and implementing other energy-use changes to reduce the effects of greenhouse gases on the ozone layer.

Greater DFW area residents utilizing a portion of their home for organic vegetable, fruit, nut, and culinary herb gardening. With a little effort we can feed our families more nourishing organic food and have a healthier, less expensive, and more sustainable homestead.

Is your gut telling you it is time to have a plan “B” in the event of a disaster, but you just aren’t sure how best to start? Do you think a group effort has its advantages over a Rambo approach to surviving against the odds? Are you looking for an organized alternative for being prepared to handle whatever comes our way, but includes a return on investment proposition if nothing ever does? If you answered yes to any of these questions then we may be just the right group for you to advance as a …

The Sierra Club was founded in 1892 by conservationist John Muir.  Since then, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself.  The Sierra Club is headquartered in San Francisco and is the largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States.  Inspired by nature, Sierra Club members number over half a million and are working together to protect our communities and the planet.  Among our goals are to explore, enjoy an …

Backyard Chickens are great pets, fun to keep, easy to maintain, and great for kids. They provide fresh/healthy eggs, fertilizer for the lawn/garden, insect control, and hours of entertainment. We advocate cities allowing a backyard hens and responsible chicken ownership. Learn about the benefits of chickens, the proper care for them, and dispel the myths some believe about chickens. Share your tips, flock, coops, and resources with others.

Prepper (noun): An individual or group that prepares or makes preparations in advance of, or prior to, any change in normal circumstances or lifestyle without significant reliance on other persons (i.e., being self-reliant), or without substantial assistance from outside resources (govt., etc.) in order to minimize the effects of that change on their current lifestyle. Our Core Belief We firmly believe that every American family should strive to become Self-Reliant, enabling them to better weath …

This group will consist of like-minded people. We are all different and should respect each other's beliefs, but our core values and principals should be common. My hope is to be a teacher, student and friend. I have lots of valuable skills and knowledge to pass on and I look forward to learning from each other and for everyone to be a contributor of sorts. Ideally, I would like to make some friends in order to share knowledge and create new friendships. This group will be a work in progress, so …

Are you in the following industries? Architecture * Interior Design * Real Estate * Engineering * Construction * Investment Properties * Commercial Building Management * Home Improvement * Remodeling ... or anything else design-related? Would you like to do business with professionals in these industries? If so, join us at The Architecture Happy Hour! This group is focused on building relationships, generating quality referrals, and doing business with people …

This group creates a place where entrepreneurs can get together to talk about new ideas and explore advanced concepts that don't happen during typical conversation. This group was designed to explore and share new ideas to better help us DFW entrepreneurs fill that void that is often left spending too much time watching sports, hanging out at the bar, watching the kids, or playing video games. If you are an entrepreneur or just someone that loves to explore new ideas than this is meetup for yo …

Describing New York City's first cohousing project, a New York Times article said cohousing speaks to people who want to own a home but not feel lost in an impersonal city. That's how we feel. We also want to live sustainably, with a smaller carbon footprint. To know our neighbors, grow some of our own food and use our united buying power to support local farmers and dairies. To harvest rainwater. We want to model a more resilient way of life for the DFW metroplex. We want to live in a diverse …