Growing your own fruit, vegetables, herbs and raising poultry is not only a great way of saving money it's part of a healthy lifestyle. We welcome all levels of gardeners from novice to advanced. Our Meetups consist of garden tours, field trips and how-to demonstrations. Co-organizer Mark Rice is founder of Pasadena Learning Gardens and maintains a page of valuable gardening links that you may find helpful.

  :::::::::::::::::ABOUT THIS GROUP:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The purpose of this group is to learn about living more self-sustainably (including cooking at home), help the environment, save money. We will make more informed choices, eat more healthfully and sustainably, and pool our resources by buying select goods as a group. In these economic times, it makes sense! I decided to start this group because of my interest in ordering food from small organic farms. It can …

 A cooperative grocery store created and owned by the vibrant community it serves--This is the Arroyo Food Co-op, an alternative grocery store that will serve L.A.'s northeast: Altadena, Pasadena and beyond. A LOCAL RESPONSE TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES Combining the regional flavors of a farmer's market, the warmth of an old-fashioned corner store and the convenience of a supermarket. YOU have a voice here, and a place to join together with other, like-minded neighbors to envision, build and sh …

The integration of plants and fish to produce the ultimate food production system that is healthy, local, sustainable and accessible to all. Start a desktop food system in your closet or a mega farm anywhere.

As a Fullerton native, and momma to twin boys; I've found the pickings slim for getting in touch with like minded parents.  This is for parents and guardians who would like to do one better than meeting up at the playground. Events will include activities such as planting gardens, visiting farms, arts and crafts, yoga, animal sanctuaries, baking, and of course lots of park and playground time. I'd really like for this to be a guild of sorts.  One in which us parents can inspire eachother and mos …

… ., School Garden Volunteer Day, Yogurt Making, Visiting a Farm in San Diego, Harvest Bazaar, Bulk Purchase of Organic Farm Fresh Eggs, Organic Olive Oil and Cold Packed Honey, Compost Workshop, and Meetings to discuss Gardening.  

The Hollywood/Beverly Hills Backyard Poultry Meetup Group is for people who have small backyard flocks of chickens. You just might be surprised at how many people living in your neighborhood have pet chickens! There is nothing quite like walking outside in the morning to gather fresh organic eggs for your breakfast! We welcome everyone that has a small backyard flock of chickens, and those that are interested in getting started raising a small backyard flock of chickens. We get together once …