CLICK HERE TO DONATE: http://www.naturalist-for-you.org/donate.htm Your fun source for interpretive nature tours, including hiking, walking, wet 'n' wild, waterfalls, plant & wildlife identification, foraging, birding, photography, national forest access, boulder scrambling, exploring, backpacking, living history, outdoor music jams, & fitness.  Programs range from easy family-friendly through extremely challenging adult adventures. Day hikes through overnighters. Specializing in the 4 nation …

This group is geared towards enjoying the outdoors, making friends and exercising.

THE ORANGE COUNTY HIKING CLUB for kids, dogs, & family A 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit serving our community "Reconnecting our community with nature!" Welcome hiking kids, dogs, & family, From SUKI REED, OC Hiking Club president & OC Register columnist, www.OC-Hiking.com. Reconnect with nature: Outdoor discovery and urban exploration for toddlers to teens including; walks, hiking, backpacking, camping, picnics, play days, museum days, dog walks, kayaking, and more... Trips, Travel, & Hikes …

hi!! :) This is a cool hiking group :) meet on Saturday mornings TIME IS: 7:00 AM. no other days. (sometimes we are open to switching time to 7:30 during the colder seasons- is vote-able) . Mostly Intermediate level- but beginners are welcome (alternate route) :) It is a 2- 2 1/2 hr. hike. There is a nice show of people. good energy, nice hills, nice workout- GREAT start for a Saturday :) welcome to Peters Canyon-   :) Oct. 2011- it was a beautiful day- with a nice show of people :) Some thin …

This group has been created to encourage mothers with little ones in strollers to get together for the purposes of fitness and socializing. Any women is welcome to join, children are not required to attend. The whole point is to bring active women together to work out. As a mother, I find it very difficult to meet other women without a platform in which children are welcomed in a fitness setting. I hope that this group can help fill that need. Membership to the group is free & weekly morning mee …

It's a Meetup for people interested in Walking and Hiking,Outdoors,Movie Nights,Travel,Road trips,Singles,Southern California,Friends,Cultural Heritage,Music,Cars,Business and Social Networking. Any group is only as good as its members - be active & start suggesting new event ideas anytime & get your group event going! I'll be glad to be of any assistance required. No strangers here - just friends you haven't met before.

This is a group for anyone that enjoys getting outside. Hiking, walking, playing volleyball, rock climbing, and meeting others along the way. I am passionate about bringing people together in person rather than through all the social networking that consumes our lives. (Even though one of these outlets are bringing us together now) ;) I started this group because working in restaurants has left me odd hours of free time (out of the 9-5) so if you're like me and you wish you had others to hang wi …

This group was born to fulfill the desires of individuals tired of "exercising" alone inside the "big box!" People who want to be active & fit but don't want to sacrifice time with their spouses, kids, families, or friends! Why not just be active while socializing?? Who said that taking a walk with friends or going for a hike with the family isn't exercising?!! Socializing while being Active = a fit lifestyle!! That's what we are all about.... Join us, we look forward to it!!

Are you a medical marijuana patient, 420 friendly, cannabis lover, or just a down to earth, open minded person who loves hiking, camping, or anything to do with the outdoors and wants to meet like-minded others? This group is for you!

Welcome to OC Trail Tales! Whether your're a road runner seeking a new challenge, a hiker in need of speed, or beginner starting an exercise program, we have what you need to know to start trail running. Here are some of the highlights of our program: * A detailed trail running program that will prepare runners for their goal race. * Organized Saturday or Sunday morning long runs * Monday Store Run from Road Runner LH * Weekly e-mail with directions to trailheads * Valuable documents includin …

The beauty of Southern California awaits us! We live in a fabulously diverse and amazingly picturesque place, let's shoot it!  This photography group is for everyone - all levels of photographic experience welcome!  Bring your sense of adventure and exploration. Every month we will have a combination of hiking events (where stopping to smell the roses and then taking their photo will be encouraged) and photo specific events, from urban exploring to learning from the masters. Hiking & photo even …

The journey of growing your business can not be walked alone. Network with other like minded entrepreneurs and challenge your potential. The Grassroots Network provides various networking opportunities primarily for women. Along with vendor events, business mixers throughout the year, monthly (women exclusive) "Roots to Fruits" network meetings are also offered all through out Southern California. SEE OUR CALENDAR and RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! SAN BERNARDINO & LOS ANGELES COUNTY www.Meetup.com/G …

A group for young professionals in their 20s and early 30s who want to make new friends and explore more of Orange County and Southern California. Our activities range from happy hours, dinners, hikes, game nights, local trips (LA, San Diego, Riverside), karaoke, improv, art walks, special events, and much more. We're always up for suggestions and ideas, though. We started out as a group of strangers that rapidly became good friends in the span of only a few months, but now we want to get to k …

Our conscious community of awakened souls synergistically emanates love and peace. We powerfully, professionally, and passionately serve all who are seeking to access and embody our greatest wisdom and truths with the intent of awakening. We open and hold sacred space to inspire and facilitate the remembering of who we really are and the healing from who we thought we were. Those seeking this support find us easily, enthusiastically embracing the experiences that will be of the most benefit to t …

Hello Russian Speakers!We decided to start this social meet up group for people like ourselves who would be interested meeting local Russian Speakers . Both singles and couples are welcome. We will be having a variety of events such as theme parties, game nights, hiking, camping, fishing, traveling, concerts, museums, art exhibits, wine tasting, walking on the beach, and of course, fun dancing!If you are like us miss Russian culture and love having fun, living your life to the fullest, and meeti …

Photographers, improve your "soft skills" at the new Toastmasters Photography Club. Take your photography to a higher level by developing the soft skills required in every area of life. Learn how to present your art to the public, communicate your ideas more effectively, evaluate and encourage others to grow, inspire others to accomplish large projects, and generally be more comfortable in social settings. What's Our Goal Lensmasters is a membership club for local photographers to get together …

A huge THANK YOU and tons of hugs to my organizers and hosts for keeping this amazing group going since my move to Palm Springs. Without you, it wouldn’t be possible. Members, please let our organizers know how much you appreciate their efforts in organizing our events. Again, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! Love to you all! xoxo Candy WELCOME! I'm Candy, and I founded The Sunshine Gals of Orange County in January 2009 as a birthday gift to myself. I decided to start this lovely group a …

This group has been created to help owners socialize their dogs. Behavior problems frequently arise from inadequate socialization, and behavior problems are the leading cause of death for dogs in shelters. We can help all sorts of dogs, and deliver the one-on-one attention troubled dogs need. We use positive reinforcement only, and focus on helping the dog change their emotional response to something that triggers them. We go at the dog's pace, and meet every Sunday afternoon, weather permitting …

Welcome! (Require: a photo & introduce yourself to the group) Please join us whether you are new or experienced in Yoga. There are different paths of yoga, but the most popular in the West is Hatha yoga that seeks the union of mind, body, and spirit through a practice of yoga postures, breathing, and body gestures. We organize hikes about 6 miles with the hiking group, but there are also relaxing walks combine with yoga events ***View full calendar: http://yoga.meetup.com/535/calendar/ http://y …

Welcome to the Orange County Mastering the Law of Attraction Processes A Weekly Course & Interactive Support Group Welcome to the Orange County Mastering the Law of Attraction Processes Meetup! The purpose of this group is to support Law of Attraction (LOA) students who already love the Law of Attraction and know that it works, yet also know that for it to work, it requires dedication and a commitment to a regular LOA practice in order to master the LOA processes.   Just like any other type of …

Mission Statement: We love to ride bicycles and want to improve the quality of life for the 45,500 people affected by MS in Orange, San Diego and Imperial counties in Souther California. Why We Ride: We ride because some of us who have direction connection to MS but all have a passion to be part of the movement to make the world free of MS.  Our weekly ride culminates in the Annual Bay-to-Bay Bike MS in October. Most of us have been together for over five years.  Some have participated in Bike …

Come learn Square Dancing and Line Dancing for beginners with us. We will teach you how to Square Dance. We also offer Line Dancing in the first hour of each class. Both are tremendous fun. You don't need any dance experience. We will teach you from the very beginning. We are looking for people who want something fun to do as a couple or a single person. We will pair you with a dance partner at the classes, so feel free to join us! Square Dancing is basically walking to the beat of the music. Th …

This is a private group for women who enjoy learning new ways of improving their lives in a positive, supportive, non-judgemental environment. Our mission is to do random acts of kindness toward others who happen to cross our paths. We also meet for fun activities, hiking, walking, coffee, fitness, dinners, wine tastings, celebrating, sharing recipes, art galleries, clothing swaps, yoga, short inspirational and educational talks, networking, health and wellness. Our meetups will be held mostly i …

Tango is the "dance of the heart". Tango is a conversation between leader (masculine energy) and follower (feminine energy). To dance well requires connecting with your partner. Learning to dance the Tango can seem intimidating but not with Alec as your instructor. The key to dancing well is to learn the basics, which are easy steps (if you can walk, you have the ability to tango), and to master them - i.e. learn them well enough so you don't have to think too much when you do them. This is a si …

This Meetup is a gathering of souls who seek greater spiritual awareness, and enlightenment itself, and provides the rare opportunity to learn directly from one who lives as unconditional love. Join us for meditation, pranayama (sacred breathing technique), yoga, satsang, devotional singing, darshan (direct blessing from an enlightened Master), men's and women's healing circles, discussions and discourses, film screenings, community service, vegan meals, live teleconferences, and more! Explore p …

Women motorcycle riders of Orange County and surrounding counties are welcome to ride. Ride with us throughout the summer, as this group may close August 31, 2011. Unless someone is willing to step up...  Do You Want to Lead This Group? Contact the Group Organizer.  FYI It is approx. $145 a year to maintain this site. This group is for lesbians, as well as tolerant straight females. If you want to meet a nice group of women that are fun to be with, please join us. We come from all walks of li …

Meet other local Miniature Pinscher owners and enthusiasts. Come one come all, lets get all of our min pins together. We are social group who likes to get our mins together and have a good time. PLEASE DO NOT use this group as a means for finding a Breeding Mate, Selling Puppies or giving up your Min Pin, Thanks so much!!!

We provide bicycle repair workshops where you can use our tools and equipment to repair and maintain your own bicycle. Our volunteer mechanics are at hand to provide as much help as you need, from letting you know where a certain wrench is to walking you through a hub overhaul or straightening a wheel. Knowing your bike makes cycling more enjoyable. We're here to help you have a great time on your bike, rather than be burdened with mechanical troubles. We'll also help you be more prepared when m …