Hi all! My intention is for this to be a very friendly group of people (at least nearing 40 if not over) who love to do local things outdoors and fun activities indoors. I've lived in this county for the better part of 20 years and am finding there's lots to EXPLORE right here! Hiking the White Mountains is great, but this group will provide many options closer to home for outdoor fun. We'll have occasional distant excursions as well though. During the colder months, we'll do lots of active indo …

Like most greyhounds, my big beautiful brindle boy, Jacoby, loves other greys immediately. I thought I'd like to let him meet other greyhounds in the area. We can walk, we can play, we can chase. And we can make new friends -- greyhound and human alike. Please note: This group is meant for greyhounds and their humans only, as greys typically get nervous around other dog breeds. We'll stick to walking in parks where the terrain isn't so bad until the winter thaws out a bit! Be sure to check out t …

Free Walking Group!!! Windswept Walkers: Once a week, Windswept Health and Fitness will conduct a walking group. The idea is to make walking fun! This group is held in Cleveland Circle at Chestnut Hills Reservoir.Free parking is available after 6 pm. This group is FREE. However, you must rsvp in advance. Refer to website for more information→www.windsweptboston.com We will continue the walks during the Winter months! Location will change to indoors, such as malls and buildings.   For more …

The goal of the Worcester Dog Owners Walking Group is to develop and refine a community dog walking intervention program as part of a research study at UMass Worcester. Dog walking is a possible way for people to become more active. This meetup group will provide an opportunity for dog owners to connect to their community and discuss and resolve limitations to dog walking. The present study aims to test an intervention that addresses increasing physical activity, please call (978)934-5980 or e-m …

Social Philosophizers is a social club for those who desire intellectual stimulation as a social enhancer.  It is a club for both singles and non singles, and for anyone who finds intellectual mingling to be one of the best forms of social mingling. The club offers a variety of interesting venues to achieve its mission: Creative conversational formats Philosophical films shown in private function rooms or private homes accompanying lunch or dinner Discussions on works in literature and philosop …

The Boston LUNA Chix Running team seeks to invite, inspire and encourage women to get outside and play, while raising money and awareness for the Breast Cancer Fund. The women on our team share a passion for tying our laces and hitting the road, trails and anything else in our way. Some of us have qualified for the Boston Marathon while others are... training to complete their first 5k. By teaming-up with LUNA Bar, we’re able to promote our commitment to healthy living and increase the participa …

Let's walk! New Walking Map of Belmont There is a new walking map of Belmont, just published as part of WalkBoston, with 23 walks in Belmont, all guaranteed to have sidewalks throughout. I've got some paper copies, but you can also find it at: http://walkboston.org/resources/image...

Active dogs need active people! Join us for hikes with your dog all year round. Non-dog owners are welcome too! 99% of hikes will be off-leash. The typical hike is 1.5-2 h long and is for someone who is moderately fit. Most hikes wil be on the North Shore but we also venture out once in a while. Your dog should be friendly toward all people and all dogs. Your dog should also be trained to be under voice control if he/she is going to be let off-leash. If your dog is very hyper, he/she will not be …

Any one interested in walking, running, or bicycling. Let's keep our brains and bodies healthy and active! We walk outside all year long, I try to plan routes for us that are on side roads that are wide enough for a group of people and that don't have a lot of traffic. During the summer months I post bike rides and hikes as well. I love this group for the peer support of getting out there and making the effort, not to mention getting to meet lots of people from my local community, which I find …

We are a community of dog owners and dog lovers working together to support and encourage safe dog socialization through structured weekly pack walks. (We are NOT a stand around and play group.) We will hold regular, structured off-leash group walks and nature hikes at various times and locations around the Boston metro west and neighboring areas. We urge participants to use our outings as an opportunity to encourage and reinforce positive socialization skills and the behaviors you want your dog …

“This is a group for anyone interested in learning how to identify, harvest, and prepare edible and/or medicinal plants that grow in our yards and in the 'wild'. All skills levels are welcome, so we all can share what we know and ask questions about what we don't know. I started this group because I loved leading these walks in Connecticut and now that I live in Massachusetts, I'd like to continue here to teach (and learn) more about the true value of many plants commonly considered just as weed …

Take some time off from your desk and computer and come out and remeet the great outdoors, or join other homebased slaves for a meal.   Enjoy some collegiality.  Most of all, get out from behind your desk and move.

This MeetUp is for those interested in getting together to walk and exercise, socialize and support each other in achieving health & fitness goals. All ages and all fitness levels welcome and encouraged. Grab a buddy and join us for a walk down the Charles.

A group for people and dogs in the Davis Square and surrounding area to get together and coordinate to go on walks or dog parks together so the dogs can get some exercise and socialization. It doesn't have to be a big event, just say you're going somewhere, and anyone else wanting to go can chime in!

This is a group for dog owners who like to walk their dog at Great Brook Farm in Carlisle. I enjoy taking my Boston terrier for walks there and thought it would be fun to form a pack walk. My dog isn't ready for off leash walks yet by herself but has done well off leash in a pack. I'd like to walk on Saturday or Sunday mornings. Let's socialize the dogs and socialize ourselves while we enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise!  We aren't discriminating here, let's bring dogs of all sizes! ;) I'm …

North Shore Outdoor Photographers is for photographers of all levels who love nature & landscapes, New England scenes, and people enjoying outdoor activities. Led by photographer Paul Mozell, the walks will have a have a central theme, designed to expand photographic skills and range. We may focus on reflections, abstracts, macro or close-ups, graphic elements, changing seasons, night, light & shadow, people outdoors, and the essentials of composition. We’ll get to shoot and socialize with other …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning more about the Martial & Healing Arts (Baguazhang, Kung Fu & Tai Chi) in the Arlington MA and connecting towns. All skills are welcome. I started this group because of a growing interest our community has in bettering themselves through these Martial & Healing Arts. We offer instruction in Meditation Techniques utilizing the Microcosmic Orbit and we offer Iron Palm Training. Students of Zhen Ren Chuan Martial & Healing Arts Center (our sponsor) l …

Hi All!!! I am looking to get some people together to meet up for walks, play time, hiking, training, etc.c I would love for members to get together during the week and on weekends for some off leash play time/hiking and also for some leash walks! If you own or don't own a dog you are welcome! You just need to have a love for animals and want to get some walking in. If you  need to cancel please change your RSVP or text me. We will wait 10 minutes after the start time for all members to begin th …

I enjoy walking early in the morning and early evening. Since my dog passed away, I don't feel safe walking during these times alone. I'm looking for people who are interested in walking briskly with me between 6-7AM on weekdays and/or between 6-7PM on weeknights. You should be able to easily walk at least four miles within an hour.  I look forward to hearing from you!

InsideOut Wellness of Chelmsford offers a Reiki Shares every 4th Sunday of each month from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. All levels and lineages Welcomed! We will come together and offer each other a Touch of Reiki which Dissipates Anger, Soothes away Worries, Evokes a heart felt Sense of Gratitude and Inspires us to be & do our very best. This Meetup is great for those of your who are new to Reiki, or haven't practiced Reiki in awhile.  All your questions and concerns will get answered! April Charity - BEYON …

Singles Outdoor Adventurers of New England between the age of 30 and 50. We are a friendly positive group of single people between the ages of 30 and 50 who love the outdoors. Activities and members can be throughout New England. We will be planning a wide variety of outdoor activities. This is not a dating service but it is a great opportunity to make new friends or meet that special person in your life. No pressure just great people enjoying the outdoors. This is very different from the bar sc …

Do you have a family member or friend who wants to get in shape but doesn't know how to start? Help get them walking or jogging. We have 2 groups this Spring: Our Walking Group will exercise and encourage one another towards walking a 5K. Our Jogging Group has a goal of jogging a 5K on June 1st in Hudson. We introduce people to running and getting fit. The program gradually moves you from walking at your own pace to jogging at your own pace. FREE 10-week program to get you from the couch to r …

Acton Dog Group is open to all dog lovers with friendly social dogs. We are focused on: discovering great ways to socialize dogs, share funny stories about our doggies, learn more about pet nutrition, share great walking trails, and give plenty of belly rubs for our furry friends/family members.

This is a group for any runners who enjoy running with their dogs! The carriage lane in Newton makes for an excellent dog jogging route. Join us for a 3-4 mile jog with your dog! All fitness levels welcome and a dog is not necessary to participate!

This is a group for married men who are looking for new male friends to share ideas, philosophy, politics, music, bicycling, hiking, dog walking, scotch, beer, you name it. A few key items: you are happily married and talking about sports is not big on your agenda...or not on your agenda, at all:-) We'll get together to do whatever new members find interesting. Since this is a new group, we're going to ask your input as to what might interest you. Target age group: 40 to 65.

A place where your Nature Loving Spirit can soar. Calling all you hard working, noses-to-the-grindstone kind of people who need the space, the place and others to reconnect your spirit back to nature. We will be doing a series of two spring walks; Spring Birding Walks and Spring Wildflowers starting late April thru early June

We created Boston Is Outdoors because we wanted to show young people that spending time outside doesn't have to be stressful! We've planned a series of outdoor events in Boston that will include local walks, a bike tour and kayaking on the Charles River. Each event will take place after 5:00pm and thanks to our grant from Outdoor nation, all of our events are completely free. We hope that you'll join us! Our team is all young professionals who work for the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). Foun …

"Thoughts become things...choose the good ones."  - Mike Dooley Conscious Walkers are aware that every thought creates a chemical reaction in our bodies, and that thoughts become things...Conscious walkers are positive thinkers -- no negaholics allowed -- or be negaholic but please get off your train of pain for these walks...you can raise your vibration in this way. I hope to magnetize students of many spiritual and metaphysical paths. All are welcome! We want to keep this a positive pitch gat …