This group was originally started by Yvonne.  It was primarily a hiking group for New Zealand expats. Now that I'm organizer, we will still do some hikes which I love too and we will also mix it up with some regular meetings for conversation and camraderie, maybe a potluck or two. You'll also hear of other events that are on in the LA area. We welcome Australian expats and other friends of NZ! Mitta Vicki Wise: I'm a kiwi, mostly from Auckland, 4 years Christchurch, one year Mapua near Nelson, …

We are photo hobbyists and hiking enthusiasts, although..... We're not just limited to hiking. We attend wide variety of urban and rural walks, hikes, photography receptions and photography events. Occasional we will volunteer our photography services for different charities or events that need photographers as well. All levels are welcome! We'll explore various trails, festivals, receptions and photography exhibits around Southern California and bring our cameras and camera knowledge with us. W …

… I'm not opposed to the occational event focused on the "urban jungle" and living in Southern California will certainly result in having urban elements in some pictures. However, I do not plan to do things like headshot sessions for local actors. There are plenty of other meetup groups doing that sort of thing and I want to stay true to the groups focus. If this interests you, join us and come to an event. If you have any questions, send me a message.

This is a social group for Angelenos in their 20's and 30's who like to get out of the house and make new friends. Activities include hikes (both outdoor trails and urban exploration - there will be some great shots for those of you into photography), happy hours, festivals, bar crawls, foodie adventures, concerts, theater shows, and other special events. One of the goals of this group will be getting to know our city better. Some events will be designed with the purpose of exploring some of the …

… At this point, everyone mingles with other teams to discuss their urban adventure experience.

We are a collective group of active people who are out of the normal box. We love activities such as double dutch, hiking, sky diving & kayaking.  To game party nights, salsa dancing, the theater, movies, museums or just getting together with friends enjoying a good potluck dinner. At The PlayGround we have no limits. We travel, hang at the beaches and parks, all while enjoying like minded individuals in a loving and community building manner. We love to live and we live to play... Here is "wher …

The purpose of this group is to discover, explore and understand the natural resources existing in an urban environment. During the weekend I teach classes in what I call "Urban Outdoor Skills" and once a month, I take people on a donation-based hike/meeting to explore the city wilderness where we learn about wild edible food, the various uses of plants (medicinal, aromatic, etc...) and how to use nature to become more self-reliant. The hike/Meeting is very informal - we have a mix of experts an …

This Meet Up group is a forum for those of us who have weekdays free (daytime). Please email me or use the message board to suggest activities for the group. The outings I have in mind would include outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, beach volleyball... Also indoor activities such visiting museums, galleries, restaurants, etc. Get in touch with me if you would like to help organize events for the group as a assistant organizer.

Are you LGBT and a foodie? Have you always wanted to join a dining club that will try out a wide variety of restaurants - from street food, all the way to fine dining, from American cuisine, to all types of ethnic cuisine Southern California has to offer? Then this is the group for you. We have a wide variety of events to fit everyone's budget - from $10 to $15 at street food and certain ethnic restaurants, all the way to $100 plus for fine dining. Its up to you what event you want to sign u …

North Valley Survival Skills is the organizer of courses and workshops led by internationally acclaimed survival expert, Toby Cowern. Toby Cowern teaches Wilderness and Urban survival skills courses to all ages. In addition we provide other courses about violence, self defense and safety. The courses about violence are taught by Rory Miller, author of Meditations on Violence. Self defence classes for women and SafeKids children safety program is led by Lee Lavi Ramirez, 4th Dan black belt.

Let's KEEP IT MOVING SoCal!  This group is for everyone who wants to stay fit or get fit, while exploring and enjoying the beauty of the SoCal mountains and various other urban walking/hiking trails.  Life is beautiful and even better with good company, great events and the opportunity for cool adventures.    The goal is to have a great time walking, hiking and getting together for those and other social events, as well as staying healthy in mind and heart.    Let's explore Southern California a …

CONSPIRACY RESEARCHERS...VERY HEAVY STUFF,NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART..BUT NOT ALL DOOM AND GLOOM WE WILL BE HAVING A LOT OF FUN DISCUSSING ALL THE TOPICS THAT ARE COVERED IN THE VIDEOS THAT I POSTED AND MORE..AND WE WILL BE HAVING SOME DRINKS AT SOME COOL BARS ..YOU WILL NEED A DRINK AFTER SOME OF THE STUFF THAT WE WILL BE DISCUSSING FOR SURE! BILDERBERG GROUP,COUNCIL ON FORIEGN RELATIONS,BOHEMIAN GROVE,THE TRILATERAL COMMISION,NEW WORLD ORDER,MASONS,MYSTERY SCHOOL RELIGIONS,BABYLON,EGYPTIAN,GRE …

Wild edible mushrooms? Yes we have them here in Los Angeles and in Southern California: Chanterelles, Morels, Porcinis and yes, we even have Truffles! there is nothing like them! Watch out they may be deadly! They have to be ID'd by an expert or asta la vista baby. Join us for a wild mushroom hunt as we go look for edible and medicinal mushrooms here in our backyard or in faraway places. Here is a partial list of what you can find here in LA: Chanterelle - Cantharellus cibarius Morel - Morchell …

For Eastside-istas! The foodie and cocktail taster by night, 25 - early 30s accomplished professional by day. Your urban jungle and playground is Los Feliz and the general Eastside/Silverlake/Echo Park/Atwater/Downtown/Greater Hollywood Area. Happy hour? Oui. Brunch you say? Enjoyed - often. Live music, fancy pants potlucks, art, hiking. Yep -you like these activities, and you're courteous, kind and overall pretty damn cool :). FACT: This group is for you! Let's work the magic that is Meetup. Th …

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