We read ingredient labels. We're always looking for healthier ways, safer things, or we're attempting to consume less, tread more lightly... We're not heavy, we're sistahs, and we like to have fun while learning from each other. Connecting women who have green businesses, ideas, experiences... Some of us have already taken giant steps towards sustainability & greener living; some would like to take baby steps to "go greener" but don't have the support network to make it happen. Let's connect onl …

… EBCOHO members have recently bought or rented homes in cohousing neighborhoods and cooperatively owned apartment buildings in Berkeley,  Emeryville, Oakland ,  Pleasant Hill, Grass Valley, Santa Rosa, and Nevada City. We have members living in Swan's Market Cohousing, Triple Point, Temescal Commons, Berkeley Cohousing,  Parker Street Coop, Berkeley Town House, Addison Court Coop and established forming groups like East Lake Cohousing (formerly North Oakland Cohousing). Extra bonus for 2012: The …

  In the age of HGTV and DIYnetwork homeowners are taking charge of their homes and creating beautiful spaces with their own creativity and man power.   Decorating Club - DIY / Professionals Connection   As an interior designer with over 20 years in the design/build industry – I have worked closely with DIY homeowners that just need a little guidance and reassurance as their projects progress.   This club will offer information on topics that are relevant to you! Agendas will be posted and my va …

Now that the myths about ethanol, (food v fuel, more energy in than out, polluting, bhah blah blah...), have been soundly refuted, let's have a serious discussion about getting off of oil. You can fuel your car on CO2-sequestering, jobs-producing, war-free, ethanol TODAY! There are pumps in your area. 'Alcohol Can Be a Gas' will be our guide book for this serious revolution. alcoholcanbeagas dot com. This meetup is for those interested in environmentalism, green issues, conservation, alternative …

Urban homesteading can be a fun and fulfilling way to decrease your carbon footprint while learning useful methods for producing your own wholesome home staples.   We will be exploring canning & preserving, animal husbandry and beekeeping, gardening and mycology, foraging and gleaning, home crafting and sewing, permaculture practices, and the use of native plants for both culinary and medicinal uses.

This is a network for independent women who own their own homes or want to become home owners. Whether you are single, divorced, widowed, in a domestic partnership or even married, if you consider yourself independent and want to keep up with lots of issues that relate to owning or buying your own home (such as interior design, landscaping, taxes, why have a trust, financing, home repair, greening your home and of course, what's happening in the real estate market), we are here for you! We wil …

Join us in creating a new future for Energy Use. The California Energy Commission has given us in California an outstanding opportunity to determine how the future unfolds. The CEC recommends, in its Integrated Energy Policy Report, that in 2020 all new residential buildings be required to meet zero-net-energy performance standards, and in 2030, all new buildings are required to meet the Zero Net Energy standard. This means that all new buildings, averaged over a year, take no more energy from t …

Clothing Swaps are fashionable, fun and philanthropic events that allow you to refresh your wardrobe on a dime, while having a blast. De-clutter that closet! Bring all your clothing, shoes & accessories (in good condition) that you no longer wear. SWAP and bring home your favorites for free. My Swap events have been featured on The Today Show, CBS, TV20 and in The New York Times. Spa treats such as massage, mani/pedi, makeovers, facials, etc are often integrated into our events to give relaxing …

Get your creative juices flowing at Craft Labs in San Francisco. Embellish your wardrobe or your home with unique custom crafts designed and made by you! All classes are held in a sunny artist’s studio space located in the Mission/Potrero Hill district, and taught by Susan Peterson, an artist and arts educator with more than 20 years of experience. Channel your inner craftiness with cool gadgets, jewelry, handmade books, paper, candleholders, wrist cuffs and cards. Feel good about yourself as yo …

Remember how women used to gather at each other's homes to make quilts, share their skills and mentor each other?  Let's do it!  We'll gather in each other's homes to foster life-long friendships, while teaching each other how to make treasures from trash.    Always FREE  ~ ALL AGES WELCOME! ~ YELP REVIEWS:  http://www.yelp.com/biz/diamonds-in-the-rough-a-creative-cooperative-meetup-daly-city  How it works... * The "Mentor" of the event hosts a new project at their home or in the community. Th …

Do strangers kindly point out paint flecks in your hair . . . and have for months? Do you scan craigslist for building supplies before you check your own email? Is the ladder just another piece of furniture in your home? Are you better acquainted with the staff of Urban Ore than your colleagues at work? When staring off into space do you often find yourself identifying patches needing spackle or symptoms of a sinking foundation? If you answered yes to 3 or more of these questions, you may have …

The purpose this group is for all of us singles who are also progressive to find kindred spirits. “Progressives” spans the whole spectrum of the left and many topics – so whether you’re interested in the environment or sustainable energy, peace and social justice, international or local community issues, this can be a home for you. Sometimes we will gather at events (e.g. speakers, movies) that would be of interest, participate in an activity, or sometimes just kick back and schmooze or dance - …

… This meetup is for anyone who believes that inspired design and skillful building begins with the interior experience of each person involved. Home owners, business owners, architects, designers, contractors, craftspersons, interior designers, dreamers and pragmatists alike are all welcome to participate in the conversation. We are interested in understanding what we can ALL do to improve both the built environment and the lives of all the people involved, creating the opportunity for transforma …

Located in San Francisco, we're diehard Eagles fans who cheer on our team week in and week out, all while eating a cheesesteak, drinking a cold one, yelling out E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES!!, singing FLY EAGLES FLY, while green jello shots flying over our heads. You don't want to miss all the fun and game action with so many fellow fans! And if you're a Phillies and Flyers fan as well, don't worry we got red jello shots as well! Each spring, summer, and fall we get together for those games a few times a …

… There are more of us single people in the bay area than you think, so leave all your couple friends at home and come out for some FUN with us!  We're your people :) If your social life is a lot of dating then the recession probably has cut that back a bit...it's expensive!  Our events are NOT expensive, or dates! We do that purposefully. It doesn't have to cost a lot to have a good time, and you don't have to be on a date to meet someone new. An afternoon in the park with a Frisbee, some fun …

… If you want to learn how to make burrata, ricotta cheese, crème fraiche...If you want to work on a class menu then enjoy the fruits of your efforts afterward by participating in a private outdoor communal meal...then this is the meetup for you...If you want to work with fresh herbs and greens picked that day...If you want to learn Tuscan, French, Thai ...If you want to cook using fresh and seasonal ingredients...If you want to learn the secret of pulled pork, smoked brisket, homemade sausage, pa …