The group has been updated to reflect the changes from my email below the original description of the group.  I will modify this page again in a few weeks. This is the original description of my purpose in starting this group: "I love to hike, but I have kids that are 9 and 11 . . . and they DON'T. I was in several other OC hiking groups, but most of the hikes happen when I would either need to get a sitter or drag the boys with us. So I finally decided to start a group to pull together others w …

SGV Hikers are a group friendly people who enjoy hiking, nature, photography and making friends. Please join us!

A little bit about our group. We are a small but growing local group. We are based in Glendora but we are not limited to this area. We go as far as Rancho Cucamonga and all the way to Pasadena, we try to stay as local as much as possible but we do schedule a few events in the Los Angeles area. There does not seem to be any in this local area that I have found, so I decided to create my own. Our main goal is to get outdoors and do the following: Light hiking, walking, monthly group gatherings, …

Do you want to live in a wholistic way, nourishing your Physical, Emotional, Mental, Spiritual aspects? Do you want to connect more with your Higher Self and have a more happy and fulfilling life? Are you interested in Meditation, Consciousness, Yoga, Hiking, Martial Arts, Healing, Metaphysics...? Welcome to the Higher Self Community! Check out our scheduled events and take a moment to RSVP for the gatherings you'd like to attend. A day or two before the event you RSVP for takes place, you will …

Trails Preservation Volunteer Group of Southern California was started to help maintain and repair hiking trails throughout Southern California.  Since September 2011, we have been serving Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino, LA and Orange Counties.  It was established due to poor conditions and lack of maintenance of our most coveted nature trails which surround our cities. Our volunteers should be relatively in good shape since our meet up actvities consist of hiking up trails, and other type …

The purpose of this group is to have meetups where like-minded people can make new friends, experience fun things, and have intellectual conversations.  Please be actively looking for new friends, and have free-time to hangout with us. :) You would be a great addition to our group if: love animals, non-smoker, not a heavy drinker or hard drug user, non-religious and don't believe in God, smart & intelligent/college educated (or actively working on it), you have a little spending money, honest, …

Most of us work during the weekend! This is a group for those of you whom love the outdoors and love to hike and camp but only have the weekends to do so. Well, although some day hikes will be posted most will consist of overnight to multi day trips ranging from the northern sierras to Joshua tree through all four seasons. Majority will be posted in the San Gabriel’s and San Gorgonio/San Jacinto mountains but there will be scattered adventures elsewhere. Packing in your food and gear is a requir …

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!

IE Young Singles is a take off from a larger group already thriving in the Inland Empire. Now it's time to give deserved attention to the Young, Passionate, Gifted Christian Single! We are a lively group with an "Over The Top pursuit of life to its fullest." We're passionate about our relationship with Jesus Christ and affecting others with that love. Our mission is simple:" That every person who comes to IE Singles feels welcome, safe, and connected. Are you the kind of person who wants to …

This meetup group is designed for parents and children to meet other parents and children who want to get out and explore nature! We'll be going on nature hikes and field trips so that our children can explore, respect, and appreciate nature... Join us as we go out on local nature walks (the beautiful San Gabriel mountains and Angeles National Forest in our backyard are a great place to start), seasonal fruit picking, educational field trips to local museums and gardens, and general outdoor fun …

FREE EVENTS: arts & cultural venues, free concerts, movies & theater plays, and active sports such as badminton, table tennis, ping pong, safe boffer games, hiking, larp, fencing, live action role playing, volleyball, basketball, archery, kendo, nerf, etc. Although many members here are expert Mandarin speakers, there are also many of us who are beginners and would like to improve both our Mandarin and English speaking skills (ESL Students are very welcome).  So if you are willing to learn and w …

Our goal is to provide the oportunity for dogs to socialize and exercise through structured on-leash pack walking without physical interaction. Dogs and their people will be able to gain invaluable socialization for all types of dogs through the power of the pack walk. This group will always honor the dog and give each dog what they need in terms of space to insure a positive dog-dog and dog-human experience. This group is open to ALL types and breeds of dogs. The reason "sociabull" was chosen w …

The Left Bank gathers people who share a love for wilderness, music and progressive thought. We organize a variety of activities such as hiking and camping in Southern California, acoustic music jams, coffee breaks (somewhat reminiscent of "Rive Gauche" café life in Paris), movies, concerts, parties, political and environmental activism, therapy exchange, workshops and lectures.  The Left Bank is a refuge for grassroots progressives, liberals, socialists, anarchists and environmentalists who wis …

Hi! I'm Alan Halcon, former field Editor and Writer for Wilderness Way magazine (Now Defunct), owner of outdoorselfreliance.com and part owner of Dirttime.com. For many years, I've traveled the country teaching and training others in Outdoor Self-Reliance and Wilderness Survival skills. I've trained everyone from civilian, to scouts, to military personnel the skills they need to help keep them alive. Currently, I hold the world record at starting a fire by rubbing sticks together, so making fire …

This is a group for anyone interested in biking,hiking,camping, kayaking,going on outings/events,etc. and having lot's of fun doing it! All ages and skills levels are welcome. Having two kids and recently volunteering as a Cub Scout leader has inspired me to start this group to share my love for the outdoors and to meet others who are into having active life styles. Along with enjoying adventures together we will also take the time to enjoy relaxing outdoor events like festivals, expos, movies i …

This group is for anyone that would like to: Meet new people | Make new friends | Build a relationship | Learn & Share Lets help each other grow. I've included topics and ideas that I believe will promote growth. From Dating and relationships to Conversations and Music. I just want to grow as a human. In all aspects of my life. Please respect everyone and do not push any organization or religion too much. I want this group to be for those limitless to societies conditions and norms. But, I am …

“This is a group for anyone interested in hiking and exploring the great outdoors with our four legged buddies.. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts and their canine friends. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody.”

:) :) Hi Dear wonderful souls!! :) So I got this idea and had to jump on it-- HEALING NATURE WALKS that are super fun!!! I absolutely LOVE to do my daily nature walks.. I am Life Coach.. SO.. I thought-- WHY NOT?? Whatever you have going on inside you. BRING YOU. BRING ALL OF YOU :) HIKE DAYS/TIMES FOR NOW:                                                                                                                                Sat. or Sun. aprox. 8:00/9 to 10:00/11 AM WHERE: North OC, beau …