Outdoor Afro is a social community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro disrupts the false perception that black people do not have a relationship with nature. We remember our history in nature, leverage social media, and support relevant local leadership to create interest communities, events, and partnerships that support diverse partici …

This is a group for women interested in walking, hiking and biking around our beautiful village. All skills levels are welcome. But I'd like to meet some power walkers too! I started this group to meet other outdoor walking/fitness enthusiasts. I'm looking forward to exploring the forest preserves and walking paths of our area.

This is a social group which plans walking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, sailing, camping, paintballing, go-carting, barbeque'g, sledding, skating, and other outdoor fun. Geocacheing, fun runs, hayrides, sleigh rides, all the seasons are covered! We will also touch base on survivalist skills. Join us for fun!

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you became lost while on a day hike? How about if you injured yourself miles from civilization and were unable to move? Then, all too quickly dusk approaches and the realization that you will be spending the night in the wilderness begins to sets in. Being prepared for this type of situation and having a well established plan could mean the difference between life and death. That is why at the “Wilderness Survival” Meetup, our chief aim is to help …

Meet other local people who are interested in walking for fitness! We'll meet up to walk around Oak Park/River Forest/Forest Park and on local trails. We've also been known to do a little hiking, biking, eating and drinking as a group. To lose weight and to keep it off, you need to get moving. Walking at a moderate pace for 30-60 minutes burns stored fat and can build muscle to speed up your metabolism. Walking an hour a day is also associated with cutting your risk of heart disease, breast canc …

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you became lost while on a day hike? How about if you injured yourself miles from civilization and were unable to move? Then, all too quickly dusk approaches and the realization that you will be spending the night in the wilderness begins to sets in. Being prepared for this type of situation and having a well established plan could mean the difference between life and death. That is why at the “Great Outdoors and Survival”, our chief aim is to hel …

SSS is an energetic group of fun, self-aware women and men aged approximately 25-40 from Chicago and the Suburbs who love life, enjoy meeting and connecting with people and embrace personal growth. Our group mission is to create a community of young, energetic minds for fun, friendship, travel, sports, volunteering, learning and adventure. Please note: this is not a "dating" group, though many amazing and powerful connections have been made through our community - girl friendships, guy friendsh …

This is a group for anyone interested in having fun in this magnificent city. We will organize hikes, discover culturally significant and overlooked gems, visit ethnic restaurants, book signings, have a monthly movie matinee and more. This group isn't age specific. As long as you are a fun, nice person, you are welcome in this group. A photo of yourself in your profile is required to join. We have a no show policy that requires notification if you are unable to attend by the RSVP deadline.  Canc …

We welcome anyone interested in outdoor fitness. We attempt to do meet-ups from the Chicago land area and outward to the furthermost points that members are willing to travel to accomplish our goals of brisk outdoor exercise and fun. Members of the Wandering Nomad Group bike, hike, walk and most anything in outdoor activities for health, fitness and enjoyment of the beauty of the nature around us. Some members are into historical music as well. We plan accordingly. We all enjoy pleasant socializ …

This group exists to encourage people to get into the outdoors for physical and mental health and have a blast doing it! We intend to exploit as many opportunities in the area as possible to never be without something to do... kayaking, biking, camping, backpacking, hiking, shooting, fishing, skiing ..... We would like to introduce you to new and interesting activities you've always wanted to try. We also like to hold social events from time to time just to give people a chance to meet, chat, an …

We are a high energy all ages (but mostly 40+) group of about 450  - singles and couples - in the Chicago area. Started 55 years ago as a ski club, we're now active in biking, hiking, tennis, social activities such as outdoor concerts, dances, and plays. Our annual August picnic is fanastic! If you've a love of living, good friendships, and being out and about - that's what we are. Many of us have been members for 20+ years and have made life long friends. We do lots of things together in small …

For parents and their young children who love to camp, hike, bike, cross-country ski, snow shoe, canoe, kayak, roam around, and explore the world. We'll take day trips in and around Chicago as well as weekend adventures a bit further away as we instill in our children a love for the outdoors. Plus, we'll discuss adventures we have had and ones that we want to take, learning from each other how best to travel and explore with our families. We'll help each other overcome any fears that we have …

Welcome to Healthy Chicago Group. We are a walking group that have 3.5-5 miles (on average) walks through different neighborhoods in Chicago's Northside and vicinity on a weekly basis. We walk at a pace of about 3-4 mph (fast) for exercise and fun. We are not a sight-seeing group, however during these walks, you will see some interesting houses, new restaurants, Chicago parks, and other businesses that may appeal to you. Some things you should know about us: We walk fast! We always end walks wh …

Powerful, beautiful, successful and feminine! Do you think of yourself as a Professional Lipstick Lesbian and wonder where all the other Chicago lipstick lesbians are? Well we hope to meet and congregate here with this group. The first and foremost aim of this group is to have fun! Do you enjoy mani’s and pedi’s, current fashion trends, local trendy restaurants, make up, heels, fine wine, live music, an occasional night out dancing? We are a very small, selective group of attractive, 25 - 50, fe …

Welcome!  This group is open to anyone following a Paleo, Primal, or Ancestral lifestyle.  The goal here is not only to meet new people, but also to share tips and advice as well as encourage each other on our respective journeys toward improving our health through eating real food and giving our bodies the opportunities for fun, energetic activity. Join us on our journey! https://plus.google.com/communities/104202561028143109921

This group is for women in their 20s and early 30s in Oak Park and its surrounding areas who want to get out of the house and have fun! I hope to create an awesome community of women for you to connect with, become friends with, and pretty much just have a good time. We plan many of our meetups in Oak Park and Forest Park such as dining out, movies, festivals, book discussions, wine tasting, hiking, arts and crafts, and many more. We also plan meetups in Chicago and other areas. All relationship …

Meet fellow travel enthusiasts near you! Come and join us on an adventure, or create your own!

Are you looking to expand your network and want to avoid downtown chicago?? Chicagoland Connector has an event for you. Chicagoland is too great a town with beautiful skyline not to connect with NEW people, do something DIFFERENT and have FUN. This group will expand your horizons to so many things you may never even knew existed. The best part is that this group holds interesting things for singles, divorcees, widowers, couples, all age ranges maturity level is a must, first timers, or the expe …

Do you enjoy group activities? Do you find yourself wishing you could find a friendly group to go skiing, biking, hiking, camping or dining with? The Chicago Friars Ski & Bike Club is a diverse group of people who love to ski, camp, bike and be active year-round. Newcomers and Novices are always welcome!

Mountain bikers unite! Build trails where no bikes have gone before. Improve and maintain existing trails. Meet great people and be part of a fit and active community. Bikers, hikers, runners, all are welcome to help build sustainable trails in the Chicago area. If your employer offers volunteer matching, see our VolunteerMatch profile http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp1186218.jsp

A day for women interested in learning about bicycling as practical transportation. This event is by women for women. Women who bike, women who want to bike, and women who want to learn about biking will be interested. There will be opportunities to learn about and try different types of bikes, and sessions on basic bike maintenance. Panel discussions will address biking with kids, shopping by bike, commuting, dressing for weather, dressing for work, buying a bike, and just plain having fun on …

What a great opportunity to meet new people, have some fun, and enjoy outdoor adventures! Many wonderful things are in store for you....skiing, cycling, rafting, hiking, and more. If you have an idea of something we should add to our schedule, let us know. Social events will also be added to our adventures...a fun way to meet new people. Happy Adventures, Lynette

Join the latest craze of urban geocaching with your friends on Meetup! We will gather at different times and places throughout the city to enjoy the hunt together. Oftentimes, we will also enjoy a meal or drink together as we strategize the next find or bask in the glory of logging a new and difficult cache. We strongly encourage you to visit www.geocaching.com to watch the video and learn the basics of geocaching to enhance your experience.

We are an all inclusive group of paddlers. All ages! All ability levels All are Welcome! We LOVE BEGINNERS FAMILIES SINGLES....We welcome ALL Paddlers of all abilities. We help beginners get started by paddling right along with you and giving you some pointers. It's not hard! It's great fun! If you also share a love for the Illinois river, Mazon river, I & M Canal / Towpath then you have also landed in the right place. We will be putting together trips that involve either paddles, pedals, campin …

Chicago has a lot to offer and this seems like a good way to meet people with similar interests. Events include activities like nature walks, eating out, cultural events and whatever else you would like to suggest. All ages welcome, single or coupled, this group is for everyone that has an endless list of interests like myself.  A photo of yourself in your profile is required to join. Membership is free but donations to the organizer to defer the cost of maintaining the Meetup site are always a …

This is a Chicago-Suburban meet-up group designed for people who enjoy the cinema, fine cuisine and more.  Most evening events will consist of a movie, dinner, or a combination of both. Others may include a matinee followed by a film discussion afterwards at a local cafe. From time to time there will also be a foreign film, Indie or Classic movie scheduled, or even live theater. We will have dining venues which will include diverse cuisines from around the world or around the block. In addition, …

This is a group for anyone interested in running, walking, hiking, back packing, learning about fitness/nutrition, and building new relationships. All skill levels are welcome. No negative attitudes please! We encourage teamwork and inspire others through fitness and nutrition. We welcome all enthusiasts looking for a spark in their life through exercise. We especially welcome those who have struggled with stress and anxiety. It's amazing the role fitness and nutrition has played in the lives of …

We're making reading a social activity. In this group, we'll gather for 'independent reading' time (my favorite part of elementary school!), outdoors when possible. The idea is very simple. Meet up, read together for a while and then follow up with discussion, reading suggestions and general mingling. We'll also have special 'literature-focused' events on occasion in which we hike, bike picnic, BBQ, etc., adjusting activities in the colder months of course. We'll do an optional book-club-type re …