Meet people practicing Earth Skills, which includes the study of nature, survival, wildlife tracking and birding, herbal medicine and wild edible foods, natural arts and music, traditional technologies and permaculture. This site is maintained to post our classes, camps and workshops taking place in your area. Regular programs in your area include our homeschool family classes which run monthly during the academic year from 1-3 pm, afterschool-classes-by-request from 3:30-5:30 pm, and our adult …

This is a women's group for discussion and preparing action plans for what I like to call "everyday preparedness" or "practical preparedness". Any ladies are welcome (you don't need to be a mom). No experience? No problem! Discussion topics will be similar to those found in CERT training, and books like "Just In Case" by Kathy Harrison, and "Survival Mom" by Lisa Bedford. We will not be debating or discussing the likelihood of doomsday scenarios. Example topics for discussion are: water storage, …

Music is not a visual art. Survival Guitar is a method of playing that relies on listening and improvisation to help everyone play with more confidence and to create interesting and appropriate parts in a group setting. This meetup is an informal group class that will cover many aspects of ensemble playing--from tuning to theory, solo & rhythm playing, arranging, etiquette, and whatever other directions the group may want to explore. We will build a musical toolbox and fill it with all kinds of …

This network is designed for breast cancer survivors diagnosed in their 40’s or younger regardless of your current age. Whether you have just been diagnosed, are still undergoing treatments or are several years out, join us to connect with other young women who have faced breast cancer. In a relaxed setting, you can connect with other young breast cancer survivors just like you, find out about available resources, ask questions, make new friends and be assured that you are not alone.

Calling All Women Between 55 and 59! Welcome to Your Second Saturn Return, All You Lovely Mid-Life Mavens with Natal Saturn in Libra! And, Welcome to: "Surviving & Thriving Through Your Second Saturn Return" -- a 12 Week Educational Support Group for Women. What's a Saturn Return, you ask? It's when the transiting planet Saturn returns to the place it was on the day you were born and it is a significant karmic gateway that offers you the opportunity for wise passage into the next chapters of …

We strive to be the Ultimate "Do-It-Yourselfers!" You are invited to join us as we learn to do it ourselves and to do it better over time! Planning ahead, being prepared--is important to us. Striving to always do it a little better drives us to learn from those who are better at doing "it." We are inviting you to share our journey so that ALL of us together can build more resilient families, neighborhoods and communities—so that WHEN we NEED to do it "ourselves" we will do it and thrive. Topics …

This group is a network of Portlanders that support the permaculture lifestyle. We connect in real life for farming and permaculture events to share knowledge, experiences, and resources. We meet weekly to discuss the many projects we have going on in Portland. People meet other amazing people with survival and thrival skills galore at Bright Neighbor events. We discuss and move projects forward that help relocalize all aspects of life. We even have a worm farm CSA! On February 6th, 2010, Por …

After my wife committed suicide in March of 2011 I started attending suicide bereavement groups and counselling sessions attempting to work through the life shattering tragedy that was her death. I found it difficult or impossible to talk about this with friends and family or anyone who hasn't experience the loss of a loved one to suicide. I also found it difficult to get out and do the things I used to enjoy or to meet new people without feeling disassociated and uneasy. I have found, through t …

“In wildness is the preservation of the world.” ~Henry David Thoreau Those certainly are words to live by. Welcome to the Wild Mind Outdoor Community! We've been around since January 2011 and have evolved from a hiking group interested in mindfulness to a community that seeks to experience nature in a variety of mindful ways. We are open to folks from all walks of life, beginners and experts alike. Our leaders do not necessarily know any more about a given topic than our members; we're just pe …

This group is for beginning-to-advanced outdoor enthusiasts interested in continuing to build their wilderness chops. Through workshops and trips members learn and practice skills for treading effectively, safely, comfortably, and respectfully in the extraordinary beauty of the backcountry. There is no fee to join. Workshops are affordable, fee-based experiences. Trips--during which members can work on and ask questions about backcountry skills--are free. All members get free access to online in …

This group is for anyone who has lost a loved one in their life and would like to learn more about mediumship--the ability to communicate with the 'Other Side'.  Mediumship is an ability that we ALL have and there are many ways departed loved ones try to connect with us.  They know our thoughts and can feel our emotions. While we grieve their loss from our physical world, they want us to know they are ok.  Life will never be the same for us, but by recognizing their signs of communication, we ca …

Looking for kids and parents that like to play in the outdoors in a respectful manner. Encouraging learning and reflection in an outdoor setting while just hanging outside in a beautiful place, paddling a river or lake, backpacking/skiing in the wilderness, or learning about wild foods and survival. Ideally when this group is large and varied enough, I'd like to have some events organized and led by families in age groups ie toddlers 3-6 yo, 7-10 yo, 11-14 yo, 15-19 yo. Please give me suggestion …

Oregon Fathers for Equal Rights is a group of people working together to promote equal rights for all parents. We are parents who love our children and believe every child needs and deserves to be loved by and have equal parenting opportunities from both Dad and Mom. We actively seek to bring awareness to issues surrounding fathers, families, and their children; help influence logical and enforceable changes in our legal system to offer responsible Fathers and parents equal protection under the …

Have you or someone you loved just been diagnosed with the 'C' Word? Are you afraid? Shocked? Frozen? Stuck? Wonder what the future is going to be like? Come and be in the comfort and company of others who are on the same journey. And it is a journey, if you look for the gifts in - will lead tto the most important and blessed time of your life. Seems like an odd thing to say, doesn't it? Come and be guided by a 23 yr survivor that is also a Life Coach and who has walked this walk. She ha …

I lost my only son 3 1/2 years ago - he was 27 years old. Let's get together to talk, and heal, and be thankful for the time we had with our child who departed our world too soon! We will never forget, but we must continue to live our lives as best we can in peace with ourselves. I found so much peace, solace, and immense healing powers in starting a charity, and scholarship in my sons name. Does this sound interesting - it is. Let's learn, heal, and grow from each other.