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29 Meetup Groups match “Self-Sufficiency” near Sylmar, CA
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We are a hiking and backpacking group focused on the Pacific Crest Trail. We're fast becoming a very active Meetup focused on light and safe travel in the wilderness. We have interesting meetings and plans for brief, overnight hikes as well as for more ambitious treks. We'll learn new skills, hone current ones and develop a network of people you'd trust with your life in the backcountry. We are very open to new trip ideas, lightweight, and ultralightweight backpacking techniques, and the equipm …
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 is an actual work group that is dedicated to enhancing both consciousness and channeling skills. The meetups will consist of classes/discussions of various techniques for increasing personal consciousness combined with channeling practice sessions. All forms of channeling will be investigated including spirit boards, automatic writing, pendulum/L rod, as well as verbal communications. Various foundational materials will be used which will include the RA material, Seth material, and various …
Are you looking to connect to your destiny and life path or find more meaning, abundance, happiness and balance in your life? Did you know that as women, our feminine essence is our greatest source of power to manifest our destiny and all that we want in life; including a successful career, passionate relationships, beauty and good health? In this meet-up, we will incorporate Eastern and Western methods and take an integral approach to reconnecting to our feminine essence and passion for life an …
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-------Latest --- Boy! has this group evolved!!! July 2012 I have settled in my home in Norco and I have adopted more girls and a disabled boy, so now I have 7 roosters and 30 hens! My hands are full and so my egg cartons! So I decided to start planning some meetings to swap eggs for fruits and veggies. I figured there are lots of people in the same boat... with too many of the same... and willing to trade... So this group is now more than just about chickens... it's very much about organic livi …
Spiritual Arts Institute is a non-profit offering classes, workshops, and seminars on healing and spiritual growth with special emphasis on the aura. We publishes books, CDs, manuals and other material related to metaphysics. Metaphysics, which literally means “that which comes after the physical,” is the study of the spiritual root of physical life. In this way, metaphysics shares similar goals with other noble studies such as general spirituality, theology, philosophy, mysticism, theosop …
Are Families being Pushed Underground? We need families in our communities, and families everywhere are looking for communities that are friendly, welcoming, safe and offer healthy opportunities to thrive, flourish and have FUN! Unfortunately, this is not easy to find, and sadly, families are being pushed away. WELCOME to FUN! We believe that Families are the backbone of every community and unless we're having fun, we're not going to stick around, let alone survive! FUN workshops offer Families …
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT: A community of like-minded prepared citizens, who actively meet to group life long friendship bonds, and develop survival skills among ethical trusting people - prepared for whatever may come! As residents of Ventura and LA Counties, we created this group to come together and prepare for any foreseeable crises. We feel it is important to also build close supportive relationships in the event of a disaster. The purpose of this group is to interact with like-minded individu …
This group is dedicated to helping its members get to 3 months self-sufficiency. That includes water, sanitation, food, cooking and security needs. It is designed to connect people who know how to prep for various events in different ways so that any member can blend these ideas to suit the needs of themselves and their families. Whether it's an earthquake, flood, mother-in-law dropping by unannounced, hyperinflation induced total collapse of the financial system...we should all have a basic s …
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You should join this group if you desire to: - consume less - commune more - create more - live simply - save money Analog Living is a series of lectures and workshops focusing on self-sufficiency and the do-it-yourself spirit. Topics will include off-the-grid living, urban homesteading, sustainability, and cultivating an alternative mindset toward consumerism and our way of life. If you have any suggestions on topics or speakers, please feel free to contact me! Micah White // Adbusters
Survival, Preparedness and Sustainable Living organization for Temecula, Murrietta, and surrounding areas. This group is intended for every range of prepper imaginable, from the hardcore bunker dweller to the uneasy family people just trying to make sense of that weird feeling deep down in their guts! With prepping, just like in business, networking is important because no man is an island and in a SHTF scenario our strength will be eachother.
Survival, Preparedness, and Sustainable Living Organization. This group is design to help people be prepared for anything mother nature can through at us - specially being in earthquake prone California - to economic collapse to starting a new community to a coup d'etat. If you are just starting and need information or guidance, or if you are already a prepper that would like to share your skills with others we would like you to join us. “The aware and prepared … those understanding just how out …
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Stand up paddle boarding adventures in the waters of the Goleta and Santa Barbara areas. See what most of the world misses out on! Experience the beauty of the area at our doorsteps. A group for the intermediate standup paddler who wants to paddle and explore our local waters. We meet up 2-3 times weekly and paddle for 1-2 hours along our local coastline. A great time for anyone that is a fitness fanatic, nature enthusiast, or just a SUP addict! Our group is open to all Intermediate level paddle …
Permaculture is a holistic design science and open source technology for building sustainable communities. Preparedness is a state of mind and lifestyle that improves quality of life now, while increasing individual/family/community self-reliance when disruption to normalcy occurs. By combining permaculture and preparedness we're able to grow beyond the finite duration of self-reliance and mature to an infinite state of community sufficiency.
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Ventura Skills, Training & Emergency Planning Network Are you interested in the art of self-reliance and being prepared for Southern California's common disaster scenarios, such as fires and earthquakes? If so, check us out! We learn from each other and outside sources to better support ourselves, families, friends, neighbors, and community both in times of tranquility and during emergencies. We keep our focus on building skills and not on discussing political or religious views. We encourage …
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Whether your interested in wild food foraging, plant uses, native living skills, exercise or you just want to get out and meet some new people, then come on out and let's go grub in the hills!! As with anything hiking can be potentially dangerous, so by joining this group you and your family assume full responsibility for your well being and agree not to file any civil actions against the group, the organizer or it's members incase of injury.
This group is for those with a desire to live a more self-reliant life. Knowing how to do things yourself can save lots of money, and serve your family during an emergency situation. Now is the time to learn some new skills and get back to basics! Examples of skills that will be shared in this group are: DIY laundry detergent and shampoo, frugal living, baking/cooking from scratch, canning, dehydrating, gardening, seed-saving, cheese-making, food storage, hand-mending, caring for backyard chi …
The United States Civil Defense Association (USCDA) is a private organization and not a government entity and it exists to provide humanitarian aid, and disaster response and relief on behalf of the duly elected county sheriff's across America and help provide emergency relief where needed in his/her area of jurisdiction and to those citizens in need, which may also include search and rescue, safety, improved force protection, and all aspects of security. During manmade or natural disasters. USC …
WELCOME TO WCBC! Wine Country and Beach Cities Writers’ Network is the hip, new place to read and workshop your writing and be part of an exciting community of writers and artists. We bring together an eclectic group of new and established writers from across the Riverside and San Diego County areas to read their work and socialize among a wider circle of friends. All levels and genres. From beautiful wine country Temecula and the sparkling North San Diego County beaches, welcome! WHAT WE OFFER …
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 learning about emergency preparedness and survival skills. We will discuss many topics including prepping, what to do wtshtf, protective bunkers, homesteading and canning. We own an emergency preparedness store in Lake Elsinore and classes pertaining to these topics and group meet-ups will be held there. We started this group to connect with other people in the community who are interested in learning more about survival and emergency preparedness. We loo …
This group is dedicated to helping its members get to 3 months self-sufficiency; then 6 months, then eventually a year. That includes water, sanitation, food, cooking and security needs. It is designed to connect people who know how to prep for various events in different ways so that any member can blend these ideas to suit the needs of themselves and their families. Whether it's an earthquake, flood, mother-in-law dropping by unannounced, hyperinflation induced total collapse of the financia …
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At its heart, prepping is simply preparing for the future. And since there is no certainty of what that future may bring, we have created this preppers group for anyone interested in prepping for economic collapse and other catastrophic events. We are hoping for the best but are preparing for the worst. Our mission is to gain knowledge in self sufficiency, preparedness, safety, security in an unsafe world, You will learn about guns, ammo, training, food storage, gardening, tools, bug out bags an …
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Wolves for Freedom is an initiative to protect and assist the citizens of the United States from Foreign Threats, National Disasters, Emergency Situations and if the occasion were to rise from a Tyrannic Government by exercising our giving right as passed by the Congress: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Just like our forefathers I believe that it is absolutely necessary that we pra …
The term “Prepper” is often misunderstood. Most think of the “Extreme" or "Doomsday Preppers” as seen on T.V. A Prepper is anyone who wants to be or is prepared for an emergency/disaster. That might be a major earthquake, wild fire or other natural disaster. It might be unemployment or a solar storm. It’s up to you to decide what your concern is and prepare for it. Practicality has a place in prepping and we like to approach being prepared with a dose of pragmatism. NCPreppers is a group for A …
Having classes on any subject that will empower the soul. Classes such as Astrology, Manifesting, Yoga, Creative Writing, Dealing with Co-Dependent Issues, Computer 101, Tarot Card Reading, Quantum Physics, Hypnotherapy, Depression, Clairvoyance, Nutrition, Reiki, Developing Intuition, Weight Loss, and many more. The Goal Is To gather people together for conscious thought, energy work, metaphysics and more. We are also looking for teachers on various subjects that will empower the human soul. We …
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When a City determined to eliminate low-cost housing aims the development bulldozer at occupied homes, ignoring the legal rights of the occupants of those homes to quiet enjoyment, it is time for all Santa Monica's homeowners to waken up to the danger afoot. This group is an educational one to provide members with information on why city government in Santa Monica has recently made changes in the way Development Agreements are being processed. This process has been designed by investors to excl …
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." — Robert Heinlein, Time Enough for Love
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