Survival, Preparedness, and Sustainable Living Organization

MISSION The Growing Project (TGP) is a volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit that promotes the value of a strong, diverse, and just local food system to all residents of Northern Colorado through direct agricultural experiences, education, and advocacy. VISION We accomplish our mission through creating community gardens that increase the supply of fresh local produce, providing educational programs to build community knowledge, skills, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, permaculture, and self-suffic …

This is a niche mountain biking group ... we're looking for social mountain bikers who ride at a similar pace... please read entire description. Most riders in this group are in their 40s and 50s (minimum age 21). Enjoys descents. Enjoys rocks and other interesting trail irregularities. Intermediate technical riding skills or better. Not a beginner group. We are slow up hill. See diagrams 1 & 2 below for clarification. We stop and smell the roses. Maybe to watch each other make multiple attempt …

What this group is about [Note: This is not specifically a paleo diet group! But, yes, that is one topic which may come up from time to time. Please read the description below.] Interested in the ways of hunter-gatherers? Think you'd like to feel more connected to the earth, at one with the rest of the natural world? Feel the costs of civilization may outweigh the benefits? Do you suspect that, for the sake of life on earth and human well being, the future for humanity should and in fact might s …

A gathering of people that share information to help others build an aquaponic environment. Aquaponics is the combination of fish, water and plants. Combining all three in a system can create a relaxing and rewarding experience. Where you create the system is only limited by your imagination. You will have a complete natural system.

THIS IS AN INVITATION ONLY GROUP for the regulars who've established themselves as capable hikers and friends. Please be aware of your limitations though, as hikes on this site will be more advanced - particularly those posted by Matt or Zach. Expect 13ers and 14ers in the summer, long hikes to alpine lakes, and challenging snowshoes in the winter. Maybe some weekend trips, too. NOTE: We are not mountain guides. The purpose of the group is to get together with other capable hikers who enjoy the …

The Berthoud Urban Farm @ Grace Place is where you can come learn about gardening, share in community with others, and maybe even get your hands a little dirty! We don't want to just grow vegetables; we want to grow the Berthoud community.

The beauty of sustainability is that it works better when we work together. Not only can we do more with our hands, but we do more with our heads. New and better ideas are spread more quickly. Experimentation and application has more benefit when supported by a group. It is time to launch a cooperative network to facilitate our growth into the 21st century, with all of its coming challenges. Designing and building is what makes us uniquely human. Done poorly we have nearly wiped ourselves off th …

Do you live in an urban area? Are you worried about the "what if's" that could potentially stop civilization for a while? Do you know how to get ready to survive these pauses? Well, Colorado finally has an outlet for this kind of educational material - the Colorado Urban Tactical Survival Group. We meet in Broomfield on the first Tuesday of the month to share experiences, educate each other, try out new products, and just plain socialize with like-minded people. don't worry "Doomsday Preppers" w …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning about and getting hands-on experience with small acreage sustainable farming, ranching, livestock raising, market gardening, home-scale aquaponics, or other sustainable/green technologies and practices. All skill levels are welcome. We have a very cool 45 acre working farm/ranch that is an open canvas for you to work on to gain skills and knowledge you can use on your own properties and projects. You will be helping move ahead an international mo …