We are learning to live without the comforts and conveniences that we now enjoy. Prepare to survive if a natural disaster, terrorist attack, economic collapse, or other catastrophe causes us to lose our modern conveniences.

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 …

This group is for learning, teaching and sharing ideas about disaster preparedness, be it natural or man made. With an extremely shaky economy, depletion of our natural resources and a myriad of other exposures that may interfere with our current way of life, skills such as food & water storage, sanitation, security, self defense, shelter, etc. will have tremendous value. To this end, we hold informational seminars, coordinate group buys, a book club, attend and sponsor workshops. The group is t …

This group for those for those in the Bdsm lifestyle. Adults only. I have been in the lifestyle for 10 years but I know its hard for others to find others this the place to find others in the lifestyle. this group is talking and learning about bdsm or looking for a partner for a long Term Relationship.the book 50 shades of grey is a little off people have rights and a mind of their own.bdsm is not all about sex its about bonding and like marriage.you need to earn some one trust Just as theirs. I …

Calling all preppers and those wanting to learn about preparedness. This group is about learning skills for food & water storage, finances, gardening, medical care and dealing with hard times from a job loss to TEOTWAWKI . All members must come to 3 meetings per year or will be removed from the group. Also this is not a political website, we are here to learn and teach from each other. Political postings will not be tolerated and maybe removed. Continued abuse of the website may cause your suspe …

This is a group for anyone interested in helping to create local, sustainable food systems in the Chicagoland area, with a Jewish Community voice. We have many different types of activities for gardeners, eco-geeks, foodies, science nerds, and fermentation fanatics. Some examples of events we hold are: cheese making, kombucha workshops, pickling workshops, gardening and raised bed construction demos, seasonal celebrations and much more. These events are for anyone of any age. Although we do look …

Whether you are preparing for a disaster or just want to reduce your reliance on modern conveniences, we need to start providing our own food and generating our own power. In a disaster, the shelves in grocery stores will be emptied within three days and we may need to sustain ourselves by whatever we have stored or become dependent on the government. By working together, sharing knowledge, and supporting each other we can lessen our need for government assistance and dependence on the grid. We …

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 …

We are a suburban group of experienced and wanna' be gardeners who are motivated to take on the responsibility of growing our own healthy food. Food that is free of GMO's and organic. I've started my own organic and GMO free seeds for the 2013 crop and I'm willing to share what I know.  But I also want to learn about canning and preserving, composting and better organic food growing techniques. We're building a community of urban farmers who are actively learning from each other.  We are also co …