Have you ever wondered what dragon boating is all about? Now's your chance to find out. The Oakland Renegades Dragon Boat Team invites all Meetup folks to come and try it out. No experience is necessary, all age groups and fitness levels are welcome and we provide all the gear.  It's an outdoor, physical activity with occasional splashing so dress accordingly. The Renegades Dragon Boat Team is a partnership with the Oakland Recreation and Parks Department to provide an opportunity for the co …

The California Wilderness Coalition protects the natural landscapes that make California unique, providing clean air and water, a home to wildlife, and a place for recreation and spiritual renewal. CWC is the only organization dedicated to protecting and restoring California's wild places and native biodiversity on a statewide level. Since 1976, we have empowered local communities and conservationists to be the voice for wild California.

If you love food and the outdoors, this group is for you!  The weather in the East Bay is gorgeous most of the year, so why not take advantage of it! East Bay Picnic Group organizes monthly (or more) picnics for as much of the year as possible. This group is open to anyone who enjoys being outdoors while eating their favorite foods, talking and anything else you can do at a picnic. Just bring your own picnic goodies to enjoy and share the company of like-minded folks . . . and of course, the gre …

While we love our men and our guy friends, experiencing the outdoors with a group of women is a different game. When it comes to the outdoors, we believe in equity, not necessarily equality. (Don't understand what we mean by that statement? Come check us out and you'll discover the true meaning!) We believe in physical strength, but also the inner strength of great women. We believe in a caring and nurturing community, where all women are free to be themselves - safe to admit their weaknesses, s …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt0_oP... “Come to the woods, for here is rest. There is no repose like that of the green deep woods. Here grow the wallflower and the violet. The squirrel will come and sit upon your knee, the logcock will wake you in the morning. Sleep in forgetfulness of all ill.” ~John Muir THE WILD WEST is a meet-up group for hikers, explorers, riders & adventurers inspired by the history of the Wild West. Events include: Hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, shooting guns, …

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy Berkeley/East Bay girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! We are fun loving girlfriends. We have big hearts filled with passion and love! We are ladies who enjoy cocktails, girls night out, dancing, music, happy hour, and having fun in life! We are professional women with substance Who are willing to make a d …

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy Oakland/East Bay girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! We are fun loving girlfriends. We have big hearts filled with passion and love! We are ladies who enjoy cocktails, girls night out, dancing, music, happy hour, and having fun in life! We are professional women with substance Who are willing to make a di …

Share a ride to hiking trails, kayaking coves, rivers and other scenic locations. This group is for people who want to use non-profit, for-profit and peer-to-peer car sharing to carpool to the great outdoors. Expect to pay $15-$20 per person for a local day trip and $40-$60 for a weekend trip,  and be cool and responsible about sharing the ride. See the Pages section for more information about car sharing. http://www.meetup.com/Car-Share-to-Wilderness-Collective/about/ Members are welcome and en …

This is a group for unschooling or homeschooling families to plan and host events, exchange ideas, and to connect with other parents and children. Every member is invited and encouraged to get involved. We are mainly outdoor and nature oriented and like to utilize the diverse talents and knowledge of our group members for providing great real-world exposure for our children. Currently the children in the group are younger (1-6) but all ages are welcome as diversity is greatly valued. Many childr …

Would you like to increase your social circle? Meet Chinese Americans? Socialize and network with friendly and honest Chinese Americans? This meet up group is for young Chinese Americans that like to have fun and do exciting things. Kayaking, rock climbing, sailing, and mountain bike riding are some of the outdoor activities that we will do on weekends. Indoor activities will include bar hoping, wine tasting, Chinese dessert sampling, and karaokeing. Please let me know if you can add on to the l …

Play Waka Kickball in Oakland! The perfect way to make new friends, stay active, and have something fun to do during the week after work!!! kickball.com/caneptune kickball.com/cabayshore

Calling all LAMORINDA parents who love hiking and want to share this passion with thier children! This is a LAMORINDA group for parents interested in hiking and exploring nature with their children (6-12). All skills levels are welcome. We'll meet once a month for an inspiring day hike. Looking forward to exploring local, beautiful trails with our kids!

CCK Kayak was started by a group of California Canoe & Kayak (CCK) Instructors. Our goal is to lower the barrier to kayaking. Making it easier for the beginners to begin and for the experienced to get more water time with the best folks to learn from. Certified Instructors and seasoned CCK Kayak members will always be on hand to offer guidance and support.

We are looking for a group to play pickup in and around Oakland -- usually on the weekend. All ages and skills welcome! Come ready to play, socialize, and have a ball (har har)!

Do you like basketball, but can't seem to find a semi-regular pick-up game in Oakland? Would you describe your bball skills, at best, as decent to slightly better than average? Did you play basketball for your high school? Are you in your late 20's or 30's and have seemingly lost a quick first step? Do you enjoy a competitive game, but more than anything, just want to play some solid basketball with a good group of guys and to get in some exercise? Let's make it fun, competitive, fairly regular …

If you enjoy being surrounded by the immense beauty of nature... If you dream about life in the great wide open... Or if you simply need to get away from IM and Twitter... ...Then join us for a Hikeadelic experience. This group was formed for those who like to be out in nature as much as possible, whether on a nice, warm, sunny day or a rainy and windy morning. There is no absolute standard of fitness required (each hike will have its own subjective rating). All we ask is that you bring a posi …

This group encourages members to host activities (meetup events). Hosting here is just doing something that you'll be doing anyway. Invite each other!

Hello Golf Enthusiasts, Welcome to the "Hole-In-One" Golf Club. This group is geared towards those who share the passion and desire to have fun, play golf, and improve in this game. We are here to take advantage of playing the best of the best courses in the Bay Area, from SF to East Bay to South Bay, including Stonetree, Wente, Cinnabar Hills, Bayonet/Blackhorse, Quail Lodge, Poppy Hills, Poppy Ridge, Stonetree, Callippe Preserve, Half Moon Bay, Spanish Bay, and Pebble (??? Hmm). This group wil …

>> FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK << This group aims to do meetups centered around anything that makes you sweat! Hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, running, bicycling, kayaking, rafting, tennis, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddle-boarding, wake-boarding, SUP, bungee jumping, skydiving, swimming, rock climbing, bouldering, spelunking - If it can be done with a group, suggest it and let's make it happen! This group does not and will not tolerate discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age …

Walkers age 50+ invited to enjoy local nature and good company on free monthly walks, 9 AM Thursday mornings, co-sponsored by Friends of Five Creeks and Albany Senior Center. Walks are generally 3 miles or less. Some are easy and leisurely, others more more quickly and/or involve hills. Choose the ones you want!

We protect and enjoy California native plants together -- go on field trips, enjoy lectures and local hikes. Learn about native plants of the East Bay and beyond with us !

We're a great group of guys who have come together almost every week/weekend now since August 2012 to explore the various trails--in the hills, by the bay, and in between--that are right here at our doorstep in the East Bay.  No heroic mountaineering, just a good solid regular hike, fun companionship, a bit of adventurous exploring now and then, and on occasion, some socializing over food and drink afterward.  Nothing beats the fresh air, the spectacular landscape and views, and making some new …

Come join us on local & international photography adventures, classes, workshops, and tons of other photography related events! From photo walks, photography classes, & photo contests to world travel & bay area day trips this is the best group for getting some great shots, learning more about photography, and meeting new people!

Hi and welcome to California Weekends. California is among the best places in the world for roads trips and camping. The state is home to millions of people of different backgrounds, molding California into a truly unique place rich with incredible must-see attractions and interesting activities for those who want to discover the state's cultural diversity.  Road trips are a lot of fun and so is camping. These are two of our favorite things to do...so why not start a group to share the experien …

East Bay Awesome Activities is a group of fun, friendly folks interested in socializing with fellow 20- and 30-somethings at cool events mostly (but not exclusively) in the East Bay. From dinner to drinks, hiking to biking, street fairs to concerts, chances are we're doing it! So join us in the festivities, have an awesome time, and make new friends. Suggesting Events Have an idea for an awesome activity? Please contact the organizer with details about the vent you would like to see. Members wh …

Co-ed Soccer pickup games in Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Richmond, and the East Bay.

This is a group for yogis who are also hikers. We hike, we practice yoga, we meditate, we become friends. Our best sun salutations are in the wilderness where we feel complete and one whole with Mother Earth. Our hikes are challenging but our yoga retreats in the woods and in the mountains are peaceful. Our outings will be in small groups as wilderness and crowds do not go together. I am a member of other meetups and I learned from those experiences. I would like to set up this one differently. …

Our first Trek will be the Cataract Trail Loop in Marin County. "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone" Join a group of hiking enthusiasts, to explore the beautiful trails of Marin County. Suggestions for hike are welcomed!