Who: Parents with young children (primarily aged 2-7, but older and younger welcome) What: Exploration... outside playtime... learning through experience... nature walks... museums, zoos, aquariums... farms... beaches... redwoods... nature classes... etc... there are so many activities for our children to enjoy here in the Bay Area! When: Primarily weekdays, but also try to schedule at least two weekend events per month Where: Outdoor, nature-oriented locations throughout the San Francisco Bay A …

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 …

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 …

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 …

DragonMax is a Dragon Boat Club that practices year-round in Berkeley, California. It is sponsored by the Berkeley Racing Canoe Center (BRCC) and supports many community projects throughout the Bay Area. We welcome all types of paddlers into the club, which fields both competitive and recreational crews for local and out-of-town races. You are invited to join and participate. You'll get a workout while meeting new people. It's a lot of fun!

I am a member of a bunch of fun MeetUp groups, but many are far away.  This one is to try and round up more local people for my favorite interests. This group is for all of us who live in Concord and beyond and still want to have fun but with a little less driving. The hope is for us to be able to find some local people who like to do whatever it is we like to do or, at the least, meet some cool people in the area.  We've got some great local resources out here, and we're well situated for esc …

Outdoor Afro is a community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro uses social media to create interest communities, events, and to partner with regional and national organizations that support diverse participation in the Great Outdoors. Here is where you can start locally connecting with people who share your outdoor interests!

Join other hiking enthusiasts in an intense, but short workout. Mission Peak is a peak east of Fremont, California with an elevation of 2,517 ft (767m). We meet at the Stanford Avenue entrance by the picnic table. This is a strenuous hike with a constant uphill climb until you reach the summit. We do not take breaks until we reach the summit. The elevation gain is 2100 ft and the hike duration is approximately 2 1/2 hours. This is an out-and-back hike, slightly over 5 miles. The trail is a well …

To enjoy and to improve the game of tennis and keep fit. What better way of benefiting from the great outdoor weather we have here in the Bay Area almost the whole year around!

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 …

Welcome Tent Campers & Travelers. This group is for those that want to tent camp in California and the West in small groups and also want to drive or fly to Western destinations for lodge or hotel stays and /or camping. The trips will be 20 people or less, and for adults only unless otherwise noted.  Sorry, but no pets are allowed on any of the trips, no matter what size. The trips will mostly be on the weekends, and 2 nights typically.  There will be either a camping trip or a lodge trip every …

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 …

Dragon boat racing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Originating in China some 2,000 years ago, it is popular throughout Asia, the Pacific Islands, Europe and the United States. Crews consist of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steerer. The Alameda Dragon Flyers Dragon Boat Racing Club runs practices and boot camps 3 times a week. We participate in local and West Coast races from April through October each year, and have an active social calendar for paddlers and their non-paddlin …

The Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages.  For a more complete listing of all Chapter outings and events see our Calendar. There are many more events on the calendar than it is possible to list on Meetup! Outings are conducted by the San Francisco Bay Chapter's Activity Sections and Regional Groups.  Activity Sections are organized around either an activity, such as hiking or backpacking, or a social theme, such as Sierra Singles.  No m …

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 …

Hi Everyone, Welcome to Alameda Volleyball. This is a group design for anyone that wants to have fun playing volleyball and meet new people. We welcome players of all skills level to join us and drink beer and learn to each other to be a better player. We aren't the most experienced but it's more of a social event. Please sign up so we can better organize this event. Thank you.

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)!

Join us to experience all levels of indoor and outdoor archery from lessons to practicing at outdoor archery ranges to taking the trails.  We welcome those totally new to the sport as wekk s those experienced with longbow, recurve, and compound bows.  Check us out as we are a friendly, outgoing group whose members are open to share pointers as we improve our archery skills together at archery ranges available throughout the Bay Area.

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 …

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.

Come paddle an outrigger canoe! O Kalani Outrigger Canoe Center welcomes beginners at our Sunday, 9:00 am practice along the Oakland estuary (Jack London Aquatic Center). No experience necessary. We'll provide you with a paddle and some basic instruction. Wear non-cotton, loose-fitting clothing (shorts/pants and top), shoes that can get wet, sunscreen and sunglasses. Consider a hat with a brim and a light jacket. (No jeans, cotton t-shirts or sneakers.)  Don't forget WATER.

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 …

This group is for single parents to find and enjoy outdoor activities with their kids. We will hike/walk/camp all around the Bay Area, with most hikes being easy to accommodate 4-10 year olds.

This is a group for anyone interested in Hiking, Rock climbing, Camping, Skiing, Snowboarding,Photography etc. While the list is not exhaustive , the objective is to meet up offline and create wonderful outdoor experiences as long as they are fun and bit of adventurous All skills levels are welcome. It is to meet other outdoor enthusiasts and build a community that prides for its existence . Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody... **** Disclaimer: By joining this group you …

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.

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!

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

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