Nature Play is committed to family fun in the great outdoors. We host regular meanderings around Marin County for families with kids of all ages. Nature Play is all about taking time to build a fort with sticks, explore a creek, dig in the dirt, overturn some rocks, feel the wind on your face, get eye-to-eye with a new bug friend—activities that are respectful and inclusive of even the littlest adventurers. We welcome one and all to unplug and get outside together!

Get outdoors! This is a group for people who want to hike, paddle, and/or do volunteer trail work and habitat restoration in the Lake Berryessa area of Napa County. We'll do a mixture of short, easy hikes in parks at the lake for families with children, strenuous hikes of 14 miles with a 3,000 foot elevation gain, nature hikes with interpretive park rangers, paddles around the islands or in the moonlight, trail building in wilderness areas, hard work removing invasive species and easy work plant …

Sonoma County Outdoors is an adult group for Hiking, Walking, and Social Activities. Want to hike or walk for fitness and fun? Would regularly meeting with a committed group of like minded people help keep you accountable to exercise? Just want to get out of the house and have some fun? If you said yes to any of these questions, then take a look at Sonoma County Outdoors! There are a lot of great hiking Meetup groups out there. I'm a member of many of them and plan to continue to hike with the …

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!

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 …

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 …

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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.

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, …

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 …

Come join us at this outdoor fitness class. This is strength and conditioning based, with a focus on flexibility, stability, form, function, core and cardio. Want to look and feel better? I am passionate about fitness and fun. I believe that an awesome workout, surrounded by great people, with a little guidance should be available everyone.

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 …

Are you looking for walking buddies to help keep you motivated? Would you enjoy exploring our beautiful valley’s trails and paths with other friendly folks? Whether you’re new to exercise or a seasoned hiker, join us for walks as well as hikes throughout the Valley of the Moon. Suggest your favorite walk or hike, or volunteer to lead one of your own! Occasionally we‘ll spice things up and travel to other parts of the North Bay. Join Sonoma Valley Walks and stay healthy, get outdoors, and meet gr …

We are an active group of avid rock climbers, mountaineers, and outdoor adventurers in the northern California and western Nevada Region.  Members of our group come from all walks of life and cover a vast range of skill levels.  We have active duty military, retired military, college students, and everyone else to include their kids. We tend to host meet-ups as far north as Shasta to as far south as Joshua Tree.  We meet in North and South Tahoe, Bishop, Sonora Pass, Yosemite, Red Rocks in (Las …

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 …

Green Boot is an outdoor hiking and walking club that explores the beautiful trails of Northern Marin County and surrounding area. We offer a variety of weekday and weekend hikes for all fitness levels. We aim to discover new trails, socialize, learn about the local landscape, and get healthy.  Hikes range from easy ¾ mile after work outings, to 7 mile weekend excursions led by a former U.S Forester. Join today and let’s meet up. See you on the trails!

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 San Francisco 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 diffe …

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 …

I am a first time mom to a super active little guy-- we are always looking for new and fun things to explore as well as frequenting our "regular" spots! Joining friends, old and new, makes even an routine trip to the park more fun, right? If you are looking for playdates, friends to meet for outdoor activities, rainy day creative activities, mom's night out, shared support and information-- please join! Looking forward to meeting little people and parents too!

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy Pleasant Hill/Diablo Valley/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 …

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 …

Thanks for your interest in this group, but the lack of time and life changes has caused me to shut down the Sonoma County Connect social networking group. Note that the hiking group (Sonoma County Outdoors) is still an active group with no plans to shut down)

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 …

Clay Busters Trap Skeet and Sporting Clay shooters. This sport Builds Self Confidence and skill. Having the discipline to Hit a moving target makes you feel good. Open to men and women boys and girls minors must be accompanied by an adult. We meet-up at different ranges for clay busting. Average cost is about $17 per round of 25 shots in a round. Beginners can take lessons from a certified master. Number one rule is gun & range safety. bring your shotgun if you have one. Starting time is 10am en …

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!