This group was created to help spread the knowledge of aquaponics, which is the combination of aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil). By raising food this way, gardeners can produce the highest quality herbs and vegetables with the lowest inputs of labor, water, and fertilizer. The efficiency and productivity of the system and its ease of operation make it the perfect urban garden. The group will meet to discuss aquaponics, to go see existing aquaponic faciliti …

We are the spin-off group of the Arlington Mommies!  If you have older preschool kids, please check out our sister group! Welcome, Metroplex Moms! We are a melting pot of fun, helpful, friendly, social, family-oriented moms who come together for support, advice, knowledge and friendship! We are a fairly large group of moms, but maintain a level of friendship that comes with involvement... and strive to remain a group that KNOWS all of its members. We require members attend at least one meet …

The Cowtown Backyard Poultry Meetup Group is for people in the Fort Worth, Texas area who have small backyard flocks of chickens for pets, eggs, and meat. You just might be suprised at how many people living in your neighborhood have pet chickens! There is nothing quite like walking outside in the morning to gather fresh organic eggs for your breakfast! We welcome everyone that has a small backyard flock of chickens, and those that are interested in getting started raising a small backyard flock …

Meet other local people who are interested in living in a sustainable ecovillage laid out using Permaculture principles around Greenville, Texas east of Dallas. The purpose of the group is to learn the skills necessary for organic produce farming, learn homesteading skills in such areas as food preservation, and develop a community that can, if desired, earn at least some income from the land. People should join who want to prepare the land to grow most or all of their own produce plus optional …

Permaculture draws together ideas, skills and a style of living that allows us to create a sustainable culture no matter what the future brings--and grow an organic polyculture rather than an agricultural monoculture. Everyone can benefit from knowing Permaculture, organic gardening, food forests, and sustainable living. It actually makes farm life easier as a way to earn a living! We will have meetings and classes that build on Permaculture Principles and Practices. We hope you will join us. In …

This group is focused on the growth and proliferation of Sustainable Business in the Tarrant County portion of the Metroplex. Though we will be open to anyone, we are primarily a business to business platform, in which we can introduce ourselves, and our concepts to each other so that we can help to cross pollinate the industry throughout the DFW Market. We also want to serve as an introduction point for anyone that wants to know more about the sustainable culture, how they may participate, grow …

Buggin' Around is a group for all parents (moms, dads, step-parents, foster-parents, adoptive-parents, grandparents, gay/lesbian parents, single parents, married parents, divorced parents and every kind of parent in between), who want to be active with their children while building lasting friendships. Our activities include park playdates, fitness events, zoos, museums, themed-home playdates, arts & crafts, parents night out/in, babysitting swaps/kids night out, field trips, nature walks, holid …

Aquaponics is a closed-loop nutrient recycling system. Simply put, it is a combination of traditional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil). Using this method can dramatically increase the levels of production in a smaller space footprint. Even better, the produce and fish are of the absolutely highest quality! Aquaponics is a method of growing edible plants and fish in a single system that is extremely well suited for the urban environment. Addition …

If you are interested in living more sustainably in your own local area east of Dallas, please join us as we learn the way of green and simple. We will network with each other; we will have outside talks on sustainable living from Solar to Rainwater Harvesting, from Permaculture to Organic Gardening/Farming, and from green remodeling to energy-efficient new building; we will invite local officials to our meetings in order to make our towns more sustainable and resilient. If you reside (or want t …

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Backyard Chickens are great pets, fun to keep, easy to maintain, and great for kids. They provide fresh/healthy eggs, fertilizer for the lawn/garden, insect control, and hours of entertainment. We advocate cities allowing a backyard hens and responsible chicken ownership. Learn about the benefits of chickens, the proper care for them, and dispel the myths some believe about chickens. Share your tips, flock, coops, and resources with others.

The Coppell Urban Preparation Group (The Group) is for and by the citizens of Coppell as a regional group for its members to respond to a disaster or situation where the ability of society to supply essentials has degraded or stopped completely ( Katrina, 1992 LA Riots). Our mission is simple.  Have water, food, shelter and protection for ourselves and our families in a manner that is simple, cost-effective and sustainable. The Group foresees some event that disrupts society.  Through self-reli …

This meetup group is geared towards people born 100 years too late. We will have hands on participation in "on the farm" homesteading type activities such as organic gardening practices, water collection alternatives, animal husbandry including humane harvesting of small animals raised free range in which participants will learn skills to harvest, clean, prepare and preserve their own food such as rabbits and chickens AND even take them home with you to enjoy the fruits of your labor. In additio …

Welcome to the Greater North Texas Network for Weston A. Price Foundation. As a chapter leader for WAPF HEB, I am inviting individuals, families and especially other WAPF Chapter Leaders in the DFW and surrounding areas to join in and use this wonderful Meetup as a perfect resource. Did you know there are dozens of WAPF Meetups nationally and internationally and this is the first one to network the DFW area! We are here to direct you to like-minded individuals who are looking for sources of the …

This group was created for those who are interested in Aquaponics and other Permaculture or sustainable lifestyle practices in Fort Worth, Aledo, Weatherford, and surrounding areas. Aquaponics is a sustainable farming method that combines Aquaculture (raising of aquatic animals like fish, crayfish, or prawns) with Hydroponics (growing plants without soil). Aquaponics uses the plants to filter the fish water, up-taking as vital nutrients and then returning the clean water back to the fish, elimin …

Welcome to Clear Fork nutrition and health meetup! This is a group for anyone interested in health and nutrition. If you want to make proactive steps forward towards dynamic health for yourself or family this is the place to be! Topics can range from detoxification, purification, weight loss, healthy lifestyles, whole food nutrition, endocrine and hormone balance to exploring means to propagate local food solutions for organic and nutrient dense food options within your own communities. So come …

If you are interested in or are currently raising poultry in Collin County this is the group for you. I started this group because of growing popularity of raising backyard chickens and the distance involved with meeting up with the other DFW area poultry groups. I am looking forward to building awareness of backyard poultry in Collin County and creating a community group to bring us together to share ideas and experiences.

Our goal is to help people learn how to improve their health by growing produce with their own Aquaponic system. We want Urban Agriculture to replace the tasteless produce from, mono crop, GMO supporting, big corporation growers. Help us increase our locally grown foods!