… The ASLA defines landscape architecture as: "encompasses the analysis, planning, design, management and stewardship of the natural and built environments." Clear as the shores of Lake Michigan when filtered by invasive zebra mussels? …No? Wikipedia does a better job of clarifying the definition: "Landscape architecture is the design of outdoor and public spaces to achieve environmental, socio-behavioral, and/or aesthetic outcomes. It involves the systematic investigation of existing social, ec …

… We are a community of beginning, intermediate, and advanced yogis that enjoy practicing Yoga Sans Clothes in a comfortable environment with instruction by Professionally Certified Yoga Therapists. We offer a highly spiritual environment free from any sort of exploitative or sexually charged interests. Any sort of lascivious or otherwise inappropriate behavior *or energy* is not tolerated.  Nude Yoga Chicago promotes a safe, healing environment for all. Feel free to post, ask questions and make …

… . • Environment Protect the environment like water, air and land by expanding and nurturing nature whenever possible such as planting trees, using less electricity and using public transportation more often. Taking care of the environment is an investment in the present and future security concerns and sovereignty of the United States of America. • Energy Promote, implement and maintain renewable energies like but not limited to, wind power, solar and nuclear power thereby reducing foreign oil d …

B.I.G. is a support, education and networking group for smart women (and let's face it -we're all smart!)   Mission -- To create an environment where women empower each other toward their personal and professional goals and dreams. We currently host meetings in nearly 60 local communities throughout the country and we're expanding rapidly. We're also available to all women on-line via our http://www.believeinspiregrow.com website.   What is B.I.G? B.I.G. is a community based support group that p …

ASPiE is a new group for college students with ASD! We are looking for new members, which is why we started this meetup group. Please join us -- we would love to meet you! ASPiE is a peer support group geared toward college students with ASD. The group includes all students from colleges and universities in the Chicago area. Those who attend will have opportunities to meet students with similar interests, discuss college life in a supportive environment, hear about topics of interest (relationsh …

Did you know your home could be making you sick? Discover how turning your home into a Wellness Home can create an environment that supports your health and happiness. We will do our best to provide a fun, relaxed environment that promises to be informative, educational and worthy of your valuable time.

Founded by a group of American Pakistanis in 2010, Pakistan American Resource Connection (PARC) is a philanthropic non- profit foundation committed to developing Pakistan’s greatest resource – our people. We invite you to join us in empowering lives and creating opportunities. PARC is a nonprofit organization involved in assisting developing countries like Pakistan to create an environment that promotes the development of education and entrepreneurial knowledge along with raising awareness about …

… Purchasing a 2 to 4-flat with friends and living in a multigenerational environment appeals to many people. New Community Vision (NCV) provides the framework to gather with others in a safe and friendly environment, neighborhood-by-neighborhood, month in/month out to explore alternative housing options. As communities gather month after month, natural affinity groups will form and may want to explore their options. These options include cooperatives, cohousing, shared homes and even dormitory ho …

You are invited to meeting with others like yourself. Being in private practice myself, I often find myself looking to meet others who are struggling with the same challenges, have similar interests, and have insight into being a busy business owner. My hopes for this group is to provide a supportive environment where those who currently have or are considering starting a private practice can meet to discuss real time issues, ...including building a referral base, financial strategies, advertisi …

Stone Soup & Lemonade is a multigenerational community of women whose purpose is to use the collaborative philosophy of the “Stone Soup” tale plus the overcoming attitude of, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” to make life better for ourselves & our world. Stone Soup & Lemonade – provides places & environments to collaborate, connect, share & celebrate – using live gatherings, social media, mobile alerts & one-on-one get-togethers. Imagine a safe place to assess and learn to upgrade you …

The Forum is a group for professional healers and non-professionals, committed to personal, mental and spiritual growth. The forum will provide a welcoming environment for learning and social interaction. Two continuing education credits for mental health counselors will be available for each session. Experienced and dynamic presenters will introduce innovative and effective paradigms and alternative strategies that will open your mind and enrich your knowledge base. These presentations will …

The purpose of the Biodiesel meetup is to expand our collective understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the use of biodiesel. I hope to create a learning collective of individuals looking to use network and determine how biodiesel can be an effective part of our fuel landscape, both individually and as a greater community.

Meet with local people who suffer from Fibromyalgia to discuss, share, laugh, and conquer the misconceptions regarding this disabling condition. Support, understanding, and validation in a comfortable environment is important! This meetup will always be an open group where people are invited but not obligated to discuss and share their experiences with various coping mechanisms, solutions for relief of pain, fatigue, fog, etc. There are several remedies with published studies but empirical, f …

Helping job candidates find jobs they love! This group is for you if you are: 1. looking for or sourcing qualified job candidates; 2. looking for a job now or an ideal future job; 3. wanting to network with recruiters or job candidates; and/or 4. wanting to help others by sharing your ideas in fun and no-stress environment

… Registration Fees - for Newbies and Existing Twitter Accounts Register now to enjoy a fun evening of new experiences in a relaxing environment...join the Twitterverse! To attend as a Newbie to Twitter, your workshop time is 6:00pm – 8:00pm. The cost is $40. To attend as an Existing Twitter account, your workshop time is 6:30pm – 8:00pm. The cost is $35. Why the difference? I want those without an account to learn what they need to know without having those with existing accounts feel their tim …

ADHD is as prevalent among grown-ups as children - and it's just as essential to manage the condition with a range of behavioral, organizational and other techniques. This is a support group for adults with ADD/ADHD and people who suspect they might have ADHD due to issues with procrastination, organization and time management. We usually meet 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month to discuss challenges and share information and experiences in a supportive environment. …