We are the Portland Animal Welfare Advocates (PAWA): regular, everyday people who live in the Portland, Oregon & surrounding area who advocate for the ethical treatment of animals. This is not a radical "all or nothing" type of group—we are a grassroots, active group of people coming together to do something to help animals. If you support the overall welfare of animals, strive for a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, & want some company as you lend your voice, volunteer time, & energy to make a dif …

This is about living food that can heal our bodies. There are so many raw/vegan groups and we are so much more. We have something for everyone including the raw/vegan and vegetarian, raw uncooked food, raw desserts, dehydrated food, raw milk, raw cheese, raw cultured buttermilk, raw butter, fermented foods, foods like in Nourishing traditions, sauerkraut, pickling, herbs, farm fresh foods, even the importance of finding local farm raised animals and how eating grass instead of grains are vital t …

This group is meant to be a place where just families (with kids ages 0 to 18) can get together and discuss parenting, raising vegan children, resources to help others, setup playdates, socialize, find friends, etc. This site is friendly for single parents, married, partnerships, unions, etc <-- Basically all parents of kids 0 to 18 are welcome. I would like it to stay open and welcoming for those in the group, we all come from a varied background with different ideas - let's come together and …

  Eating a plant-strong™, whole food, nutrient-dense diet full of healthy fats makes you feel great, but with all of the unhealthy food out there tempting us, it can sometimes feel challenging to eat the foods that we know are the best for our bodies.  Having the support and encouragement of others in the quest to eat foods that are healthy and nourishing helps us to stay on the right track. Join us in getting healthy. We'll do our part with: *free lectures from community health experts *cook …

Our Community Pantry is a buying club with members all over the Portland metro area, focused on the collective purchase of raw, organic, super-fresh nuts, seeds, berries, seaweeds and more. We pay close attention to the sourcing of the foods we buy together, order them once every month, and distribute them within just a few days of receiving them, keeping the freshness of the product at the highest standard possible. This meetup functions to organize our distribution. To read more about the Pant …

Living Raw is the activity of engaging in life fully, openly, inspirationally, and zestfully! In the pursuit of Living Raw in Portland together, we will promote and support raw foods and nutrition, weave our fabric of community, engage our spirituality and connectivity with nature, contribute in tangible ways to our many overlapping communities, and grow our communal inspirations as our membership grows. In so doing, we shall inspire not only those around us, but also ourselves. Our events are …

Welcome to The Secret Forest Community Center. Our mission is to support, enrich and empower our community through safe spaces focused on education, the arts, nature based magick and forest reintegration. Secret Forest was founded to bring together an expanding but isolated solidarity movement taking place in people's hearts across the world. United only as individuals shall we make the journey home. There is a community of the spirit. Join it, and feel the delight of walking in the noisy stre …

This group seeks to bring together those interested in or currently living a compassionate vegan lifestyle for enjoyment and activities. Being Vegan is a journey in life and no two people travel it the same. So why not join and get to know a great group of people who are walking the same path. Viva la Vegan - Family: http://vegan.meetup.com/492/

Do you believe in the higher nutritional content of raw, unheated, unpasteurized foods, as well as sprouted foods? Do you enjoy eating sprouted seeds and nuts, sea vegetables, fruits, vegetables, and for some of us raw dairy? Do you get excited at the idea of juicing, blending green smoothies, and more? And most importantly, do you long to connect with like-minded families so our children can play together while enjoying nutritious raw snacks? If so, this group is for you! Please join us in SW P …

Dedicated to helping Milwaukie residents understand and transition to a more sustainable society.

Are you tired of meeting mamas who's idea of good parenting is plopping their tot in front of the tv with a soda? This is a meetup/playgroup for open minded, fun, healthy, globally conscientiousness mamas who enjoy providing the best childhood for their children while maintaining their own identity & interests. We live in a western industrialized culture that has placed great importance on efficiency & technology, I value nature and health and I strive to find a balance in my life between these …