Meet people practicing Earth Skills, which includes the study of nature, survival, wildlife tracking and birding, herbal medicine and wild edible foods, natural arts and music, traditional technologies and permaculture. This site is maintained to post our classes, camps and workshops taking place in your area. Regular programs in your area include our homeschool family classes which run monthly during the academic year from 1-3 pm, afterschool-classes-by-request from 3:30-5:30 pm, and our adult …

Let's get out and PLAY! This group is for easy-going, fun-loving people to come together to laugh with, challenge ourselves in the outdoor world, to make new friends at social events and to embark on new adventures!! Our group is about making friends, meeting people with the same interests and  sharing the adventures of life with others who enjoy the same thing. A $1 to $5 annual contribution is requested to cover the $144 annual fee to keep the group alive. Payment is not required to join, b …

This is a group for parents who enjoy sharing their "geekiness" with their children. We are looking to build an alliance with other families to meet up and join in fun activities. This group is open to all families looking to create fun memories with other families. Looking to have no pressure events that can include boardgames, movie watching, video games, or even venturing into the scary outdoors.

This is a group for people who Love to travel and have a passion for adventure! Outdoor activities can include but are not limited to; swimming, surfing, sailing, boating, kayaking, laying on the beach, mountain climbing, hiking, walking, trekking, mountain biking, road biking, white water rafting, sky diving, bungie jumping, different cultures, different food, all forms of transportation, etc. We look forward to hearing about people's travel stories and planning for future trips. This is a supe …

This group is for anyone interested in hiking/biking etc... all levels of riding and hiking are welcome. This group is for connecting with people who enjoy staying active and the company of a diverse group of people to enjoy clean living.

This is a group for skiers and snowboarders. All skill levels welcome. We'll organize trips to different destinations; this year we're going to Sun Valley in March, and other places too. Also we meet monthly for tips and social fun.

Grab your stroller or baby backpack and the munchkin(s); it's time to get fit! We are a group of moms  who are looking for support and fun for themselves and their little ones! This meetup group includes walks, hike, rock climbing, play dates, trips to the zoo, recipe swaps and more. All fitness levels are welcome. We're all here to help each other out along the way.

Looking for a group that shares your love of winter sports?  You've come to the right place.  We're just a bunch of powder junkies in from the Tacoma/Olympia/Ft. Lewis area that will get to the mountains any chance we can get.  All ages and skill levels are welcome to join in on the fun.

A site for getting together with other singles in their 40's and 50's+ that enjoy the great outdoors. We are the “social side” of the Mountaineers. Getting together for dinners, BBQ’s, wine tasting, dances, comedy shows, house parties and the like, are just as important to our lives as exercise. Our hiking, bicycling, and other outdoor activites are at the beginner and intermediate level. We are not extreme. Let's have fun and get outside and play! For more info about the Mountaineers go to http …

This groups primary goal is to form a group of people who currently participate in triathlons or are planning to do so. Anyone is welcome to join this group, you can be a beginner or advanced and anything in between. We will stick together as a group and will leave no one behind. In this group we will help you train for your goals by doing runs, rides, and swims. If this sounds like a good fit for you then join today.

We are a group for all ages and types of people to get together and be social.  We have many kinds of meetups for dining out, seeing movies, walks, hiking, getting coffee, happy hours, BBQ's, and generally being social and making new friends.

We are a group of friendly people doing weekly 10k (6.2 mile) walks all around the south sound. We walk for fitness, so these are not strolls.  Expect to finish walks within 2 1/2 hours, depending on stops. All walks are American Volkssport Association (AVA) sanctioned. Everyone is welcome to join us. All walks are free, or you can choose to pay for AVA credit stamps. Find out more about the AVA at www.esva.org or www.ava.org. Just show up and be ready to walk at the posted time.  We need to reg …

Group for runners of all levels. Meetups will include road runs, trail runs, community organized runs, and cross training. Focus is on motivation and safety in numbers. Meetups can be for all members, guys only, girls only, dog friendly, family friendly, etc. All members are encouraged to participate and post meetups to the calendar. Running in groups of two or more is preferable, even if faster runners have to back track to stay together. By joining South Sound Area Runners, members agree that …

This is a social group for women of the south sound and surrounding areas, who are interested in meeting new people that share similar interest. This is for ladies who like to socialize, network and have a great time together.

Proudly Sponsored By South Sound Running Stores If you like competition and focused training, you’ll find it here. We are keen to recruit new members that can run a sub 2 hour Half Marathon. In this small tight knit group we're not just runners, we're great friends! Out of all the running groups on Meet-Up that come out of Tacoma, we have the best average attendance roughly 3-7 runners during each training event. Our ages range from 22-52 years old. Other Group activities: Barbecues Bowling Day …

This group is for anyone who loves meeting people from other countries or cultures. Learn about the world around and make a new friend! Listen to music from another country, share ideas, stories, food, and laughs and learn about life from another perscpective. Diversity enriches life! We have many opportunities to enjoy culture, which enriches life and increases understanding between people, plus its fun!

This group is to give those who work on the weekends an opportunity to get together during the week with others who have the same interests. Is there an event that you are already planning to go to? Don't do it alone, make it a Meetup event. One of the benefits of getting together during the week is that the events are usually less crowded. Let's go skiing, snowboarding, Happy hour, Movies, games at somebodies house. I am open to ideas. How about Moonlight bowling? I am excited about this group. …

We ski, snowboard and snowshoe in the winter, and kayak, bike, and hike in the summer, and party all times in between. Join us and get ready for fun!

Want to: Learn more about native plants ? Landscape with native plants (and save on your watering bill)? Provide habitat for wildlife ? Meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts ? Help restore natural areas? Then join our meetup group, attend our presentations, take part in hikes and other sponsored events. For more information see the Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) website at http://www.wnps.org or the South Sound Chapter (SSC) website at http://www.southsoundchapterwnps.org.

We all walk down a path, whether it be with our career, or personal development, or our spirituality. But, along the way, it can be easy to get lost. That's ok! It's happens. The purpose of this group is to help people find their way as a group, and to connect not only with nature but also to open the door to spirituality as well. Zen Hikes will take you to the tops of mountains, and down lush trails, not only in reality but also figuratively, inside oneself. We are a community of hikers, spirit …

The White River Valley Museum and Mary Olson Farm offer lots of FREE and low cost programs for kids age 3 - 12! Join our meet-ups to find out more about all of the awesome oppurtuniites for family fun right here in the valley!

This is a group for anyone interested in learning and playing the modern version of the ancient Irish sport of Hurling, the fastest game on grass. Think of a combination of soccer, hockey, and lacrosse. "A truly beautiful game, the Irish have perfected violence and speed and given it a league to play in. " "First we hurl, then we drink."

Are you a Pickleball player looking to enjoy a little friendly competition? Join the Tacoma Pickleball Club and enjoy this exhilarating sport with other enthusiasts! Players should expect to engage in friendly competition and be able to sustain a light rally with minimal effort. This meetup is NOT for you if: 1. You're wondering which brand of pickles to bring. 2. You think this is a drinking game. 3. You're a raving pickle enthusiast looking for a kindred spirit. If you love Pickleball and want …

Run & Play is a group for people who want to do exactly that! Are you a runner who wants a more exciting way to exercise? A gamer who wants to stretch their legs a little? Someone who wants more fun and engaging activities in town? Come run and play with us! Run & Play Tacoma will organize regular games in the Tacoma area that will be open to anyone who wants to play. The types of games will include scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, relays, teamwork challenges, and anything else we can think up …