The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) is an internationally recognized association that promotes leadership and excellence for professionals and volunteers in the interpretive field. We  endeavor to connect people with the natural and cultural world around them in parks, museums, schools, zoos, communities, and other special places. Region 9 (the Sierra Pacific Region) of NAI's Meetup Group will help members and non-members of the association gather to share ideas and experiences at …

Enjoy a variety of hikes/events offered by the Sierra Club's Loma Prieta Sierra Singles section (LPSS), the Black Mountain Hiking Section (BMHS) and the Guadalupe Group which are based in the midpeninsula region. Most leaders have many years of experience leading hikes and often have a great knowledge of many open space areas and parks in the Bay area.  LPSS hikes/events will be "singles events" and BMG and Guadalupe group events are "open to everyone".  Most hikes will have organized carpool po …

The Peninsula Regional Group (PRG) is one of 3 geographically-based sub-groups of the SIERRA CLUB's Loma Prieta Chapter. Our Chapter includes most residents who live in the Silicon Valley as it covers the area south of San Francisco to south of San Jose. When you join, you will most likely be assigned to one of 3 regional groups. Our group sponsors educational events such as screenings of award-winning documentaries, talks by experts, outings, and fun socials. Most important of all, we do adv …

Are you looking to improve your leadership skills? Does the idea of speaking in public give you the chills? Gain new skills and conquer your fears with the fun and friendly Sierra Speakers Toastmasters. Visit us on any Thursday night and see how we train and mentor our members in a friendly atmosphere to become successful meeting organizers, leaders and public speakers. We're part of a worldwide organization (Toastmasters International) -- that helps members practice with valuable, thoughtful, a …

The San Francisco Bay Area Gay & Lesbian Sierrans is an outings and conservation club for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people, and our friends. We are an official activities section of the Bay Chapter of the Sierra Club. Founded in 1986, the Bay Chapter GLS was the Sierra Club's first gay and lesbian activities section. We're still one of the largest of a growing number of GLS chapters around the country. Throughout the year, we sponsor a variety of activities which offer something …

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*** Fun, Value & New Friends - BAC - Bay Area Snow Sports Council - Clubs - Year-Round Activities & BenefitsAre you interested in fun, value & new friends?Bay Area Snow Sports Council (BAC) www.skibac.org is a nonprofit, volunteer-run association of more than 30 snow sports clubs founded in 1947 covering the entire Bay Area from Monterey up to Napa and out to the Sierra Foothills. There is no cost to join the BAC Meetup group but we would like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of o …

Join other hiking enthusiasts in an intense workout in short period of time. We hike Mission Peak every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Winter and Spring and at 6:30 p.m. in the Summer and Fall. Make sure to check the time when you RSVP. Mission Peak is a peak east of Fremont, California with an elevation of 2,517 ft (767m). It is part of a ridge that includes Mount Allison and Monument Peak . Mission Peak is located in the Mission Peak Regional Preserve and is a part of the East Bay Regional Park …

This meetup is for people who want to explore Stand Up Paddling (SUP). All levels from total beginners to experts are invited to join in the fun. Bring your own SUP board or rent one (rentals will be available at the meetups). If you have never tried SUP, you are in for a huge treat. SUP is a lot of fun and a great workout. Paddle around in the glassy waters of Santa Cruz harbor, or try the open ocean on a day when there's no surf or a day with a swell; paddle out to the SC one mile marker; or i …

For years I was a solo backpacker who frequently ventured solo into less frequented areas. Recently I experienced a scare while doing so which made me realize how vulnerable a solo hiker off trail is. I concluded that for safety and companionship where any portion of the route is off established trails, I would prefer to hike with other independent-style backpackers. Those meetups of our group where I am part of the group will provide the partners I seek. My idea of a small group is myself, my d …

Come join Sempervirens Fund docents on a free guided hike! Our expert volunteer docents lead hikes through the parks of the Santa Cruz Mountains and on lands currently owned and cared for by Sempervirens. Each hike has its own character and level of intensity. On a hike through the Lompico Forest, participants may walk through the depths of a steep redwood canyon in quest of the Lompico Creek headwaters or take a quiet river walk. A trip through the San Lorenzo River Redwoods will bring hikers t …

SF A/X: The RIDE stands for San Francisco Active Xplorers of The RIDE. The RIDE is SNOWBOARDING in the Winter and Mountain Biking in the Spring and Summer with some seasonal overlap. SF A/X RIDE events will take place in the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe as well as other areas. SF A/X is linked with two other Meet Up sites: (1) Sactown A/X and (2) Davis A/X. In the Winter, THIS group has the advantage of NETWORKING you with over 400 other very Active SNOWBOARDERS whose home mountains are in TAHOE... …

Bay Area Mountaineering Meetup (BAMM) Meet people who are interested in mountaineering, backcountry skiing/snowboarding, alpine climbing, rock climbing, trekking, backpacking, or simply day-hiking in the mountains. Whether you are currently training for a climb, planning your next one, or just looking to get into the sport, this is a great way to meet people of all experience levels. We do a mix of local meetups as well as trips all around the Sierra, California and the world. We are 100% non-co …

Singles group of over 50's. We have hikes on every Sunday usually followed by Potlucks at members homes. The hikes are open to the public and the potlucks are for members or for visitors who go on that day's hike.

The purpose of this group is to connect like-minded people in the areas of emergency preparedness (prepping) for both natural and man-made disasters. We gather for meet ups to share ideas, network, have training activities, and make friends to work together in case a disaster situation occurs. As for myself I am a family-man, C.E.R.T. & FEMA trained, prior military, martial arts trained, current student of Sierra School of Survival ( featured on Doomsday Preppers), and have been prepping for yea …

Share stories, inspiration, photos, adventures and advice. Learn about the latest events, trail conditions, camping spots, good eats, outdoor gear and the most beautiful places in California and the Southwest. Also, find hiking companions, stay informed and join community gatherings. The official launch party is Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 7 p.m. at Title Nine in Los Gatos. Join us for wine, cheese, chocolate and a talk about the spiritual, mental and physical benefits of hiking in wild places. …

This is a meetup for anyone interested in planning backcountry trips in the Sierra and other wilderness. It is a place to find buddies, post trips, get info, share stories, compare gear and learn about back packing. Newbies welcome.

I am a member of a bunch of fun MeetUp groups, but many are far away.  This one is to try and round up more local people for my favorite interests. This group is for all of us who live in Concord and beyond and still want to have fun but with a little less driving. The hope is for us to be able to find some local people who like to do whatever it is we like to do or, at the least, meet some cool people in the area.  We've got some great local resources out here, and we're well situated for esc …