This is a group of fun friendly people who are interested in walking, hiking and urban exploration. sometimes we walk fast and other times slow. Join us if you enjoy walking, hiking and/or trekking while being social and having fun! This is a private group, however all adults are welcome. All members are required to have a picture of their face in their profile for the safety of everyone in the group. Also, members with excessive no shows (responding yes, then not showing up) will be removed fr …

This group is for Moms in their 30's and up, with children in all ages! We have working moms and stay at home moms! Some of our scheduled events are in-home private playdates, museums, playgrounds (indoor and outdoor), movies, library events, zoos and the occasional Moms Night Out! We have morning events, some afternoon events and occasional weekend events. For those moms with children in school full-time that might only be able to attend events during school vacations and summer with their ch …

Do you enjoy walking? Would you enjoy getting some fresh air after work? Then this group is for you! We will avoid walking down busy main streets. Instead we will walk on sidewalks along beautiful side streets, pedestrian pathways or better yet (once sunset is later) on trails through parks and nature preserves!

Instead of bringing dogs to a fenced in "boxing ring" to rough house and potentially get hurt, we are bringing them on a focused walk in their most natural state - in a pack. We can do simple paved trails, such as Bare Cove or Pond Meadow Park. Or we can step it up a notch and try the paths less traveled, and go for hikes on the Blue Hills. Location suggestions are welcome! So, all friendly pups and their owners, come join us on our walks for exercise, socialization and some fresh air. Rememb …

Meet other local people who are interested in hiking for fitness! We also do some biking, snow shoeing, ice skating, roller skating and some x-country skiing and getting together for a bite to eat after a hike or just coffee. Our group is a lot of fun. We are all friendly and always open to new ideas for meetups and new places too. We do have to consider the regions originally intended which are northern central MA and southern NH but will venture out now and then on camping trips or to the beac …

Blue Hills Hiking Club One of the amazing things about living near the Blue Hills is that there are so many hiking trails that you can work a full day, take a part in a scenic hike after work, and still have time to get home at a reasonable hour! This Meetup Group will focus on doing that. This is a private group, however all adults are welcome. ABOUT THIS GROUP - This is a group of fun, friendly people. To become a member you must have a photo of your face that is recognizable for the safety of …

There are many of us who are hiking on their favorite trails with their dogs and both are enjoying the ambiance of the environment. It would be great to share these experience with others. This will be a social network for their owners and dogs. Many folks have tried to take their dogs on organized hikes and found that dogs are not welcomed or not permitted which is understandable in some cases. Therefore, this site is specifically earmarked for those individuals who like to take their dogs on h …

Social Philosophizers is a social club for those who desire intellectual stimulation as a social enhancer.  It is a club for both singles and non singles, and for anyone who finds intellectual mingling to be one of the best forms of social mingling. The club offers a variety of interesting venues to achieve its mission: Creative conversational formats Philosophical films shown in private function rooms or private homes accompanying lunch or dinner Discussions on works in literature and philosop …

Walking is one of the best forms of exercise.  Exercising is more fun when doing so with others.  The South Shore has great walking areas, trails, parks and beaches for walking and hiking.  The South Shore Walkabouts Meetup Group is designed to combine all three of these by walking and socializing on the South Shore’s Walking Trails.  The primary focus of the Walkabouts is to Walk, however, we will occasionally participate in other fitness events including but not limited to Hiking and participa …

Walking barefoot through nature is a fun and rewarding way to exercise your feet. When hiking barefoot the feel of cool dirt, smooth rocks, soft pine needles, and crisp leaves all add to the delight of the hike. You feel connected to the earth. In the absence of dry leaves you are silent. We are a group of barefoot hikers located in Eastern Mass who enjoy getting together for hikes of varying intensity. Whether you are a seasoned barefoot hiker, a beginner, or even if you've never hiked, come jo …

Join us as we explore the countryside in Raymond NH and the surrounding towns . Most events will be 2-4 hour walks utilizing the recreation trails, and local forests. We will be doing walks, easy hikes, biking, and snowshoeing. We can all share areas that we enjoy and explore them together. There will be an occasional activity outside the area. There will be last minute postings to take advantage of ideal weather conditions. We live in a great area for outdoor activities and our goal is to explo …

A Bold Adventure A Group of Intrepid Hikers Intrepid = Adventurous. A group for anyone who love a good hike. Difficulty level of hikes will vary throughout the hiking season, though please note focus of group is hiking not walking. Generally speaking every hike has uneven terrain and some basic navigating of terrain is quite necessary. Most hikes are moderate/challenging difficulty and standard pace is 2 mile per hour and occasionally fast pace of 3 miles per hour. This not a running group but a …

Let's walk! New Walking Map of Belmont There is a new walking map of Belmont, just published as part of WalkBoston, with 23 walks in Belmont, all guaranteed to have sidewalks throughout. I've got some paper copies, but you can also find it at: http://walkboston.org/resources/image...

Active dogs need active people! Join us for hikes with your dog all year round. Non-dog owners are welcome too! 99% of hikes will be off-leash. The typical hike is 1.5-2 h long and is for someone who is moderately fit. Most hikes wil be on the North Shore but we also venture out once in a while. Your dog should be friendly toward all people and all dogs. Your dog should also be trained to be under voice control if he/she is going to be let off-leash. If your dog is very hyper, he/she will not be …

We are a community of dog owners and dog lovers working together to support and encourage safe dog socialization through structured weekly pack walks. (We are NOT a stand around and play group.) We will hold regular, structured off-leash group walks and nature hikes at various times and locations around the Boston metro west and neighboring areas. We urge participants to use our outings as an opportunity to encourage and reinforce positive socialization skills and the behaviors you want your dog …

Are you an adult Girl Scout who enjoys meeting people, going places and trying new things? Would you like to share your interests and explore new activities with other adults? Our adventures will be bounded only by our imaginations!  Experience the great outdoors or spend a quiet day playing cards. It is YOUR turn to decide what you would like to do today!

“This is a group for anyone interested in learning how to identify, harvest, and prepare edible and/or medicinal plants that grow in our yards and in the 'wild'. All skills levels are welcome, so we all can share what we know and ask questions about what we don't know. I started this group because I loved leading these walks in Connecticut and now that I live in Massachusetts, I'd like to continue here to teach (and learn) more about the true value of many plants commonly considered just as weed …

Take some time off from your desk and computer and come out and remeet the great outdoors, or join other homebased slaves for a meal.   Enjoy some collegiality.  Most of all, get out from behind your desk and move.

The New England Trail Volunteers group was created to provide local outdoor-oriented people an opportunity to give back to our trails through our trail care projects... We are a volunteer based program, and generally work on projects involving trail maintenance/ construction helping out groups such as the AMC , USFS , Trail Adopters and more..  We will offer to help with  trail volunteer projects throughout New England....

BTA/BOLT (Boxford Trails Association/Boxford Open Land Trust) is a volunteer, private, nonprofit, organization dedicated to preserving and protecting natural and aesthetically important land and wildlife habitat, including fields, forests, wetlands, and trails to preserve the nature of Boxford. We maintain and monitor all town trails and open space and maintain Bay Circuit Trails through Boxford. We also sponsor: educational activities, weekly hikes to explore trails, reservatons and other trail …

Hi All!!! I am looking to get some people together to meet up for walks, play time, hiking, training, etc.c I would love for members to get together during the week and on weekends for some off leash play time/hiking and also for some leash walks! If you own or don't own a dog you are welcome! You just need to have a love for animals and want to get some walking in. If you  need to cancel please change your RSVP or text me. We will wait 10 minutes after the start time for all members to begin th …

This is a group for anyone interested in workout duing the day. I started this group because I cannot be the only one who has the time for workout duing the weekday and who wants some company. The group is for anyone who is interested in running, cycling, swimming, hiking, etc. All kinds of sports. Let`s get together, have some fun, and get some exercise at the same time.

The Essex County Trail Association exists to maintain and protect access to the trails and open spaces in the six towns in which we work: Hamilton, Wenham, Ipswich, Essex, Topsfield and West Newbury. We hold monthly trail events, which we try to vary between mountain biking, hiking, running, horseback riding and cross-country skiing/snowshoeing.  These events are free and open to members and non-members of ECTA. For more information about ECTA and all of our events, please visit our website at w …

Singles Outdoor Adventurers of New England between the age of 30 and 50. We are a friendly positive group of single people between the ages of 30 and 50 who love the outdoors. Activities and members can be throughout New England. We will be planning a wide variety of outdoor activities. This is not a dating service but it is a great opportunity to make new friends or meet that special person in your life. No pressure just great people enjoying the outdoors. This is very different from the bar sc …

This is a group for environmentalists, naturalists, and members of the community who are interested in helping to preserve the environment and create a sustainable future. The Nature Conservancy is facilitating "The Future of Nature," a three-part lecture series focusing on the future of food, energy, and water. We invite everybody to participate in the discussion. The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands an …

A place where your Nature Loving Spirit can soar. Calling all you hard working, noses-to-the-grindstone kind of people who need the space, the place and others to reconnect your spirit back to nature. We will be doing a series of two spring walks; Spring Birding Walks and Spring Wildflowers starting late April thru early June

This group is for women in the Rutland area who are interested in easy to moderately paced walking. Give yourself the gift of time! Clear your mind, breath the air, and cleanse your spirit with a social, non-competitive walking group . I am starting this club as part of my own journey back to positive thinking and good health. We will meet at Memorial Field on Tues and Thurs evenings at 6:45 pm where we will take 15 minutes to say hello and organize ourselves into smaller walking groups. Each sm …

Calling all Aussie and Border Collie owners! This is a group for anyone who owns an Australian Shepherd or Border Collie and is interested in dog playtime, as well as learning more about the breed from other members. Let's get together for some off-leash fun whether local or in the New England area. The sky is the limit...frisbee, hiking, sheep herding, agility, state parks, kayaking (!), camping, or visiting that perfect swimming hole. Let's bring our dogs together and make those cute Aussie bu …