Transit-Friendly Hikes and Walks in (or near) Philadelphia are my personal focus as Organizer (as a car-free person), although carpooling is occasionally arranged.  I originally joined this group because of its low-key focus: simple local hikes, within an hour's drive of Philadelphia.   Please check our past calendar for the kinds of events we do (and may again).  Also please contact me if you have ideas for future events (especially if you are willing to work on them yourself). Thanks and see y …

This group was started because there are not many active groups in my area. I love getting outdoors! The purpose of this group is to bring together individuals with a drive to be active, get outdoors, and have fun doing it! I will be planning trips involving kayaking, hiking, biking, maybe some dogs walks, etc. Everyone from all different levels of fitness are welcome to join. Activities will vary in difficulty and location. I do have a background in Physical Training so can give home helpful in …

The purpose of the Downingtown pack walk is to create a structured environment to encourage safe dog socialization through weekly pack walks. Please note I am not a dog trainer but my love of dogs is expressed through fostering pit bulls for one of the Philly shelters. I welcome the opportunity to meet other responsible dog owners looking to raise confident, stable dogs. All types of dogs are welcome and I encourage owners who are working on reactivity and socialization issues to join us. My goa …

The NB Delaware Running and Walking Group welcomes runners and walkers to join us each week. This meetup is for anyone looking to get fit, meet new people, and have some fun while enjoying the outdoors. Our group is a mix of walkers, beginner runners, and runners looking to stay in shape, as well as, runners that race competitively. Looking to train for your first 5k or half marathon? We can help you with that too! Our group is organized by local New Balance Brandywine owner and Store Manager,  …

This is a long standing hiking club in the greater Philadelphia area since 1931. We are primarily a mature, friendly club, but certainly all ages are welcome. Please note that if you join us on a hike, you will be required to sign a waiver and abide by our hiking club guidelines. You are expected to   follow the leader and remain with the group throughout the hike. The leaders work hard to scout and plan their hike and want everyone to enjoy it.  Each hike description includes a numerical classi …

Outdoor Destinations West schedules activities which range anywhere from hiking (with hiking being our most popular event) to cycling to outdoor sports. It could pertain to anything as long as it is outdoor related. The purpose of this group is to bring like-minded people together from around the Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, Lancaster, Delaware, New Jersey and Pocono regions who want to form new friendships, experience new things and explore new places. All are welcome to join and participate in …

Welcome to Harry's Happy Hikers!! Name sound familiar? We are members of the Ridley Creek Hikers Meetup and will have the same philosophy as the group did prior to the most recent leadership change. We are a diverse group of hikers who enjoy being outside, hiking with others and getting some exercise in at the same time. Many of our hikes are in Ridley Creek State Park, Valley Forge National Park, John Heinz Wildlife Refuge, other parts of Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties and in Delawar …

This group is about get together live a healthy, active, well-connected life through indoor and outdoor recreational activities, sports, and related social events such as happy hours, dinner, BBQ, picnic, brunch, wine tasting, movies, and community events, etc.  Recreation time is a great oppertunity to excercise, and socialize! Recreation activities pertaining to anything that refresh your mind and body.  Currently we have weekly tennis, rock climbing, and volleyball games, we also do table te …

I live in the East Passyunk area and love the Christopher Columbus dog park, but just about all the people who go are part of a couple. I am looking to start a group for singles & their dogs and have dog park outtings, like dining outside in nice weather, walks in the park, trips to the beach, trips to the Bottle Shop (yep, they allow dogs!!), and letting our dogs run in the park.

This group started out as a way to meet new people and has evolved into much more. We like to have a wide selection of events from Game Nights at someones house to Happy Hours to Hikes, Bike Rides and anything your heart or head can imagine. So feel free to post an event or make a suggestion (or idea)! Some rules about the Group. Please remain active on the group, things are constantly being updated and changed. You only need to RSVP if you are coming or are a maybe, we don't need to know if y …

A group to study wild foods, medicine, tracking, birding, bugging, awareness and other primitive living skills. I have been studying this for many years and have an eclectic knowledge base. I will share what I know, and look forward to learn more from the group. All are welcome whatever your knowledge. This group will be outdoors based, with themed hikes based on the group's desire. Any mode of getting around outdoors will work; hiking, boating, floating. The goal is expanding our knowledge and …

This group was created by Personal Trainers and friends Bernadette and Claudia for women who want to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Our activities allow healthy women to meet, exercise, and provide positive reinforcement to each other.  Some of the meet-ups that we have had in the past are listed below. Healthy Pot-Luck Dinners Healthy Cooking night Walks at the Art Museum and Rittenhouse square Hikes in the Wissahickon 5k runs/walks Workouts at someone's home or at a fitness ce …

Natural Lands Trust is a non-profit land conservation organization dedicated to protecting the forests, fields, streams, and wetlands that are essential to the sustainability of life in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. We offer hikes, tree plantings, bird walks, canoe and kayak trips, educational workshops, and more. Join us to spend time with family and friends, explore Natural Lands Trust's preserves, and expand your knowledge about nature and conservation. Beginning in fall 2013, …

Discover Outdoors

A group to experience alternative health activities and events in Delaware. As the group grows so will our topics....

We are a diverse group of people whose common interest is to learn about and collect all kinds of fungi and to enjoy eating edible mushrooms we gather in the forest. We will have forays (mushroom hunting expeditions) throughout the mushroom season (May-October) or depending on the weather (April-November) in and around the Greater Philadelphia area. Our goal is to have fun while we learn. Our experienced members will be happy to share their knowledge and introduce you to the fascinating world of …

If you enjoy hiking, kayaking, sailing, camping or just stopping to smell the roses, this may be the group for you. My intention here is to create a network of folks in the Wilmington area for weekly hikes, frequent day-trips and a few big excursions into the great outdoors. I camp, kayak and sail, but there's really no experience necessary. If you'd rather take pictures of deer than shoot them, you'll fit in. If your idea of roughing it includes a Coleman grill and running water, you'll fit in. …

This group is for outdoor enthusiasts! From beginners to expert level participants, and everyone in between! All are welcome. We will meet to explore new outdoor activities, and meet like-minded individuals! Our mission is to introduce a new place or activity, in a comfortable atmosphere, to anyone who like to try something new! All outings are led by our experts. This group will host the following activities.....Outdoors, Outdoor Recreation, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Walking, Nature Walks, Fishing, …

Welcome to the Philadelphia International Adventure Travel Club! Simply put, this group is for people who want to make friends and travel the world. The group tries to Meetup locally in the Philadelphia area to bring adventurous people together to talk about where we’ve been and where we dream of going… with the ultimate goal of traveling to amazing and adventurous places around the world with a group of other liked-minded people (see our events). As much as we are looking to find other ad …

Outdoor Destinations schedules activities which range anywhere from hiking (with hiking being our most popular event) to cycling to outdoor sports. It could pertain to anything as long as it is outdoor related. The purpose of this group is to bring like-minded people together from around the Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, Lancaster, Delaware, New Jersey and Pocono regions who want to form new friendships, experience new things and explore new places. All are welcome to join and participate in any …

The Friends of the Wissahickon is the oldest and largest of the nonprofit, volunteer groups active in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park system. For over eighty-five years we have been stewards of Wissahickon Valley Park, the beautiful northern stretch of Fairmount Park. Our members maintain and preserve trails and historic structures, care for native plant and animal species, and protect the watershed. FOW's Trail Ambassadors are trail guides who assist and educate people in the park, and offer guid …

Do you love being outdoors in nature?  Are you interested in sustainability or going more "green" with your lifestyle?  Maybe you're wild about wildlife or about gardening with native plants--or just birds.  Passionate about environmental issues?  Ever heard of environmental art?  Want to? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Schuylkill Center's for you.  We've got 340 acres of woods, fields, streams and ponds ready for you to explore and enjoy, and we use them as a "living laborat …

Welcome to Philadelphia Urban Explorer Meetup (aka Philly UrbEx).  Meet other locals who are interested in exploring Philadelphia's legendary nooks and crannies, delving into its rich, flavorful history and discovering its best kept secrets! "Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints." Urban exploration is the the examination of the normally unseen or off-limits parts of human civilization. To capture the past and explore the lives that once walked the hallways. Every abandoned struc …

Calling all WOMEN, who are Lesbians, Queer, Bisexual and LateBloomers, *35 years old and above* from Mt. Airy and the Philadelphia area!  We know you're OUT there! We see you at Weavers Way Co-op, walking dogs in our groovy neighborhood, and in the Wissahickon, your rainbow & HRC flags! Maturity is a bonus here...singles, couples, ALL are welcome. ALL respected. *This is NOT a dating site, but if singles happen to get together, great!* ALL interests welcomed...athletes, readers, artists, moms, t …

Gray Lavender  is for LGBT folks over 50 to get together for affordable social activities in and about our Newark/Wilmington, DE neighborhood. Experience local dining out, potlucks, local music venues, films, poetry readings, sporting events, walks/hike, play board games, and more! It's our time to create our community and celebrate. New ideas are always welcome. Let's start having fun!

It is not fair that women have the red hat society, so what are men to do? This group is for Gay and bi-sexual males to socialize with other men. A social group to spend time sharing, talking, walking, hiking, sports, dining, events with other men.