Informed by Nature organizes group trips to cool science events in the LA area. Whether its a star party at the Griffith Park Observatory, a talk at JPL, or a first Friday social event at the Natural History Museum, we meet up and go together, as a collection of people who love science, and often go out for a drink or coffee afterward. Ultimately, we hope to create a social community that emphasizes raising consciousness to the magnificence of the natural world and supporting the science that dr …

We have a monthly free fitness hike that explores the different parks in the LA metro area. You should join if you want a small group vibe of people who are interested or already committed to healthy living. This is a one-of-kind group led by an elite fitness instructor/wellness consultant who wants to help set you up with resources to help you with weight loss goals, injuries, and more! It is designed to be an easy hike for your cardio workout, with 15-minutes of strength training and yoga-ins …

NOW IN HERMOSA BEACH & GRIFFITH PARK!!! This is designed for all levels who want to do a half marathon, and those who want to continue to do a full marathon. It is a far more efficient, and yes, an easier way to train, and more fun too. Our training program is centered on scientific principles that are designed to put you in optimal condition for a fast and efficient race experience. Phase one of our training program is known as the Aerobic training phase and will begin with low heart rate, easy …

This is a group that celebrates and explores Los Angeles and the rich community of people who live here. Like an urban village with deep roots and diverse flavors . . .  L.A. is to me an Urban Pueblo. =) I'm looking forward to planning a wide variety of activities: from lectures at the Downtown Public Library to Dodger baseball games at Chavez Ravine; from the Farmer's Market in Barnsdall Park to the Tamale Festival in McArthur Park. =)  Let's go to Grand Central Market, Angels' Flight, The Holl …

The Women's Wisdom Community is your safe place to garner support, laugh, cry, and learn in the company of other compassionate wise women. All that is required of you to join is a sincere desire to open yourself to think, act, speak, and listen with more love and wisdom.   Every season we meet-up in person for a WoManifestation Circle.  The first Saturday of every month is a Wisdom Hike in Griffith Park from 10:45-2 where we also hold a WoManifestation Circle.  On-line programs start every 2 mon …

Here's a group to meet some neighbors and forge friendships among the locals of the Los Feliz, Atwater, and Edendale areas. Open to all, but will probably be of most interest & intrigue to those who live, work, frequent, or otherwise have ties to the area mentioned. Think the 90027, 90029, and 90039 zipcodes. We will be meeting largely in venues along Hillhurst and Vermont Streets and Glendale Blvd.

This is an established meditation group running for more than 6 years opening up to new members using meetup.com. We are an small group that is non-dogmatic, non-sectarian and primarily focused on meditation practice and sutta study. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at a private residence in Los Feliz near Griffith Park. Meetings consist of a 20 minute silent meditation followed by a 40 minute dharma/sutta talk led by Sunim Hye Wol, followed by another 20 minute sit. Afterw …

Are you a young (20s and 30s) resident of eastside LA? Loving Los Feliz, excited about Echo Park, dominating Downtown, salivate for Silverlake..I could go on and on, but you get my point, right? If you (and your friends) live in or just love the eastside of LA and are looking to meet other fun young people, you're in the right place! We started this meetup group for a number of reasons: We love our neighborhood and all of the eastside neighborhoods because they have so much to offer! It can nev …

I began this group in June of 2010 with a few of my clients that I was training at the time. The purpose was to keep my clients interested in working out and staying consistent. After a few months others noticed the workout group, and would ask how they would be able to join. One day a couple walking by mentioned Meetup.com, and now it has grown beyond what I had expected at the beginning. This is not your screaming, yelling, or in your face boot camp. This is a group of health fanatics wanting …

Do you have an open schedule during weekday's, and are looking to get out of the house and get in to shape. I set up this bootcamp for anyone who fell off the band wagon, and must jump back on. We work on endurance training to shed the fat and get lean muscels, strenght training using your own body weight to get the lean muscle and definition your body naturally has, and target all the problem areas; arms, abs, legs, hips, butt, and back. "This is a beginner to moderate bootcamp, I also offer an …

My wife and I started this group in the effort to get couples out during the week and weekend to do things beyond the clubbing, eating and partying. We wanted to create experiences that are cool and interesting and on your bucket list. Some of the planned activities will be tours of factories, buildings and centers, unique sporting events such as roller derby, visiting places off the beaten path such as the lookout view at Pepperdine University in Mailbu or visiting the game and talk show circui …

Gaia Grove/Seedlings ~ safe, creative, playful community of discovery, growth and transformation for families with small children from about 1 ~ 3 or so, magical moms and/or dads welcome! Join together in community at new and full moons to deepen connection to nature, spirituality, magic, and more, while growing a healthy relationship with the world. Seeking creative, playful, open hearts and minds to grow our family tribe! We will try to connect in the real world on most new and full moons.  Ou …

FREE BOOTCAMPS with LEADING FITNESS TRAINER: Courtney Bentley of STAR SYSTEMZ Get fit, get HOT and look fabulous in your LEGGINGS this winter! Courtney Bentley is a certified personal trainer, WOMENS FITNESS SPECIALIST, Pilates Instructor, Cross-Fit, and nutritionist! This group was created to bring an amazing group of STAR WOMEN together, get us all moving and get nutrition advice from an expert! Get a support system this holiday season, feel great about your body and love your diet! Bootcamps …

We meet to practice mindful walking (kinhin) and meditation in Griffith Park. The Buddha attained enlightenment sitting under a tree, but we aren't that lazy. Take a nice stroll through the park while clearing your head!

Come join the Griffith Park Section of the Sierra Club for our evening conditioning hikes and other events. Enjoy our hikes and learn the trails with experienced and well trained hike leaders. The section also has potlucks, cookouts, and monthly moderate moonlit hikes; see the Calendar for details. We are a conservation group committed to protecting the environment. Though you do not need to a member of the section to hike with us, we encourage people to join our section and get our excellent ne …

Get your daily dose of nature in the city! Griffith Park is an oasis in our bustling city and the perfect place to walk/hike the hilly trails, explore nature, take in the amazing views, and get some sunshine and earthiness in your day. If you live close by or want to get to know this part of the city, join us for some outdoor fun! Our group is primarily for beginner and intermediate trekkers (walkers/hikers) and the treks are either 45 minutes or 1 hour 15 minutes long. If you are interested, we …

This is a group for people who love being outdoors and who want to learn and practice the principles of efficient movement - aka move like a ninja! We are both MovNat Certified Trainers. We practice and teach natural movement - the way humans evolved to move. By practicing movement all our muscles and joints are exercised and when we increase the pace, our hearts and lungs are challenged. Come have some fun and play with us! join us on facebook at Griffith Park Nature Ninjas *Please note that y …