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 …

Calling all Great Pyrs, Berners, Newfies, St. Bernards, Danes, Shepards, Bouviers, Wolfhounds, Mastiffs, Big Labs and whatever-mixes! Let's get together with our BIG DOGS and have some fun times. I'd like to find a fenced-in area where we can go off-leash safely but for now we'll have to overrun a dog park or two! I'm also thinking of a combination of walks on the Blackstone Bikepath, fund-raising walks and any other events of interest to members. I would like to set Sundays at 1:00PM as a regul …

A unique adventure group fun for those 25- 125! We are dedicated to outdoor activities combined with good beer/wine and good food. Join us on our weekend outings of hiking, snowshoeing, x-country skiing, kayaking, biking, horsebackriding, etc.. Share your favorite wine, cheese, snacks with energetic friends who like to "earn" the calories we so enjoy! These are NOT hard-core, survivalist elite level sporting events, but you do need to be in decent physical condition and bring your own equipment …

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 …

Welcome to the Rhode Island Hiking Club The Rhode Island Hiking Club " Walks & Rambles "offer's a variety of hikes from the beginner to the more experienced .We tend to engage in rather challenging hikes often through rough terrain. The purpose of this meetup is to get physically capable people together who want to get out and enjoy the beauty of some of RI's nicest places on foot. This Meetup is for people who enjoy a hike that leaves them satisfied in both the physical level of exertion, the e …

This group was founded for those of us aged 50-70+ who want easier hikes at a slower pace. Most hikes are in the White Mountain National Forest,within 45 minutes of Interstate 93.  Our goal is to hike all 4 seasons of the year, weather permitting, in the safety and comraderie of the group. Hiking is a way to enjoy the process of staying fit, while enjoying the beauty of nature. This is a dog free hiking group.

What is the name of that flower?  Hey, is that poison ivy?  What kind of animals live here? When you hike with The Nature Conservancy, we'll answer those questions for you and at the same time, show you around some of the most beautiful places in Rhode Island. The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 30,000 acres of open space in Rhode Island, including some of our most treasured landscapes:  the historic farms of Jamestown, the "maze" at Clay Head on Block Island, and the beautiful, …

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 group is for the outdoor enthusiast who is looking for a more adventurous outing with their canine companion(s). We'll be exploring off-beaten paths, hiking trails, and mountains *all* over New England. Would you like to see an activity that is not posted here? Have a favorite trail or peak? Is there somewhere new that you want to explore? Email the organizer! This group intends to meet the needs of its members, so speak up! Many meet-ups will include vigorous activity, while others w …

This group is for women who want to explore the many outdoor opportunities available in southern New Hampshire and northeastern Massachusetts. Activities include walking, hiking, biking, kayaking and bird watching plus snowshoeing and cross country skiing. We’ll take time to appreciate beautiful scenery, look for signs of wildlife, take photos, and share our knowledge, or curiosity, about the natural world. Women of all ages, sizes, orientations and fitness levels are welcome to join us. Activit …

"Social in the Suburbs" (formally "Single in the Suburbs") "Suggest a Meetup" If you have a fun event idea, that you would like to do, and want to invite others to join you, then you can post it as an "event suggestion".  If more than three people like the event suggestion, then it will automatically become an event.  This way, everyone who is interested can meet and enjoy a fun activity together.  The event host will become the person who posted the suggestion, and that person can communicate w …

Welcome, and thank you so much for your interest in our beloved bully breeds! A "bully breed" is a slang term that loosely refers to any dog breed of bulldog ancestry, chief among them, the American pit bull terrier. The NEBBC has a special affinity for any breed that is discriminated against. All breeds and ages are welcome at our events! You need not have a bully to be part of our group, only a love of them!  So grab your pooch and join us for a walk, hike, fundraiser, training class or play d …

For those looking for companionship on weekend walks and moderate hikes - who won't object to having a friendly dog or two come along now and then. Explore some state parks, TTOR properties, beaches and more and share our favorite places...and let's give ourselves a break on the weekends and set off at 10 am or later! (Although we're not intense, participants should be reasonably fit - able to walk at least 3 miles at a moderate pace - walks will average 90 minutes to 2 hours, maybe longer, som …

I want to try an experiment. Imagine a typical weekday after a long day at work. You finally get home, collapse onto the couch, click on the television…and then you remember—you have a petting zoo meetup to go to in 45 minutes. Problem is you don’t want to go to the petting zoo. Sure, it seemed like it’d be a hoot when you signed up for it eight weeks ago, but dammit your feet are tired, and you just want to relax, and besides—the new episode of Space Commandos is on tonight. So regretfully you …

Get out! Be social! Try new things! This group is for people who want to try new things and to make new friends doing fun activities. I will be trying to schedule meetups as often as possible, but look to our members for additional ideas.  Please note, this is not a "singles" group.  It is appreciated if you would not treat it as such. Some of the meetups we have: rock climbing, hiking, mtn biking, skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, off leash fun with our dogs, snowmobiling, whitewater rafting, …

This is a group for anyone with a Lab or Lab mix who enjoys the outdoors and wants their dog to socialize with other Labs. I love taking my dog Riley to the park and for hikes on the weekends, and I thought I would start this group to see if anyone else wants to join in. We will meet a couple times a month at different places around the state or in MA. I'm also looking for some ideas for new places to go.

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 …

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 …

Wilderness New England is about wilderness and recreation... Hiking, camping, snowshoes, skis, sail boats, kayaks/canoes, laughter and fun around evening campfires. WNE is also about wilderness stewardship. It is a private, non-profit organization with members, who volunteer some of their time to promote wilderness preservation. This Meetup site is a method for WNE to include Meetup organizations and their members***. (***Please read below) WNE is proud to have private access to and responsib …

Nature walks for both 2 and 4 legged friends near Manchester. Need lots of 2 legged friends to help find the Fantastic Spots where all species can play, cleanse and enjoy nature for an afternoon. Get to know us by checking out our photo albums especially the one featuring our Doggie Paws... and meet our members... Check out our calendar for upcoming events http://www.meetup.com/Manchester-Dogg... or see where we've been http://www.meetup.com/Manchester-Dogg...... Our message board is full of in …

Our purpose: 1. to discover and identify the plants and animals living amongst us 2. to learn their habits and survival requirements 3. to implement landscaping and other wildlife accommodations, such as nest boxes, feeders, brush piles, rock piles, tree snags, ponds and other water features. Meetings will alternate between trips to public greenspace and private homes. We'll search for plants and animals and learn how they function in our ecosystem. We'll take turns visiting meetup members' hom …

This is a group for married men who are looking for new male friends to share ideas, philosophy, politics, music, bicycling, hiking, dog walking, scotch, beer, you name it. A few key items: you are happily married and talking about sports is not big on your agenda...or not on your agenda, at all:-) We'll get together to do whatever new members find interesting. Since this is a new group, we're going to ask your input as to what might interest you. Target age group: 40 to 65.