#1 Hiking, Backpacking, and Outdoor Adventure Group for Kids, dogs, & Family in California, a charitable organization. - "Reconnecting kids and families with nature!" -   Welcome Dear Hiking Kids, dogs, & Family,   From SUKI REED, OC Hiking Club president & OC Register columnist, www.OC-Hiking.com.  Reconnect with nature: Outdoor discovery and urban exploration for toddlers to teens (21 and under) hiking, backpacking, camping, picnics, play days, museum days, dog walks, kayaking, and more...  …

This is a warm and accepting group of walkers.  We welcome all to join in the fun!  This group has walks that are posted wheelchair and babystroller accessible, as well as dog friendly walks. . .just look for the smiley face at the bottom of each planned walk.  IDEAS: Have an idea for a meetup event?  Meetup not in your area?  Send me an email with "WALKING MEETUP IDEA" in the subject and with all the details in the body of the email (Title, Time, Location, Description, Cost?, Etc).  …

- MISSION STATEMENT -   DESPERATE PAWS OF ORANGE COUNTY DOG CLUB is a NOT-FOR-PROFIT CLUB designed to get PARENTS and their PAWS out of the house and enjoying life. The club was specifically created to place PARENTS and their PAWS together in fun social activities, while Advocating for Dog Welfare and Adoption.   ALL FRIENDLY PARENTS AND THEIR PAWS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN!   MEMBERSHIP IS FREE!!     Through the club we hold fun social activities, outings and events such as trips to …

… It would be great to have some mommy walks, dog walks, marathon training walks, and mountain hikes on the calendar! If you want to motivate yourself to walk regularly, the best way is to commit to hosting or co-hosting a regular walk.  Recurring events can be posted daily, weekly, monthly, or sporadically.  You will attract regular walkers to your events and get to know some really great people.  Check out our calendar!  The fitness level required will be indicated on each walk by noting the wa …

… We guarantee if you join for a day out with our dogs you will have a great time! All of our dogs are so cute....we are the talk of the park wherever we go! We love all other dogs too, so please bring out all your wonderful doggies to meet our children..I mean Bostons! We are always looking for new ideas for places to take our Beautiful Bostons so please post suggestions for the group :)    

Meet local Dog (and Cat) Owners and Lovers. Experience our monthly events. Share info on local dog-friendly places. This group socializes regularly at Pussy & Pooch Pethouse and Pawbar, http://www.pussyandpooch.com - THE Ultimate Pet Destination and Social Venue… Pussy & Pooch brings a playful, edgy and fun twist to the traditional pet store experience with distinctive pet products and services. A colorful and interactive social setting for pets and their parents… Feast on a meaty pet meal at …

… Within this group, I hope many groups will form, like Mom's with toddlers who want to meet at the park, walking groups, dog walking groups, Monday night football, bible study, cooking clubs, bunco or whatever. Ideas, suggestions and volunteers are welcome!

The mission of the Long Beach Time Exchange is to build and strengthen relationships within the city of Long Beach by connecting people’s unmet needs and untapped resources. We do this through the use of “time banking,” a system in which members give and receive services and skills using “time dollars,” a community currency that uses time as an indicator of value. The concept is simple: One hour equals one time dollar, regardless of the service given, from dog-walking to graphic design, communit …

… They may include: museum visits, music events (LaPhil, Hollywood Bowl, Long Beach Symphony, Segerstrom Hall, etc.) mixers, dog walking activities/socials, volunteer opportunities, and or biking activities. If you have an idea, please share it with the group. We hope you can join us!  

… We run on Sunday morning at 8:45 am and share the trails with other runners, dog walkers, bird watchers, clean up volunteers, cyclist and many more.   The Faster You Run, The Faster You're Done, So Shake A Leg!

#1 Hiking & Backpacking group in Orange County & California, a charitable organization  - "Reconnecting people with nature!" -   Welcome Dear Hikers,   From SUKI REED OC Hiking Club president & OC Register columnist, www.OC-Hiking.com.  Join "hikeminded" people, new beginners to advanced with over 100 family style hikes per month. Come reconnect with nature; explore Southern CA and more. Hike coastal hills, forests, lakes, rivers, streams, waterfalls, deserts and mountain tops. Trips, Travel, & …

CLICK HERE TO DONATE: http://www.naturalist-for-you.org/donate.htm Your fun source for interpretive nature tours, including hiking, walking, wet 'n' wild, waterfalls, plant & wildlife identification, foraging, birding, photography, national forest access, boulder scrambling, exploring, backpacking, living history, outdoor music jams, & fitness.  Programs range from easy family-friendly through extremely challenging adult adventures. Day hikes through overnighters. Specializing in the 4 nati …