This group is for all those interested in or already living a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle in the Chicago suburbs. We'll be sharing cooking ideas, joining for potlucks, exploring vegetarian restaurants in the suburbs(and the city) and bringing members' interests into a variety of activities. Whether you're interested in the rights of animals or adapting a veg diet for your health or our environment, this group will offer you new information and experiences to get the most out of a veg lifestyle. C …

Calling all Vikas (term coined by me:) Girls nights out clubbing, bars, going out to dinner, shopping, animal care volunteering or charity galas, running, yoga, painting, cooking parties, just exploring and enjoying the city with other health-minded, and compassionate chicas.

I am a fairly new Vegan living in Wicker Park/Bucktown. I'd love to meetup at various vegan locations in the neighborhood - exchange recipes - books - support & green juice together. The purpose of the group is to explore the life of veganism, meet like-minded guys/gals and make a difference in our health while protecting the animals from slaughter every day. I think you should join if you are a Vegan, Vegetarian, have a chronic health condition where pills are not working, etc. If you are simpl …

The forest preserves in Chicago are being cut down and burned by the Forest Preserve District (FPD) itself in order to turn them "back into" what some believe used to be prairie. These are beautiful and healthy forests which are being destroyed in the name of removing "invasive species" of trees. Some of these invaders have been here for over a hundred years. The list of trees to be destroyed is extensive, and includes poplar, elm, birch, black cherry, aspen, gray dogwood, green ash, and w …

Nerds at Heart goes Green! Whether you're a die-hard recycler, a conscious eater, interested in sustainable fuels, or someone who just wants to do a bit more for the environment, there's room for you at Green Nerds! Share ideas while mingling and having some good, clean fun playing board games and answering trivia questions for prizes!

… Pet therapy:  We will also be including some pet therapy although I am very cautious about the animals we include...  Animals have to be very well behaved, sa f e, easy to handle, very clean and up to date on all their shots.  We have had dogs, cats, a bir d, a bunny, a bearded dragon at some of our pet therapy sessions at the Vines nursing home. the seniors love the kids and the animals. If you have an animal you would like to bring, please contact me so that we can talk before bringing your an …