Outdoor activities groups near La Porte, IN

Do you enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, and walking in the great outdoors? This group is primarily for those who love being outdoors and sharing soft adventures with like minded folks who are 50 plus... aka active seniors! Our group moves at a more casual pace, not a beat-the-clock pace. Some events are open to members' guests including adult friends and spouses and these events will be clearly identified. Most of our events will be planned in the local Michiana area and held during the week when trails and parks are less crowded. **Members must be at least 50 years old and share a current, recognizable photo of themselves and their last name or initial on their Meetup.com profile.** **Disclaimer and Liability Release:** **By joining this Meetup.com group, I acknowledge that I have read the rules and that I acknowledge and confirm that I understand and am aware that there are risks involved with any activity. I shall hold the group, Outdoor Wanderers 50+, harmless for any injury or negative consequences of my voluntary inclusion in any and all group events.  I further acknowledge that I, and I alone, am responsible for my safety and welfare and that the group organizers and members are in no way responsible for the safety and well being of myself or my guests.**

 • This group is for **women over 40** who enjoy getting outdoors for soft adventures while enjoying fresh air. Activities include but are not limited to hiking, biking, kayaking, walking, boating, and nature photography. **All skill levels are welcome.**  Our members range in age from the 40's to 80's! Our goal is to awaken or revisit the spirit of adventure, challenge, and optimism that is deep within every woman who loves the outdoors and nature. If you want to explore new activities and destinations while making new friends, this women's only group may be for you! Most activities are held on Saturday mornings and last a few hours although we have weekday and weeknight walks or hikes of an hour or so.  ***An occasional weekend get away is planned for our Warrior Women who have been a member for a minimum of three months, participated in at least three prior MOW group outings as well as a minimum of one local, day hike or event each of the two quarters prior to the overnight trip****.* **Our members understand that our adventures are participatory and that our activities are not "guided tours".  *We don't "sit back and enjoy the ride", we "embrace the ride"*.  We are each responsible for our own well being and safety while sharing/contributing to the group experience.** We know that **LIFE IS SHORT** and we just want to get outside and do something! **MOW RULES:** **1) This is a "women's only" group and most activities and events are for female members only.**  We  occasionally include friends, men, older children (over 16), ...and these special events will be clearly noted on the Meetup notice for that event. **2) As a member, you must post a recent recognizable photo of yourself as your main photo**.  Compliance with this rule is required for membership in this group. **3) FEES: New members must make an initial $10  cash or check contribution (used primarily for the admin fees of Meetup.com).**  The contribution **must be paid within 5 days** of membership. For subsequent years, each member must make a $5 annual contribution which is **due on or before July 15th**. Sorry, we do not accept PayPal. ***4) All members participate in all activities at their own risk and Michiana Outdoors Women over 40, our event organizers, and our members assume no responsibility for other members, guests, or belongings.*** **5) You MUST have your emergency contact information visible on the** outside of your person for all meetups\*\*.  This can be on a small card inside a Ziploc bag, wrist band, or ID tag.\*\* **6) *You must participate in at least one MOW meetup activity every 60 days to remain active. Those members who are not active can be removed from the group.*** **7) You must provide both your first name  and last name or initial on your profile... no first names only.** **8)** **All group activity times are listed as Eastern Time regardless of where the event may be held.** **9) Members MUST attend at least three (3) MOW events with the group PRIOR to participating in an overnight or weekend event and at least one local event during the month prior to joining an overnight event.  Members who have 3 or more "no shows" may be removed from the group.  Please update your RSVP if your plans change and you can't attend an event you signed up for.** **10) Disclaimer and Liability Release:** **Every member agrees to the following: By joining this Meetup.com group, I acknowledge that I have read the rules and that I acknowledge and confirm that I understand and am aware that there are risks involved with any activity. I shall hold Outdoors Women over 40 harmless for any injury or negative consequences of my voluntary inclusion in any and all group events.  I further acknowledge that I, and I alone, am responsible for my safety and welfare and that the Outdoors Women over 40 organizers and members are in no way responsible for the safety and well being of myself or my guests.**

For fitness or fun, to meet others and share tricks, practice skills, speed skate or dance. I am a quad skater looking to learn some new smooth tricks and share what I know, love to listen to old funky jams and improve my style ;). Welcome to anyone that wants to join in, share good outdoor places to skate, do laps with me... it’s pretty easy to social distance outside and since rinks are closed, let’s make a scene. Get your outdoor wheels on and let’s roll.

Meet in South Parking Lot. There are restrooms (pit toilets, not fancy) and there are water fountains. It's a decent 1 mile loop of blacktop and concrete. I usually do about 10 laps jamming to my headphones. If you don't see me/us or are arriving late, just wait for the next lap. Watch for beavers, herons, swans, rabbits, geese... Feel free to message me here. Keep your social distance, masks on if you can't. If this is a bad time of day, feel free to message me and we can make other plans. It just happens to work for me. I'd also like to hear other people's input on good skate trails.  And if someone wanted to teach or share new tricks, there are a couple of parking lots.  Someday, I hope we are a formidable skate gang :)

I started Rick's Hiking & Fun Group a few days after 9/11/01 to bring people together for fun, friendship and community, both outdoors and in. At first I advertised in the Chicago Reader, then on Craig's List, and starting in 2009, on meetup. the group had 181 events before joining meetup, so you can add that number to the meetup total for the true number of events. To view some scenes from the early days of the group from 2002-2005, see https://www.angelfire.com/trek/rickhike/ . We do hiking, game nights, dining out, conversation salons, house concerts, potlucks, etc.  we hike at a leisurely pace, stop to smell the roses, and value socializing.  we welcome you, please join us. Rick ...and remember   “The world is full of nice people. If you can't find one, be one.” \~Nishan Panwar.

Welcome volleyball lovers. We're a group of volleyball enthusiasts. Level of play is intermediate, which means we play bump-set-spike. We meet every Friday evening. I send out invites to active participants on Monday and confirm whether we're playing on Thursday. Venue will change based on season and weather. Notes: +16 years old and over please unless you request an exception (i.e. your kid plays on the volleyball team) +If you're serious about coming, it might be best to exchange cell phone numbers for any last minute changes in time or venue. +Not everyone RSVPs via MeetUp. If you're unsure whether we're playing, please text me (I'll send you my number via MeetUp messenger).

Were you looking for us?  This group is now five years old.  We are a group that loves fun, friendship, adventure, laughter & a whole lot of loaded nachos and beer the past year.  We have plenty of room for more friends & more adventures with YOU included.  If you’re nervous about joining a group of strangers, I encourage you to put on a brave face & show up at one of our monthly dinners.  I promise you will be welcomed & soon one of the crowd.  The group has a wide range of interests & someone will surely want to tag along with something you want to do.  The past year we’ve done things such as eat (lots of that), game days, music bingo, picnics in the park, wineries, movies, and travel. We have a FB page as well.  If I denied you over there, thank you for finding us over here.  For security reasons, we keep that for active members only.  We tend to share our private info on that such as phone numbers & addresses.  Thank you for understanding & know that I’ll protect YOUR information too when the day come.  We look forward to meeting you soon!

What is Permaculture?

“Permaculture is a design system based on ethics and principles which can be used to establish, design, manage and improve all efforts made by individuals, households and communities towards a sustainable future.” - David Holmgren, co-creator of permaculture. The goal of permaculture is to care for the earth and each other by creating harmonious and mutually beneficial relationships through observation of and working with the existing patterns of nature. It can be applied in gardens, technology, businesses, homes, communities, groups, or any other designable system. The Northwest Indiana Permaculture Meetup is one such group that is applying permaculture design to its own development. We see this group as an evolving resource to help facilitate the application of permaculture, its principles, and connection with others who wish to be involved with permaculture in the Northwest Indiana region. Our Sunday Monthly Meetups give us a social context and allow the group to plan further activities that specifically reflect the needs and desires of the group. Some examples are site visits, study groups, field trips, workshops, permablitzes, or whatever else you can dream up.

Check out our calendar for upcoming and past events. We invite you to join us at any of our upcoming events, where you can meet other permaculturists, get a bite to eat, share in the learning or get your hands dirty. In the end we feel that simply learning about permaculture increases awareness of our world’s connectedness and is a step towards sustainability.

**From the Organizers:** This group will be merging with Southwest Michigan Friends on Jan 6th. https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-yjezdrty/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize This meetup will be for hikes, trips, coffee, gatherings, or whatever speaks to us! It's really up to everyone to make this the best group ever. If you love nature and meeting good. nice people, this group is for you. If you are looking for a nature connection, fitness, and creative adventures - JOIN US now! It is a great place to stretch your wings a bit. This would be for anyone who is earth-loving, open-minded looking for fun fitness adventure and connections. If you don't mind sometimes the desire to stop and smell the roses so to speak, this is the group for you. We like to keep the conversation light and enjoy being in nature. It's about getting out, meeting people, and having fun. We try to move as a group or be mindful of everyone's presence and pace. We will also go to festivals, art shows, or other events that you might like to go to with a group. **Remember to enjoy the moment.** There are no fees for this meetup group, only entry fees at parks, or other venues. It is currently by optional donation - no required. If you would like to host an event in this group, let us know and we can get that setup. Please no soliciting the members of this group. This is a social group and not intended to promote any business or cause. Even if it is for a good cause, this group is for connecting and getting out into nature. Thank you for your understanding. Please have a photo and an interest listed for approval into this group. If there is no photo is automatically declined -- it is nice to have a photo so the host (and other participants) of the event have a general idea of who to expect! Remember to be respectful of everyone, be kind, listen actively and compassionately (everyone has something interesting to share!!) and respectful of everyone's individual presence and pace. We have a Facebook page, search for *"Northern Indiana Adventures"* and Social group 😊 https://facebook.com/groups/507872376305008/ We look forward to connecting with you. We will keep the members list updated. This means if you are not on Meetup or visiting the group for over a year you may be removed. This is just to try and keep the list of active members. You are always welcome to rejoin. *[Please contact any of the organizers, Rhonda Starseed, Stasia Stewart, or Phil Shoop, with inquiries or suggestions.]* Please forgo the perfumed products if you are planning on attending an event. A lot of people have chemical sensitivity and it makes for an uncomfortable hike. Thank you for your understanding.

Looking for a way to connect or find new people in the Michiana area? This group is for you. From hiking to meditation, we have an eclectic mix of opportunities to get out and be social. About us Rick is your organizer and has enjoyed bringing people together since he was about seven years old. His hometown is closer to Michigan City so myself, Rhonda and Stasia will be creating events for this area. We are both introverts so will try to keep a good balance of social activities and solitude. Rhonda started organizing in 2018 while working full time and caring for her parents. She needed more social outlets. Stasia started organizing in 2023 and has a wonderful flare for bringing magic to everything she does. She is a great leader. We do encourage people to host events if they would like to, there are just a few guidelines for that. We already have several event organizer who offer different events to bring more opportunities to get out and be social. We don’t have a lot of rules just remember to be patient and kind to one another. When we are in nature, we encourage everyone to make space for silence. It’s about be social but also enjoying nature. Be present. We are an offshoot of Rick’s group, if you are not already a member. They have a lot of wonderful events. Check out Rick's Hiking & Fun Group on Meetup https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group

In this inclusive gathering of splendid humans of all genders, beliefs, builds, and interests, we will enJOY a variety of repeated monthly activities with the possibility of an annual adventure trip! The idea is to gather a community together of those wanting to explore their inner power and strength as they get to know each other---- all while having fun and maybe 'learn us some new stuff " **Now to the nitty gritty –Who’s itz & What’s itz:** **😀🫠👯🧚‍♂️🧙🧙‍♂️WHO’s ITZ:** ANY adult over the age of 18 (younger teens may attend, but need to be with a guardian) to explore the power of Qi🐉🌍 within! **HOW will this be accomplished, you ask?!** Aha!! --- so many ways, and all enjoyable, and likely inspirational, empowering, and creative!! **WHAT’s ITZ: *OUTDOORSY OPTIONS GALORE*** 1. Gentle Yoga & Qi/Chi/Ki/Ji activities accessible to absolute beginners through advanced, all beliefs, shapes/sizes, health conditions (option to bring a chair!). 1. • Creative Nature Hikes 2. Movement with the inner dragon 3. • Drumming and Sound circles & bonfires 4. • Nourishing (feminine energy) shared potluck picnics with empowering games 2. Winter Yin/Embrace the Darkness - Hikes/Activities with a focus on the, shorter days and going within for more introspection and self-awareness **INDOORSY** • A creative writing group – short stories or poetry or whatever. -Movement: Inner Dragon Dances and Inner Warrior experiences • Different opportunities to share a meal & show/lecture/film/music – particularly something that will add a bit of a KaBAM to our feminine power! • Indoor Support Circle for the harder months of the year & Embrace thyself journeys. 🎄❄️🎁Holiday Extravaganza that may be more about the Hoopla than just the feminine. **WE ARE HAPPY TO INCORPORATE SUGGESTIONS INTO THE MIX!! FEEDBACK ENCOURAGED!** **NOTE:** you are responsible for any park entry fees, or costs associated with meals etc… I will try to remain aware of budgetary constraints. **Definition of the Qi Power Within: EVERYONE has it and can cultivate, harmonize and strengthen it!!!** It is sometimes referred to as YIN / YANG in East Asian Studies, symbolized by a dark-and light colored dragons or the SUN & MOON in KUNDALINI in Yoga; the Bodhisattvahs in Buddhism and the , Trinty of Father, Son and Holy Spirit/Mother Mary/Madonna in Christianity, the Mother Earth and Father Sky in Earth traditions or the Divine Feminine /Goddess Masculine / God in esoteric studies. It is almost always considered the nurturing, soft, grounded with strong boundaries and intuitive properties of a being. Often, a human with strong tendencies to hold the role of caregiver or healer, but also a fierce warrior, powerful athlete, artist, creator, craftsperson, or gardener! The cosmic energy of chaos and order and all that is in-between **Stasia's background:** • 10 years full-time clinical postgraduate and doctoral training in Traditional East Asian Medicine (acupuncture, herbs & Daoism) • 14 years of providing TEAM health and wellness treatments • 20 years of 4 different 200-hour YA Yoga Teacher training and multiple Taiqi and Qigong forms – teaching many classes and facilitating workshops. • I was the VP and Director of a large Information technology department for ten years • I am a Doctoral Candidate for a PhD in International Peace and Conflict Resolution. ***= = = A perfectly divine blend of Science and Woo-wooo.*** **Only REAL rule – BE KIND!!** Remember everyone has their own inner & outer stuff – a kind word and smile and willingness to include goes a lonnnnngggg way. Leave the grumbly wumblies and politics at home please!! **🙏🫰💰💳💵 This meetup is FREE, other than the sundry entry fees/meals: PLEASE CONSIDER giving to our Mama Meetup Grouop "Northern Indiana Adventures" it is VERY expensive to offer these free meetups to you, besides the time we donate towards setting up, coordinating, communicating each and every event, they charge us almost $400 per year!!** click this link to donate: [https://www.meetup.com/northern-indiana-adventures/](https://www.meetup.com/northern-indiana-adventures/)