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Women Outdoors — Eastern Massachusetts Meetup

Jamaica Plain, MA

Women Outdoors — Eastern Massachusetts Meetup

Women Outdoors is a national, nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a supportive environment where all women can have fun and challenge themselves in a community of women who love the outdoors while respecting the earth. Women Outdoors promotes leadership, friendship, adventure and enjoyment in the great outdoors.

An all-volunteer organization, Women Outdoors has regional chapters in regions throughout the US (mostly East Coast at present), all of which organize activities for members such as hiking, biking, kayaking and cross-country skiing.

To become a member of this Meetup group, you must use a recognizable facial photo of yourself, not including others, in your profile that we can use to identify you at our events. 

You can learn more at www.womenoutdoors.org.

Membership Dues - There are NO membership dues to join this Meetup, though donations of any size are gratefully accepted and will go toward an annual outing and party. Although it does cost to maintain a Meetup group, the national Women Outdoors organization generously subsidizes our cost and hopes you'll consider joining the national organization. There are many benefits to joining Women Outdoors, including being eligible to register for The Gathering: our yearly weekend at a wonderful camp that features kayaking and canoeing on a beautiful pond, hiking, bicycling, skills workshops, a rock climbing wall, and much more. Women Outdoors also offers subsidized or full tuition reimbursement for leadership and outdoor skills training, including first aid and kayak trip leading, for example.

To read more and join, go to http://womenoutdoors.org/joinus.

2310 members · Private

Nature Girls

Natick, MA

Nature Girls

This group is for WOMEN who love the outdoors, hike, bike, backpack, climb, walk and just enjoy being outside and enjoy the company of other women. 

We want to create a positive and non-competitive environment for all women to enjoy. 

The Nature Girls Meetup Group is intended to be a fun group for all members. Members join the group freely and can cancel membership at any time.

We are dedicated to outdoor activities combined with fun and laughter. Join us on our weekend and weekday outings of walking in local parks, hiking in the White Mountains, snowshoeing, kayaking, biking, rock climbing etc.. Our outings are NOT hard-core, elite level sporting events, but you do need to be in decent physical condition to participate.

We will practice responsible hiking and hike in smaller groups (max. 15) to limit the impact on nature. The smaller the group the less ground disturbance and noise we will create. Those who will pass through after us will be eternally grateful.

We will stick to the rule to take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints. 

Suggestions for events are always welcome and encouraged, and all members are eligible to act as  Event Host for the Nature Girls after attending 3 events, and with the approval of Nature Girls organizers. 

Membership agreement, details and fine print:

NATURE GIRLS CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCLAIMER: In order to participate in any Nature Girls activity, you acknowledge and agree that this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others. * You assume all risk associated with this activity. * You are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity. * In the event of a hiking event, you know and will follow the Hiker Responsibility Code described at hikesafe.com. * You release, hold harmless, and indemnify the leader(s) and all members of this group on the hike and others in the group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons. * The description of the event may contain some errors.  You acknowledge that this description is only a guide. * In the event of a hike, labels of "beginner", "intermediate", and "advance" are subjective and depend on the experience of the hiker.  Distance and elevation gained are only approximate.  GPS coordinates are approximate, best viewed using Google Maps. Car, cell phone, and handheld GPS'es vary in accuracy and may not correspond to the meetup location. * The equipment list is a requirement for participation.  If you do not have the required gear, you may not be able to participate. * If you sign up for the event, but change your mind, you must update your RSVP to NO. 


2431 members · Private

HikeAccess: Accessible/Mobility Focused Nature Walks

Foxboro, MA

HikeAccess: Accessible/Mobility Focused Nature Walks
This group focuses on short accessible hikes or nature walks for those with mobility, conditioning, or disability issues that are keeping them from getting out in nature, or who have found other hiking groups go too far and too fast to keep up, or over trails that are too challenging. This group caters specifically to those who are mobility challenged, or have other physical or conditioning issues that make slow, short hikes preferable. Myself, I have back and lung problems that are limiting, but I still love to get outdoors! Most hikes will targeted to be around a mile, on flat, easy trails, with a goal of being outside 45 minutes to an hour at most. Where possible I will try to find trails that have several short loops and call out if they have sections that are designated as "accessible "(i.e., flat surfaces designed specifically for mobility aids). A goal of this group is to create a safe and friendly space where people do not need to move fast or focus on distance. "How slow can you go?" is our motto. Look around, enjoy the light, the sounds, and the company of others. Bring a camera! Any hike I list, I will try my best to provide a description of the trail conditions, length, etc. The slowest person sets the pace (usually me). Although of course groups can get a little strung out, staying somewhat together and taking breaks will be encouraged. No animals please other than leashed & trained service dogs. You are of course welcome to bring a friend. We observe all park rules. Some hikes will be at Audubon/Trustees reserves, which may require a small fee if you are not a member. Disclaimer: Hike leaders are volunteers and do not claim any specific expertise. I cannot guarantee the accessibility of every trail for every person, but will provide descriptions so you can judge whether to try it. You are the best judge of your health and conditioning, and you agree that by attending an event with this group, you are entirely responsible for your own person. You agree that you understand the risks of outdoor recreation on hiking trails and will not hold this group or hike leaders liable in the case of bodily injury, as per Section 6 of the Meetup Terms of Service.
175 members · Private

WorkingMom Social Club

Franklin, MA

WorkingMom Social Club
WorkingMom Social Club is a fun, welcoming community of local working moms residing in the Southwestern suburbs of Boston & Northern RI that like to work hard (in or out of the home), but play harder - both with and without our kids! Let's be honest, it can be hard to find time for socialization and friendship when you're balancing a work schedule (and potential commute!) and a never-ending list of chores to accomplish.  But building a solid social support network can be one of the best things you can do for yourself (and your children!) in this crazy journey called motherhood.  Other moms always just seem to "get it" and can be there to help support you through the highs and lows of #parenthood.  That is why the WorkingMom Social Club was founded.  To help facilitate social activities geared towards working moms' schedules - weekends and evenings - to make it as easy as possible for them to meet, mingle, and form lasting social bonds with each other. Our events are geographically concentrated along the I-495 belt from Milford to Taunton including the following surrounding towns: Franklin, Bellingham, Medway, Milford, Millis, Holliston, Mendon, Hopedale, Blackstone, Plainville, Wrentham, Norfolk, Foxboro, Mansfield, North Attleboro, Attleboro, Norton, Taunton, and Northern RI Our 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is supported exclusively through member volunteer efforts and funded primarily by our annual $25 membership fee which will give you access to our social calendar of events including playgroups, Mom's nights out, family-friendly activities, and other WMSC sponsored (free to members) events and activities. Participation is key to the success of our socially-based organization.  Therefore, we have a requirement for all members to host at least one event per membership year.  We also encourage regular attendance at our events and engagement in our social media channels to get the most of being a part of our social network PLEASE NOTE that because we are committed to forming in-person social bonds in a safe and friendly environment, all new members requesting to join our social organization will be required to: 1. Make your Meetup username reflect the name you want our members to call you at events 2. Ensure your Meetup profile includes a photo of YOU - and not just your child(ren) so that we all feel comfortable seeing the face behind the name. This will also help members recognize each other at events 3. Fill out and submit our membership waiver form that is linked in the automated email you receive upon submitting your Meetup membership request
59 members · Private