Outdoor activities groups near Dearborn, MI

Welcome to the Hamtramck Hostel Meetup Group! Our group offers a variety of activities including movie nights, arts and entertainment events, and writing session. We believe in fostering a supportive community where all can have fun, explore their interests in movies, sci-fi series, good books, and arts. Join us for weekend fun, international friendships, mindfulness practice, games nights, ESL communication immersion, and support for international students. Let's come together and create meaningful and memorable connections.

Solar Outdoors is a Southeast Michigan based club with more than 400 members. Founded in 1975, Solar Outdoors remains dedicated to helping its members enjoy nature and outdoor activities. Membership in the club is required for full access to our Meetup site.  Annual dues are $6 for individuals.  Please read further if you are interested in becoming a club member.  Questions about membership can be directed to **[solarmembership@solaroutdoors.org](mailto:solarmembership@solaroutdoors.org)**.     \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Solar Outdoors members themselves organize workshops and events in which other members can participate. Whether you are a beginner or experienced wilderness enthusiast, you will find workshops, activities, and trips for all skill levels and many different interests including--but certainly not limited to!--backpacking, day hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing, paddling, orienteering, wildflower and tree identification, whitewater rafting, and geocaching. Solar Outdoors members can also borrow gear from our store of packs, sleeping bags and pads, stoves, and other outdoor equipment for an annual member fee of $35. To learn more about Solar Outdoors and its activities we encourage you to visit our website, [www.solaroutdoors.org](http://www.solaroutdoors.org/). There you will find a calendar of upcoming workshops and events. These sources give more information about who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We also welcome anyone interested in the club to attend our monthly meetings, held at **St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 27475 Five Mile Road, just west of Inkster Road, in Livonia** on the last Tuesday of every month (except December) at 7 pm. SOLAR is not affiliated with St. Paul's or any other religious institution.  Directions are available here: [http://solaroutdoors.com/solarmeetings.html](http://solaroutdoors.org/About/Meetings.aspx).  The business meeting is followed by a program on a topic of general interest to our members. Solar Outdoors uses Meetup as a tool of convenience for our members to quickly get information about upcoming classes and activities and to sign up and pay for these events online. That's why our Meetup group is restricted to paid members of the club and non-members have very limited access. Once you have checked us out online and, we hope, in person by attending one of our monthly meetings, you can decide if becoming a member is right for you. If so, you can join the club by downloading the membership form ([http://solaroutdoors.com/downloads/S.O.L.A....](http://solaroutdoors.com/downloads/S.O.L.A.R_Membership_Application.pdf)), filling it out, and either submitting it with a check for the dues payment at one of the meetings or mailing both to the address listed on the bottom of the membership form. Once you are a club member you will have access to this Meetup group. Thank you for your interest in Solar Outdoors. We hope to meet you soon.

Meet other local members to ride, paddle, explore trails, talk gear and trade tips. We are here for anything fun outdoors and indoors. Some of our popular events include cycling, kayaking and skating but we are not limited to those. For example, hiking if there are leaders and enough interested members. Also, our events aren't limited to the city of Detroit, most of our events are in Southeast Michigan and there may be a few farther away. All levels of cyclists are welcome. We primarily do recreational rides on paved roads or trails. There will be group rides on streets with traffic. There will be group rides on the rails to trails that anyone can ride. Many are geared to a relaxed pace of 10-15 mph, distance varies. We may also plan some other rides such as mountain, fitness, and road biking, etc. if there is interest. All levels of paddlers are welcome. Many of us have kayaks but SUPs and canoes are also welcome and you can rent many places if you don't own. We primarily will be doing recreational paddling on local rivers with not much current, suitable for beginners or intermediate level. Some locations may be more advanced. There will also be other activities posted from time to time such as skating, social events or other activities that fit within the group's topics. The goal is to gather, make new friends and share activities that get you outdoors and/or keep you active. Your main profile picture should be a clear shot of your face so we can recognize you at events. Pictures of your child, pet, motorcycle, favorite cartoon character or even a group shot (which one are you?) aren't acceptable. If that's a problem you should contact the organizer to discuss it. \ **NEW** See here for our latest RSVP and attendance policies: [https://www.meetup.com/Activeindetroit/pages/31252444/Active_in_Detroit_group_policies/](https://www.meetup.com/Activeindetroit/pages/31252444/Active_in_Detroit_group_policies/) **NEW** Support your Meetup group by paying dues or making a donation: https://www.meetup.com/Activeindetroit/pages/17195192/Membership_dues/ \ All events are adult only unless otherwise specified in the event description. \ We are now on Facebook, which will make it easier for communication and event sharing. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/Activeindet](https://www.facebook.com/groups/Activeindet)... \

Est.2013, 3800+ Events, Exploring Great American Outdoors for 27+ years STAY ACTIVE WITH NATURE. MEDITATE WITH NATURE. DISCOVER YOUR NATURE ELEVATE YOUR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT . BE ADVENTUROUS. EXPLORE A NEW FRONTIER WITH >>>DESI OUTDOORS>>> Featured on themountainpath.net , Meetup's Facebook and Instagram channels (https://www.facebook.com/meetup/photos/pb.8026914587.-2207520000../10157786678589588/ and https://www.instagram.com/p/B5JCWwVhfqF/) on Nov 21, 2019 Desi Outdoors meetup group consists of and oriented towards Outdoors enthusiasts primarily from the Indian subcontinent, the land of Himalayas and numerous languages. We bring with us a culture of togetherness, sharing and love of nature. Group membership is kept selective and based on many factors that fit into core values of the group. Doeres continuously engage in various Outdoor activities for enriching, strengthening and balancing mind, body and spirit in Harmony with Nature. See Past Events photos. Activities are low to moderate risk,moderate to strenuous difficulty, adventurous to challenging, with a mix of exploration, recreation, learning, fun, freedom and building a better Self & Society. Some activities involve kids and families. We are active year-around, enjoying all seasons and terrains of the North-East and around the world. Organizers expect new members to join for active participation in group meetups as per the mission above and not for increased meetup memberships, business or professional networking, socialization etc. We keep the group small to outdoors active members and No Attendance within 3 months of joining or prolonged non-attendance removes you from the group. We can adequately prepare you for safe and warm winter outdoor activities during the season. Please read the Disclaimer page. Approval to join the group implies that you have read this and do not hold any meetup group member responsible for any mishap during activity. 'Desi' is a term for the people, cultures, and products of the Indian subcontinent.

Outdoor Afro is a community that reconnects and centers the Black experience with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! We use social media to create interest communities, events, and to help shift the visual representation of who gets outdoors. Here is where you can start (or expand) connecting with local Black people who share your outdoor interests and aspirations! This space centers Black people and Black joy in the outdoors. Black outdoor experiences, voices, history and context are centered and we say "**Black**" a lot. Non-Black people may attend if space is available, but if the amplification of Black joy and community makes you uncomfortable - this group will be a restless experience for you. We recommend another forum or creating one of your own.

So you are in the Motor City, one of our country’s most iconic cities during its revitalization and a spectacular comeback… Now what? This is a meetup for active and social explorers who want to experience Detroit and Michigan. The group will focus primarily on Detroit and will branch out further for different adventures. The group will focus on more interactive activities that are conducive to getting to know your fellow Detroiters, whether that be a yoga session, a session of feather bowling, or a game night.

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We have found great success building strong bonds and trust with others who also enjoy living life close to the land or waterways. Business relationships take time, but it’s amazing what happens just by spending a few days, or even a few hours, together on a fishing trip, sharing stories around a campfire, a good long hike, or crossing a field looking for fowl. Network Outdoors is more than just a group of business professionals or business owners from different industries looking to pass cards and swap 30-second commercials. Our members share experiences, grow businesses, promote outdoor activities, and give back to those organizations who work tirelessly serving our land, water, and habitats. Join us as a guest to meet other outdoors men & women at our various monthly meetups around greater Detroit and the state of Michigan. All food, beverages and everything you need to participate on the clay ranges is provided if you don't have your own gear. You DO NOT need to be a member of Network Outdoors to attend our monthly meetups. Most meetups run from 5:30-7:30pm but we have started new meetups offering early afternoon timeframes to all more options for those who only can meet during regular business hours. It’s magical what the outdoors does for us as individuals. Imagine what it could do for your business and the community! *you do not have to shoot clays if you don't want to, but would still like to visit and meet people. We also have a trained/certified Range Safety Officer with us at all times while on the range and plenty of people to help with anyone newer to shooting clays there for their first time.

**Metro-Detroit Recreational Outdoor Pick-up (M-DROP) Basketball**:  This group is for anyone interested in some clean, fun, recreational outdoor (and indoor) pick-up basketball in the Metro Detroit Area. It was started out of a desire to see some organized pick-up basketball in the Metro Detroit Area that didn't require any membership/rental fees for indoor gyms (especially during the Spring/Summer/Fall time when the weather is nice enough to play outside on Free Public Courts. This group is open to all, so "Youngbloods" and "Oldtimers" are equally welcomed. We are open to all skill levels (provided you either already know or can quickly pick up on rules of the game). The one thing requested is that people be respectable and respectful! This group is meant to be a fun way for folks to get some moderate intensity outdoor cardio in on the weekends without having to sign up for gym memberships or set up rec-league teams. **Basic Ground Rules (The following rules all fall under the Motto of "*Be respectful*")**: •  Please refrain from showboating or trash talking; as mentioned earlier, this is meant to be a just-for-fun group and we don't want to incite any brawls. • Physical play is acceptable to a limit: NO Hard/Dirty Fouls!!! We don't want people injuring themselves and having to miss work or school. • We will also be playing on public outdoor courts for the most part, so players should be respectful to the public hoops and nets; please refrain from hanging on rims or pulling on nets. We play outdoors in the Spring/Summer/Fall on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 12 noon. Games are scheduled at alternating courts in the Metro Detroit Area, such as at ITC Sports Park in Northville/Novi, Harding Park in Ferndale, Lawson Park in Royal Oak Park, Griffin Park in Canton, Corrado Park in Westland, various courts in Detroit, and more. Winter games on Saturday are at a gym in Livonia. Weekday games are on Wednesdays or Thursdays, typically from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and are usually played at a gym in Dearborn. Most all games are 5 v 5 full court (unless fewer than 10 players show up, which is very rare). Games are relatively short timewise, so awaiting players can quickly rotate into the next game. \- Tim \(Organizer\)

***Hello and welcome to your Wellness Beyond Words!*** When someone joins a process group, they become part of a conscious constellation with others, and the breadth of their life expands.   Group work holds deep potential for you to discover your own and other people’s infinity – and the extraordinary experience of being revealed together. **There may be nothing more needed in our world today.**   I facilitate several different ongoing, committed process groups. (One always meets outdoors, and the other three meet indoors, at the beautiful Evans Creek Lodge on the Rouge River.) The growth, bravery, safety and love that develops in these groups continue to mystify me. **Group members learn to be present with evermore of their most loving, wild, relational and authentic selves.** Together, they reclaim, nourish and strengthen. These experiences reach throughout group members’ lives and even seem to reach through time as well, healing old wounds, and pave the way for future successes. ​ ***What happens in a group?*** Many different things, for sure. But we often first settle into ourselves and the session with various forms of warming up, then check in with each other, which leads us to explore and support the needs and longings that are currently present. This generally involves some degree of revealing, moving, laughing, and learning, while feeling more seen and less alone. We close as a circle and return a couple weeks later to find our flow again. Somehow, over time, a kind of alchemy develops. And lives change.   ***Through group process you will also be able to…*** ​​ * Clarify your boundaries, wants and needs with others * Experience an extraordinary amount of group energy to help lift you beyond your current limits, in the timing that is compassionately attuned to your own growth * Have others there to reflect your strengths and the impact you make in the world * Learn how to tolerate and appreciate a growing capacity for vulnerability with others * Discover defensive patterns that may seem to keep you feeling safe, but are actually pulling you off course from your true longings and needs * Be in a space where differentness is explored as a gateway to intimacy as opposed to separation * Get more in touch with your body and integrate the great knowledge of your head with the rest of you! ***Facilitated by*** Bodymind Counselor, Jeremy Fulwiler, LMSW, ACCEP, CTS, who has an extensive history as a body psychotherapist treating trauma, mood, and more. These groups are not "therapy," however, but an opening to your individual and collective potential. **Group costs** range from $100 (Outdoor Core) to $120/month (Core Energetics Process Groups), which covers two sessions/month. A sliding scale is available where needed. Three-month (six session) initial commitment for new members helps maintain continuity and safety for all. The groups runs indefinitely with a maximum size of 12 members. More info at [www.wellnessbeyondwords.com](www.wellnessbeyondwords.com).

Getting started and actually sticking with an exercise program is always easier with friends! Together, we'll build a community of fit and fab friends who lift and motivate each other in reaching their fitness goals. Please join me for affordable and fun outdoor fitness classes at west Dearborn public parks weekdays when weather permits. On weekends, and when weather doesn't allow outdoor activity, classes can be taken from the privacy of your own home (via Zoom)! All information regarding Zoom links and park locations are provided upon registration. \*This group meets every offering with participants (not joining through meetup), so there's always fit & fab friends working out with me! If in the event I am unable to hold a session, the meetup event is cancelled.\* \*\*Modifications and amplifications are always provided, but participants need to listen to their own bodies. By performing any of the exercises in this program, you assume all risks of injury from doing so. "Fitness with Brooke" is not responsible or liable for any injury you sustain by participating in this exercise program.\*\* \*\*\*This meetup group is limited to 50 people. Inactive members (six months or more) will be removed from the group, leaving room for members on the waiting list. Removed members are always welcome to rejoin when personal circumstances allow it.\*\*\*

Increasing Inclusiveness in Outdoor Recreation. WOD mission is to reengage, educate, and empower all through outdoor recreational activities. Our goal is to ensure everyone feels welcome and safe in the outdoor space.

This is a group for anyone who enjoys ***meditation, shamanic journeying, drumming, the outdoors, being active, and living a healthy soul inspired life.*** This group was created as a connecting place for building community as well as supporting fellow Wellness Professionals, Holistic Health practitioners, Entrepreneurs, and those who just love having a mind, body, soul connection. Our intention is to create a community of people who empower one another in all aspects of living a more peaceful, healthy lifestyle. We facilitate and host various workshops and circles on meditation, drumming, shamanic journeying, women's circles, health, wellness and personal development. Gather in circle, spend time outdoors in nature, attend retreats, get creative, grow our businesses, and support one another in their growth. If this sounds like your kind of vibe and tribe, we can't wait to meet up.

We are the Motor City Bears, a Gay Male social, fundraising group made up of Bears and admirers. Membership is open to all that consider themselves men\* and are attracted to men.     *\* includes biological males as well as male presenting individuals.* **\*\*Full details on how to join MCB on our website\*\* [www.MotorCityBears.com  ](www.MotorCityBears.com)** **(annual membership $20 - age 21 and older)** \*\* Non-members are always welcome to attend our meeting and meet and greet before the meeting at Affirmations. Come on out and see what the bears are all about.\*\* \*\* Our events open to the public are listed on our Facebook site with full details. Check out our Facebook page at [https://www.facebook.com/motorcitybears/](https://www.facebook.com/motorcitybears/) \*\* The Motor City Bears was established in 1994. We are based in the Metro Detroit area, yet our memberships reach far beyond the local area. Our club motto is: “Fun, Fur and Friends”. We meet several times a month for various activities. Many times over 200 events per year. We are also active fund raisers for GLBT related charities in our local community. Some of our activities include: Home Parties. Meals at Restaurants, Movies, Bar Nights, Game Nights, Halloween and Holiday Parties. In the summer, we have Meetups in the Park, Camping and other Outdoor Activities. **Find out more about the Motor City Bears on our Website at [www.MotorCityBears.com](http://www.MotorCityBears.com)** Contact us at: [motorcitybears@gmail.com](mailto:motorcitybears@gmail.com) or by Mail at P.O. Box 1894, Royal Oak, MI 48068

**We are going hard all year!!! 🎉** *Detroit, the Motor City, is not just known for its rich industrial history and iconic music culture. It is also a hub of vibrant events that cater to adults seeking meaningful connections and exciting experiences. These social groups like this one provide a platform for individuals to break free from the monotony of everyday life, fostering friendships, exploration, and unforgettable memories.* *Whether it's food, arts, sports, or outdoor adventures, there is a group for everyone. We act as a gateway for individuals to expand their social circles, meet like-minded people, and engage in activities that spark their interests. From casual meetups in local parks to organized events in trendy venues, the options are endless for those seeking a vibrant social scene in Detroit.*

You wanna play with fire? Are you ready to ignite your spirit and dive into a community where every moment counts and every connection matters? Absolutely, you are… Enter the Bonfire Society. We are a group dedicated to building a vibrant community through a diverse array of events and activities. Fueled by the ethos, "Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever," we believe in living life to the fullest, whilst continuously learning and growing together. Our group is about finding meaning, depth, connections, acceptance, and radical authenticity in every experience, whether it's through deep philosophical discussions, exhilarating outdoor adventures, or spontaneous hangouts centered on anything fun or fascinating. We embrace adventure. We embrace excitement. We embrace fun… and perhaps just a little bit of danger. Won’t you join us? Together, we will spark worthwhile gatherings, fan the flames of burning curiosity, and pour gasoline on the whole muthaf\*\*kin’ thing until it becomes a raging inferno of good times.

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A dynamic group dedicated to advocating for the rights and interests of African Americans on local, state, and federal levels. With a focus on promoting community, cooperation, and collaboration, our goal is to educate, activate, and impact the socioeconomic trajectory of our community. Together, we strive to combat bad politics by campaigning for transformative policies, and challenging problematic ones.

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I have a 3 year old and we love to do things around town. I would be fun to have another parent and child(ren) join us sometimes. This is the season for being outdoors in Michigan so we will start there and see where it takes us. Whether you are divorced, widowed, never married, or single parent by choice, if you have a child who is roughly 0-10 years old and like to get out and about with your kid(s) this group will be a good fit I am a single parent to a 3 year old and have 2 grown children.