ape99 is loosely based on the 100th monkey effect. this is a phenomenon in which a learned behavior spreads instantaneously from one group to all related groups once a critical mass is reached. in Lyall Watson’s 1979 book Lifetide, he tells of a group of scientists who observed a group of macaques that learned to wash sweet potatoes, allowing them to eat more of each potato. through observation and repetition, the younger generation of monkeys adopted this new behavior. the researchers noted tha …

Calling all Nerdfighters! We don't care if you are in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, or Alaska. All Nerdfighters welcome. I saw 1,100 of you at the Austin book signing (Jan 2012) of John Green's "The Fault in Our Stars" and was shocked that there is not an Austin Nerdfighter group. Austin Nerdfighters are focused on the reducing worldsuck part of Nerdfighteria. We each have a small role to play, wouldn't it be nice to have a group to talk about it with? This chapter will be primarily to support fe …

Let's get together for some good conversation and dog play/exercise. I started this because there just aren't any groups that I could find for Mutts aka Designer Dogs, as I call mine. Only the Pit Bull group stated that pit mixes were ok but that left my Sharp-Pei rescue out. I started this group because I wanted to meet others who have chosen to give their hearts & homes to dogs that sometimes are totally left out. We can meet at the Round Rock Dog Depot for the first meeting and since I'm new …

RuffTail Runners (formerly "Jog-a-Dog") is a program brought to you by Team Spiridon, that encourages runners to run with shelter dogs, giving the dogs a little more exercise “off-campus”, away from the stressful shelter environment. As a result, they are better-adjusted, healthier, and therefore, more adoptable. This program is for runners, or at least walkers who can get the dogs out for a few miles - higher paces keep the dogs more focused and gives them more exercise, and makes some of them …

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The Chi Amigos welcomes all Chihuahuas and their Toy Breed companions to gather once a month in friendship! We all know it is important to keep our little ones socialized. What better way, then with other Chihuahua and toy breed lovers?! Our Meet Ups include "Ask The Trainer" opportunities for dog training tips, interactive socializing skill acquisition, humane education, local rescue and charity support, and so much more! You will get a chance to sign up for annual parades, dog walks and other …

Calling all short, tall, fat, skinny, full bred, mixed breed, floppy eared or not hound dogs in Austin. Join us once a month for a meet up with Austin's best and brightest beagles, basset hounds, dachshunds and bloodhounds - if your great dane thinks he's a hound dog, that's cool too. Interested in adopting? Check out the Hound Rescue of Central Texas: http://www.houndrescue.com/

I'm a psychotherapist and host information and discussion meetings in my office regarding resources related to the topics below and emotional well-being. Parents are invited to get to know each other and connect around shared experiences. I answer questions and share information about psychology, parenting and counseling. The following topics rotate according to the posted schedule: Building Strong Attachment Positive Parenting: Conflict and Discipline Single Parenting Life Reducing Parental An …

Great Pyrenees are big dogs and need lots of interaction and exercise and too often they are too big to play with other dogs so lets see if we can get a few Pyrenees owners in the Austin area A group to get together so these big boys and girls can play. If you have another big dog like a Kangal, Akbash or Anatolian Shepherd and need play mates feel free to join http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pyrenees

Welcome! You have entered a safe joyous heart space where The Singing Tree grows. It is a gathering place for people to come together and share love, music, art, dance, nature, birth, family, and healing. We meet once a month to share and explore the natural and spiritual aspects of the birth experience. We welcome parents, doulas, pregnant moms, new moms, childcare professionals, grandparents, couples trying to conceive, healing practitioners, artists, sound healers, herbalists, plant lovers, m …

Of course you want to raise your children to become powerful, well-balanced adults. This group is led by a Licensed Professional Counselor with the intention to provide the tools, developmental knowledge, and support to ensure you meet this goal! This is a weekly support group, donations welcome but not required.

Hi, Thanks for joining our Meetup - I'm Rob Hill, the executive director and head coach of Team Spiridon. We're a non-profit group here in Austin that provides low-cost training for runners, that then raise funds for local animal welfare organizations like Austin Pets Alive, Emancipet, Love-a-Bull, Animal Trustees of Austin, and others. Last year, in only our second year as a non-profit, our runners raised almost $8,000 during their six months of half marathon and marathon training, bringing our …

WHERE CENTRAL TEXAS BIRD OWNERS GO! Austin Parrot Society is founded on a principle of community, education and support. We are a group of like minded parrot owners in the Central, TX area, who are dedicated to improving the welfare of their companion parrots through education. OUR MISSION: Austin Parrot Society is dedicated to providing a non-judgmental, supportive community for any and all bird lovers in Central Texas.  We are here to share information, resources, ideas, and friendship.  We a …

This group is designed to educate, inform, and enlighten. I am a veterinarian in Austin and I know how difficult it is for both veterinarians and pet owners to cover all topics during one visit. We know that you want the best for your pet and so do we. This group is not meant to be in place of veterinary visits or veterinary care but to supplement and inform. We will get together once a month and discuss a pre-set topic, for about an hour. Please DO NOT bring your pet or ask specific questions a …

My wife and I want to start a home church for Christ believers, who want to take the message of Christ from the Church building to people in our community. We are a young family who has been serving Jesus for over 20 years. We recently left the main non-denominational church system in hopes of serving more on the front line. We do not believe that works gets us to heaven, but lack of serving leaves us with emptiness. Our goal is to have several families or single adults serve along side of us in …

Come join us for a walk on a Saturday morning -- this will provide the opportunity to socialize and exercise through an on-leash pack walk with our rescue dogs and allies. Let's show the public what great pets shelter and rescue dogs make! This will be every 3rd Saturday. Participants should plan to gather at the This is NOT an off-leash area, and our walks are always on-leash, but there is always a chance that other owners may not comply. Please Bring water for you and your dogs, as well as cle …