Ai Explore

In Japanese, "ai" means "love" ... so "ai explore" in this case translates to "I LOVE to explore!"

What do we explore? Experiences!

What kind of experiences? Ones that inspire love, optimism, fulfillment, interpersonal connection, and community-in-action.

Ai Explore is the explorer's club division of Earth Half Full, an online community, marketplace, and explorer's club dedicated to uncovering the optimism in everyone, everywhere.

JOIN US in exploring, uncovering, and participating in the fullness Earth has to offer!

We explore experiences like …

Volunteerism

- Animal shelters

- Homeless shelters

- Children's support & education centers

- Senior advocacy/support groups

- Education and rehabilitation of those incarcerated

- Environmental/clean water & energy programs

- Gardening and fresh food programs

Adventure & Culture

- Wilderness hikes

- Wine tasting

- International cuisine

- Group travel

Learning & Understanding

- Diverse and unique professions

- Arts and crafts

- Language and dance

Sharing Our Experiences

- Blogging

- Video sharing

- Social networking

- Photography

- Creative writing

Connecting Others

- In-person events

- Connecting with other organizations

- Supporting community and nonprofit work

- Building relationships in person and online

- Support volunteers

Special Requests & Services

- Organizing “experiences” for the terminally ill

- Community-sourcing for the terminally ill

- Research and support for the terminally ill

… AND SO MUCH MORE!

Our website is currently under construction, but please check back in a few weeks to learn more about our mission, goals, activities, and more http://www.earthhalffull.com.

For our growing list of ideas for future, volunteerism-related explorations please click on the Discussions link above!

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Meetup
Tour Hidden Villa's Educational Garden and Farm
- Sun Mar 04
  12:45 PM
- → Waiting List
- 12 attending
- No spots left
- 1 comment
Price:

$10.00 per person

RSVP deadline:

Mar 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Hidden Villa Farm & Wilderness Preserve

26870 Moody Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA (map)
What is Hidden Villa? Hidden Villa is a nonprofit educational organization that uses its organic farm, wilderness, and community to teach and provide opportunities to... Learn more

Hosted by: Reese Leyva (Co-Organizer), and Alisa Matsuzaki (Organizer)
Meetup
Enjoy the Music of Playing for Change - Live!
- Fri Mar 09
  7:30 PM
- → RSVP
- 4 attending
- 0 comments
Rio Theatre

1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA (map)
Playing for Change - Live at Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz I love the idea of this project and the music is just...FUN! When it gets closer to the date, let's consider... Learn more

Hosted by: Alisa Matsuzaki (Organizer)
Meetup
Build Homes and Hope with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco
- Sat Mar 24
  8:00 AM
- → Waiting List
- 10 attending
- 12 waiting
- 2 comments
RSVP deadline:

Mar 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Habitat for Humanity Daly City Worksite

7555 Mission Street, Daly City, CA (map)
Join me in build homes and hope with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco! We will be working on a 36 unit condo in Daly City. I don't know at what stage of... Learn more

Hosted by: Alisa Matsuzaki (Organizer)
Meetup
Beautify Guadalupe River Trail & Heritage Rose Garden
- Sun Apr 22
  9:30 AM
- → RSVP
- 16 attending
- 0 comments
Guadalupe River Park

438 Coleman Ave., San Jose, CA (map)
Celebrate Earth Day by beautifying Guadalupe River Trail and Heritage Rose Garden of San Jose! City of San Jose needs some help weeding and seeding and they have asked... Learn more

Hosted by: Alisa Matsuzaki (Organizer)
Meetup
Volunteer with the Special Olympics
- Sat May 12
  11:00 PM
- → RSVP
- 5 attending
- 0 comments
RSVP deadline:

May 11, 2012 11:00 PM
Needs a location

Coming soon!
Volunteer with the Special Olympics! Let's help keep time for the swimmers at this summer's event! No special skills, experiences, or training necessary! If you have a... Learn more

Hosted by: Alisa Matsuzaki (Organizer)
More Meetups

Recent Meetups

February 14 at 4:00 PM, 15 Optimistic Explorers attended
Spread Some Love This Valentine's Day and Feed the Homeless
They rated it 5.008 (8 ratings) and uploaded 29 photos

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Well organized and meaningful meetup. Great people. Thanks Alisa for organizing!

—Eric

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I can't say enough how much I enjoyed getting to know everyone! ...

—Alisa Matsuzaki
January 21 at 1:00 PM, 8 Optimistic Explorers attended
Celebrate the New Year With a Hike
They rated it 4.505 (5 ratings) and uploaded 23 photos

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By far one of the best meetup groups, I am so glad I went to the event. ...

—Rafael

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We lucked out on the weather and the parking! I really enjoyed all the lively conversation during our 3 hour hike! ...

—Alisa Matsuzaki
December 3, 2011 at 9:00 AM, 7 Optimistic Explorers attended
Work On An Organic Farm & Learn About Sustainable Agricultural Methods
They rated it 5.004 (4 ratings) and uploaded 60 photos

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It was a workout as well as a learning experience.

—Gina

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LOVED working at the Common Ground Garden! By far one of my favorite Ai Explore explorations. ...

—Reese Leyva
November 5, 2011 at 1:00 PM, 4 Optimistic Explorers attended
Be Children's Activty Leader at Family Supportive Housing Homeless Shelter
They rated it 4.502 (2 ratings) and uploaded 15 photos

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It was very rewarding that we were able to get a 10 year old boy excited about gardening, would love to go back

—Hope

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I really enjoyed interacting with the children and the parents! ...

—Alisa Matsuzaki
October 22, 2011 at 7:00 AM, 11 Optimistic Explorers attended
Fishing + BBQ/Picnic/Potluck
They rated it 4.002 (2 ratings)

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The people were great! Everyone showed up except for the fish. ...

—Chris

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Despite the fact that we didn't catch any fish, it was still great to be out on the lake shore - where it was warm and beautiful! I ...

—Alisa Matsuzaki