{"id":3308,"date":"2020-10-05T16:28:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T20:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/?p=3308"},"modified":"2023-11-15T14:30:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T19:30:28","slug":"how-to-keep-your-meetup-group-out-of-the-cold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-meetup-group-out-of-the-cold\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Meetup Group Out of the Cold"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The pandemic put a pause on all kinds of indoor events across the country. Fortunately, summer weather gave us the ability to host safe outdoor events on Meetup.<\/a> Now that fall is here and winter is approaching, you might be wondering how your Meetup group can continue to thrive in the cold weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transitioning from in-person events to online events doesn\u2019t have to be a headache. It only takes a few minutes to learn the basics of hosting an online event on Meetup<\/a>. But once you know how <\/em>to do it, the challenge is deciding what<\/em> to do with your Meetup group. Anyone can schedule a Zoom call, but great organizers go the extra mile by planning a digital itinerary. This quick guide shares some specific activities you can lead that will keep your Meetup group engaged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn how to start an online Meetup group<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Online event ideas for outdoorsy groups<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your Meetup group is known for walking and sightseeing, there are lots of great resources you can use to explore the world from the comfort of your home.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Take a virtual architecture tour of New York City <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During the months of quarantine, the New York Times<\/em> has put together a series of walks around town with several different architects. Through photographs and interviews, you can learn the history of classic skyscrapers<\/a>, discover the beauty of the East River waterfront<\/a>, and marvel at the hidden gems throughout Rockefeller Center<\/a>. Simply create a free account on the Times<\/em> website to read these articles in full. Then, share your screen with your Meetup group, and lead an urban exploration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Visit national parks  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The National Parks Service has joined forces with Google Arts & Culture <\/a>to capture the natural wonder of the United States. Your Meetup group can virtually travel to five national parks from coast to coast, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n