It’s no secret that I love the garden stuff! WHAT: Sustainable Living Workshop- Organic Gardening for Beginners WHEN: August 4 · 6:30pm – 8:30pm WHERE: Florida School of Holistic Living Education Annex, 1109 E Concord St, Orlando, Florida MORE INFO: Discover easy and effective ways to garden in Florida organically. Great for Northern transplants and [...]
Archive for July, 2010
“Organic Gardening for Beginners”
Posted in Organic Gardening on July 28, 2010 | 2 Comments »
1st Annual Homespun Chic Marketplace
Posted in Uncategorized on July 27, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The 2010 Homespun Chic Marketplace will be here soon! Come join the 1st installment of the chicest indie craft show in Central Florida. This free show will be at the Winter Park Farmer’s Market in downtown Winter Park and will showcase designers from across Central Florida selling high quality, original handmade goods. A portion of this year’s event sales will be donated [...]
Learning to Go Green at the Orlando Science Center
Posted in Fun Stuff for Kids, Lessons and Classes for Kids, Museums on July 26, 2010 | 3 Comments »
The Orlando Science Center is taking its commitment to the environment seriously and all of OSC’s guests can benefit by learning about green technologies during their visit. The Orlando Science Center recently underwent many green renovations and also started offering a green technologies behind the scenes tour. But that’s not all the OSC has to [...]
Wildlife Jambando
Posted in Animal Advocacy, Local "Green" Events on July 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A musical benefit this Sunday! On Sunday, July 25th 2010, Jambando and the Plaza Theatre invite you to join us for the Wildlife Jambando, a benefit for the Wildlife Foundation of Florida to assist in the relief of the current Gulf Oil Spill. Featuring: Sam Rivers and the Rivbea Orchestra, Thomas Wynn & The Believers, [...]
Organic Growers Meeting Topic: Florida Wildflowers
Posted in Organic Gardening on July 19, 2010 | 1 Comment »
This month’s meeting covers wildflowers! Organic Growers Meeting Topic: Florida Wildflowers Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @Camilla Room, Harry P Leu Gardens (free!) 1920 Forest Ave. Orlando, FL Learn about the role that Florida Native Wildflowers play in your organic garden and our eco-system. Bring a small plant for the largely successful raffle table and sample [...]
2nd Annual Exotic Invasive Cleanup on the Econ Farm
Posted in Action Alerts & Activism on July 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Want to help do a river cleanup? Geologist and outdoorsman Mark Mulligan organizes the 2nd Annual Exotic Invasive Cleanup on the Econ Farm! We will be removing trash and exotic invasive plants such as water hyacinth and alligatorweed from the pristine Econlochkatchee River. Come prepared for the Florida wilderne…ss and to get wet! Volunteer appreciation [...]
Volunteers Needed for Seeds to Schools Programs
Posted in Action Alerts & Activism, Wildlife on July 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Can you help a teacher plan, plant or maintain a wildflower garden at a school near you? We are looking for Florida Wildflower Foundation, Master Gardeners, FNPS and Garden Club members to volunteer in the Foundation’s Seeds for Schools program in the following counties: Brevard, Flagler, Hillsborough, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, and Volusia. To [...]
Create a Green and Non-Toxic Nursery Class
Posted in Eco-Friendly Home Decor, Health and Safety, Natural Baby Care on July 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The following class will be held at Leu Gardens. RSVP through Leu Gardens to attend. Seven Ways to Create a Non-Toxic Nursery Wednesday, July 21 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Rose Room Want to give your child the healthiest start possible? Learn how to create a healthier, greener, more non-toxic nursery or kid’s room. From baby bottles [...]