A few years ago I asked my friends and family if we could stop exchanging Christmas presents. GASP! No gifts, you say! Next you’ll be saying that reindeer can’t really fly! But wait hear me out… My family isn’t comprised of Rockefellers, but nobody’s kids are suffering from a lack of toys either. Also, [...]
Archive for the ‘Conservation / Environment’ Category
Green Christmas
Posted in Conservation / Environment, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, tagged Christmas, green, reduce on November 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Greenovations This Weekend at OSC
Posted in Conservation / Environment on October 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Have fun and learn how to be more eco-friendly at the Orlando Science Center during a day of activities exploring renewable energy, recycling and energy efficient technology on Saturday, October 15. During Greenovations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., experience displays and demonstrations that will engage guests on ways to help reduce their carbon footprint. [...]
Green event at Central Florida Zoo
Posted in Conservation / Environment, Organic Gardening, Parks and Recreation, tagged Fun Stuff for Kids, park, zoo on April 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
On May 14th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will be throwing a Party for the Planet. This annual event is a great place to learn about local green businesses. Vendors and exhibitors will be located throughout the park to promote their sustainable living services and products. A bounce house, eco friendly crafts, and treat stations will be on hand for the [...]
Free Admission to SeaWorld for Teachers
Posted in Alternative Education, Conservation / Environment, Lessons and Classes for Kids on March 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
SeaWorld Orlando is thanking teachers and encouraging education on conservation by offering a “Study Pass” to all active and certified K-12 grade school instructors. It’s a free 2011 Fun Card allowing unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando now through year’s end, with no blackout dates. For even more savings, until May 31, teachers can purchase up to six additional [...]
SeaWorld Releases 1,000th Turtle to the Wild
Posted in Animal Advocacy, Conservation / Environment, Wildlife on March 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Earlier today, a team of turtle experts from SeaWorld Orlando returned their 1,000th sea turtle to the wild. The sea turtle was released to the waters off Canaveral National Seashore. Since the sea turtle rescue program began at SeaWorld Orlando in 1980, more than 1,530 sea turtles have been cared for by the park’s vets [...]
Expert Gardening Tips at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
Posted in Conservation / Environment, Fun Stuff for Kids, Local "Green" Events, Nontoxic Lawn Care, Nontoxic Pest Control, Organic Gardening, tagged florida, flower and garden festival, Orlando on March 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival kicks off on March 2, and for local gardeners and those trying to successfully start growing their own food and using more sustainable gardening techniques, there’s plenty of expert knowledge coming to our area! The Festival Center at the 18th annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival presented by [...]
Rebates for Rain Water Cisterns
Posted in Conservation / Environment on February 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Conserve water and save some money. That’s what you can do if you’re an OUC customer. Water cistern rebates allow you to receive $0.10 per gallon for a cistern, up to $1,000. Check out more at OUC’s residential rebates page.
Home Energy Rebates Through OUC
Posted in Action Alerts & Activism, Conservation / Environment, tagged energy, florida, Orlando, ouc, rebates on February 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Renovating your home? Want to make it more energy efficient? There are some great rebates through OUC on home energy solutions – including window films, caulking, cool roofs, insulation, duct repair and more. In fact, they have recently increased the amount of money they’ll give back to you for making your home more energy efficient! [...]
Free Trees in Orange County
Posted in Conservation / Environment, Deals Around Town, tagged free, landscaping, trees on February 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Orange County residents can participate in the Tree Adoption program and score two free landscaping trees such as Live Oak, Red Maple, Southern Magnolia and Bald Cypress. Trees are given away at various locations in the county until December 10, 2011. Click here for a schedule.
National Green Week Curriculum For Schools
Posted in Action Alerts & Activism, Alternative Education, Conservation / Environment, Fun Stuff for Kids, Lessons and Classes for Kids on February 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
National Green Week 2011 is a FREE program. Schools and groups are encouraged to take this opportunity to spend time with their students discussing environmental issues and specifically what they can do to make a difference. Schools can pick ANY week from February 7 to April 22 to participate. Participate for the whole week, a [...]
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