In the News:
March 11,
2007: St. Petersburg Times: Travel Section on America's
Caribbean
The Turtle Hospital, Marathon, FL
http://www.turtlehospital.org
Rehabilitates & returns injured sea turtles
to the wild; educates the public through outreach programs;
conducts & assists with research, works toward
environmental legislation to make the beaches & water
safe & clean for sea turtles. A 501(c)(3) charitable
corporation. Offers guided tours.
Key Deer Refuge
http://www.fws.gov/nationalkeydeer
Protects & preserves Key deer and other wildlife
resources in the Florida Keys; conserves endangered
and threatened fish, wildlife and plants; provides
habitat and protection for migratory birds; provides
opportunities for environmental education and public
viewing of refuge wildlife and habitats.
GLEE
Green Living & Energy Education
http://www.keysGLEE.com
Promotes sustainability in the Florida Keys. A 501(c)(3) charitable
corporation.
Island Joe’s Coffee, Key West
http://www.islandjoescoffee.com
Island Joe’s Coffee is the only coffee served
at Deer Run Bed & Breakfast. Offering organic,
shade grown (bird friendly), fairly traded gourmet
coffee & espresso blends. All coffee is roasted
on site. Has an energy efficient oxidizer to reduce
energy consumption which also captures the residual
pollution before it reaches the outside environment!!
Ships all over the world.
The Good Food Conspiracy, Big Pine Key, FL
(305) 872-3945
Gem of a health food store & juice bar located on Big Pine Key. Offers
wraps, coffees, soups, smoothies, etc. with many vegetarian options.
Forgotten Felines, Marathon, FL
http://www.forgottenfelinesinc.com
Nonprofit organization whose primary goal is to
trap, spay/neuter and treat feral cats.
Reflections Eco Kayak & Nature Tours
http://www.floridakeyskayaktours.com
Located on Big Pine Key, offering personalized
and informative kayak tours.
Lloyd’s Tropical Bike Tours, Key West,
FL
http://www.lloydstropicalbiketour.com
Ride a bike through Key West with Lloyd and
discover what Key West is really all about… With
NO fuel, NO fumes and NO noise!!!!
The Café, Key West, FL
(305) 296-5515
Awesome mostly vegetarian restaurant in Key West, vegan options clearly
marked on menu.
The Sugar Apple, Key West, FL
(305) 292-0043
http://www.sugarapplekeywest.com
Wonderful health food grocer with cozy vegan café onsite.
Florida Keys Wildlife Rescue, Inc., Big Pine
Key, FL
24 hour hotline (305) 872-1982
Email: chicco54@bellsouth.net
Nonprofit organization which works to rescue, rehab & release
Keys wildlife and birds.
Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce
http://www.lowerkeyschamber.com
Information on the Big Pine Key & Lower Keys
region, to assist travelers, and people considering
relocating to the region.
Delicious Organics
http://www.deliciousorganics.com
Organic produce & more, delivered to your door!
State of Florida, Certified Green Lodges
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/greenlodging
Established in 2004 by the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) with the intent of recognizing
and rewarding environmentally conscientious lodging
facilities in the state; encourages the lodging industry
to conserve and protect Florida’s natural resources.
The Florida Green Lodging Program is unique
in that it covers an all-inclusive list of environmental
initiatives that are specific to the Florida environment.
The Nature Conservancy
http://www.nature.org
Preserving the Earth’s plants, animals & natural
communities by protecting the land & water they
need. A 501(c)(3) charitable corporation.
The Ocean Conservancy
http://www.oceanconservancy.org
To protect, restore, & conserve, and reform
government for better ocean stewardship. A 501(c)(3)
charitable corporation.
PETA/People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
http://www.PETA.org
Supporting animal rights. A 501(c)(3) charitable
corporation.
Reef Relief
http://www.reefrelief.org
Nonprofit organization which preserves and protects
living coral reef ecosystems through local, regional
and international efforts.
Save the Manatee
http://www.savethemanatee.org
Works to save the endangered manatee from extinction.
A 501(c)(3) charitable corporation.
Veg News Magazine
http://www.vegnews.com
Offers up-to-date information on living a compassionate
and healthy lifestyle.
Vegetarian Travel, restaurants & guide
http://www.happycow.net
Guide to restaurants & health food stores worldwide
to assist travelers & people everywhere find vegetarian
and healthy food options.
The White Pig, Schuyler, VA
http://www.thewhitepig.com
A vegan/vegetarian bed & breakfast (and animal
sanctuary) located 23 miles south of Charlottesville,
Virginia, in the scenic town of Schuyler.
Balasia Restaurant, Emmaus, PA
http://www.balasia.net
Stellar vegan & organic cuisine. Located in
Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Focus is on sustainability, offering
locally grown organics.
Farm Sanctuary
http://www.farmsanctuary.org
Works to end cruelty to farm animals and promotes
compassionate living through rescue, education and
advocacy.
The Vegetarian Resource Group
http://www.vrg.org
Nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the
public on vegetarianism and the interrelated issues
of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger.
Associated Human Society/Popcorn Park Zoo
http://www.ahscares.org
The largest animal sheltering system in New Jersey,
comprised of 3 shelters located in Newark, Forked River
and Tinton Falls. The Forked River facility also includes
Popcorn Park Zoo, which is a sanctuary for abandoned,
injured, ill, exploited, abused and elderly wildlife,
exotic and farm animals & birds. A 501(c)(3) charitable
corporation.
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