The City of Kissimmee is hosting its annual KISS-I-MEE 5K race for promoting heart health on February 11th 2012. The race begins at Toho Square near the Osceola County Courthouse and takes you through historic Kissimmee and past the picturesque Lake Tohopekaliga.
To take part and find more information go to….
SeaWorld Orlando has an amazing display of fibre optic ‘Led’ Christmas trees. The trees sparkle in time to festive music, giving an atmosphere of wonder and delight.
For pictures of the trees go:
http://seaworldparks.com/en/christmas_promo/Orlando/Sea-of-Trees
A Loggerhead Turtle was released back into the wild by the SeaWorld animal rescue team, near Cocoa Beach, read the article from The Disney Blog, with video.
Also see more information of what the team achieve when rescuing wildlife.
In an attempt to promote environmental awareness at Universal Orlando Florida, they have installed re-cycling bins for used park maps at the exit of each park and a bin to re-cycle poncho’s which some guests wish to discard after riding on ‘Dudley Do Rights Ripsaw Falls’
CityWalk is hosting a festival of environmentally friendly living on Saturday November 19th 2011. 12.00pm-6.00pm.
There will be earth-friendly products on sale, free samples of organic food etc. a chance to taste wine, beer, and other beverages.
Also a free concert by ‘Lighter Exchange’.
Segway tours are becoming more popular at vacation destinations as an added leisure pursuit. At the Town of Celebration, Orlando, Florida you can try this fun and eco friendly way to get around, choose a short ‘ride around’ or book a tour to glide and explore the community and its nature trails in this picturesque town with it’s unique atmosphere.
It is recommended that you book in advance and arrive a little early for safety training at the beginning of your tour. The following web site will give you all the information needed for your Segway experience
There are several bike trails in the Orlando area for a more outward bound aspect to your vacation where you can get back to nature and see Florida’s wildlife up close.
You can hire bikes by the hour and have them delivered to your Hotel.
For more information go to….
http://outdoortravels.com/biking_fl_overview_orlando.php
http://www.eliteroadbikerentals.com/Bikes-for-Rent.aspx
http://advanced-cycles.com/articles/bicycle-rentals-pg79.htm
Need help with routes ? Look here - http://orlando-maps.info/locations
Or ask via. this page - http://orlandoqna.blogspot.com/
Vacationers who are staying in self catering accommodation may like to take the opportunity of buying food from one of the farmers markets in and around Orlando.
In Orlando itself at Lake Eola the farmers market has been flourishing since 1987, it is held every Sunday 10am-4pm and has turned into a meeting place for locals and visitors, with live entertainment, food, wine and beer garden, it encourages families and pets.
The town of Celebration also has a smaller farmers market on a Sunday morning, worth a visit as you can also look around the rest of Celebration and visit the towns restaurants and shops or go for a walk along the picturesque waterfront and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the town.
The Osceola Flea and Farmers Market offers a wide range of goods including fresh fruit vegetables and plants. Located at E.Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8.00am to 5.00pm.
At Toho Square Kissimmee there is a year round farmers market which is open every Thursday from 7.00am to 1.00pm.
Near Kissimmee in Florida there is an area of land which is called The Nature Conservancy’s Disney Wilderness Preserve, found at 2700 Scrub Trail.
Here you can escape to nature and be surrounded by wildlife in its own habitat.
Go for a picnic by the lake, or a walk along the hiking trail, taking pictures of the various birds wildlife and plants.
The preserve is only 20 minutes from Disney World, is is advised that you wear comfortable shoes and there may be exposed areas where sun screen and a hat would be recommended.
For more information go to……
For a different treat on Mothers day, this coming Sunday May 8th 2011. Why not go to Leu Gardens in Orlando, walk around the peaceful gardens, visit the museum, and wander through the beautiful butterfly garden.
For more information go to…
http://www.leugardens.org/events.html
1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, Florida.3280
Earth day Celebrations in Orlando include ‘Party for the planet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’ April 22nd 9am to 3pm.
At Universal Orlando special events with the theme of conserving the environment will be held around the park through the week starting 17th April 2011 to April 24th 2011.
At Lake Eola Orlando ‘Central Florida Earth Day’ will be an organised free event on April 23rd 2011.
Disney cares about conservation at its parks in Florida and all around the World, it provides financial support to the ‘Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund’ and has several projects for families to get involved.
For more details go to:
http://corporate.disney.go.com/citizenship2010/natureconservation/overview/ourapproach/
For information on what's happening on this years Earth Day in Orlando go to
Central Florida Earth Day 2010 : Activities, Schedule, Education : Orlando, FL
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