Green Orlando

Swim with Beluga Whales at SeaWorld

2012-02-10T03:38:00.001-08:00

At SeaWorld Orlando one of the many special attractions is to swim and interact with Beluga Whales in their own surroundings, accompanied by trainers, the guests are briefed, instructed, and suited in wet suits for an amazing experience.

You are advised to book tickets in advance for ‘The Beluga Interaction Program’ and it is recommended that you arrive early for preparation.

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Walt Disney Resort's Annual Bird Count

2012-01-31T02:02:00.001-08:00

Disney’s Animal Science and Environment team organised this event for cast members and their families.

The story was sourced from the Disney Parks Blog….

Wildlife Wednesdays: Bird is the Word for Cast Members During 2nd Annual Walt Disney World Resort Bird Count « Disney Parks Blog

Kissimmee 5K Race for Healthy Hearts.

2011-12-27T03:02:00.001-08:00

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….

http://www.kissimmeemainstreet.com/

Christmas Trees at SeaWorld Orlando.

2011-12-12T04:26:00.001-08:00

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

Turtle released near Cocoa Beach Florida.

2011-11-22T04:52:00.001-08:00

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.

http://thedisneyblog.com/2011/11/22/seaworld-orlando%E2%80%99s-animal-rescue-team-releases-loggerhead-sea-turtle/

Also see more information of what the team achieve when rescuing wildlife.

http://www.seaworldcares.com/media/images

Universal Orlando helping with Green Issues.

2011-11-18T06:03:00.001-08:00

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’

Eco. Green event at City Walk Universal Orlando.

2011-11-15T03:39:00.001-08:00

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’.

Celebration Town Segway Tours.

2011-08-24T04:05:00.001-07:00

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

http://www.zetours.com/Home_Page.html

Bike Trails and Bike Hire in Orlando Florida.

2011-08-19T06:06:00.001-07:00

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://orlandobikerental.com/

http://www.eliteroadbikerentals.com/Bikes-for-Rent.aspx

http://www.kylesbikeshop.net/

http://advanced-cycles.com/articles/bicycle-rentals-pg79.htm

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Farmers Markets within easy reach of Walt Disney World Area Orlando Florida.

2011-08-02T05:24:00.001-07:00

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.

Disney and Nature Conservancy near Orlando.

2011-07-15T01:53:00.001-07:00

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……

http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/florida/placesweprotect/the-disney-wilderness-preserve.xml

Butterfly Garden For Mothers Day Treat, Leu Gardens Orlando.

2011-05-03T02:07:00.001-07:00

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 in Orlando.

2011-04-19T07:07:00.001-07:00

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.

Conservation and Disney.

2011-04-01T04:27:00.001-07:00

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/

Activities for Central Florida Earth Day 2011 at Lake Eola Park

2011-02-14T04:38:00.001-08:00

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

Forever Florida

2010-10-25T04:42:00.001-07:00

Step into the real wilderness by visiting ‘Forever Florida’ it has all kinds of wildlife, alligators, deer, black bears and beautiful birds, set in wonderful scenery with wetlands, pastures, streams and forest in it’s 4700 acres of wildlife conservation.

There is horseback riding and overnight horseback safari’s, camping under the starry Florida sky.

Also camping and cabin rental is available.

Situated near St. Cloud Florida.

Kissimmee Trying New Eco-friendly Pavement.

2010-01-25T06:30:00.001-08:00

Kissimmee are trying out a new eco-friendly ‘permeable paving’ mixture at the exit driveway behind the Kissimmee civic centre. It is the first city in Central Florida to use this method.

For more info. Go to http://www.kissimmee.org/

A New Year message

2010-01-04T02:48:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year to all in Orlando and all our readers everywhere, wishing you a happy and prosperous year ahead.

‘Thanksgiving Day’ November 26th 2009

2009-11-24T06:02:00.001-08:00

To all our readers,

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.

Green Hotels

2009-08-07T04:07:00.001-07:00

Here is a list of hotels rated to be environmentally friendly in Orlando for eco-friendly travellers:

Caribe Royale

Courtyard by Marriott Lake Buena Vista in The Marriott Village

Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Maitland

Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal

Doubletree Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

Embassy Suites Orlando - Airport

Embassy Suites Orlando - International Drive South/convention Center

Embassy Suites Orlando - International Drive/Jamaican Court

Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Orlando Lake Buena Vista Marriott Village

Floridays Resort Orlando

Grand Bohemian Hotel

Hawthorn Orlando Airport

Hawthorn Suites Universal Orlando A Sky Hotel & Resort

Holiday Inn International Drive Resort

Holiday Inn Select Orlando Airport

Homewood Suites Orlando International Drive

Homewood Suites Orlando Nearest to Universal Studios

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort

Marriott Orlando Airport

Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center

Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel

Renaissance Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld

Rosen Centre Hotel

Rosen Plaza

Rosen Shingle Creek

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village

Springhill Suites by Marriott Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village

The Florida Hotel Conference

Universals Hard Rock Hotel

Universals Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Universals Loews Royal Pacific Resort

Wingate by Wyndham Orlando Convention Center

Wingate by Wyndham Orlando International Airport

Wyndham Orlando Resort

Clean Air Month

2009-05-08T05:28:00.001-07:00

Governor Charlie Crist has proclaimed May Clean Air Month. In support of this proclamation, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are partnering to educate Florida drivers, residents, businesses and visitors about environmentally friendly practices to help protect Florida’s air quality.

Information source was at:

http://enews.global-5.com/T4Article.aspx?AID=12322

Green Garden at Epcot Flower Festival

2009-03-23T08:20:00.001-07:00

At Disney’s Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival they are holding many events and activities including, discovering how you can create an easy environmentally friendly garden. ‘Green Garden’ found adjacent to the Morocco Pavilion.

March 18, 2009-May31, 2009

More information at http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/special-events/epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/

Organic Solutions To Make Gardening and Landscaping Eco-Friendly

2009-02-23T06:59:00.001-08:00

‘Ecocentric Solutions’ sounds a good way of moving forward to make gardening and landscaping eco-friendly. Their web-site is under construction at the moment but information can be found at:- http://www.ecocentricsolutions.com/

Orlando Visitor

2008-11-21T06:55:00.001-08:00

Why not got to “Forever Friendly?”

Try an Eco friendly experience, view Florida’s wildlife as it was in days gone by, enjoy a horseback ride, go on a nature trail, or visit the petting area for smaller children, there are also pony rides.

Then relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the Cypress Restaurant

Orlando Visitor

http://www.floridaeco-safaris.com/

New Hydrogen Exhibit at Orlando Science Center

2008-11-14T02:24:00.000-08:00

As we become more aware of our environment and the impact we are having on it. It is good that Orlando is hosting this event and doing its bit…

Story found at Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Sentinel - Progress Energy sponsors new hydrogen exhibit at Orlando Science Center on Tourism Central Florida

Company wants to plant, harvest plants for electricity in Osceola County

2008-11-03T06:14:00.001-08:00

Is this a way for the future?

Story found at OrlandoSentinel

Company wants to plant, harvest plants for electricity in Osceola County -- OrlandoSentinel.com

Bonnet Creek to create 75-acre nature preserve

2008-10-17T09:46:00.001-07:00

Story found at Orlando Sentinel - 16 October 2008

The developers of Bonnet Creek resort said Wednesday that they will include a private nature preserve as part of the 482-acre resort. Bonnet Creek is home to The Waldorf-Astoria Orlando and the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, which are both scheduled... [more…]

Green Works Orlando

2008-06-01T08:47:00.000-07:00

City of Orlando unveils Greening Project. -

Story found at City of Orlando website –
“Message from Mayor Buddy Dyer
I am proud and excited to unveil Green Works Orlando, the City’s first comprehensive plan to protect our natural resources, encourage environmentally-friendly lifestyles and business practices and engage everyone who lives, works and visits Central Florida in the effort to “go green.”
Green Works Orlando is an environmental action agenda designed to transform Orlando into one of the most environmentally-conscious cities in America. In order to achieve this ambitious goal, our plan focuses on immediate and dramatic actions to" [more]

We can all help as citizens and visitors.

Simply by turning off lights and driving carefully and safely.

Visitors can take care about water usage.
Be sensible with showering and use those towels in an environmentally friendly way. It all helps.

Green Orlando

2008-05-30T11:23:00.001-07:00

This Blog will document any Green and Environmental issues related to Orlando, Fl.