Universal Orlando helping with Green Issues.

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.

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.

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.

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  

 

 

Need help with routes ? Look here - http://orlando-maps.info/locations

Or ask via. this page - http://orlandoqna.blogspot.com/

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

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.

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.

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