Links / Friends

The Turtle Hospital, Marathon, FL
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
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.

Save a Turtle, Inc. of the Florida Keys
www.save-a-turtle.org
A volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of rare and endangered marine turtles and the enhancement of their habitats in the Keys and throughout the world.

GLEE - Green Living & Energy Education
www.keysGLEE.com
Promotes sustainability in the Florida Keys. A 501(c)(3) charitable corporation.

State of Florida, Certified Green Lodges
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.

Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce
www.lowerkeyschamber.com
Information on the Big Pine Key & Lower Keys region, to assist travelers, and people considering relocating to the region.

The Good Food Conspiracy, Big Pine Key, FL
www.goodfoodconspiracy.com
(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.

Island Joe’s Coffee, Key West
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.

Key West Jam Shack
http://keywestjamshack.com/
Key West Jam Shack is a Lifestyle Gifts & Apparel Company serving the needs of the luxury resort, spa, boutique hotel, and cruise markets.

Florida Keys Wildlife Rescue, Inc., Big Pine Key, FL
www.floridakeyswildliferescue.org
24 hour hotline (305) 872-1982
Email: chicco54@bellsouth.net
Nonprofit organization which works to rescue, rehab & release Keys wildlife and birds.

Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center
www.floridakeys.noaa.gov/eco_discovery.html
Gem of a place in Key West. Enter the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center and take a journey into the world of the native plants and animals of the Keys, both on land and underwater.

Reflections Eco Kayak & Nature Tours
www.floridakeyskayaktours.com
Located on Big Pine Key, offering personalized and informative kayak tours.

Lloyd’s Tropical Bike Tours, Key West, FL
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!!!!

Crane Point Hammock
www.cranepoint.net

Marathon Wild Bird Center
www.marathonwildbirdcenter.org

Forgotten Felines, Marathon, FL
www.forgottenfelinesinc.com
Nonprofit organization whose primary goal is to trap, spay/neuter and treat feral cats.

Karuna Music and Art/Dr. Will Tuttle
www.willtuttle.com
Dr. Will Tuttle is an award-winning speaker, educator, author, and musician. His music, writings, and presentations focus on creativity, intuition, and compassion.

The Sugar Apple, Key West, FL
(305) 292-0043
www.sugarapplekeywest.com
Wonderful health food grocer with cozy vegan café onsite.

The Café, Key West, FL
(305) 296-5515
Awesome mostly vegetarian restaurant in Key West, vegan options clearly marked on menu.

Help Yourself
www.helpyourselffoods.com
Nice little organic dairy free, soy free, restaurant in Key West with may vegan options.

Veg News Magazine
www.vegnews.com
Offers up-to-date information on living a compassionate and healthy lifestyle.

Vegetarian Travel, restaurants & guide
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
www.thewhitepig.com
A vegan/vegetarian bed & breakfast (and animal sanctuary) located 23 miles south of Charlottesville, Virginia, in the scenic town of Schuyler.

Reef Relief
www.reefrelief.org
Nonprofit organization which preserves and protects living coral reef ecosystems through local, regional and international efforts.

The Ocean Conservancy
www.oceanconservancy.org
To protect, restore, & conserve, and reform government for better ocean stewardship. A 501(c)(3) charitable corporation.

Save the Manatee
www.savethemanatee.org
Works to save the endangered manatee from extinction. A 501(c)(3) charitable corporation.

PETA/People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
www.PETA.org
Supporting animal rights. A 501(c)(3) charitable corporation.

Farm Sanctuary
www.farmsanctuary.org
Works to end cruelty to farm animals and promotes compassionate living through rescue, education and advocacy.

The Vegetarian Resource Group
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
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.

Habitat of Humanity of the Lower Keys
www.habitatlowerkeys.org
Habitat builds and rehabilitates homes using donated resources, volunteer labor, management expertise and tax-deductible donations of money and materials.

Ambience Design Studio
www.ambiencedesignstudio.com
LEED certified design studio. Ambience is the design studio who is working with Deer Run on its on going green design efforts.

Second Life Art
www.SecondLifeArt.com
"Giving glass a second chance at life with a purpose" ™
Beautiful and affordable art pieces made with recycled glass.