GREEN TOGETHER
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GREEN TOGETHER - ORGANIZATIONS
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HELPING PEOPLE
| 1% FOR THE PLANET | Help Rock Stars save the planet. Enjoy great music & help the environment. |
| 4-H | Science programs tackle important issues such as climate change, workforce development, and technological innovation. |
| Ag in the Classroom | California Foundation for Ag in the Classroom |
| Agricultural | Univ.of CA Ag & Natural Resources. 4-H. Also see: http://jmgkids.org |
| AIDS LifeCycle | 7 Days, SF to LA. End AIDS. You belong on this ride. |
| AIA | Architects leading the sustainable evolution. "Walk the Walk" |
| ACEEE | American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Ways to save. |
| ANGEL FOOD | Cook & Deliver food in LA area to nourish those affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses |
| Co-Housing | Collaborative housing. Residents design and operate their neighborhoods |
| Community Action | Ventura Community Action. Non-Profit Serving Ventura County. |
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Eco Chamber The EcoChamber is the first global green chamber of commerce dedicated to helping organizations create and implement sustainable business practices while counseling them on how to make sound and profitable business decisions driven by the new "Green Economy". Its mission is to serve our members through advocating, promoting and being a resource for sustainable practices on a local, national and global level. Click on theEcoChamber logo or on the Green Business Bureau logo to find information on these organizations. |
| Eco-Village | Education, training & consulting for more sustainable neighborhoods |
| Evangelical Envir.N | Evangelical Environmental Network. Caring for God's Creation |
| Extreme Green Girls | Supporting narrative, non-documentary film-making about environmental & peace issues. |
| Fair Trade | What does 'Fair Trade' mean? What are Fair Trade certified products? |
| Fair Trade Fed | Shopping for the Greater Good. Meeting guidelines for Fair Trade |
| Fair Trade LA | Supporting Fair Trade, Sweat Free & Local Economies. |
| Food Share | Children's hunger services, senior brown bags, gleaning, garden share |
| Green Center | OXNARD. Education, conservation, gardens, education, & outreach |
| Greenopia | Urban dweller's guide to green. Los Angeles & San Francisco Bay areas |
| Green Planet | Green Planet building |
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Get involved with Habitat for Humanity. |
| Holistic Moms | Focusing on attachment parenting, alternative health & green living |
| Jewish World Watch | Awaken the dormant conscience of a listless world. |
| M.O.R.E. Project | Resources for single mothers. Founded by (See:) www.monavie.com/ |
| Mujeres de la Tierra | Support women & families interested in environmental & social issues |
| Organic Athlete | Organization for people of all ages, abilities, & sports. Team Vegan! |
| PlanetUP | Helps reduce your carbon footprint for free. |
| Project H Design | Product design initiatives for Humanity, habitats, health, and happiness. |
| Rebuilding Alliance | Join us to assist war-torn communities and make them safe |
| S.B. Historic Pres. | Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation |
| Soles 4 Souls | Old shoes still have miles left in them. Donate for world wide need |
| Sustainable Ind | Independent source for green business leaders |
| Walden | Walden: The Ballad of Thoreau. A play for production. |
| Youth Build | Nationally recognized leadership development & job training program |
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HELPING ANIMALS
| ALBC-USA.org | American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Preserves historic breeds & genetic diversity in livestock |
| ASPCA | American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals |
| Animal Welfare | Seeking to reduce the sum total of pain and fear inflicted on animals |
| Audubon Society | Education & action, protection & restoration of bird & wildlife habitats |
| California Condors | Friends of California Condors - Promotes recovery of endangered bird |
| California Wildlife Center | Taking responsibility for the protection of all native wildlife through rehabilitation, education and conservation |
| California Wildlife Restoration | Protecting the state's rich diversity of wildlife species |
| dharma rescue | Rescue and care for cats and dogs |
| HEIFER International | Sharing resources. "Passing on the gift" by sharing animal offspring |
| IFAW *WHALES* | Organization for awareness & protection of whales through photographs |
| Marine & Wildlife Institute | Rescuing & rehabilitating marine wildlife - Ventura Channel Islands. |
| Monarch Waystation | How to use milkweeds, nectar plants, & vegetation to create habitat |
| Ojai Raptor Center | Rehabilitation and release or orphaned & injured birds of prey |
| PETA | People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals |
| Reef Check | Statewide monitoring network. Science based management. Eco-action |
| Sea Shepherd | Defending ocean wildlife and habitats worldwide for over 30 years |
| SeaStewards.org | A celebration of the shark. to benefit shark conservation worldwide |
| SEE Turtles | Supporting turtle conservation and protection around the world. |
| Ships to Reefs | Sinking de-commissioned ships to provide underwater "reef" habitats |
| Snow Leopard | Global conservation efforts. Sale of free trade exhange, hand made items |
| Taking...Animals | Advocacy for a better world for animals - Humane Society of the U.S. |
| Urban Habitats | Research on the biology of urban areas, wildlife & vegetation management |
| Urban Wildlands Group | Conservation of species, habitats, & ecological processes in urban areas |
| Wild Rescue | Dedicated to remedying issues faced by wildlife casualties & the caring people who find them thru programs that promote qualified response & care |
| World Wildlife | World Wildlife Federation: protect endangered species & provide reserves |
(Thousand Oaks, California: Conejo Valley Botanical Garden, Photo by me '09)
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HELPING PLANTS
| American Forests | Global ReLEAF. Tree planting campaign for American forests. |
| Bay Firendly Coalition | San Francisco eco-friendly landscape coalition for landscape & design |
| California Eco-Restoration | Advance the science, art & practice of ecological restoration |
| California Garden Clubs | Gardening practices, information, and local chapters |
| California Oaks | Protecting & perpetuating the state's native oak woodlands |
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California Native Plant Society. 40 years of conservation & dedication. The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) works to protect California's n |
| Center for Urban Restoration | Restore & enhance the ecological integrity of degraded public lands |
| Channel Islands Restoration | Restoration, Stewardship, Education & Island Fieldwork |
| Conejo Valley Garden Club | Create interest in gardening, horticulture, & Natural Resources |
| Conservation INTL. | Clean Air.Fresh Water.Abundant Resources. Smart Solutions. |
| L.A. Native Plant Society | Conserve California native plants and their natural habitats |
| Paso Pacifico | Movement to connect the people, wildlife & ecosystems of Central America |
| Roots of Change | Maximize impact of investments in pursuit of a sustainable food system |
| Save Skin | Dedicated to saving rainforests |
| Sustainable Harvest | Planting hope. Restoring forests. Nourishing communities. Working vacations. |
| Theodore Payne | Foundation for wild flowers and native plants |
| Tree People | Citizen stewards of nature in the city |
| UC Garden Guide | UC "how to" garden guide for Californians |
| Wild Yards | Wild Yards Naturally, native plant landscape. |
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HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT
| American Land | American Land Conservancy. Protect America's natural beauty today ! |
| ASES | American Solar Energy Society. Leading association of solar professionals |
| AWEA | American Wind Energy Association. Info, workshops, exhibitions, training |
| Building Contr | Building Performance Contractors - Building standards and green guidelines |
| Building Perform. | Building Performance Center: Air quality, energy efficiency,training,education |
| CalGreen | California Building Standards Commission. Administers building code |
| California Coastkeeper | Using law, policy, & science to fight for clean abundant water & safeguard marine habitats |
| Carpet-Rug Inst | Carpet and Rug Institute. Science & industry answers your questions. |
| CA Building Perform | CaliforniaBuilding Performance Contractors Association |
| CA Green Builder | California Green Building Contractors organization |
| CASBA | California Straw Building Association. |
| CA Solar & Energy | Californians for Solar and Clean Energy. Believe in Our Future Again! |
| CBPCA | California Building Performance Contractors Association |
| Channel Islands Harbor | Ventura County boating fishing, shopping dining, Yacht Club, Maritime Museum, Farmers' Market and More |
| Climate Lobby | Citizens Climate Lobby: Create the political will for a sustainable climate |
| Conservation Reserve Program | Technical and financial assistance to eligible farmers and ranchers to address soil, water, and related natural resource concerns |
| Earth Island | Growing environmental leadership through education & activism |
| Earth Watch | Brings science to life for people concerned about the Earth's future. |
| Ecological Restoration | Engaged in ecologically-sensitive repair & management of ecosystems |
| Energy Efficiency | Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse |
| Energy Federation | Energy Federation Inc. Energy Saving updates and innovaitons. |
| Energy Star | Energy Star certified homes, and energy efficient appliances |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Environmental advocates who believe in prosperity and stewardship. Grounded in science, we forge partnerships and harness the power of market incentives. |
| Greenpeace | Expose global environmental problems & promote essential solutions |
| Green America | Empowering people to create an economy that works for the planet |
| Green Bldg Council | Coalition of industry leaders promotes environmental responsibility |
| Green Building Adv | The complete source for building, designing, & remodeling green homes. |
| Green Business | Partnership of Santa Barbara organizations for green business certification |
| Green Business Alliance | To educate about Global Climate Crisis & reduce our carbon footprint |
| Home Energy Saver | Web based survey gives suggestions for improving efficiency |
| Intl. Rivers | People, water, life. Global movement to protect rivers and rights. |
| KVAR | Certified Energy Reduction Specialist |
| L.A. Creek Freak | Ecologically based landcape designer. Focus: Reinstate urban nature |
| Mongobay.com | Mongabay.com aims to raise interest in wildlife and wildlands while promoting awareness of environmental issues |
| National Disclosure | Green focused Natural Hazard Disclosure Reports |
| Nature Conservancy | To preserve plants, animals, & natural communities that represent diversity |
| Planet Ark | Planet Ark supports individuals and businesses that want to reduce their day-to-day impact on the environment. |
| Recycle Movement | Reducing waste by providing green alternatives for everyday life |
| Residential Energy | Find energy auditors in your area |
| Santa Cruz Island | Eco-restoration of "the Galapagos of North America" |
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The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit |
| U.S.Green Building | U.S. Green Building Council - California Central Coast Chapter |
| VCCOOL | Ventura climate care options organized locally |
| Ventura Hillsides | Trust organized to acquire open space for conservation and preservation |
| Watershed Protect. | Ventura Watershed Protection & Conservation |
| WHIP | Government program helps owners with costs of enriching their properties as wildlife habitat |
| Woodmen/World | Insurance: Family, The heart of all we do. Insurance plans, nature camps |
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