Get Involved
We are working very hard on the things we all care about - our planet's resources, animal treatment and human health and we will do what it takes to spotlight these important issues. Our goal is to create real change in policies and public opinion, but as a heavily volunteer-run organization our success relies on you!
We need your continued support and involvement to enable us to work hard on these issues. Luckily, there are many great ways to help build our valuable resources - donate today, become a member, volunteer and shop our store or other retailers who kick back a percentage of your purchases to our organization. Mix and match - try them all. Trust us...your generosity matters!
We need your continued support and involvement to enable us to work hard on these issues. Luckily, there are many great ways to help build our valuable resources - donate today, become a member, volunteer and shop our store or other retailers who kick back a percentage of your purchases to our organization. Mix and match - try them all. Trust us...your generosity matters!
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Here are 4 great ways to stay connected with us
We have found several amazing ways to stay connected with you throughout the year with our services! Whether it's with our one-of-a-kind nacho bar or weekly podcast we want to stay in touch.
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Invite #NachoBar to your next big event or business party! We are ready to cater any get together. Do you wish we were at a festival? Tell us about it and we just might be there.
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Vegan Health and Body is a unique and holistic approach to health and fitness. We provide nutritional info, workout routines, yoga, webinars and more in this online program.
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Join Executive Director, Julie Watkins in these live online cooking webinars. She will show you all of the amazing meals you can make using fresh foods and little time.
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Every week, Julie and Jonathon sit down, sip on copious cups of coffee and discuss all the environmental and political news you might have missed. It's entertaining and educational.
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A collection of our ongoing campaigns and events
No Meat March - A 31-day campaign to go meat-free with great resources, recipes and guidance. Take the pledge and be a part of a growing community.
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Northeast Florida Veg Fest is our biggest annual event drawing a crowd of over 7,500 people! It's all about sustainability at this event.
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Hang Up The Foam is our effort to educate restaurants on the harmful health and environmental impacts of Styrofoam.
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We make it easy for you to veg out around Jacksonville, Florida. We break it down by area to let you know what restaurants have vegan options.
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Tune in every Monday at 3 p.m. on NBC 12 & ABC 25 for Eco-Chat
The 5 Essential Oils You Shouldn't Live Without
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Essential oils have been used for thousands of years in various cultures for medicinal and health purposes. Their uses range from aromatherapy, household cleaning products, personal beauty care and natural medicine treatments. Julie Watkins from The Girls Gone Green has the top 5 essential oils to treat ailments.
1. Lavender - relaxes the body, stops headaches, insect bites and sleep aid
2. Peppermint - good for sinuses, releases tight muscles, boosts energy and reduces stomach aches
3. Frankincense - great for skin (wrinkles, dryness, stretch marks), women’s health, fights infections, cancer-killing properties
4. Argon - skin and hair treatment, eases inflammation, skin toner, acne
5. Oregano - protects against bacterial infections, antifungal, fights colds and measles
Julie Watkins will soon be launching an online program that will get your health on the right track. Go to VeganHealthandBody.com and sign up for their newsletter to stay connected.
1. Lavender - relaxes the body, stops headaches, insect bites and sleep aid
2. Peppermint - good for sinuses, releases tight muscles, boosts energy and reduces stomach aches
3. Frankincense - great for skin (wrinkles, dryness, stretch marks), women’s health, fights infections, cancer-killing properties
4. Argon - skin and hair treatment, eases inflammation, skin toner, acne
5. Oregano - protects against bacterial infections, antifungal, fights colds and measles
Julie Watkins will soon be launching an online program that will get your health on the right track. Go to VeganHealthandBody.com and sign up for their newsletter to stay connected.
Top 5 Best Foods to Detox Your Body and Help You Feel Good
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Plenty of deliciously satisfying foods have surprising detox-friendly properties that will help you boost your energy levels and cleanse your body at the same time. Julie Watkins from The Girls Gone Green shares the top 5 foods that will have you feeling and looking younger in no time.
1. Onions - helps body release toxins, detoxes lead, arsenic and cadmium, anti-inflammatory and antibiotic
2. Lemons - clears intestinal illnesses, cleanses the digestive system
3. Garlic/Ginger - Lowers blood sugar, fights infections
4. Radishes - purifies the blood of toxins, maintains hydration
5. Beets - detoxes liver, high in antioxidants, improves circulation and increases energy
Now if you’d like to try a 3-day detox, Julie recommends signing up for a FREE eBOOK at VeganHealthandBody.com. It’s a great way to jumpstart the New Year.
1. Onions - helps body release toxins, detoxes lead, arsenic and cadmium, anti-inflammatory and antibiotic
2. Lemons - clears intestinal illnesses, cleanses the digestive system
3. Garlic/Ginger - Lowers blood sugar, fights infections
4. Radishes - purifies the blood of toxins, maintains hydration
5. Beets - detoxes liver, high in antioxidants, improves circulation and increases energy
Now if you’d like to try a 3-day detox, Julie recommends signing up for a FREE eBOOK at VeganHealthandBody.com. It’s a great way to jumpstart the New Year.
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Holiday Waste
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Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and as you contemplate what you are thankful for, don’t forget your thanks for Mother Nature. Julie Watkins from The Girls Gone Green shows us ways to give thanks with our actions during the holiday.
1. Plant-based options: less energy use, reduces greenhouse gases
2. Reduce food waste: portion control, donate to family or friends, feed the hungry
3. Compost: inexpensive, reduces land-fill waste
4. Buy sustainable foods: supports good eco-practices, protects biodiversity
5. Use seasonal foods: low-impact, cost-effective
To easily incorporate more green practices into your daily routine become a Girls Gone Green member by clicking here.
*According to the Worldwatch Institute, Americans produce "an extra 5 million tons of household waste each year between Thanksgiving and New Year's, including three times as much food waste as at other times of the year."
1. Plant-based options: less energy use, reduces greenhouse gases
2. Reduce food waste: portion control, donate to family or friends, feed the hungry
3. Compost: inexpensive, reduces land-fill waste
4. Buy sustainable foods: supports good eco-practices, protects biodiversity
5. Use seasonal foods: low-impact, cost-effective
To easily incorporate more green practices into your daily routine become a Girls Gone Green member by clicking here.
*According to the Worldwatch Institute, Americans produce "an extra 5 million tons of household waste each year between Thanksgiving and New Year's, including three times as much food waste as at other times of the year."
5 Tips for Raising Your Baby Green
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A new baby on the way can create a whole lot of new purchases such as furniture and clothes, but it doesn’t mean you have to throw your eco-friendly practices out with the bath water. Julie Watkins helps new moms and dads reduce their baby’s carbon footprint with these great green tips.
1. Diapers and cloths - use biodegradable, reused materials
2. Organic food - healthier, pesticide- and herbicide-free
3. Natural skin care - reduces exposure to harmful chemicals, avoid endocrine disruptor chemicals like BPA and dioxin.
4. All natural toys - toxin and chemical-free, avoid harmful plastics
5. Holistic remedies - safe from harmful drugs and side-effects
For more healthier tips or ways to get involved with Julie’s organization and become a member by clicking here.
1. Diapers and cloths - use biodegradable, reused materials
2. Organic food - healthier, pesticide- and herbicide-free
3. Natural skin care - reduces exposure to harmful chemicals, avoid endocrine disruptor chemicals like BPA and dioxin.
4. All natural toys - toxin and chemical-free, avoid harmful plastics
5. Holistic remedies - safe from harmful drugs and side-effects
For more healthier tips or ways to get involved with Julie’s organization and become a member by clicking here.
We stand against Florida's controversial bear hunt decision
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The Issue
Watch the video produced by The Girls Gone Green and learn about our stance in the war against our wildlife and then take action. Demand qualified people be appointed to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. What happened on October 24, 2015 is just the beginning.
If we can't find room for 3,500 black bears now in a state that supports 19 million people, then what will happen to them as development continues. We need better solutions from our leaders.
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In The News
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