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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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ACTIVITIES WITH A GENTLE FOOTPRINT
Bike paths:
Bike rentals:
Bikestation Long Beach
221 First Street
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 436-BIKE (2453)
Wheel Fun Rental
419 Shoreline Village Dr
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 951-3857
Bird watching:
El Dorado Audubon (a California chapter of the National Audubon Society):
www.eldoradoaudubon.org
El Dorado Nature Center page:
www.longbeach.gov
Nature/Bird walks:
Gum Grove Park, Seal Beach, 8 a.m.
For dates and location info, visit the Los Cerritos Wetlands website:
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve/Huntington Beach
www.huntingtonbeachevents.com
Canoeing:
Leeway Sailing and Aquatics Center:
www.longbeach.gov
Canoeing classes:
www.ci.long-beach.ca.us
Gondola rides:
Gondola Getaway
5437 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach
(562) 433-9595
www.gondolagetawayinc.com
Hiking:
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve/Huntington Beach
Dominguez Gap Wetlands
Hiking trail parallels the Los Angeles River. Enter from Oregon Ave. off of Del Amo Blvd. in North Long Beach.
El Dorado Nature Center
www.longbeach.gov
West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail in Lakewood
River Trail page:
www.lakewoodcity.org
Kayaking:
Leeway Sailing and Aquatics Center:
www.longbeach.gov
Kayaking classes:
www.ci.long-beach.ca.us
Nature Centers/Parks
Cypress Nature Park
4201 Ball Rd. (entrance on Via Largo)
Cypress, CA
Note: The park is open only during specific times and is closed when it is raining.
For information call (714) 229-6780
Learn about the flora and fauna at Cypress Nature Park:
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E. Spring St.
Long Beach CA 90815
(562) 570-1745
Nature Center Hours
Trails: Tue-Sun, 8am-5pm
Museum: Tue-Fri, 10am-4pm
Sat/Sun, 8:30am-4pm
Nature Center page:
Sailing:
Leeway Sailing and Aquatics Center:
www.longbeach.gov
Sailing classes:
www.ci.long-beach.ca.us
Stargazing
Discover the Stars
Local astronomer, Michael Beckage, hosts occasional stargazing events during the year.
www.discoverthestars.net
Walking groups:
Bixby Knolls Strollers, Walking Club
Meets every Saturday morning 7:30 a.m.
Starbucks, 4406 Atlantic Ave.
For more details email:
blair@bixbyknollsinfo.com
www.bixbyknollsinfo.com
Sierra Club/Long Beach Chapter
www.angeles.sierraclub.org
Walking paths:
Channel View
This path begins just off of Loynes Drive on Palo Verde Ave and also from Seventh St. Runs
along the river channel (parallel to Studebaker Rd.).
El Dorado East Regional Park
Four miles of walking/biking paths that run throughout the park.
www.longbeach.gov
Shoreline Pedestrian/Bike Path
The pedestrian/bike path runs along the ocean in Long Beach, from
Shoreline Village to the bay (near Leeway Sailing Center).
Walking routes (L.B.) with maps:
www.mapmywalk.com
Windsurfing:
Clew First, Windsurfing Club/Instruction:
www.clewfirst.com
Leeway Sailing and Aquatic Center:
www.longbeach.gov
Windsurfing classes:
www.ci.long-beach.ca.us
Long Beach Windsurf Center
3850 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-1014
www.windsurfcenter.com
ACUPUNCTURISTS
Cristina Clifford, L.Ac., MSOM
True Beauty Wellness Spa
1729 Termino Ave. Ste. B
Long Beach, CA 90804
FOR APPTS: 562-760-1881
OFFICE: 562-961-7500
Acupuncture page:
www.truebeautyspa.com
cristina@truebeautyspa.com
Cristina Clifford has a Master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Southern California University of Health Sciences, where she continues to serve on the Alumni Board as the Director for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She has extensive training and experience in stress-reduction, women' s health and pain management, along with many other oriental therapies.
To find more acupuncturists, visit this website:
www.acufinder.com
AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEMS
EcoQuest Air Purification Systems
Fresh Air, Ecobox, Whole house (1500 s.f. to 3000 s.f.)
Elizabeth Kiely
Long Beach
(562) 439-9343
ek@eklbc.com
www.ecoquestintl.com
ANIMALS
Friends of Long Beach Animals
3815 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 4
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 988-SNIP (7647)
www.friendsoflongbeachanimals.org
Seal Beach Animal Care Center
1700 Adolfo Lopez Drive
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 430-4993
Fax: (562) 594-0003
E-mail: contact@sbacc.org
Adoptable animals page: www.sbacc.org
SPCALA/P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village and Education Center
7700 E. Spring St.
Long Beach, CA 90815
Phone: (562) 570-SPCA
www.spcala.com
APPAREL/FAIR-TRADE, ORGANIC, SUSTAINABLE, RECYCLED
AQUARIUM
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach 90802
(562) 590-3100
www.aquariumofpacific.org
ARCHITECTS
Alchemy, Design + Architecture
Laura Loring, Principal, LEED-Certified
2883 E. Spring St., Suite 100
Long Beach, CA 90806
Bus: (562) 426-7126
Cell: (562) 673-6440
Fax: (562) 426-7125
Contact person for Alchemy:
Beth Barnes: gotwaveslb@yahoo.com
www.alchemyda.com
"Synergy, meaning working together, refers too a phenomenon in which two or more discrete influences together create an effect greater than the individual parts.
At Alchemy design + architecture, we work together with our clients to create LEED projects that are respectful to nature while creating a workplace that is respectful to the employees' well-being."--Laura Loring, Principal
Jeannette Architects, Inc.
Jeff Jeannette, California-Licensed Architect
(562) 987-9139
Long Beach
info@jeanettearchitects.com
www.jeannettearchitects.com
Designing energy efficient homes and remodels that delicately touch the earth. We can introduce you to environmentally-conscious materials and systems while designing your home to use the sun and winds to help reduce heating and cooling costs.--Jeff Jeannette
If your firm specializes in green architecture and design and you'd like to be listed, send info to: lbgreenguide@gmail.com
ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE
For ideas, visit this website based in Sarasota, Florida:
www.sarasotasalvage.com
Also, this one in New Jersey:
www.recyclingthepast.com/Default.asp
Tony's Architectural Salvage in the city of Orange
www.tonysarchitecturalsalvage.com
Please send Long Beach salvage info to: lbgreenguide@gmail.com
AROMATHERAPY/AROMATHERAPISTS
Teri Collette, Certified Aromatherapist
The Shore Apothecarie
4814 E. Second St. (Belmont Shore)
Long Beach
(562) 439-4449
ART
East Village Arts District
www.eastvillagelive.com
Long Beach Museum of Art, Hours: Tues-Sun 11-5
2300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach 90803
(562) 439-2119
www.lbma.org
Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
628 Alamitos Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-1689
www.molaa.org
ART SUPPLIES
Send info to: lbgreenguide@gmail.com
ASPHALT RECYCLING
Ewles Materials
Accepts clean asphalt and concrete (rebar and wire okay). No dirt, brick, stucco, roof tiles, plaster or petromat. Visit website to see cost of dump fees.
Corporate Office:
8200 Katella Ave. Suite 203
Stanton, CA. 90680
(714) 894-1988
www.ewlesmaterials.com
ASTRONOMY
Discover the Stars
Local astronomer, Michael Beckage, hosts occasional stargazing events
during the year.
www.discoverthestars.net
Any L.B. stargazing groups? Send info to: lbgreenguide@gmail.com
Long Beach City College has a planetarium with free, monthly events
for the public. Professor Courtney Seligman (LBCC) also has a very
informative website with interesting links:
Home page: www.planetarium.lbcc.cc.ca.us
Show schedule page: www.planetarium.lbcc.cc.ca.us
*Call before going, or check Professor Seligman's website below for current shows.
Long Beach City College Astronomy Open Houses:
Seligman open house page: www.cseligman.com
C. Seligman home page: www.cseligman.com
AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONERS
Nima Berenji, Independent Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner
Call Nima to make an appointment:
(949) 302-1919
Consultations held at:
The Shore Apothecarie
4814 E. Second St.
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 439-4449
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z