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Hana Maui Botanical Gardens (HI)
Stay in a Hawaiian country farm with a tropical botanical garden. Go hang gliding, follow the sacred Piilani Trail, swim in a waterfall or explore the botanical garden.

A'alani Volcano Heart (HI)
Chalet next to the Volcano National Park, nestled in a natural setting of tree ferns and Ohia trees. Visit the orchid nurseries, Akaka Falls Park or museums.

Thyme in the Country (NY)
19th century B&B located in Columbia County, an area rich in history. Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding and skating. Summer activities include kayaking, fishing, cycling, and swimming.

Briar Rose Bed & Breakfast (CO)
Ecologically-minded, old inn in downtown Boulder close to the University of Colorado. Ten guest rooms each with individual character, organic cotton sheets & natural bath products. Organic & vegetarian breakfasts, high-speed wireless & business centre, garden with fountain, living-room with fireplace, meditation room.

Yellow Bear Journeys (WA) Designs, plans, and guides tours primarily in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii with a unique focus: Restoring the hope, strength, and joy of the participants, and bringing clarity to their next step in life reconnecting them with nature in gentle ways.	The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) Uniting conservation, communities & sustainable travel, TIES serves its members as the global source of ecotourism knowledge & advocacy.
EplerWood International Develops markets for sustainable development worldwide; building image, strategic alliances and demand, targeting an ethical market.	Joe Staiano Tourism Expert offering sustainable, responsible, eco, adventure, community-based, philanthropy and volunteer tourism consulting utilizing 2 decades of tour development experience and personal destination knowledge spanning 70 countries on 7 continents. Helping global development organizations form or scale-up donor travel programs.
Wildlife Recreation & Nature Tourism Certificate Online graduate-level certificate program from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls	Sustainable Travel International (STI) A non-profit organisation with a mission to promote sustainable development and responsible travel by providing programs that enable consumers, businesses and travel-related organizations to contribute to the environmental, socio-cultural and economic values of the places they visit, and the planet at large.
Hawaii Shark Encounters 3 miles off shore in Oahu, enter the open ocean world to admire Galapagos and Sandbar sharks in their natural environment from the safety of a cage. Learn about shark biology and cultural significance & participate in ongoing shark research projects.	Media Sherpa Creative Production & Technology Consulting focusing on digital media for institutions, major companies and small startups. Founder John Canning previously was with Yahoo! Studios, Yahoo! News and Microsoft TV's division. He currently serves as executive producer & videographer for Green Living Project.
Exceptional Journey-Walkabout by Design Travel agency offering customised ecotours, safaris and cruises in various destinations including South Africa and Australia.	Deep Ecology Dive Tours (HI) A full-service, five-star PADI Dive Center located on Oahu's famous North Shore in historic Haleiwa. Our history includes ghost net recoveries and over 50 endangered Green Sea Turtle rescues, resulting in the creation of the North Shore's first marine sanctuary.
J Samuel Burnett-Ragueneau MLA As a professional with a background in MLA Landscape Design and Conservation and a passionate traveller I am very interested in the design, development and management of Eco-Resorts, Eco-Lodges, and the world of Eco-Tourism in general.	Solimar International Small corporation focusing on sustainable tourism and stimulating growth while conserving natural resources & cultural heritage. Our aim is to transfer knowledge, business processes and market linkages to local entrepreneurs, improve industry cooperation and create business linkages.
Textile Travel Tours for fiber enthusiasts organised by Kathleen Lyons, fiber lover and traveler extraordinaire. Specialising in Celtic countries, UK, the British Virgin Islands, Europe, Alaska & Hawaii.	EcoArts Tours Operate tours worldwide aiming to unify the arts and travel through environmentally sustainable, authentic, cross-cultural experiences covering dance, music, cuisine and fine arts.
Manatee Ecotours in Florida Led by a wildlife biologist & marine mammal specialist with several years of state research experience with manatees, our tours are conducted with a hands off approach, for true ecotourists, via one of the least intrusive means, kayaks	National Parks Conservation Association Established in 1919, NPCA has grown to represent 325,000 members through our Washington DC headquarters and 23 regional and field offices, all working to "protect and enhance America's National Park System for present and future generations."
Mountain Spirit Institute MSI have been running a broad range of experiential workshops and educational programs in mountain environments, in the U.S. and abroad, since 1998. Participants appreciate their own resources, others around them and acquire a better sense of their place in the natural world.	Farming Around the Country The book reveals the humor and hardship of life dominated by a revolving door of farm animals, injuries, eccentric farmers, and unexpected wisdom. The heart of this story lies with the unusual people and tasks on each farm. Author Brian Bender entered his year of transformation as a high school science teacher and came out educated in the ways of sustainable living and human happiness.
Mutualist Blog Blog by Kevin Carson, author and prominent proponent of Mutualism, discussing free market anti-capitalism.	Institute for Integrated Rural Tourism The Institute works with communities and individuals to develop tourism systems in which rural people and rural life patterns form the foundation of the touristic experience. Integrated Rural Tourism honors rural life patterns, weaving together the story of natural and human communities through the visitor experience.
Coffee Cup Travels Blog by Lindsay Milich focusing on culinary travel in the Mediterranean and the Middle east, with delicious recipes!	American National Standards Institute Not-for-profit organization creating, promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards, conformity assessment systems, accreditation of certification systems and the use of norms and guidelines that directly impact the U.S. quality of life, the environment and businesses in every sector.
Global Ginger Blog by Ellen Hall focusing on nature travel in the United States and in Central and South America.
ECOCLUB.com Interviews:
Ms Megan Epler Wood Founder, The International Ecotourism Society Principal, Epler Wood International	Mr Brian Tokar Director, Institute for Social Ecology
Dr Martha Honey Co-Director, Center on Ecotourism & Sustainable Development	Mr Costas Christ Judging Chairman, Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, USA
Prof. Kelly Bricker Chair & Executive Director, The International Ecotourism Society	Mr Brian Mullis Co-founder & President, Sustainable Travel International
Prof. Kreg Lindberg Professor in Ecotourism, Oregon State University	Mr. Jeremy Garrett Founder, NaTour Communications
Prof. Michael Romanos Professor of Planning and Economic Development, University of Cincinnati	Mr. Todd Barber President, Reef Ball Foundation
Mr. Andrew Dean Nystrom Guidebook writer	Mr. David Sollitt Fmr Director, The International Ecotourism Society
Dr Richard Greeman Academic, writer and political activist.	Mr Brian Bender Author, "Farming around the Country: An Organic Odyssey"
Mr Kevin Karson Philosopher & Author of "Studies in Mutualist Political Economy"