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Celebrations have begun. Calendars are filling.
Travel plans are finalized. Shopping lists are growing.

Friends are calling. It is the time of year when we count our blessings and share our good fortune with those we care about. It is the perfect time of year to make our choices consciously out of consideration for all of life. It is time to take care of us.

Natural options include eco-chic fashions, green gifts and organic entertaining. Making a conscious decision means giving thought to the story behind the stuff we purchase as well as its future life. Consider those whose lives we can improve by paying a little more for renewable and giving a little of our money or free time to our favorite community group.

Connect with the spirit of the holidays in everything you do this season.

We wish you a healthy, happy holiday season ahead and plenty of fun and laughter with those you love ... naturally.

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Conservation and education centre with a focus on sustainability in Hong Kong to increase the awareness of our relationship with the environment Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) spreads over 148 hectares of land and is located on the northern slopes and foothills of Hong Kong's highest mountain - Tai Mo Shan. Its deep-set valley has streams, woodlands and vegetable terraces. The Farm was established in 1956 to provide agricultural aid to farmers in need of support to help them lead independent lives. Today, reflecting the changing times, KFBG plays an active role in promoting the conservation of biodiversity in Hong Kong and South China, allied with sustainable agriculture and creative nature education.

QUICK LINK : Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

TEL : +852 2483 7200 | EMAIL : info@kfbg.org | WEBSITE : kfbg.org

Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, NT, Hong Kong

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Local charity empowering young people to help themselves through the provision of peer support and positive contact with other young people Established in 1991, KELY Support Group (KELY) is a charitable bilingual organization which provides non-judgmental, empathetic and confidential support to youth aged 14-24. Today, programs focus on 4 priority areas: drugs and alcohol addictions, suicide prevention, chronic low self-esteem and negative body image. The mission is to help young people achieve a happy and fulfilling life as they move through their journey to adulthood. The organization relies on volunteers and donations for their work connecting young people through a peer support helpline; harm reduction education; peer support; workshops; circus skills training; outreach initiatives; multi-media and art / dance projects; interactive youth forums.

QUICK LINK : KELY Support Group

TEL : +852 2521 6890 | EMAIL : contact@kely.org | WEBSITE : kely.org

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Ecological tours to see wild, native, Indo-Pacific humpback pink Chinese White Dolphins since 1995 with go-again guarantee

QUICK LINK : Hong Kong Dolphinwatch

TEL : +852 2984 1414 | EMAIL : booking@hkdolphinwatch.com | WEBSITE : hkdolphinwatch.com

1528A Star House, 3 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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Rescuing and rehoming stray, abandoned and surrendered dogs and puppies Founded in 2002, Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR) has since grown to encompass not only rehabilitation and re-homing, but also other aspects of animal welfare such as education and campaigning for improved animal protection laws. HKDR continues to save, rehabilitate and re-home hundreds of dogs and puppies every year and relies entirely on donations and fundraising projects to be able to continue.

QUICK LINK : Hong Kong Dog Rescue

TEL : +852 2521 1040 | EMAIL : info.hkdr@gmail.com | WEBSITE : hongkongdogrescue.com

Unit 6 G/F, Aberdeen Marina Tower, 8 Shum Wan Road, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong

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Crossroads Global Village offers simulated experiences of global need, providing a crossroads between the lifestyles of the rich and poor. In the Global Village, visitors do not simply hear about global need, they step into the shoes of those who suffer, even for an hour or two, with a debriefing after on ways to help.

QUICK LINK : Crossroads Global Village

TEL : +852 2272 9390 | EMAIL : enquiries@crossroads.org.hk | WEBSITE : crossroadsglobalvillage.org

Crossroads Village, 2 Castle Peak Road, Tuen Mun, NT, Hong Kong

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Rescuing and re-homing cats and kittens, raising awareness about responsible pet ownership Rescuing and re-homing cats and kittens, raising awareness about responsible pet ownership; HK Alley Cat Watch have successfully saved the lives of hundreds of cats and kittens abandoned on Hong Kong's streets; website with adoption gallery and cat chat forum We have successfully saved the lives of hundreds of cats and kittens abandoned on Hong Kong's streets. Adoptions - 9310 0744; Cats on the street - 6067 1652; Website with adoption gallery and cat chat forum

QUICK LINK : HK Alley Cat Watch

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Trading partnership based on dialogue transparency and respect which seeks greater equity in international trade. Raising awareness of fair trade and ethical consumption and boost the demand for fair trade products in Hong Kong

QUICK LINK : Fair Trade Hong Kong