The Green Parent

Marissa Evans is a military spouse and a green mom to one very active toddler, Hudson. They live in Northwest Florida along the emerald coast in Navarre. She is a stay at home mom and an independent consultant for Go, Baby, Go! A cloth diapering and baby wearing company. You can find her giving tips on being living green to neighbors and strangers or working in her gardens, of course with no pesticides or chemicals! She is an advocate for cloth diapering, natural parenting and educating families along the Gulf Coast with cloth diapering classes.

One of my favorite food stores, the largest selection (besides my garden) of seasonal organic produce! Check out the deli, delicious nutritious lunches! One of the largest co-ops between New Orleans and Tallahassee. Great volunteer program and community following. Check out the monthly newsletter and classes. Check out my class on cloth diapering and baby wearing!

Open Monday - Saturday, 7AM to 9PM - Sunday, 10AM to 7PM
315 West Garden Street
Pensacola, Florida 32502

Fresh Market

Newer store located in beautiful Destin. Great selection of quality foods!

Open Mon-Sat: 9am-9pm, Sun: 10am-8pm

4495 Commons Dr West

Destin, FL

Locally owned and operated health food store in Fort Walton Beach. Very good selection of gluten-free, natural health products and supplements! Sign up for the frequent buyer program, it is worth it!
Ste 3
339 Racetrack Rd

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Publix

Various locations throughout the Panhandle. ”Greenwise” products are all-natural, earth friendly, and organic. At Navarre location, good selection of seasonal organic produce and “greenwise” meats. Huge selection of natural baby care products, just started carrying Seventh Generation!

• Crestview Farmers’ Market: Crestview, FL

Year-round, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8:00am to 2:00 pm
Market Location:
Spanish Trail Park at the corner of Industrial Drive and Stillwell Boulevard
Crestview, Florida

• Okaloosa County Farmers’ Market: Fort Walton Beach, FL

April through September Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Market Location:
Fairgrounds
1958 Lewis Turner Boulevard
Fort Walton Beach, Florida

• Walton County Farmers’ Market, Defuniak Springs, FL

May through July, Monday and Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Market Location:
1588 U.S. Highway 331 South
DeFuniak Springs, Florida

• Chipley Farmers’ Market, Chipley, FL

May through September, Thursdays 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Market Location:
One block East of Downtown Chipley on 7th Street by the old train depot
Chipley, Florida

Restaurants

Makong Thai Restaurant
196 Miracle Strip PKWY
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
My favorite Thai food on the Emerald Coast. Locally owned and operated, using only fresh ingredients

Big City Bistro (French/Mediterranean to American)
171 SE Brooks St, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Great Sunday brunch, with vegetarian options. My son loves the sweet potato fries, a must have!

Cactus Grill (Cali/Mex Menu)
8725 Ortega Park Drive, Navarre, FL 32566
Pensacola and Navarre locations. All items can be prepared to suit vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. They use only fresh ingredients, with no animal fat used in preparation on Extra Virgin Olive Oil! Yummy! We love this place.

The Name is Natural
99 Eglin Parkway
#43 Uptown Station
850-244-8336
Health Food Store & Deli. Organic produce, Juice Bar

Panera Bread
Various locations throughout Northwest FL, Great menu of items, love the fresh bread!

Parks, Recreation, Educational

Gulf Breeze Zoo: Check out “ZooTots” program, every Tuesday at 9:30!

Gulfarium Discounts for locals and military!

Pensacola Museum of Art: Check out the Homeschool Art Workshops 

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement: Dedicated to the preservation of rural Florida

Adventures Unlimited: Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing in Northwest FL through Blackwater River State Park

Kindermusik, Various locations!

Emerald Coast Science Center: Home school days and tot spots!
Festivals & Events
Check out the Beachcomber:

Pensacola Earth Day Festival April 18th 10-5,

UWF Festival on the Green, Local Artists, Book Sale, Entertainment April 3, 2009.

Yoga

Dragonfly Yoga Studios in Fort Walton Beach, 184 Brooks St SE, BLDG#2. Great Studio and wonderful instructors!

Shopping

TLC Organic Garden
Local family growing and selling wonderful produce, natural fertilizers, fresh brewed worm tea, organic compost and so much more. All veggies and fruits are grown in their greenhouse or outside garden. Worm tea is brewed fresh, order 3-5 days in advance! It is magic. Contact Chris tlcorganicgarden@live.com or call 850-515-2700.

The Hempster’s Stich
Currently located in Pensacola at Cordova Mall, will be closing, but website still up and running.Largest selection of hemp and eco-friendly products in the Panhandle!  Great Locally owned and operated place to buy items made from renewable resources: Hemp, bamboo, organic cotton and recycled plastics. I love the shoes, clothes, cards, skin care products, fabric and lots more. Monday through Saturday 10am to 9pm and Sunday from noon to 6pm.

Go, Baby, Go!
Your local source for cloth diapers, natural baby care products and baby carriers. Providing a one on one consultation on cloth diapering and babywearing. Brands include: Moby Wraps, Snappis, Diaperraps, Bum Genius, Happy Heiney’s, Imse Vimse, Northern Essence & more!Check out my website for community calendar and classes