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Contents Office: 1927 Ohm Avenue Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 P: 715.831.0325 E: a2ndopinion@gmail. com www.asecondopinionmag. com Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Arwen Rasmussen Copy Editor: Rebecca Gorski Managing Editor: Jen Quinlan Staff Writers: Heather Rothbauer-Wanish Graphic Design: Kathy Nelson Distribution: Arkansaw, Barron, Bloomer, Cameron, Chippewa Falls, Chetek, Colfax, Eau Claire, Eleva, Glenwood City, Hayward, Menomonie, Mondovi, Rice Lake, Stanley, Whitehall, Willard Advertising: Arwen Rasmussen 715.831.0325 a2ndopinion@gmail.com All articles are the sole property of the writers. Opinions expressed in Second Opinion are the opinions of the writers or advertisers themselves, not the publication or its editors. Second Opinion is not liable for use of any artwork provided by advertisers. Please direct concerns to the advertisers.

HEALING FOODS of the World

BODY BOOST BONE-afide Facts about Osteoporosis!

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Green Week Starting Seeds Indoors Saving the Planet, One Household at a Time Green Hospitals

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Breathe Green

REJUVENATE 25

Eye Wonder...

balanced living green pages happenings in the valley

EDITOR’S NOTE:

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Spring is in the air, birds are chirping, and it won’t be too long until the sun shines down and brings to life the tulips, daffodils, and the beginning of another great growing season. My favorite season is the spring when there is green everywhere and the sun seems to make everyone a bit happier and excited that warmer days are just around the corner. We hope you find this issue full of great advice and tips for a better, balanced life. April 22nd is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, so check out our Earth Day guide for some great articles on keeping mother nature green, safe, and happy, and ourselves in balance with her. Erin LaFaive has a great article on starting seeds early and Meg Marshall has an awesome article on the Eco Teams in our neighborhoods. You can also rev up your sustainability with Kenton Whitman’s Green Week article. Great, easy stuff everyone can get into. Happy Reading! --Arwen Rasmussen, editor-in-chief

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World Tai Chi Day is April 24, 2010 Free introductory class on Friday, April 23 from 6 to 7 pm at Healing Choices, then on Saturday, 24th we will meet at Sacred Heart Hospital’s main entrance at 9:45 am to practice on the front lawn, (weather permitting) or somewhere inside if not. Spring Wellness Series every Monday in April from 6 to 7 pm at Healing Choices. Apr. 5, “Staying Healthy”. Learn how to boost your immune defenses and achieve optimal health. Apr. 12, “Healthy Kids”. $ IXQ ÀOOHG educational demonstration of what healthy eating looks like! Apr. 19, “Be Good to Your Skin”. Learn to nourish your skin from the inside out. Apr. 26, “Get ready for that Swimsuit”. Learn how to boost your metabolism and eat right for a lifetime! Each class is $15 per person except the Healthy Kids class, where kids are free with one adult - please RSVP # of kids. Or $50 for all 4 classes.

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• Every year, upgrades or damage make 100 million cell phones obsolete. • In 2007, the recycling rate for cell phones was just 10 percent. • The average life span of a cell phone is 18 months. • Each year in April, the EPA’s

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Biodynamic products are made without artificial pesticides, hormones, or fertilizers. US executive director of the Demeter Association, which certifies Biodynamic products like wine, coffee, flowers, meat, and cheeses, says that some farmers also enrich their soil with oak bark, dandelions, and horsetail hairs to promote healthier plants and animal feed. Second Opinion | 5

More than 3 billion steel aerosol cans are made in the U.S. annually. Theoretically, if everyone recycled these containers, there would be enough extra steel to manufacture about 400,000 automobiles.

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Natural Egg Dyeing Red cabbage, onion skins, and coffee can be used to transform plain white eggs into colorful Easter gems. Kids can color experiment using hard-boiled eggs and bowls of cold dyes. You may get surprising results, but that’s part of the fun!

Tools and Materials

Natural dyeing agents (red cabbage, turmeric, onion skins, beets, and coffee) 3-quart pot (or larger) White vinegar Strainer Small bowls Eggs Large metal spoon Paper towels Drying rack

Dye Recipes

Select a dyeing agent, and place it in the pot using the amount listed below. Add 1 quart water and 2 tablespoons white vinegar to pot; if more water is necessary to cover ingredients, proportionally increase the amount of vinegar. Bring to a boil, then lower heat. Allow the ingredients to simmer for 30 minutes. Strain dye into a bowl. Red-cabbage dye: 4 cups chopped cabbage Turmeric dye: 3 tablespoons turmeric Onion-skin dye: 4 cups onion skins (skins of about 12 onions) Beet dye: 4 cups chopped beets Coffee dye: 1 quart strong black coffee (instead of water)

Cold-Dipping Method With this method, the eggs and the ingredients for the dye are boiled separately. Using a metal spoon, lower cooled hard-boiled eggs into a bowl of cooled dye, and let them soak for as little as 5 seconds or as long as overnight, depending on the depth of color you desire. Remove eggs with spoon, pat dry with paper towels, and let dry on a wire rack. The cold-dipping method produces subtle, translucent shades, but can result in uneven coloring unless the eggs are rotated vigilantly while in the dye. For hollow eggs that will last indefinitely, cold-dip raw eggs, then blow them out after they are dyed.

Color Glossary

Deep Gold: Boil eggs in turmeric solution, 30 minutes. Sienna: Boil eggs in onion-skin solution, 30 minutes. Dark, Rich Brown: Boil eggs in black coffee, 30 minutes. Pale Yellow: Soak eggs in room-temperature turmeric solution, 30 minutes. Orange: Soak eggs in room-temperature onion-skin solution, 30 minutes. Light Brown: Soak eggs in room-temperature black coffee, 30 minutes. Light Pink: Soak eggs in room-temperature beet solution, 30 minutes. Light Blue: Soak eggs in room-temperature cabbage solution, 30 minutes. Royal Blue: Soak eggs in room-temperature cabbage solution overnight. Lavender: Soak eggs in room-temperature beet solution, 30 minutes. Follow with room-temperature cab bage solution, 30 seconds. Chartreuse: Soak eggs in room-temperature turmeric solution, 30 minutes. Follow with room-temperature cabbage solution, 5 seconds. Salmon: Soak eggs in room-temperature turmeric solution, 30 minutes. Follow with room-temperature onion-skin solution, 30 minutes.

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Green Tea, the Eighth Wonder of the World by Jeff Mares, Co-Owner of Infinitea Teahouse

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hite tea, red tea, green tea, black tea, hot tea, cold tea, herbals, tisanes, blooming, bricked, flowering, spiced, Ceylon, Assam, Lapsang Souchong … There are a lot of teas out there! What does it all mean? And what are their benefits? Let’s start with the basics: “Tea” in the traditional sense, comes from only one family of plant - Camellia sinensis. In the US, we use “tea” to describe any infusion of leaf, flower or fruit steeped in hot water. To the rest of the world this is a generalization, and the word “tea” describes only our good friend, Camellia sinensis. Once the leaf is plucked, it can then become many different things. Primarily, we sort into different levels of oxidation (a fancy word for wilting): White & Green tea (0% Oxidation) to Oolong tea (20-70% Oxidation) to Black and Pu-Erh tea (100% Oxidation). Second Opinion | 8

The Origins of Tea As a beverage, tea is believed to be roughly 5,000 years old. The origins of the tea tree are rooted in China and India, but the origins of the beverage vary greatly. According to a common and widely accepted legend, tea was said to have been discovered by China’s mythical second emperor, Shen-Nung in 2737 BCE. One day while walking through his garden, a dead leaf from a wild tea plant fell into his cup of boiled water, turning it a brownish color.

The emperor drank the tea and found he enjoyed the taste and tea was born.

The World of Green Tea In the world of tea, there are two major kinds of green tea, Japanese and Chinese. In Japan, tea is steamed (yes, just like in a steam bath) when it comes into the tea factory. There, it is lightly rolled and then fired. This gives the resulting beverage a rich green color and delicate flavor. In China, the majority of green tea is pan roasted instead of steamed. For this reason, Chinese

Luck or Fate: The story goes that the first brewed tea occurred in 2737 BC when when Camellia sinensis leaves blew into a pot of boiling water. The accidental teameister who boiled that water, Chinese Emperor Shen Nung, concluded the new brew gave “vigor of body, contentment of mind, and determination of purpose.”

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Try this infusion to take the chill our of your day or serve it over ice when its warm. Either way it tastes great and is great for you! Prep: 5 minutes Total: 20 minutes Serves 4 to 6 4 cups water 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated cinnamon 1 Granny Smith apple, seeded and coarsely chopped, plus slices for serving 4 strips orange zest, from 1/2 an orange 1/3 cup loose green tea Combine water, honey, nutmeg, cinnamon, apple, and orange zest in medium pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes. Cover, remove from heat, and let steep 15 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve over the green tea leaves, pressing all the juices from the apple. Let steep for 1 minute. Strain out the tea, reheat if necessary, and serve.

green teas are less green, both in leaf color and in the cup, than their Japanese counterparts. In my experience, green tea is the most misunderstood tea by the American audience. At our store, we often are told by patrons that green tea is the bitter/grassy tasting tea that their grandmas give them when they are sick. A few green teas are grassy (such as our Japan Sencha), but none of them, prepared correctly, are bitter. The common bitter taste associated with Green Tea comes from the naturally high level of tannins in Camellia sinensis. Tannins are a bitter and astringent plant polyphenol that causes that dry puckering of the mouth. Tannins in green tea are released only at very high temperatures (as water approaches boiling at sea level) or under long conditions of steeping (generally more than five minutes). For best results, use water that is about thirty degrees less than boiling and steep from one to five minutes. What Makes Green Tea So Special? The secret of green tea lies in the fact that it is rich in polyphenols and anti-oxidants, particularly EGCG. EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant. Besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. EGCG has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots. Green tea can even help prevent tooth decay! Just as its bacteria-destroying abilities can help prevent food poisoning, it can also kill the bacteria that causes dental plaque. Also, because green teas are oxidized less than black or oolong teas, they contain less

caffeine. An average green tea contains roughly 25% that of coffee. Links are also being made between the effects of drinking green tea and the “French Paradox.” For years, researchers were puzzled by the fact that, despite consuming a diet rich in fat, the French have a lower incidence of heart disease than Americans. The answer was found to lie in red wine, which contains resveratrol, a polyphenol that limits the negative effects of smoking and a fatty diet. In a 1997 study, researchers from the University of Kansas determined that EGCG is twice as powerful as resveratrol, which may explain why the rate of heart disease among Japanese men is quite low, even though approximately seventy-five percent of them are smokers. Questions: email us at info@infiniteateahouse.com, or stop in to our store at 112 East Grand Avenue in Downtown Eau Claire near Wells Fargo.

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Most of Canada has banned the majority of common lawn and garden pesticides still in use in the United States. The documentary movie, A Chemical Reaction (www.pfzmedia. com), focuses on the origin of the anti-lawn pesticide movement in North America. The documentary movie tells the story of one of the most powerful and effective community initiatives in the history of North America. It started with one lone voice in 1984. Dr. June Irwin, a dermatologist, noticed a connection between her patients’ health conditions and their exposure to chemical pesticides and herbicides. With relentless persistence, she brought her concerns to town meetings to warn her fellow citizens that the chemicals they were putting on their lawns posed severe health risks and had unknown side effects on the environment. The movie—through its narrator Paul Tukey, the founder of Safelawns. org—asks a simple yet complex question: “If these products are banned in Canada, why do we still use them here?”

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Green Week by Kenton Whitman

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oing ‘green’ can sometimes seem like a lot of work, but with scientists developing a better understanding of our impact on the planet’s ecological systems and mainstream media beginning to champion ecological awareness (think the movie Avatar), it’s getting more difficult to ignore the part we all play in the Earth’s health. Still, when it comes to making conscious choices that are environmentally responsible, sometimes it takes a reminder or a special commitment in order to break out of our usual routines. You can have fun and develop more earth-friendly habits by celebrating a Green Week. Each day of a Green Week gives you a way to incorporate a small change in your life – but also gives you the option to ‘Get Radical’. The most surprising and delightful thing about a Green Week is that it can challenge the common idea that ‘going green’ requires sacrifice. The truth is quite the opposite – the changes presented here can actually make your life easier and more enjoyable. Take your family on a Green Week adventure. It’s not only good for the planet – it can help you reduce stress, discover fun local opportunities, and make new friends. You can create your own Green Week, or use the Green Week suggestions below.

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Find a creative way to make your home energy use just a little greener. Try washing the dishes in a tub by hand instead of using the dishwasher (a great opportunity to practice mindfulness), or reading a book (alone or have a family reading hour) instead of watching television. These sorts of actions often have the additional benefit of getting us to slow down, which reduces stress and helps us live a little more in the present moment. Get Radical! During the winter, it can be fun to have an ‘electric-light free evening’. Once it begins to get dark, don’t turn on the lights. Instead, use some beeswax candles. Notice how the soft lighting creates a different atmosphere, perfect for a romantic dinner or a night of quiet relaxation. You can order beeswax candles at Wolf Honey Farm in Baldwin. Contact them at (715) 684-2095 or visit them online at www.wolfhoneyfarm.com. Honey Hill Apiary out of Maiden Rock (715) 448-2517 is another great source. You can purchase their candles at Menomonie Market Food Co-op (www.menomoniemarket.org).

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Replace one household product with something green. Last year my wife and I replaced our dish soap with a greener variety. We were delighted. The almond scent smells so delicious that I want to eat it, and it works just as well as the conventional variety – without all the extra chemicals. You can implement a small change by replacing a single incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent; or try replacing your soap with a locally made variety, such as Fruit of the Vine soap out of Hudson (www.vinesoap.com) or soap from Coon Creek Family Farms out of Mondovi (715-834-4547). Both are available at Just Local Food in Eau Claire (715-577-5564). Green replacements might cost a bit more, but they usually work better, last longer, and are better for you and the planet.

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Donate to a cause. In today’s economic climate, many nonprofits are having trouble funding their programs. Even a fifty-dollar donation can make a difference. The Nature Conservancy (www.nature. org) gives you the option to direct your dollars toward protecting lands in the ecosystem of your choice, protecting specific coral reefs, or even protecting habitat for particular species, such as the Northern Jaguar. Closer to home, we have the ability to help purchase and protect wild lands with the West Wisconsin Land Trust. They’ve protected over 25,000 acres, and are always adding more. Visit them at www.wwlt.org. Get Radical! Find a non-profit that you like and then email your friends and see if everyone would be willing to pool donations to a certain group. Even small contributions, when multiplied by all your friends on your email list, can make a huge difference.

Get Radical! Green up one room. For the kitchen there are excellent replacements for dishtowels (think bamboo), scrub sponges (using loofa instead of artificial scrubbies), dish detergent, and cleaning agents. In the dining room, napkins and placemats can be replaced with hand-made ones (a fun excuse to learn to knit), and china sets from overseas can be replaced with local pottery. Dunn County Pottery makes beautiful pottery in Downsville (www.dunncountypottery. com), and Willem Gebben’s studio is worth the trip to Colfax, WI to find gorgeous and affordable wood-fired pottery (715-962-3660). You can purchase internationally acclaimed masterpieces of both artistic and functional design in River Falls by visiting McKeachie Johnston Studios (www.mckeachiejohnstonstudios.com).

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Learn about an endangered species. You’ll get a peek into the life stories of some of the planet’s most rare and interesting individuals. A great starting point is www.endangeredspecie.com, and even provides a state-by-state interactive map. Or do a Google search on a specific species and you’ll likely find videos and fun websites that will teach you all about the species’ habits, lifestyle, and habitat. If you prefer books, try one of author Sy Montgomery’s Children’s Titles--books that are perfect for kids and adults alike. She writes about species such as the Golden Moon Bear, the Pink Dolphin, and the Snow Leopard. Get Radical! Using the website above, learn about one of the endangered species that is within driving range, and then plan a quest to see if you can photograph one. In Wisconsin we can go searching for wolves (we’re much more likely to find their tracks, but it’s still fun to look), Piping Plovers, Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly, the Eastern Prairie Fringed Orchid, and many more. Tread lightly, as many of these species have delicate habitats!

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Have some outdoor fun! It might be difficult to believe, but simply enjoying the outdoors is one of the best things you can do for the planet. In his book Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv outlines numerous studies and tons of anecdotal evidence that show the profound effect the outdoors can have on our psyche. For stress relief, excitement, relaxation, or education, there is nothing like getting outside. Best of all, unless you choose to visit to a fee-charging park, it’s free! Plan an outdoor adventure during your weekend. Take your camera and capture some photos, find a quiet place to meditate, or go for a hike. When we’re active participants in outdoors activities, we feel more connected to the environment, and we feel inspired to consider our actions in the context of how much impact they’ll leave on the natural spaces we’ve learned to enjoy. In the Menomonie area, Hoffman Hills has a wonderful sledding hill and cross-country ski trails, and the Red Cedar trail offers beautiful cross-country skiing. In

Kenton Whitman was catching snakes and turtles by the time he was out of diapers. A writer and wilderness survivalist, he shares his love of nature through outdoor classes and one-on-one outdoor tutelage. He writes a nature blog at www.wildaboutnatureblog.com,

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Visit your library. Long before it became popular to reduce, re-use, and recycle, libraries were veteran re-users, making a single copy of a book available to thousands of readers. Today, many libraries have extensive collections of DVDs as well, so you can not only pick out a book for the weekend, but take home a movie or two. Sometimes a walk up and down the aisles will surprise you when you find an old book that you read years ago, or see something on a subject that has recently piqued your interest. You can even explore your library from home using the MORE library system at www.more.lib.wi.us. Using your library card, you can request books to be sent to your closest library, renew books, or browse titles. Get Radical! Do you have special skills or knowledge that would be interesting to library patrons? Libraries are often looking for volunteers who can present programs to their after-school groups or for the community in general. If you know about local wildlife or have environmental education to share, give them a call and see if they’d be open to having you do a presentation. My wife and I often give snake presentations for community groups, including libraries. Call your local library to see if your area of expertise might make a fun and informative educational program.

Eau Claire, Pinehurst Park and Oakwood Hills have sledding hills, and wherever you live, there are plenty of free parks nearby where you can get out to enjoy nature. For a small fee, you can also explore places like Willow River State Park or Kinnickinnic State Park – truly spectacular natural areas with plenty of room for adventure. Get Radical! Try a day-long excursion, or, if you’re feeling really radical, an overnight camping trip. These longer-term outings let us settle into nature in a way that shorter visits often don’t; time slows down, we begin to notice more, and our worries and concerns are seen from a new perspective. This time of year, pack along some hot cocoa and hearty food, sit by a frozen river, and watch the winter animals going about their daily lives. You’ll reconnect with nature and gain a new passion for life. There are hundreds of other Green adventures to be had. You can start a nature blog, visit a farm, lead nature hikes, or volunteer at State Parks. Whatever Green adventures you choose, realize that even small changes can make a huge difference. keeps a journal of his outdoor adventures at www. kentonandrebecca.com, and writes a bi-weekly nature column for the Dunn County News. Second O Op Opinion pini niion on | 177

EARTH DAY GUIDE 2010 tions. Some seeds are very small and hard to see. In those cases, mixing the seed in sterile sand can help you see where you are spreading the seed. Very small seeds are simply sprinkled over the top of the soil. To cover seeds use vermiculite or a layer of screened potting mix you are already using over the seeds. Leave about a ¼ of an inch from the top of the container to allow enough room for the vermiculite.

Germination Cover the planted seeds with plastic leaving an inch to an inch and a half gap. The plastic helps to keep the soil from drying out and traps some heat. A heating source underneath the seeds will speed up germination. Place them in a window with moderate light but not in planting and has drainage holes at the TARTING EEDS direct sunlight. The temperatures should bottom. To sterilize pots, soak the conNDOORS be 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit at night tainers in a 10 percent bleach mixture and By Erin LaFaive, Horticulture Educator and 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit during thoroughly rinse. Single celled pots are Eau Claire County UW Cooperative Extension sold in stores and generally only a seed or the day. two are planted in one cell. Mass-sowing Watering o you want to get ahead of the growseeds are done in flats that do not have Keep the soil moist, but be careful not ing season? Do you want to plant dividers and they require transplanting to overwater. Using a spray bottle works vegetables that need a longer growing after the seedling is bigger. great for tiny seeds because a strong season? Do you want to grow a plant that stream of water may move the seeds Soil you can’t find in the stores? A solution around too much. Even a stream being Use a seed starting mix or other soilto these challenges is to start your own poured from a glass of water can be too less indoor plant mixture. These types seeds indoors. strong. Watch for the growth of mold of soils have been sterilized and contain Many plants do better if started which generally looks like white fuzz on smaller particles so the embryos have an indoors, since it gives them a jump start the soil surface. When the first seedlings on the growing season. This is especially easier time pushing through. In addition, appear, take off the plastic. This is also the case in northern Wisconsin where the they are light weight and drain well. If growing season is shorter and some seeds you want to create your own mixture use the time they need stronger light so they require a south facing window or artificial a pasteurized mixture of equal amounts have a difficult time germinating in the lights. early season. Tomatoes and peppers are a of soil, sand, vermiculite or perlite; and My plants are lopsided! My plants are peat moss. great example of plants that need longer spindly! This can be prevented by turngrowing seasons than northern Wisconsin Planting ing the container as the seedlings grow can provide. Moisten the soil before you add it to and by giving enough light. Fluorescent the containers. It shouldn’t be soggy. The Containers lights are another source of lighting. They general rule for planting depth is four Any type of container can be used to need 16-18 hours of light. One warmstart seeds as long as it is sterilized before times the thickness of the seed. Also, white, 40-watt bulb and one cool-white, check the seed packet for recommenda-

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40-watt bulb used together are adequate for seed starting and seedling growth. You can also use fluorescent lights or grow lights. Gradually acquaint the seedlings to outside by first starting with an hour and working up. The seedlings are not use to fluctuating temperatures, wind, and the sun and this gradual introduction prepares the plant for new conditions. These are general indoor seed germinating rules. By reading the seed package you will likely find more detailed information on seed depth, germination time, and any other specialized requirements.

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Saving the Planet, One Household at a Time A Brief Introduction to Eau Claire EcoTeams by Meg Marshall

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e invite you to embark on an adventure that will lead you to more sustainable lifestyle practices. “Sustainability” means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs (Brundtland Commission, 1987). Another way to say it is, “Enough, for all, forever.” Today, that’s not how we live in America, where 5% of the world’s population uses almost 30% of its resources, wasting close to 75% through inefficiency and lack of awareness. As Yogi Berra once said, “The future ain’t what it used to be.” Climate change is altering our world. Through our daily activities, each of us contributes to the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing this change. You can determine your impact by calculating your carbon footprint at www.myfootprint.com. If you are like most Americans, you will find that if everyone lived like you do, it would take between four and five planets to support us. When a community decides to become more sustainable, government, business, and citizens must all be on board. The City of Eau Claire has come a long way in working towards sustainability, and Eau Claire County is beginning to do the same. Some towns are addressing sustainability, as well. In the business community, the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce has introduced a Green Business Certification program, a commendable move on their part. Community members are the next to bring on board, and that’s where EcoTeams comes in. Our local EcoTeam project is coordinated by Erin LaFaive, Horticulture Educator for Eau Claire County Extension, and is funded by grants from the Wisconsin Environmental Education Board, JONAH, UW Extension-Western Division and Xcel Energy. A team can be made up of your friends, neighbors, coworkers, people in your faith community or civic organization, students—anyone really! The typical size is 5-8 households, or 5-15 people. Over a period of a little over two months and in a series of seven meetings, the Green Living Handbook helps you take action to develop sustainable lifestyle practices in six areas (chapters): garbage, water, energy, transportation, eco-wise consuming, and empowering others. Different team members run the meetings. The Sustainable

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Lifestyle Assessment in the workbook allows you to keep track of your accomplishments. Before each chapter, you will complete the “before” column for that topic area. Then you will choose which activities in that chapter you will do. After completion, you complete your “after” column. For example, if you recycled 20% before and 40% after, you have an improvement of 20%. The typical meeting will begin with a discussion of the previous topic, and then move on to the next. To get a feel for how the program works, let’s look at an existing EcoTeam. The Unitarian Universalist team, in its sixth meeting, began by reporting their experiences with the chapter on eco-wise consuming, which they had intentionally chosen to do before Christmas. Not only did they reduce the number of gifts given, they made efforts to wrap presents in unwanted fabric tied with yarn scraps and give gifts of charity instead of something that may not be wanted or needed. The conversation drifted to memories of the Christmases of our childhood and how things have changed. Everyone mentioned a heightened awareness of what they bought for the holidays and how much each item was needed. The meeting then turned to the final topic, transportation. Across the board, more attention was paid to eco-driving: driving more slowly, avoiding jackrabbit starts, inflating tires properly, and planning errands carefully to minimize miles driven. We acknowledged that public transportation is somewhat lacking in our area, but the greatest barrier to its use might be that many people don’t know how to ride the bus and don’t know what route to take. Wilma Clark suggested that anyone who takes the bus somewhere before the next meeting should get extra credit! I expect that in the final chapter, Empowering Others, there will be suggestions for educating the public on Eau Claire Transit. Lasting about an hour and a half, the meeting was lively and full of good suggestions and laughter. Some philosophical musings made their way into the meeting, such as, when we travel, what do we contribute to the places we visit (economically, culturally) compared to the emissions caused by the air travel to get there? Overall, team members have

to meet your neighbors, to examine your own lifestyle, and to find ways you might be able to live more frugally as you lower your carbon footprint. Studies show that Americans had the highest level of happiness in 1956, a much less complicated time. Since then, material consumption in our country has tripled. Clearly, stuff doesn’t buy happiness. Happiness comes from human connections, helping someone in need, volunteering, and doing what we can to make the world a better place for ourselves, our children and grandchildren, and for people around the world.

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realized that doing little things allows us to make changes without causing discomfort and inconvenience. The East Side Hill EcoTeam has planned to go out to dinner after their final meeting, and the person who makes the most improvement will get a free dinner, compliments of the rest of the team. Matt Smith hopes he is the winner. He felt pretty green going into the process, but he says he has learned new things to help him save money and become more environmentally friendly at the same time. Like many of us, he is more inclined to take his reusable grocery bags into the store when he shops! Every chapter generates ideas for other activities and projects. Matt likes the group setting and the motivation and support he receives from other members. That seems to be one of the most important things about EcoTeams. EcoTeams are a great way

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Green Hospitals by Heather Rothbauer-Wanish containers to recyclable containers for carry-out cafeteria food. If you do purchase food at the Sacred Heart Hospital cafeteria, chances are you will be purchasing locally-grown food. “We really try to purchase as much local food as possible,” Beckler explained. This not only supports local farmers and growers, but it keeps the money circulating in the local economy. When it comes to the cafeteria and the kitchen area, the green s much of the country strives for movement does not stop there. The Sacred a more environmentally-friendly Heart staff has worked with the Department home and workplace, hospitals of Natural Resources to ensure that leftover have also joined in the movement. The food does not go to waste. For example, place that you go when you are ill has watermelon rhines, strawberry tops and been making strides towards ensuring other food scraps are saved until a local that it is a place that not only promotes farmer picks them up; the scraps are used to your health, but promotes the health of supplement feeding the farm animals. the environment. Whether it is cleaning With the amount of food that is presolutions, cafeteria plates, or ordering pared during a day, there are bound to be processes, local hospitals are encouraging leftovers. The prepared food that is left is their staff and employees to think twice sent to the local St. Francis Food Pantry, about being a friend to the environment. whom the hospital has worked with for One local facility, Sacred Heart Hospi- many years. Local volunteers come to the tal (SHH), has been working diligently to hospital and box the food each day before ensure it promotes green practices. Rick it is sent to the food pantry. Because the Beckler, Director of Hospitality Services, food is already done and prepared, the has seen many changes during his 15 staff felt that it was a great idea to provide years in the position. “Our practices really it to local families. do differ than they did several years ago,” Hospital patients are now given reusBeckler said. One way that SHH does this able mugs in lieu of Styrofoam cups. is by benchmarking practices with other Other changes include no use of plashealthcare organizations. Part of Beckler’s tic silverware or so-called throwaway job is keeping up with environmental containers. Fountain drinks are also now trends through publications, conferences, served throughout the hospital, instead and relationships with other healthcare of plastic bottles. There is no longer groups. any bottled water offered; rather, there “We feel we are on the cutting-edge are pitchers of water and cups available of these practices,” Beckler explained. throughout the facility. “The staff, emOrganizational purchasing is one area ployees, and patients are on-board with where Beckler feels the hospital can make the changes,” Beckler said. He admits a real difference. He and his staff strongly that its focus on green and sustainability encourage the purchase of goods that can can sometimes add costs, but he feels be utilized more than once. “We look at the environmental impact is worth the everything and invest in items that can additional costs. be used more than once,” he said. “It Another local facility, Luther Midelreally has become second nature for us,” fort, has also implemented practices to he continued. This method of purchasing improve its environmental impact. This includes everything from reusable needle is especially important to the hospital as

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it is in the midst of a large expansion. Gordon Howie, Director of Maintenance– Facilities Services for Luther Midelfort, explained that the hospital looks at this in two ways: new construction and existing buildings. “With new construction, LEED principles are followed and efficiency is built in from design development. Luther Midelfort works with engineers, architects, and contractors who are experienced with environmentally efficient designs and methods,” Howie said. In fact, more than 90 percent of the waste materials from the construction have been recycled. The existing buildings are also reviewed to seek any changes that may benefit the environment. “With the existing buildings, we are continually evaluating processes and building functions to reduce energy and water consumption. We have established a team that meets monthly to review ideas, track progress, and report results. We continually challenge ourselves to do better,” Howie explained. When asked if they feel marketplace pressure to go green, both Sacred Heart Hospital and Luther Midelfort indicated that they are challenged only by themselves. Part of the mission of SHH is to give reverance to the earth and Beckler feels they are doing that with their environmental initiatives. “We do feel a pressure, a good pressure, from the healthcare industry to go green,” Beckler explained. “The healthcare industry as a whole has done a great job of looking at our environmental impact,” he continued. Howie echoed that sentiment, saying the following, “We keep an eye on what other healthcare systems are doing, but we are our strongest critics.” At Luther Midelfort, employees also take an active role in seeking green practices. “We have employees who truly believe in bettering the environment,” Howie said. “If our employees see something that needs attention, we hear about it and it’s fantastic,” he continued. Luther Midelfort patients are also encouraged to provide feedback on the hospital’s green

initiatives. “We would not consider an environmental project a success if our patients are not happy,” Howie commented. One way Luther Midelfort is able to make an impact on the surrounding community is through its own food donations to St. Francis Food Pantry; Luther Midelfort gives its unsold but usable food items to the pantry. This is similar to the working relationship Sacred Heart Hospital also has with the pantry. Both local hospitals recycle everything from glass to aluminum, including some more unique items. Sacred Heart Hospital has contracted with an individual who takes wooden pallets from the facility. These wooden pallets are then turned into landscape wood chips. This is just another way that certain products and assets are seeing a second life. Many hospitals are also using more energy-friendly lightbulbs,

as well as implementing energysavings tactics. “We work closely with Focus on Energy and Xcel Energy to ensure best efficiencies for the cost,” Howie explained. SHH has implemented automatic turn-off lights and high-efficiency airdrives in an effort to cut energy cost and consumption. For many hospitals, investing in energy efficiencies, recycling capabilities, and reusable materials means a higher initial investment. However, this investment can save and reduce operating expenses in the future. If you, or someone you know is a hospital patient, take a look around and note the changes that have been made in the building and its processes. As these businesses look to a more environmentally-friendly operation, know that they are still trying to do what is best for the community, the patients, and the environment.

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· Supporting “Buy Local” efforts: We pledged that up to 10% of our $2million annual food budget to be spent on locally produced agricultrual products.

• Fresher products provide greater nutrition & taste • We support local farm production and jobs

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Breathe Green If you’re a houseplant lover, you probably know there are many benefits to having plants in your home. They provide decorating diversity, offer a touch of nature, have a grounding and relaxing effect, and even cleanse the air we breathe. That’s right, houseplants such as ferns, palms, and lilies actually pull pollutants out of the air.

DON’T HOLD YOUR BREATH Think the air in your house doesn’t need detoxifying? Think again. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicates that volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, along with a variety of other pollutants are so pervasive in the common household that indoor air is now considerd to be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air! What in your house could be emitting VOCs and other pollutants? Plenty. VOCs include nasty chemicals such as formaldehyde and benzene, classified by the EPA as known carcinogens, and are found in common household items like plastic bags, computer ink, pressed-wood furniture, commercial household cleansers, carpeting, even cosmetics.

PLANTS TO THE RESCUE Many of these every day items have become such a part of our lives that eliminating them seems impossible. Thank goodness we have plants! Back in the 1980’s NASA discovered the fern’s ability to cleanse the air; in fact, researchers discovered 50 types of regular old houseplants can absorb VOCs and actually remove pollutants from the air. Experts suggest planning one houseplant per 100 square feet in your home. Put one next to your printer or on top of a particleboard bookshelf. Though plants alone can’t completely detoxify your atmosphere, they can help. In addition to using houseplants, consider curbing or eliminating your use of chemical cleansers and pesticides in the home. There are several products on the market that make potting and caring for your plants easier, more organic, and prettier. For ideas on how to arrange houseplants from a renowned feng shui expert, visit naturalhealthmag.com/fengshuiplants. For not much money at all, you can get some good green plants in your house, benefit from the added color in your home, and perhaps best of all, breathe green!

Former NASA scientist Bill Wolverton’s Top Five Pollution Fighting Plants: • The Peace Lily absorbs alcohols, trichloroethylene (a dry-cleaning chemical), benzene and formaldehyde. Keep this white blooming plant in a semi-sunny spot with even, moist soil. • The Areca Palm takes

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on VOCs found in paint like xylene and toluene. This green, fast-growing plant likes a semi-sunny environment with consistently moist soil. • The Dracaena (or Janet Craig) soaks up trichloroethylene. This

dark green treelike beauty likes a semi-shady spot with soil that’s not too wet. • The Weeping Fig absorbs formaldehyde. This type of ficus likes a full-sun location and moist soil.

• The Boston Fern ranks best at absorbing formaldehyde. This plant likes it semi-sunny with a daily mist, plus some extra fertilizer during winter months. Added bonus: it adds humidity.

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omen of the world have been searching for centuries to find the best way to maintain and pamper the skin in those delicate eye areas that tend to age faster than the rest of the face. Most medical professionals agree that the number one course of action needs to be hydrating the body. But experience shows us that sometimes those little lines around the eyes need more than a good drink. While ancient civilizations used essential oils (still a hallmark of natural eye creams today), modern eye creams feature great combinations of plantbased ingredients and age-defying technology that can do wonders for anyone’s eyes. Though many skin experts confess eye cream is often unnecessary if a person is already using an anti-aging moisturizer with sunscreen, there comes a time to get some extra help. How do you know when it’s time to add eye cream to your skin care regimen? A tight feeling around the eyes may signal excessive dryness, which is often followed by deeper lines and wrinkles, and then the “raccoon� puffiness and darkness. Applying an eye cream morning and night can help restore moisture and firmness to the eye area, explains Rachel Rowen, of the Center for Beauty and Advanced Esthetics in California. And to help you on your quest to finding the perfect eye cream for you, here’s a list of 10 “eye cream all-stars� from the experts at Alternative Medicine.

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• Hyaluronic Acid, a.k.a. Sodium Hyaluronate This naturally-derived protein attracts 1,000 times its weight in water and plumps up fine lines.

• Chamomile This natural flower has anti-irritant and antioxidative properties for the mind and skin, helping to alleviate redness and smooth fine lines.

• Vitamin E/Tocotrienol Palm oil-derived vitamin E is more potent than the regular form, though all Vitamin E protects eyes from sun damage, heals redness and stops flaking in very dry skin.

• Retinoids/Vitamin A These vitamin A derivatives penetrate the skin, helping to exfoliate damaged cells and produce new ones. Use sunscreen with them, as they increase sun sensitivity.

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March 4 Handling Complications. 2pm. Morning Star Women’s Health & Birth Center, 321 13th Street Southeast, Menomonie. (715) 231-3100, www. morningstarbirth.com. The Handling Complications class focuses on how Morning Star is prepared to handle complications that may arise during the birth experience, and how trust between a birthing family and their care provider, as well as, the family’s choices in their care affect the birth experience. March 5 and 6 Massage-a-thon for the EC Children’s Museum. 3-7pm Friday and 10am-2pm Saturday, Healing Choices, 2711 Pleasant St., Eau Claire. 715-852-0303. www. healingchoicesec.com. Massage therapists and massage students will donate their time and you can pick your length of massage and your cost. Suggested donation is $1 per minute. March 6 Yoga Benefit for Haiti 1-4pm UWEC Campus, Mc Phee contact@rlyaa. com or 715-529-3061 Suggested donation of $5-$50, all going to Haitian recovery efforts. 1-3pm Yoga classes, Mc Phee 210A and 11; 3-3:30pm Belly Dance Performance; 3:30-4 Dance Party, mingling, reception

March 8 Herbal Medicine Making Workshop: Stress Free and Happy. 5:30-7pm. Path to Health Massage and Wellness Center, 310 S. Barstow, Eau Claire. $25, all materials included. Yael Grauer at yael@dirttime.org or (715) 514-2673. Dietary measures and medicinal teas to soothe frazzled nerves and make the heart merry. Make your own uplifting or soothing tea blend! March 9 Nutrition Class: Intro to Health & Wellness: 6-8pm. Gateway Chiropractic, Eau Claire. Cost $40/ includes textbook. Registration required. Tammy Schwartz, 715642-3360 or tammy@4yourhealth. org. Learn what science shows as to how we should be eating. Learn how to evaluate health and nutrition information, develop healthier habits, understand supplementation, and dietary myths.

Spring Cleaning. 10-11:30am. Center for Healing Arts, 2722 London Rd. 715-514-2673 or yael@dirttime. org. $25. Learn how to de-tox gently during the season of cleansing. Leave with your own tea formula. The Soul & Stress. 10am-noon. Aquarian Garden Holistic Wellness Center, W8741 Cty Rd. B, New Lisbon, WI. 608-562-LIFE; www. theaquariangarden.org. $25

Seven Power Centers of Life, for Transformation, Healing, Self-discovery and Integration Workshops. March 13, 20, & 27, 10:30am-3:30pm. Sandi Anderson, dasandrson@gmail.com, 715-7262392. $20 per class. Lunch $5. Unity March 13 Christ Center, 1808 Folsom St., Winter Farmers Market. 9am-1pm. Eau Claire. Registration required. L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 715-836-0010 or 715-726-2392.This Bellinger St., Eau Claire. workshop series is on the power of the Chakras. It is created to expand Handling Complications. 2pm. on the basics of these Energy Morning Star Women’s Health & Birth centers. It will explore how they Center, 321 13th Street Southeast, function in body, mind, emotions, Menomonie. (715) 231-3100, www. spirit and their interconnection to the morningstarbirth.com. The Handling world of today. Complications class focuses on how Morning Star is prepared to handle

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complications that may arise during the birth experience, and how trust between a birthing family and their care provider, as well as, the family’s choices in their care affect the birth experience.

Angel Care Workshops with Judy Meinen. Messages From Your Angels, 9 am-noon; Earth Angels 2-5pm. Green Briar Room, Ramada Convention Center, Eau Claire. Classes $40 each. Free Metaphysical Fair 8am-6pm. Visit www.angelcarehealingtouch.com, call 715.832.7250, or email judymeinen@ yahoo.com. March 15 La Leche League of Eau Claire 10am Hope United Methodist Church, 2233 Golf Rd. Eau Claire. Beth 715-874-5040 or bschw09@ gmail.com. This month’s topic: The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties. March 16 Holistic Moms Network. 6:30pm. First Lutheran Church, 1005 Oxford Ave. Eau Claire. eauclairewi. holisticmoms.org; hmn@gmail.com. Join parents interested in holistic health, green living, and “alternative” parenting styles. This month’s topic: Open discussion and interactive meeting focused on baby wearing. Parents will demo their carriers and share their experiences. March 17 Lunch & Learn: New Year, New You! Noon-12:45pm. The Goat Coffee Shop, Eau Claire. FREE! Lunch included. Pre-register for lunch count to Tammy Schwartz, 715-642-

3360 or tammy@4yourhealth.org. Join us for lunch as we talk about how you can build a strong immune system and be a healthier you! We will be sharing an easy way to get more fruits and vegetables in your diet everyday with Juice Plus+, whole food nutrition. Angel Care Workshops: The Court Cards. 6:30-9pm Altoona Public Library Community Room. $25 in advance. Class size limited to 25 participants. For more information or to register, http://www. angelcarehealingtouch.com/ or call Judy at 715.832.7250. The Tarot Exploration Series is an intensive study of this Tool of Divination, with each class focusing on a different aspect of the Tarot. Early Home Care. 2pm. Morning Star Women’s Health & Birth Center, 321 13th Street Southeast, Menomonie. (715) 231-3100, www. morningstarbirth.com. The Early Home Care class prepares the family for what to expect in the first days and weeks postpartum. The kinds of needs that families with new babies have, and some tips on how to prepare for them are given, as are basics of caring for a postpartum mother and new baby.

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March 20 & 21 Spring Life Expo. Aquarian Garden Holistic Wellness Center, W8741 Cty Rd. B, New Lisbon, WI. 608-562LIFE; www.theaquariangarden.org. FREE! A wellness expo, featuring natural health practitioners, speakers, artists, and food. March 27 Early Home Care. 1pm. Morning Star Women’s Health & Birth Center, 321 13th Street Southeast, Menomonie. (715) 231-3100, www. morningstarbirth.com. The Early Home Care class prepares the family for what to expect in the first days and weeks postpartum. The kinds of needs that families with new babies have, and some tips on how to prepare for them are given, as are basics of caring for a postpartum mother and new baby. Runes 101: Tree Talk. 11am-4pm. Aquarian Garden Holistic Wellness Center, W8741 Cty Rd. B, New Lisbon, WI. 608-562-LIFE; www. theaquariangarden.org. $20 March 30 Yoga Beyond Form with Dr. Ranjani Cobo MD, MPH 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm. Family Learning

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April 2, 3, 4 Yoga Beyond Form with Dr. Ranjani Cobo MD, MPH Friday 6-8:45pm; Saturday 8-10:30am, 11am-1:30pm, and 2-5:30pm; Sunday 10:30am12:30pm, 1:30-4pm, and 4:307:30pm. $62 per session. $170 per day, or $350 for entire workshop. Overnight accommodations available. Register early. www.YogaNyou. com, info@yogaNyou.com, or Judie at 715-222-0825. Dr. Ranjani Cobo is internationally renowned for being one of the few female yoga practitioners known in the grass roots of yoga and long-time pioneer in the holistic health movement and the integrative approach to healing. Appropriate for all practitioners of all levels of experience. Sessions are

not continuous movement. April 5 Staying Healthy. Healing Choices, 2711 Pleasant St., Eau Claire. 715852-0303. www.healingchoicesec. com. $15 per person. Learn how to boost your immune defenses and achieve optimal health. April 10 Winter Farmers Market. 9am-1pm. L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger St., Eau Claire. The Physical Self & Stress. 10amnoon. Aquarian Garden Holistic Wellness Center, W8741 Cty Rd. B, New Lisbon, WI. 608-562-LIFE; www. theaquariangarden.org. $25. Garden Show. Free & open to the public. Aquarian Garden Holistic Wellness Center, W8741 Cty Rd. B, New Lisbon, WI. 608-562-LIFE; www. theaquariangarden.org. April 12 Herbal Medicine Making Workshop: Soothe Cuts, Scrapes, Bruises, Cracked Lips, and Dry Skin. 5:30-7pm. Path to Health Massage and Wellness Center, 310 S. Barstow, Eau Claire. $25, all

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New Lisbon, WI. 608-562-LIFE; www. nourish your skin from the inside out. theaquariangarden.org. $60 includes $15 per person. all materials. April 20 April 17 & 18 Holistic Moms Network. 6:30pm. Practitioner Weekend. Aquarian First Lutheran Church, 1005 Oxford Ave. Eau Claire. eauclairewi. Healthy Kids. Healing Choices, 2711 Garden Holistic Wellness Pleasant St., Eau Claire. 715-852Center, W8741 Cty Rd. B, New holisticmoms.org; hmn@gmail.com. 0303. www.healingchoicesec.com. A Lisbon, WI. 608-562-LIFE; www. Join parents interested in holistic fun-filled educational demonstration theaquariangarden.org. A wide health, green living, and “alternative” of what healthy eating looks like! variety of practitioners will be offering parenting styles. This month’s topic: $15 per person/children free with discounts on services and free Erica Zerr will share more about the one adult. Please RSVP number of lectures. grassroots organization Food Not children. Lawns and we will discuss gardening April 17 & 18 plans. April 17 Fine Art Show. Aquarian Garden Natural Health Expo 10amHolistic Wellness Center, W8741 Cty April 21 Angel Care Workshops: The 5pm Baldwin Hockey Arena, 415 Rd. B, New Lisbon, WI. 608-562Maple St., Baldwin. Contact Paula LIFE; www.theaquariangarden.org. Four Suits. 6:30-9pm Altoona Quinlan at http://www.paulaquinlan. Enter artwork (due by Apr 5th), vote, Public Library Community Room. $25 in advance. Class size limited com, p_quinlan@comcast.net, or or just come and browse! to 25 participants. For more 651.772.6971. April 19 information or to register, http://www. Mineral Infusion. 10-11:30am. La Leche League of Eau Claire angelcarehealingtouch.com/ or call Center for Healing Arts, 2722 London 10am Hope United Methodist Judy at 715.832.7250. The Tarot Rd. 715-514-2673 or yael@dirttime. Church, 2233 Golf Rd. Eau Claire. Exploration Series is an intensive org. $25. Learn how to nourish your Beth 715-874-5040 or bschw09@ study of this Tool of Divination, with bones, tendons, and ligaments with gmail.com. This month’s topic: each class focusing on a different foods, herbs, and spices. Leave with Nutrition and Weaning. aspect of the Tarot. a mineral-rich tea blend. Be Good to Your Skin. Healing April 23 Angels in Watercolor. 10:30amChoices, 2711 Pleasant St., Eau FREE Introductory Tai Chi Class. noon. Aquarian Garden Holistic Claire. 715-852-0303. www. 6-7pm. Healing Choices, 2711 Wellness Center, W8741 Cty Rd. B, healingchoicesec.com. Learn to Pleasant St., Eau Claire. 715-852-

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individual families and citizens in efforts to reduce their energy and water consumption, waste production and environmental footprint. Green Drinks meets every Third Wednesday at Haymarket Grill, 101 Graham Ave., Eau Claire at 6:30 pm. This group meets over drinks to discuss all topics concerning sustainability, eco-friendliness and the environment. Sierra Club, meets First Wednesdays, October thru May, Northstar Middle School, 7:30 pm. 2359771 www.wisconsin.sierraclub.org/ chippewa. Programs vary from slide presentations of trips to talks about environmental issues and suggestions of actions members could take. Sustainable Dunn www. sustainabledunn.org. Monthly meetings and activities. This group works to promote energy conservation, green building, water conservation and initiatives to make Menomonie a more sustainable community.

Sustainable Eau Claire, occasional meetings. 835-1733. www. sustainableeauclaire.org This group works to promote energy conservation, green building, water conservation and initiatives to make Eau Claire a more sustainable community. WI League of Conservation Voters, www.conservationvoters.org/Public/. 835-4248. This non-profit, non-partisan organization works to connect local conservation groups and individuals with state issues. Indoor Air Contaminant Discussion/Solution Advanced Air & Water Purifiers Second Thursday each month 9:30 a.m. or by appt. 1421 Cameron St., Eau Claire, WI 54703. aawppurifiers@yahoo.com 715-2253111.

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EVENTS Wednesday, March 3 Growing in Love Fertility Appreciation Workshop (parents and children attend). Join Alice and Jeff Heizen, of the Diocese of La Crosse, as they discuss ways parents and their children can maintain and strengthen healthy, fulfilling relationships during the growing years. This is for families with children in grades 4 through 7.

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Tuesday, March 30 “2010: An Aging Well Odyssey” Adventure 22nd Annual Senior Americans Day W.R. Davies Center/UWEC, $27 per person Register on line go to: www.uwec.edu/ce/reg.htm

March 10, 31 or April 14 (choose one) Joint Renew Camp Free educational program for anyone having upcoming joint replacement surgery.

April 1 Bariatric Symposium Join us for a free community program on the various bariatric surgeries available at Sacred Heart Hospital provided by Marshfield Clinic. This symposium will discuss who is considered a candidate, the preoperative evaluation and also potential complications.

5 – 8 p.m. Sacred Heart Hospital Community Auditorium, To register call 715-717-1600 to register.

SAVE THE DATE Caring for the Caregiver Friday, May 7 Sacred Heart Hospital Call the Center for Healthy Living at 717-1600 for more information.

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