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e usually devote this space to our main feature stories—and we have some excellent ones this month. But as we’ve been disheartened (okay, appalled and frightened) by what appears to be the imminent disemboweling of the EPA, we found ourselves turning to this month’s Wise Words column (page 30) for solace and advice. It’s a Q&A with BritMelinda and Bob Varboncoeur ish environmentalist Tony Juniper, who for on the Tennessee River decades has been warning of the dangers of favoring corporate wealth over conservation. Asked what regular citizens can do to reverse the anti-Earth tide before it’s too late, Juniper replied, “First, every election has candidates we can vote for that are more or less knowledgeable and clued in to environmental issues. Second, we can exercise power in our purchasing choices. Some companies take leadership positions on environmental and sustainability issues; others don’t.” Bottom line: it’s on us. We have to vote. Not just in presidential elections, but in municipal and midterm ones, which often determine whether bad ideas actually become policy or affect us at the local level. And not just with our ballots, but with our wallets, which in a capitalist country pack real political punch. With that in mind, we hope you’ll “vote” for our advertisers. Most of them are small business owners, and they support us because they share our conviction that it is in everyone’s best interest to live sustainably. We must support them too. Spring sustainability tip: if you’re dreading getting the lawnmower out of hibernation, go with an eco-yard. Our feature article on page 17 offers ideas for attractive, low-maintenance native plants and hardscaping that you can use in place of traditional turf. We’ve noticed more and more homeowners in Chattanooga going with front yard meadows. That’s an environmental trend we are happy to see. If you’re thinking about building a house, don’t miss “Eco-Friendly Home Building,” page 24, which explores the latest materials and technologies that enhance sustainability. Many sustainable options work well as retrofits too. Turn to page 14 to learn what to look for in vinyl replacement windows, which can reduce your carbon footprint and your utility bills. Finally, in honor of Earth Day, April 22, consider this, from Teddy Roosevelt: “Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.”

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ocal author David George Haskell, a Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of the new book The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature’s Great Connectors, will be speaking about his work at UTC’s Benwood Auditorium from 7 to 9 p.m. on April 18. Admission is $10, or $5 for students, with all proceeds benefiting one of our region’s premier conservation organizations, the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Deborah Blum, Pulitzer winner and director of the Knight Science Journalism program at MIT, writes, “Haskell may be the finest literary nature writer working today. The Songs of Trees— compelling, lyrical, wise—is a case in point.” Haskell’s last book, The Forest Unseen, was the winner of the 2013 Best Book Award from the National Academies, finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in nonfiction, runner-up for the 2013 PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award, winner of the 2013 Reed Environmental Writing Award and winner of the 2012 National Outdoor Book Award for Natural History Literature. Haskell received his doctorate from Cornell University and currently is a professor of biology at Sewanee, the University of the South. His presentation is hosted by the UTC Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science in partnership with Chatt About Science. To learn more about Haskell, visit DGHaskell.com. To purchase tickets, visit TRGT.org/Events. For questions, call 423-266-0314. See ad page 11.

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ith more than 20 years of experience, Bell Lifestyle Products Inc., in South Haven, Michigan, is expanding its line of products, most recently launching a new, all-in-one bladder and urinary tract support formulation and a new line of sports supplements. It has also updated its ecommerce website to allow visitors to more easily shop online or find their local Bell Lifestyle retailer. The Bell Lifestyle website also provides considerable health and wellness resources including the Bell Wellness Center, containing hundreds of recipes, infographics and articles on physical, mental, social and nutritional wellness from selected category experts. New articles are posted weekly, providing helpful information on dealing with many ailments for people of all ages. Bell Lifestyle Products offers a full money-back guarantee on more than 60 natural health products—in new, color-coded packaging to assist in product selection—across 13 health categories that are available in more than 7,000 health food stores and pharmacies worldwide. For more information, call 800-333-7995, email Info@BellLifestyle.com or visit BellLifestyle.com or Bell-Wellness.com. See ad, page 5.

Metropolitan Chattanooga is now enrolling for its summer day camps, which include programs for boys and girls aged 5 to 12 as well as teen programs. Camps run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, from May 30 to August 4, with extended options available for North Georgia. Free child care is available before and after camp from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. With more than 70 years of experience, the YMCA has a wide variety of programs that set it apart from other summer camps, says Ed Niedbala, creative serivices coordinator for the YMCA. “Each day includes not just physical activity, but also educational enrichment, including literacy skills practice.” YMCA summer camps are also inclusive to children of all abilities. “The Y uses the 40 Developmental Assets approach to help kids learn, grow and thrive,” he says. “Developmental assets are a set of skills, experiences, behaviors and relationships that enable young people to develop into successful and contributing adults.” YMCA day camp includes a range of activities, including swimming, craft projects, outdoor education, songs and adventure. To ensure that every child stays interested and engaged, the camp has a different theme every week. “Each one is an opportunity to learn new skills and meet new challenges,” Niedbala says. YMCA summer day camps are available at various locations throughout the Chattanooga metro area. For more information, call 423-2658834 or visit YMCAChattanooga.org. See resource guide page 35.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Conference Aims to Demystify Turning Education into Success Death and Dying

he family-owned Massage Institute of Cleveland, the oldest continually operating massage therapy school in East Tennessee, is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and owner Michael Sandberg says the best part of those two decades has been seeing so many graduates move on to successful careers in a growing industry. “Each of our graduates leaves with a strong base of professional knowledge, skills, business practices and ethical standards in the profession of massage therapy,” he says. “We keep our class size small to help ensure this goal. The result is that many of our students go on to open their own businesses, or work with chiropractors or other healthcare professionals. Some work in health spas, day spas and salons or fitness centers in Tennessee. A couple of our students have even gone on to work with professional sports teams.” Sandberg says massage therapy jobs in the United States are expected to grow 22 percent a year through 2024, compared to an average of 7 percent for other occupations, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Many of our students have jobs already waiting for them after graduation,” he adds. “We do help with job placement.” Students get practical experience at the student clinic, which offers a one-hour massage for $25. It is open to the public Monday through Friday. The Massage Institute of Cleveland’s certificate program in massage therapy is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The institute is an NCBTMB assigned school, is on Georgia’s preferred massage therapy school provider list, and is approved by the Veterans Administration. The 28-week certification program starts every three months and offers day or night classes. The $3,600 cost includes books and registration, with payment plans available. New students must be at least 18, with a high school degree or GED.

elcome Home of Chattanooga will host an all-day conference, Demystifying Death and Dying, April 21 at First Baptist Church, 401 Gateway Avenue. Welcome Home of Chattanooga is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing shelter, healing and compassionate end-of-life care for those in need. The event is part of its Spring Enrichment Program, through which it offers opportunities to discuss and learn about death and end-of-life care. The conference will cover a wide range of topics, from practical information about hospice care to ethical and philosophical issues. The keynote speaker will be Roy Remer of the Zen Hospice Project in San Francisco, who will present PurposeInspired Death. While most people consider their dying experience to be devoid of purpose or meaning, Remer’s concept radically reframes the dying experience. He believes that we can benefit our loved ones by modeling a different way to meet death, viewing it as the final initiation process in a lifetime of passages. “Even simply considering the possibility of a purpose-inspired death shifts one’s relationship to mortality and loss and allows for a more expansive view of dying,” he says. There will also be a panel discussion of cultural and religious influences that shape how people experience death; a Death Café where people can share their thoughts, ideas and concerns about dying and death; and several break-out sessions. The conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Preregistration is encouraged, and those who register by April 14 will receive a discount. CEUs will be available. The Spring Enrichment Program will continue with a Death Café on May 12 and a June 9 presentation by Dr. Bob Zylstra on the ethical considerations surrounding death and dying.

The Massage Institute of Cleveland is located at 4009 Keith St., Ste. 207. For more information, call 423-559-0380. See resource guide page 37.

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newsbriefs Therapeutic Massage Integral to Athletic Performance

s temperatures rise and the days get longer, more people renew their outdoor exercise programs or begin training for endurance events. “This increased demand on the body to perform, or even just maintain, an active lifestyle calls for balance between sustained effort and making time to replenish the body,” says Tracy Tracy Hilliard Hilliard, massage therapist and owner of Four Bridges Massage and Bodywork in Chattanooga. “Therapeutic massage targets specific muscles that clients use in their physical activity, to help lengthen and stretch muscle fibers that may tighten over time,” she says. “Massage can decrease the probability of an injury as well as maintain flexibility with movement, not to mention assisting in recovery after a big event. It nourishes and hydrates muscle tissue, which decreases soreness that might otherwise prevent someone from completing their exercise goals.” Hilliard’s clients range from triathletes to weekend warriors, including people who just want to maintain their active lifestyle. She uses a variety of techniques, including myofascial release, stretching and cupping to keep the soft tissues healthy for optimal performance or recovery. “I also give feedback to my clients regarding muscular imbalances and encourage specific stretches and self-care routines that can be followed in between our sessions,” she says. “Therapeutic massage should be an integral part of any athlete’s performance program.” For more information, visit FourBridgesBodywork.com. See ad page 23.

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CHEO Presenters Discuss Far Infrared Saunas

aunas are purported to offer myriad health benefits, from relaxation, detoxification and pain relief to wound healing, cellulite reduction and weight loss. Alex Davis and Ashlan Brown, owners of Sisu Sauna Studio in Chattanooga, will discuss the benefits of far infrared (FIR) saunas at the next meeting of CHEO, the Complementary Health Education Organization, which April 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Nutrition World speaker room. Weight loss was what sold Davis on daily saunas, which he credits for helping him lose 40 pounds and shrink his waistline six inches. But saunas, and especially FIR therapy, also have therapeutic benefits, he says. “Far infrared therapy works with far infrared rays to gently heal, relax and detoxify the body and mind. Infrared is an invisible light spectrum that penetrates the body, reaching deep into soft tissues, muscles, joints and even bone. In an FIR sauna, the body’s core temperature is increased, producing a deep, detoxifying sweat at the cellular level, where most toxins reside. This is what makes infrared light therapy so beneficial to overall health.” The meeting will begin with appetizers and mingling. After the presentation, there will be a Q&A session with Davis and Brown followed by other practitioner introductions and networking. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Note that the April CHEO meeting has been moved from the third to the fourth Sunday because of Easter. Nutrition World is closed on Sundays, but the speaker room is accessible from Vance Road. Doors open at 1:45 p.m. For more information, contact Rosemary Wagner at RosemarySCHS@yahoo.com or 423-309-1060.

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Traffic Pollution Chokes Big Cities Worldwide When air pollution blanketed Paris for three days, authorities called it the worst bout in 10 years and made public transit free. For the fourth time in 20 years, the city instituted a system based on alternating odd and even license plate numbers to keep certain vehicles off city streets, effectively cutting daily traffic in half; it’s the first time the ban’s been maintained for consecutive days. “Cars are poisoning the air,” says Paris city hall transport official Herve Levife. “We need to take preventive measures.” Three other cities—Athens, Madrid and Mexico City—will ban diesel engines by 2025 as part of a similar effort. Beijing, China’s capital city, has such dirty skies from cars and coal that protective masks are commonplace despite emissions restrictions and power plant closures, partly due to pollutants from neighboring regions. Paris leads the world in monthly car-free days, but several large metro cities participate in an international car-free day each September 22, including Washington, D.C., Seattle and Long Island, New York.

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study from Harvard Medical School, in Boston, has found that tai chi, a low-impact exercise and movement meditation, can help relieve chronic neck pain. Researchers divided 14 participants, 18 years or older, with ongoing neck pain into three randomized groups. One received 12 weeks of tai chi instruction, one performed group neck exercises and one received no treatment. “The study results showed that 12 weeks of tai chi was more effective than no treatment for benefiting pain levels, disability, quality of life and postural control in persons with chronic neck pain,” explains Peter M. Wayne, Ph.D., coauthor of the study; he’s also the founder of the Tree of Life Tai Chi Center and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. The group neck exercise subjects experienced results that were similar to those in the tai chi group, suggesting that the two paths are equally effective.

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arefoot running has become a popular activity for athletes, and with the right training, can be a helpful tool for many runners. A recent study from the University of Jaén, in Spain, confirms the benefits of barefoot running. Researchers set out to determine what types of changes a 12-week program of barefoot running would produce in foot strike patterns, inversion, eversion and foot rotation. Thirty-nine recreational athletes with no experience in barefoot running participated. Twenty formed the experimental group, with 19 serving as a control group. Researchers determined each runner’s low, high and comfortable running speed and conducted pre- and post-running tests using cameras to document foot strike patterns. The experimental group’s training consisted of a progressive increase in the duration and frequency of barefoot running, while those in the control group performed the same progressive running program with their shoes on. The experimental group showed significant changes in foot strike pattern, with a tendency toward a mid-foot strike at all speeds. They also displayed changes in foot rotation and inversion toward a more centered strike at the lower speed, supporting the notion that progressive barefoot training can help athletes trying to change their foot pattern to a mid- or front-foot strike.

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study from the University of Eastern Finland, in Kuopio, has found that less active boys perform worse in reading and arithmetic classes than their more active counterparts. Researchers studied 89 boys and 69 girls ages 6 to 8 and measured their sedentary time and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) time using a heart rate monitor, movement sensors and body fat percentages. The subjects’ arithmetic and reading skills were calculated using standardized test scores. Comparing the data, the researchers found that higher levels of MVPA were associated with higher reading fluency in grade one and that lower reading levels were associated with more sedentary time in grades one through three. A significantly stronger correlation was discovered when male subjects were the focus. Sedentary boys that spent less time engaged in MVPA displayed consistently poorer scores in both reading fluency and comprehension than their peers. For girls, more sedentary time was associated with better arithmetic scores.

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nzymes are among the most commonly used supplements for cats and dogs because they are widely beneficial. They support digestive health and enhance nutrient absorption, as well as reduce inflammation and boost overall wellness. A nutrition school adage states, “If you have a question on your exam and don’t know the answer, put down ‘enzymes’ and you’ll likely be correct.” The point is that enzymes made by the body for specific functions are essential to life because they affect nearly every physical or biological process. Enzymes help normal, healthy pets use nutrients and support the righting of gastrointestinal disorders, whether involving simple vomiting, diarrhea, chronic or complete constipation, anal sac disorders or inflammatory bowel disease, regardless of cause. Because sick pets often suffer from reduced appetite and impaired digestion, enzyme supplements are often added to a dietetic regimen to improve their nutritional status. Helpful enzymes include proteases, carbohydrases (like amylase) and lipases that break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats, respectively. Digestive enzymes are highly specific both to the type of food they act upon and the conditions under which they work. They can be derived from pancreatic, plant or microbial sources (bacteria or fungi). While pancreatic enzymes activate mainly in the small intestines (being inactive in the stomach’s lower pH environment), plant and microbial enzymes begin digesting foods in the stomach immediately after ingestion and likely even on the food being prepared, if the enzymes are added several minutes before they are eaten. Enzymes from microbial and plant origins have a broader spectrum of activity because they are stable and active through a wide pH range of 3.0 to 8.0. Enzymes may be helpful for pets with inflammatory conditions, including

arthritis, dermatitis, allergies, asthma and cancer. In such cases, they should not be administered with food, because otherwise they will be “used up” before the pet digests the food. It’s also possible to use enzyme supplementation to reduce excessive shedding because enzyme supplementation is widely recognized to increase the absorption of nutrients, some possibly involved in controlling hair growth. Some of these nutrients may be used in thyroid hormone synthesis, which can positively affect hair growth and reduce shedding. A novel use for enzymes is to help pets practicing coprophagia, or the eating of their own or another animal’s feces. Adding the proper enzymes to the diet is believed to curb this problem, which could result from a nutrient deficiency caused by incomplete digestion and absorption. For pets with behavioral coprophagia, enzyme supplementation is unlikely to help the problem but will still benefit the pet’s overall health. The recommended dose by breed and weight is based upon experience, the label of a specific product and directions provided by the family veterinarian. Using enzymes according to a professional’s advice is safe, with rare to nonexistent side effects. Talk to the pet’s doctor about the best enzyme products to address individual needs and keep them healthy. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com. natural awakenings

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The right regional native plants often include grasses and ferns, herbaceous plants like flowering perennials and woody ones like shrubs, vines and trees. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and help preserve a sense of place. “Work with a professional landscaper in your area, ideally a member of the Association for Professional Landscape Designers,” advises Greenlee. Tap a local university extension service, master gardener and garden club for local expertise, often available at no or low cost via classes or club membership.

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raditional turf lawns are an ecological nightmare,” says John Greenlee, author of The American Meadow Garden, who notes that most monoculture turf lawns never even get used. His company, Greenlee and Associates, in Brisbane, California, designs residential and other meadows throughout the U.S. as an engaging alternative. Many other appealing options likewise use native plants appropriate to the local climate. For instance, replacing Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda grass or another non-native species with natives can deliver drought resistance and lower irrigation needs; eliminate any need for fertilizers or toxic pesticides; reduce or eliminate labor-intensive and often polluting mowing and edging; enhance the beauty of a home; and attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

Before replacing a lawn, determine the desired result. It may simply be achieving a low-maintenance, lawn-free yard; growing food like vegetables, herbs, fruit or nuts; or supplying ample flowers for a fresh weekly bouquet. Other benefits might include increasing privacy, dining al fresco, escaping into nature or even sequestering carbon dioxide to reduce climate change. To be successful, choices must be appropriate to the climate, plant hardiness zone, local zoning ordinances and homeowner association rules. Also consider the soil quality and acidity, moisture content and whether plantings will be in full sun or shade, or both.

From the Midwest to New England, “Wild ginger makes a nice, low groundcover with heart-shaped leaves in shade or part shade, where lawn grass often struggles,” suggests Pam Penick, of Austin, Texas, author of Lawn Gone: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard. “Pennsylvania sedge, a low, grassy, meadow-like groundcover, can also work. For areas with full sun, bearberry, an evergreen creeping shrub with red berry-like fruit in fall, or prairie dropseed, a beautiful prairie grass with sparkling seed heads in fall, might be worth trying.” “Stick with the Carex family of plants, the sedges, for a native meadow,” echoes Greenlee. “They vary in color, texture and height. Follow nature’s lead and create a tapestry of commingled plants. Start slow and add flowering plants like Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, asters and poppies.”

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In sunny and well-drained areas of the South, Penick suggests Gulf muhly, an ornamental grass. “Its fall blooms resemble pink cotton candy floating above its green leaves.” In Florida, flowering sunshine mimosa with fern-like leaves and other natural groundcovers are low maintenance. “Basket grass is a low, evergreen grass-like plant with long, spaghetti-type

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leaves that puddle around it, suitable for shade or partially shaded areas,” advises Penick. “It’s slow to grow, but highly drought-tolerant and nicely covers a dry slope or spills over a retaining wall. Texas sedge makes a lowgrowing, meadowy alternative that’s evergreen and needs mowing only once every year or two.” Moss is a fine option for shady and moist areas. “If moss is naturally colonizing a patch of yard, allow it to fill in where the lawn doesn’t want to grow,” Penick counsels. “It makes a springy, evergreen groundcover needing only brief misting to keep it looking good during dry periods.”

Mediterranean and California Coast

Plentiful sunshine, rare frosts and modest rainfalls make many California coastal areas perfect for growing lots of plants, rather than plots of water-thirsty turf. “For full sun, work with California yarrow, purple sage, Indian mallow, white sage, lupines and California sagebrush,” recommends Charlie Nardozzi, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont, author of Foodscaping. “In shade, try mountain yarrow, mimulus monkey flower, California honeysuckle, California flannel bush and coyote mint.” “Blue grama grass is native to many states, and buffalo grass is native to states west of the Mississippi River in the right places,” adds Greenlee. They’re especially suited for meadows established in drought-prone regions.

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“For sunny areas, try goat’s beard, penstemon, beach strawberry, mock orange and huckleberry,” says Nardozzi, who

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covers gardening nationally at GardeningWithCharlie.com. “For part shade, experiment with gooseberry, red flowering currants, western amelanchier, deer fern, trillium and wild ginger.” Adding some clover to a traditional lawn may eliminate the need for fertilizers while retaining some turf, says Erica Strauss, of Gamonds, Washington, in her Northwest Edible Life blog. “When the clover loses leaf mass from mowing, its roots die off to compensate and nitrogen enters the soil for neighboring plant roots to use.” White clover works well for those on a budget; microclover costs more and is even better. For shady, north-facing or boggywet areas, Strauss recommends sweet woodruff. Moss is another option.

Semi-Arid, Steppe and Desert Climes

“If you crave a lawn but want to go native, Habiturf is perfect for the hot, dry Southwest,” says Penick. Developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, in Austin, Texas, it’s a mix of several native turf grasses, looks like a shaggy traditional lawn and can be occasionally mowed on a high setting to keep it neat. Once established, it needs far less water than traditional turf. “Silver ponyfoot grows well in many regions as an annual; as a perennial, it needs mild winters,” Penick continues. “Native to western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, it likes good drainage, gravelly soil and full-to-part sun.” Xeriscaping—landscaping that requires little to no water—is especially prevalent in hot, dry regions. Plant picks typically include cactus, succulents, agave and herbs like rosemary or sage. John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the Inn Serendipity, in Browntown, WI.

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A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space. “According to GardenResearch.com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,” reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas. “To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,” says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to the growing conditions that will fit in those areas. Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.” For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard. “We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,” says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.” The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.

Water-Saving Gardens

“Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rain-conserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,” says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live, saving water is a priority for everyone. Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest,

Southeast and even New England.” “Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens. “Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation.” According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.

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Hardscaped areas are used far more frequently than the turf lawn they replace as we move through spaces like walkways, patios, fountains, decks and grilling areas

to enjoy the outdoors. “Plant people can get excited about planting but forget to leave ample space for patios and paths, often resulting in an overgrown, pinched look for seating areas and other places meant to be inviting,” cautions Penick. “It can also be easy to underestimate how

large plants can grow in a few years. Plan ahead for these ‘people spaces’ and install them before establishing garden beds.” Landscapers recommend being generous with this technique without paving over paradise. “Plants will spill and lean over hardscaping, so it won’t feel too large once your garden is filling in,” says Penick. “To address runoff and allow rainwater to soak into the soil, use water-permeable paving wherever possible: gravel, dry-laid flagstone or pavers; even mulch for casual paths.”

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old woman jokes, ‘Now that they’ve figured out how to keep us alive for so long, they don’t know what to do with us. Thank God for massage therapy.’” Specialty certificate programs such as Puszko’s, representing advanced education and training within a modality qualified as therapeutic massage and bodywork, are benefitting both massage therapists and clients. Some outcomebased specialty modalities considered as requirements for specific populations such as seniors, athletes, infants and cancer patients and survivors, are referred to as “medical massage”. The nonprofit National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork provides an accredited, voluntary certification beyond entry-level state licensure. To maintain their status, therapists must complete 24 hours of continuing education and 100 hours of work experience, and pass a criminal background check every two years. The certifying board also approves continuing education providers that teach speintegrative nd yourincluding ou atechniques, ycialty happiand health care, sports massage nesmilitary s veteran massage. The result is therapies

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would encompass more medical aspects and require modified techniques for different patient populations.” In addition to oncology and geriatric massage, other select massage therapy modalities such as orthopedic, bodywork, Asian techniques and those related to pregnancy, infant and child health care as well as other special needs require advanced education and training. Before making an appointment with a massage therapist/bodyworker for a specific type of help, inquire about their knowledge, experience, training and continuing education. Ask about additional credentials above entry-level core education that are specific to special needs.

accordingly. Our main purpose is to reduce stress and provide emotional support for cancer patients and caregivers in radiation and infusion rooms.” For example, an OMT will ask a patient about their cancer treatment history, including particulars of related individual health issues, prior to the massage. Hospitals in 35 states and Washington, D.C., now offer massage therapy to individuals during cancer treatment. MK Brennan, president of the Society for Oncology Massage, created in 2007, in Toledo, Ohio, is a registered nurse with a longtime practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. Brennan observes, “In nursing school, I was taught how to give a back rub, an aspect of patient care once provided by all nurses, but no longer part of a nurse’s education. It now appears that there could be a resurgence of interest in offering massage therapy in hospitals that

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“Structural insulated panels in walls, roofs and floors dramatically reduce air leakage and heat loss through thermal bridging, or heat conduction through framing materials, facilitating a more energy-efficient home that can maintain comfortable temperatures with lower fuel bills than a conventionally built home,” advises Chiras. Find manufacturers via the Structural Insulated Panel Association at sips.org.

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“Many solar energy users want to monitor their system using their computer, tablet or smartphone through advances in energy software,” says Allison Lindquist, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which hosts the Annual Energy Fair and sustainable living event every June in Custer, Wisconsin. “One highlight last year was PacketFlux Technologies’ SiteMonitor.” “When a homeowner views their energy monitoring data, they quickly begin seeing the correlation between their energy consumption and production,” says Leon Dulak, the MREA site manager. “The direct correlation drives them to change how they live and use energy.”

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Tesla Motors does more than produce high-end electric cars and solar shingles. The company is also on the cutting edge of future energy storage. Tesla’s new, compact Powerwall 2 battery system, complete with inverter, can power an average two-bedroom home for 24 hours. Chiras says, “Utilities throughout the nation are cracking down with special fees on solar-home owners that occasionally pull electricity from the grid. I think more people are going to opt to go off-grid or install a Tesla battery to provide nighttime power to preempt this. It’s easier to maintain than a standard lead-acid battery, and should last as long. When its useful life is over, the homeowner returns it to the company.” “Saltwater-based batteries for homeowners are coming up,” observes Clay Sterling, assistant professor of electrical technology at Kankakee Community College, in Kankakee, Illinois. “The batteries from Aquion Energy are nontoxic, safe and recyclable.” Their Aspen series of aqueous hybrid ion batteries contain neither heavy metals nor toxic chemicals and are non-flammable and non-explosive, adding to their safety.

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Building green gets easier with green home plans. The prototype, superinsulated, 970-square-foot NewenHouse sustainable home in Viroqua, Wisconsin, is about 50 percent smaller and more than 80 percent more energy efficient than the average American home. The plans-and-services package for the Passive House-certified NewenHouse home features double walls for insulation and a super-efficient heat recovery ventilator. Four different home plans are available for houses under 1,000 square feet. John D. Ivanko is co-author of ECOpreneuring. Liam Kivirist captures the latest technology news on TechSocket.net.

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Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat replaces the old thermostat and immediately starts saving energy and money. Partnered with a smartphone, custom settings will lower the temperature at night, warm up the house upon waking and reduce heating or cooling swings when owners are away. On average, people save 10 to 12 percent on heating bills and 15 percent on cooling bills according to Energy Trust of Oregon research, with the device often paying for itself in less than two years.

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anice Cole, the author of Chicken and Egg: A Memoir of Suburban Homesteading with 125 Recipes, knows how delicious a really fresh egg tastes. She keeps three chickens she calls “the girls” in the backyard of her suburban Minneapolis home. “Jasmine, a white Silkie, lays small, beige-colored eggs; Keiko a black and white Ameraucana and Silver Wyandotte cross, green eggs; and Peanut, a brown, feathery Cochin mix, brown eggs,” relates Cole.

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Deciphering the language on an egg carton is a first step. Diet affects flavor. “Eggs from pasture-raised chickens allowed to roam—eating grass, worms and bugs in the backyard or a pasture—will look and taste better than eggs from chickens limited to an inside space eating chicken feed,” says Cole. “Pasture-raised eggs will have a fresh herbaceous, or grassy, flavor with an ‘egg-ier’ essence.” “Look for the terms organic, free range or ideally, pastured or pasture-raised,” advises Adele Douglass, in Herndon, Virginia, executive director of Humane Farm Animal Care (CertifiedHumane.org). “USDA Organic” is a U.S. Department of Agriculture label confirming that the food the chicken ate was certified organic. “Non-GMO” indicates a diet free of genetically modified ingredients. “Free-range”, another USDA label, means the chicken had continuing access to the outdoors. “Pasture-raised” assures that the chicken roamed outdoors daily, eating what they wanted; the ideal scenario. “Cage-free” is a USDA-regulated designation ensuring that the chickens were allowed to roam freely about within their building to get food and water. “Natural” has no real meaning says Douglass; the term invokes no USDA regulation and nothing about actual farming practices. “Certified Humane” or “Animal Welfare Approved” means that each free-range hen has at least

Eggs to Trust Here’s Humane Farm Animal Care’s Adele Douglass’ short list of sources for well-raised eggs. Kirkland Signature Organic Eggs, at Costco, are Certified Humane. While not pasture-raised, they’re cage-free. Costco has partnered with several small family farms throughout the country, which guarantees peace of mind for Costco and gives these smaller purveyors a steady stream of business. Vital Farms, of Austin, Texas, supplies eggs to stores throughout many of the southern and western states. They specialize in Pasture-Raised and Certified Humane eggs, produced by about 90 family farms. Recently, they pioneered a process to make “culling”

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(killing non-egg-bearing male chicks) more humane. Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs, headquartered in Monroe, New Hampshire, works with more than 30 family farms in Illinois, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Their eggs are Organic and Certified Humane, as the chickens live in spacious barns with outdoor access. “Most of the year, they roam outside our barns as they please on organically grown grass amid clover and wildflowers,” says owner Jesse Laflamme. “At the same time, we also have to ensure our hens are safe from predators and communicable diseases from wild birds.”

two square feet of outdoor space; it’s the most desirable designation, says Douglass. When farmers want to raise egglaying chickens, they need to provide physical conditions similar to those Cole affords, but on a larger and more efficient scale, usually without the love. In regions where 14 hours of daylight are not a given, farmers use artificial lighting. When snow is too deep for the birds to venture out and it’s too cold for bug life, farmers supply indoor coops and feed. How well and humanely they do this is up to consumers to find out.

Egg Nutrition

Eating one egg a day, or moderate consumption, will not raise cholesterol levels in healthy adults, concludes a 2012 review in the journal Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care. While egg yolks contain cholesterol, they also possess nutrients that help lower the risk for heart disease, including protein, vitamins B12 and D, riboflavin and folate, according to the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston. A study by Kansas State University researchers published in the 2001 Journal of Nutrition also found that phosphatidylcholine, another substance in eggs, can decrease the amount of cholesterol the body absorbs from them. Plus, eggs are great sources of micronutrients and antioxidants, says Kristin Kirkpatrick, a registered and licensed dietitian and wellness manager for Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, in Ohio. “I’ve always been a huge proponent for eggs. As lean sources of protein, they help us stay full, are easy to prepare and can be part of a healthy eating regime because they’re packed with free-radicaland inflammation-fighting antioxidants.” Kirkpatrick adds, “Eggs also help protect eyes. Their nutrient-rich yolks, like leafy green vegetables, are high in lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that studies have repeatedly shown help protect against macular degeneration.” Ideally, all chickens would be treated like Cole’s “girls.” For now, the best most of us can do is choose “Pasture-Raised,” “Organic” and “Certified Humane”. Getting to know more about the farmers that produce our eggs is even better. Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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’ve run in cities, rural areas and suburbs. I’ve run while deployed to military bases in the Middle East, in cities on four continents, in blazing heat and winter snowstorms,” says Maria Cicio, a licensed professional counselor candidate and marathoner in Grove, Oklahoma. “I’ve been running regularly for 25 years, mostly injury-free, and have found what works best for me.” For beginners, Cicio recommends starting with a 5K race. “There are a hundred reasons why a full marathon would not be fun for a beginner, but trail running, charity races and 5K road races are perfect,” she says. Cicio attests the physical health benefits come from the training and preparation more than from the race itself. “You can run for many years before deciding to run an official race, in which case you’ll probably have already experienced increased cardiovascular health, improved muscle tone and strength. “Running your first race can focus your running and turn it into training. You might increase your daily or weekly mileage, depending on the planned length of the race, or add some speed work to your regular running routine. When I’m training for a race, I’m more in tune with what my body needs; I also sleep better,” she says. The mental benefits are what keep many people running, even after the physical ones seem to plateau, advises Cicio. “Running means regular exercise, so it can improve our general mood. While numerous studies show this to be true, the best evidence comes from runners themselves.” Almost everyone has heard of a runner’s high, even if we haven’t experienced it ourselves. It’s long been accepted that endorphins released during exercise create a feeling of euphoria after a satisfying workout. Recent research on mice

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by the Central Institute of Mental Health at the University of Heidelberg Medical School, in Germany, suggests that it might be natural endocannabinoids that lighten our mood and contribute to the high. Meditation master Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, in Halifax, Canada, teaches an online course, The Art of Mindful Running. He points out that running, or doing any physical activity, in a meditative state can deepen, train and enhance the mind. “Within 20 to 30 minutes, you have an opportunity to work with your mind. Instead of just spacing out or trying to get exercise, you can actually say, ‘I am going to be present, I am going to relate to my breathing and my movement a little bit,’” says Mipham. “This is healthy both for the mind and the body.” Those looking for an alternative to running on concrete and asphalt find that trail running ups the fun factor while nature nurtures us. “While I’d always loved running races, the roads rarely changed. Even the same trail tends to change

daily, with a new puddle or a log to jump or crawl over, or a new offshoot. The natural running landscape is full of surprises,” says Nikki Partridge, an avid trail runner, American College of Sports Medicine-certified personal trainer and Stott Pilates instructor in Auburn, California. “Trail running healed me,” says Partridge. “I always had some injury from running: tendonitis, sprained ankles, runner’s knee, pulled hamstrings, illiotibial band syndrome, shin splints or plantar fasciitis. I became a walking encyclopedia on injury and recovery. But the trails saved me. I no longer pronated when I ran, I had no more tendonitis from running on canting sidewalks—even my knee pain disappeared—my balance improved and my body was happy.” When winding down after a race, carve out ample time for recovery and reflection. “I always ask myself what I liked about how it was organized, course conditions, support staff and the after-party, and then look for another race that fits my preferences,” says Cicio. “Consider taking a vacation around a particular race that interests you or find a local road race the next time you travel. For a modest fee, you get to run a race and typically luck into a T-shirt, food and party camaraderie.” The running world can open our eyes to new places, good people and greater self-awareness, along with physical fitness. Spring is a good time to lace up our shoes and begin the expansive journey. Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and senior staff writer for LongevityTimes online. Connect at Aimee@LongevityTimes.com.

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eading environment advocate and author Tony Juniper has been an Earth champion for three decades, imploring humanity to urgently understand that we need nature to thrive. His recently reissued book What Has Nature Ever Done for Us? How Money Really Does Grow on Trees, first published in 2013, won the Independent Publishers Living Now gold medal. It warns about the severe environmental cost of poor land planning; informs how birds, coral reefs, rain forests and other flora and fauna help preserve and sustain our quality of life; pushes for new recycling laws; and seeks to make children early

enthusiasts. Formerly executive editor of Friends of the Earth, he serves as president of the Wildlife Trust, in Great Britain, teaching faculty of the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, and is sustainability advisor to Prince Charles, a noted conservationist.

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We can design much more livable areas for the protection and health of wildlife, nature and residents. Nature also has a major bearing on the costs of a country’s healthcare system. A number of population level studies, including from the Netherlands, reveal how people with access to green space feel better and experience higher levels of well-being, especially in mental and psychological health. Many Western countries are seeing increased incidences of depression, anxiety and other psychological problems that can be reduced through greater access to open areas, green spaces and wildlife. We can expect massive increases in urban areas worldwide in the next 40 years. There’s an opportunity now to plan in integral ways to make these places better for everyone. Failing to integrate nature into them will ramp up the public health costs later on.

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Why do you believe it’s important to instill basic ecological principles in youngsters? In the future, if fewer people understand the implications of climate change, ecosystem degradation, loss of wild animals and rampant toxic pollution, it’ll be even harder to embed adequate responses. The next generation should know how this planet works. Our world doesn’t succeed just on the basis of technology. It’s being run on microorganisms, the actions of forests, seas, soils and everything in the natural world. People that don’t know this can do a lot of damage. When more young people know the basics, it’s more likely they’ll behave in ways that reflect them. Progressive urbanization, with ever fewer people having direct experience of how nature works, is already an issue, so investing in our youth now will pay dividends in their future. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Maya Abdominal Self-Care Workshop – Tracy Hilliard LMT, RN, will offering a hands-on, daylong self-care workshop based on the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™ supporting reproductive and digestive health. Open to the public. CEs provided for some licensed healthcare workers. Toes Yoga, 3228 Brainerd Rd. Info and registration: ArvigoTherapy.com or 423-322-6974.

MONDAY, APRIL 3 Stretch & Breathe Gentle Yoga – 10-11am. Ongoing Mondays. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-401-8115 or MovementArtsCollective.com. Power Lunch – Noon-1pm. Ongoing Mondays with Maggie. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Strengthen the Stretch – 4:45-5:45pm. Ongoing Mondays with Cara. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Tai Ji – 6-7pm. Ongoing Mondays with Kara. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Classical Barre – 7-8:15pm. Ongoing Mondays with Monica. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Learn to be a Massage Therapist – Ongoing Mondays. 28-week class at East Tennessee’s oldest massage school. Massage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.

First Time Flow – 8:30am. Ongoing Tuesdays. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.

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Gentle Yoga – 2pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Pedaling for Parkinson’s – 6pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Stationary bike class ideal for people 30-75 years old diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. Free for Y members; $5 nonmembers. North River YMCA, Hixson. Info: 423-877-3517.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 Tong Ren Therapy Energy Healing Class with Qigong and Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Free class begins with tong ren therapy healing requests for each individual, followed by easy qigong exercises and a silent meditation session. Please reserve a spot online at yyh.ch/. Class is also broadcast live, and healing requests are accepted online. Yin Yang House, 818 E. Main. Info: yyh.ch/. Flow and Restore – 8:30am. Ongoing Wednesdays. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Power Lunch – Noon. Ongoing Wednesdays. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Classical Barre – 6pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.

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Community Chair – 10:30am. Ongoing Tuesday. $8 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.

Vinyasa Flow – 10:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Gentle Yoga – 2pm. Ongoing Thursdays. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Signal Mountain Farmers’ Market – 4-6pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Seasonal produce, eggs, meats, body products, coffee, crafts, baked goods, dog treats, boiled peanuts, plants, flowers, all from local farms. Front lot of Pruett’s Signal Mountain Market, 1210 Taft Hwy., Signal Mountain. Info: signalfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Strong by Zumba – 5:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. $5 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.

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Pedaling for Parkinson’s – 6pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Stationary bike class ideal for people 30-75 years old diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. Free for Y members; $5 nonmembers. North River YMCA, Hixson. Info: 423-877-3517. Zumba – 6:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. $5 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Body Massage – Ongoing Thursdays. One fullhour body massage for $25. The Massage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.

FRIDAY, APRIL 7 Community Gentle Stretch and Yin – 10:30am. Ongoing Fridays. $8 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Spring Plant Sale & Festival at Crabtree Farms – Apr. 7-9. More than 100 varieties of healthy, sustainably grown fruit, vegetable, flower and herb plant starts for spring and summer gardens. Free gardening workshops, live music, food, funon-the-farm activities for kids, handcrafted items from local artisans. Location: 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga. Info and hours: CrabtreeFarms.org. 20th Annual Blue Ridge Writers’ Conference – Apr.7-8. The purpose of this free conference is to educate, inform and inspire writers. During this conference writers will network with fellow writers, expand their markets and learn to hone their skills in various breakout sessions. Location: 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA. Info: BlueRidgeWritersConference.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Yang Style Tai Chi Form Instruction – 8-9am. Ongoing Saturdays. ($50/month unlimited classes). Instruction in a medium-length Yang Style Tai Chi form as well as other forms for advanced students. After a month of instruction, students may attend other practice sessions (form and meditation) Tues. & Thus., 8-9am. $50/month unlimited classes. Reserve a spot online at yyh. ch/. Yin Yang House, 818 E. Main. Info: yyh.ch/. Sculpture Fields First Anniversary Celebration – 9am-9pm. A day of family fun on the Southside. Watch the installation of a 60-foot steel sculpture by internationally known sculptor John Henry, enjoy the melodies of CSO’s wind ensemble, picnic from food trucks, experience artists creating their paintings and drawings outdoors, and finish off the day by watching by artist Andrew Nigh set his sculpture ablaze. Montague Park, 1800 Polk St., Chattanooga. Info: SculptureFields.org. Pedaling for Parkinson’s – 9am. Ongoing Saturdays. Stationary bike class ideal for people 30-75 years old diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. Free for Y members; $5 nonmembers. North River YMCA, Hixson. Info: 423-877-3517. Prenatal Yoga – 10:30am. Ongoing Saturdays. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.

Hot Hula Fusion – 10-11am. Ongoing Saturdays. Frances Estela teaches this beginner-friendly fitness class based in Polynesian dance. $12 drop-in or use your class card. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank. Info: 423-401-8115 or MovementArtsCollective.com. Curvy Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Cyndi Allen teaches this beginner-friendly yoga class designed for curvy bodies. $12 drop-in or use your class card. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank. Info: 423-401-8115 or MovementArtsCollective.com. Prenatal Yoga – Noon-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-401-8115 or MovementArtsCollective.com. Fletcher Pilates Fusion – Noon-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays with Holli. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Prenatal Yoga – 1:15-2:15pm. Ongoing Saturdays with Cara. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Annual Master Your Garden Expo – Apr.8-9. Exhibits, demonstrations, educational activities and vendors of interest to experienced gardeners, gardening enthusiasts, browsers and children. $5. Free parking. Location: Camp Jordan, East Ridge, TN. Info: MGHC.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Locomotion 12 & 6 Hour Run/Walk – 7:30am7:30pm. Runners and walkers have 6 or 12 hours to complete a two-mile lap as many times as they can. Racers can participate on an individual basis or on a relay team. A Chattanooga Track Club event. $30-$60. Location: Camp Jordan, East Ridge, TN. Info: Locomotion12.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 17 Bike Commuting 101 – 6-7pm. Learn the rules of the road and riding techniques to be a confident and predictable commuter. Taught by League of American Bicyclists-certified instructors. Ages 14 and up. Free. Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Local author David George Haskell at UTC – 7-9pm. Pulitzer Prize finalist and literary nature writer speaks about his work. Admission $10, or $5 for students. Proceeds benefit Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Location: UTC’s Benwood Auditorium. Tickets: TRGT.org/Events. Info: 423.266.0314.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 13th annual Girls Inc. UnBought & UnBossed Awards – 11:30am. Honors women in the greater Chattanooga area who, through their career achievements and community leadership, have improved the lives of girls and women. Proceeds benefit Girls Inc. programming. Location: Chattanooga Convention Center. Info and tickets: UnBoughtandUnBossed.net.

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Conference: Demystifying Death and Dying – 8:30am-4:15pm. Keynote speaker Roy Remer of the Zen Hospice Project in San Francisco. Part of Spring Enrichment Program hosted by Welcome Home of Chattanooga, a nonprofit providing shelter, healing and compassionate end-of-life care for those in need. Location: First Baptist Church, 401 Gateway Ave., Chattanooga. Preregistration encouraged. Register by April 14 for discount. CEUs available. Info and registration: WelcomeHomeOfChattanooga.org.

Learn How to Improve Your Memory and Ward Off Dementia – 6-8pm. Interactive workshop with Dr. Jill Shelton, director of the Cognitive Aging, Learning, and Memory Lab at UTC. Participate in new and innovative memory improvement techniques while learning new memory enhancement skills. Games, resources, handouts. $12. Location: Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St., 5th floor. Info: BoomersTogether.com.

Dixie Highway Festival – Apr.21-22. Commemorating the development of the Dixie Highway (Route 41) connecting the northern states to the South. Educational speakers, period photography exhibition, “Dogs on the Dixie” scavenger hunt benefiting humane society, car show, poker run. Location: Dalton Freight Depot, 305 Depot St., Dalton, GA. Schedule and info: 706-270-9960.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Presentation on Far Infrared Sauna – 2-4pm. Alex Davis and Ashlan Brown, owners of Sisu Sauna Studio in Chattanooga, will discuss the benefits of FIR saunas. Event includes networking and Q&A. Free, but donations accepted. Sponsored by the Complementary Health Education Organization. Location: Nutrition World speaker room (at the back of the building, accessible from Vance Road). Info: Rosemary Wagner at RosemarySCHS@yahoo.com or 423-309-1060.

save the date THURSDAY, MAY 11 Another Gorgeous Evening – 5:30pm. Benefits the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Includes outdoor dinner, cocktails, live jazz music and silent auction of paintings of the gorge by local artists. Location: Tennessee RiverPlace in Lookout Valley. Cost: $125 before May 5 or $150 after. Info: TRGT.org/ Events or call 423-266-0314.

TUESDAY, MAY 30 First day of summer day camp at YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga – 9am-4pm. Camp runs May 30-Aug. 4 at locations in metro area and North GA. For boys and girls aged 5 to 12; separate teen programs. Physical and creative activities plus educational enrichment. Info: 423-265-8834 or YMCAChattanooga.org.

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