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SAVING THE MONARCHS
Community Scientists Provide Backyard Data for Field Museum Project
by Sheryl DeVore
AField Museum community scientist project may help determine if gardens like the one Judith Rice tends in her Skokie yard provide what monarch butterflies need to thrive. In two years of participation, she’s documented the iconic black-and-orange butterfly’s eggs and caterpillars munching on milkweed leaves in her yard. She’s also given away milkweeds to family and friends to grow in their yards.
“I had been reading about the decline in the population of monarchs,” Rice says. “I thought it was cool The Field Museum had this community science project. I feel like I’m doing something for the environment. Monarchs are just so fascinating. If what I’m doing helps increase their population, that makes me happy.”
Monarchs require nutrition during migration, as well as places to lay their eggs to keep the species thriving. That means they need blooming plants with nectar to provide them energy as well as milkweed, the specific plant upon which their young will feed as they grow and become adults.
“We are working to understand what a successful urban monarch butterfly garden looks like,” says Erika Hasle, a conservation ecologist with The Field Museum (FieldMuseum.org). She is guiding the community science monarch project, now in its third year. Last summer, Rice and 178 other volunteers in Chicago, the northern and southern suburbs and parts of Indiana documented the number of monarch eggs and caterpillars found in their gardens and the number of milkweed stems in their yards. Anyone with a milkweed plant can participate. It doesn’t matter if it’s on a balcony, rooftop, in a huge garden or small garden. All the data gathered is helpful.
“There are two monarch populations in the United States; those west of the Rockies, and those east of the Rockies,” Hasle says. “The western population, measured at around 1.2 million butterflies in 1997, has fallen to only 1,914 individuals in 2020, as measured by the Xerces Society (Xerces.org).” Hasle says. “That’s very serious.”
“The eastern population has declined by about 80 percent,” she continues. “Recent modeling shows that under current conditions, eastern monarch populations could expe-
Monarch egg on milkweed at the Field Museum.
Photo by Urusla Avarado-Miller
rience significant declines in the next 20 years. However, there is still time to reverse the tide.”
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (fws.gov) declined to list the monarch as an endangered species in December, but is still considering that action, according to Hasle. Meanwhile, legislation has been introduced in Congress to appropriate funding for monarch conservation.
Many reasons exist for the decline of the monarchs, including climate change, use of pesticides and loss of habitat in its wintering and summer grounds. Monarchs have lost an estimated 165 million acres of breeding habitat in the United States to herbicide spraying and development in recent decades, according to the Center for Biological Diversity (BiologicalDiversity.org). The caterpillars eat only milkweed, but the plant has been devastated by increased herbicide spraying. In addition, neonicotinoid insecticides, fungicides and other chemicals are toxic to young caterpillars. according to the center.
Reintroducing milkweed in the urban
The group is also studying what other plants in urban and suburban landscapes help monarchs. “The kinds of plants and the shape of the garden, even where the milkweed is located, could be important to the monarch,” Hasle explains.
Judith Rice’s Skokie yard not only contains milkweeds, but also native plants such as cardinal flower, blazing star, purple coneflower, bee balm and black-eyed Susan. She also plants annuals, including zinnias, which offer nectar to monarchs. as well as to other insects.
She monitors weekly—counting eggs, caterpillars and the number of milkweed stems from about the beginning of June to the beginning of September—peak time for monarchs to be laying eggs before journeying south to Mexico. In her second year, while standing quietly in her garden, she observed a monarch lay an egg on a milkweed. Now she knows how to find the eggs and watch for them to hatch into caterpillars that grow quickly before entering the pupa stage, in which they form a chrysalis. “I never Salina, head of the World Wildlife Fund Mexico Monarch Butterfly Program (WorldWildlife.org), recently spoke to the volunteers, saying, “The most important step in animal conservation is that you are producing the habitat. ”
Growing milkweeds in the United States and establishing nectaring gardens throughout the monarch’s migration pathway, including in Mexico, will help, he says. In addition, a protected area has been set aside in Mexico where the monarchs overwinter.
Hasle says she’s happy about the connection between Mexico and the United States when it comes to conserving monarchs. Here in Chicago, she says, “The Field Museum project is such a clear representation of something an individual can do to help monarchs.”
Sheryl DeVore has written six books on science, health and nature, as well as nature, health and environment stories for national and regional publications.
Monarch chrysalis ready to emerge as an adult in Chicago region. Monarchs on purple coneflowers on Michigan Avenue in Chicago.
Photo by Janelle Kheshgi
landscape and avoiding the use of pesticides can help, according to Hasle. “In order to stabilize the eastern population, we need 1.8 billion stems of milkweed added to the eastern landscape,” she says.
Even with just two years of gathering data, The Field Museum project is revealing some preliminary information. One is that “common milkweed is definitely a powerhouse for monarch reproduction,” Hasle says. Many types of milkweeds grow in the region, including butterfly weed and swamp or rose milkweed, which also attract monarchs to lay eggs, she says. They’ll continue to monitor which milkweeds best suit the monarch. Monarch adult after emerging from chrysalis.
Photo by Vincent Willas
realized all the life in your garden,” she says. “It’s amazing. You hunt for eggs, then you hunt for the instars—which are the stages of the caterpillar as it grows. Last year, I had so many eggs, but not nearly as many instars.”
“Variable climates each season can affect the number of eggs laid and caterpillars that reach adulthood,” Hasle says. “A monarch female lays about 300 eggs in her lifetime. Fewer than 10 percent of eggs survive to adulthood.”
Volunteers for The Field Museum project are learning how their work connects with what’s being done in Mexico to conserve the monarch. Eduardo Rendon
Ways to Help
Photo by Abigail Derby Lewis
Anyone with a milkweed plant in their yard can monitor monarchs through the Field Museum project. The museum also will supply one free milkweed plant to individuals this spring. Monitors attend a training session, then complete a survey about their garden and commit to monitoring their plants weekly from late May to early September, entering data on a website. Monitoring also can be done at local parks, schools and churches. Free training sessions are offered online May 12, 15, 19 and 27. To register and learn more, visit Tinyurl.com/FieldMonarchTraining.
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ONLINE: A Walk Around Glacial Park – 7pm. With Tom Simpson, Research Field Station Ecologist for McHenry County Conservation District. Glacial Park in McHenry County is a product of 18,000 yrs of geologic history, 12,000 yrs of inhabitance by native peoples, 120 yrs of agriculture and 50 yrs of conservation. As we travel around the park we will explore an extraordinary diversity of ecosystems, plant and animal life and birds. Free. Via Zoom. Register: LakeCountyAudubon.org. ONLINE: Beginning Astrology Level 2 – Mondays, May 3-June 14 (no class May 31). 7:309:30pm. Providing a working knowledge and a deeper understanding of different techniques in astrology. $180, $150 by Apr 26. Via Zoom. Life Force Arts Center: 773-327-7224. LifeForceArts.org.
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SATURDAY, MAY 8
World Fair Trade Day
Build Back Fairer – Sponsored by Chicago Fair Trade. 3-part challenge that participants can complete by taking at least 1 action in each area over 3 wks. For more info & to register: ChicagoFairTrade.org. ONLINE: Chicago IANDS– 2pm. Support/study/ resource forum for near-death, out-of-body and spiritual experiences, losses. Guest Speaker: Virginia Jablonski, NDEr, animal communicator, healer. Stunning horse and animal stories. $20 tax-deductible donation requested (see website). Formore info & to register: 847-251-5758 orChicagoIANDS.org. Numerology – May 8-9. 4-7pm, Sat; 2-5pm, Sun. Philip Clark offers 2 healing modalities: Numerology and Birth Angels. It’s your choice. Bring your date and time of birth for in-depth information. $30. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 9
Mother’s Day
ONLINE: The Kindness of Mothers: A Buddhist Perspective – 11am-12:15pm. Mother’s Day talk & guided meditation. Learn how to view mothers in the most meaningful and profound way. KMC Chicago’s principal teacher, Gen Zamling, will share unique Buddhist insights and practical methods that will help us to deeply appreciate the great kindness of our mothers. Register yourself for $12 and share with your mom for free. Available online for 72 hrs afterward. Info & register: 312-767-1898 or MeditateInChicago.org.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 12
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ONLINE: The Adoption Process from A to Z – 4-5:30pm. Sally Wildman, a Chicago and Northbrook attorney with over 15 years of experience in adoption practice, helps you explore the world of adoption. She describes adoption fundamentals, shares key resources to develop an adoption plan, and highlights new developments in adoption practice. Offered by New Trier Extension Community Education. Course # 211754 under “ONE OF A KIND” in the catalogue. Via Zoom. $18/person. Via Zoom. Register: Tinyurl.com/12dheybm.
THURSDAY, MAY 13
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FRIDAY, MAY 14
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SATURDAY, MAY 15
Reiki Training Class Level 2 – 10am-3pm. Class builds on the education learned in level 1. Receive an attunement, learn level 2 symbols, and review hand positions for reiki self-care and for others. Plenty of time to practice and fine tune skills. With Jean Heer, RN and Reiki Master. $160. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com. Outdoor Yoga Class– 2:40-3:10pm. With Julie Gentile. Free. Thorndale Park at theMedinah Park District Health & Wellness Fest, 22W130 Thorndale Ave, Medinah. Pre-registration required: MedinahParkDistrict.org/Programs/Health_and_Wellness.htm.
SUNDAY, MAY 16
Tails on the Trails – 7am-sunset; 9am-4pm, vendor expo. Enjoy a “paw”fect day out with your pup, meandering down the Arboretum’s 16 miles of hiking trails. Shop from local businesses and organizations in the pet expo.Regular admission applies, $5/dog. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle. 630-968-0074. Registration required: MortonArb.org.
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MONDAY, MAY 17
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THURSDAY, MAY 20
ONLINE: Midewin NTP: Pollinating America’s Prairie – 6pm. World Bee Day and American Wetlands Month. A special focus on “pollinating” prairie restoration now and in the future, with a look at the roles of Youth Conservation Corps programs and more. Free. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. For more info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.
FRIDAY, MAY 21
ONLINE & IN PERSON: Yin Yoga Training – Fridays, May 21-June 18. 2-5pm. In this 5-class series take a deep dive into Chinese medicine’s theory and application of the yin yoga meridian stretches through the lineage of Masunaga through present day Yin Yoga masters. $375. Via Zoom or Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 818 Lake St, Evanston. 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 22
World Biodiversity Day
ONLINE: Clear Your Money Blocks with EFT Tapping – 9am-12pm. If you feel stuck in a cycle of frustrating patterns that even your best intentions can’t seem to break, this workshop will give you helpful clarity about what is really holding you back, and techniques to break through the patterns. $75. Via Zoom. Zen Shiatsu Chicago: 847-864-1130 or ZenShiatsuChicago.org.
Traditional Japanese Shoden Reiki Level 1 for
Acupuncturists – May 22 & 23. 9am-5pm. Whether you are new to reiki, or already certified in other reiki styles, this lineage of Shoden Japanese Reiki helps you on a path to self-discovery. Learn the tools and meditations unique to Reiki. Open to acupuncturists only. NCCAOM Certified. $375, $300/ early bird. Calandra Center for Health and Wellness, 47 W Polk St, Ste M-5, Chicago. 312-796-3965. CalandraAcupuncture.com. ONLINE: Clear Sky Mind Day Retreat – 10am12:30pm. Enjoy the powerful, relaxing, and empowering meditation called “clarity of the mind.” 2 sessions each including practical instruction, guided meditation, and time to ask questions to improve your ability to meditate. All levels of experience welcome. With KMC Chicago’s principal teacher, Gen Kelsang Zamling. $20. Available online for 72 hrs afterward. Info & register: 312-767-1898 or MeditateInChicago.org. ONLINE: The Soul’s Journey Between Death and Rebirth – 2:30-5:30pm. With David Birr and Susan Wisehart. Experience a guided journey to meet your spirit guides, loved ones and Higher Self. Experience a group past life regression to gain insight into a major spiritual lesson you are focused on in this incarnation. Learn how an astrology chart can provide insights about your planetary sojourns between incarnations and your current spiritual lesson. $45. Via Zoom. 630-668-1571. Register by May 21: Theosophical.org. Amazing Gong Journey – 6-7:30pm. With Sound Healer Andre Peraza. The gong is a powerful instrument that works on many levels to heal the listener.It can help release deep emotional energy and feelings to better ground yourself. Bring yoga mat, pillow, blanket and an open mind. $25. The Edgar Cayce Holistic Center, 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines. 847-299-6535. HolisticCenterChicago.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 23
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Vesak Day (Buddhism)
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THURSDAY, MAY 27
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ONLINE: Birds of Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie: Part 1 – 7-8pm. Learn all about the birds that call Midewin NTP home. Presenters: Will County Audubon Society Vice President and Midewin NTP volunteer Greg Dubois. Free. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. For more info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.
SATURDAY, JUNE 5
Birds of Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
(West Side Tours) – 8:30-10:30am. You might see loggerhead shrikes, Henslow’s sparrows, bobolinks, grasshopper sparrows, meadowlarks, blue grosbeaks, orioles, warblers, vireos and more. Free. Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, 30239 S State Rte 53, Wilmington. To register: 815-423-6370 or sm.fs.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov. For more info: fs.usda.gov/midewin.
SATURDAY, JUNE 12
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Traditional Japanese Shoden Reiki Level
I – June 12-13. 9am-5pm. Whether you are new to reiki, or already certified in other reiki styles, this lineage of Shoden Japanese Reiki helps you on a path to self-discovery. Learn the tools and meditations unique to Reiki. $300. Calandra Center for Health and Wellness, 47 W Polk St, Ste M-5, Chicago. 312-796-3965. CalandraAcupuncture.com.
ONLINE: Chicago IANDS – 2pm. Support/ study/resource forum for near-death, out-of-body and spiritual experiences, losses. Guest Speaker: Brian Sackett, PhD, NDEr, Shared-Death Experiencer, Spiritual Emergency Experiencer. This meeting is part of a fabulous free 2-day conference. For more info & to register: 847-251-5758 or ChicagoIANDS.org.
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MONTHLY SPECIAL OFFERS
Glowing Wellness Spa Special – Thru May. First-time clients can receive their first Red Light Treatment for fat loss and more for $39. 213 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville. For appt: 815-603-1166, Contact@GlowingWellnessSpa. com or GlowingWellnessSpa.com. ONLINE: Christian Science Lectures – During COVID-19, all Christian Science lectures have moved online. Every day you’ll find several events happening live as well pre-recorded presentations you can watch anytime. Cultivate your spiritual practice and get ideas and inspiration to stay calm, safe and healthy. CSMetroChicago.org. Spring Allergy Special – Thru May. Save $10 on treatment. New clients save $30 on initial visit. Midwest Allergy Relief Center, 3365 N Arlington Hts Rd, Ste D, Arlington Heights. 847-392-7901. MidwestAllergyRelief.com.
Dulce Mobile Massage Special – Thru May. 9am-7pm. $30 off on all massage services. 847-420-2345. DulceMobileMassage@gmail.com. DulceMobileMassage.com.
SUNDAY
Ruck the Work Week – 8am. Rucking effectively allows you to combine aerobic training and strength training while slicing your workout to a fraction of the time. With Get Fit EGV. Free. Busse Forest South Grove 17, Elk Grove Village. Must register by 7pm the night before: Linktr.ee/getfitegv_coachro.
ONLINE: The Mike Nowak Show Radio Program – 9-11am. Live weekly online local talk show focused on gardening and the environment, with lots of humor to wake us up. Author and master gardener Mike Nowak and cohost Peggy Malecki feature a variety of guests and weather/climate scientist Rick DiMaio in a live show on Facebook @The Mike Nowak Show, YouTube and streaming live at MikeNowak.net. Also available in podcast on MikeNowak.net, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and podcast apps,. Free. MikeNowak.net.
Logan Square Farmers’ Market – May 9-Oct. 9am-3pm. Logan Blvd between Milwaukee & Whipple, Chicago. LoganSquareFarmersMarket.org. ONLINE: Time to Dance: Ballet – 10:30am. Also 1:30pm, Tues & 5:30pm, Thurs. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: CBG-Institute.org.
MONDAY
Sentinel Watch Podcast – 7am. Weekly audio podcasts filled with thought-provoking ideas posted each Mon. Contributors tackle topics relevant to daily life and inspiring prayers for the world. New programs are posted every Mon and available 24/7 throughout the week. Tune in any time. CSMetroChicago.org. ONLINE: Mindset Mondays – 10am. 30-min Uber conference to begin your week in a positive, supportive group environment. To register: Debi@ DebiKiddleHealthCoaching.com.
ONLINE: Yoga Basics with Jenny – 11am. Also held 9:30am, Wed & Fri. Heaven Meets Earth, 2746 Central St, Evanston. 847-475-1500. HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com.
TUESDAY
ONLINE: Yoga with Lisa – 10am. Heaven Meets Earth, 2746 Central St, Evanston. 847-475-1500. HeavenMeetsEarthYoga.com.
ONLINE: Time to Dance: Ballet – 1:30pm. Also 10:30am, Sun & 5:30pm, Thurs. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: CBG-Institute.org.
Green Drinks Libertyville – 6:30pm. 2nd Tues. Check our Facebook page for updates. Facebook. com/greendrinkslibertyville.
ONLINE: Hacking Your Health Meetup – 6:308pm. 3rd Tues. With Tiffany Hinton. Let’s get together to expand our knowledge of living a healthy life, using integrative wellness. Features an expert speaker on topics current to our health landscape. We can share recipes, have events at local health restaurants and learn more to raise healthier children. Free. Purple Sprout Cafe and Juice Bar: Meetup. com/Hacking-Your-Health-Meetup.
ONLINE: Guided Meditation for Inner Balance & Quieting the Mind – 6:50-8:10pm. 3rd Tue. With Ellen Radha Katz. Donation. Via Zoom. Register: Meetup.com/Inner-Balance-Meditation. ONLINE: Let’s Talk Hemp Health – 7pm. A short presentation by hemp advocates and educators on the basics of CBD oil. Learn the benefits and science of how and why cannabis works in the body. Learn exactly what CBD and other cannabinoids are and what function they play in the body. Different guests each week. Free. On Zoom. Details: 630-309-3409 or HempHealthTalks.com.
Shiatsu Student Clinic – 7-9pm. Receive a 45-min session from an advanced Zen Shiatsu student. Sessions are performed in a group setting with instructor observation. $35/45-min or $90/3 treatments. Zen Shiatsu Chicago, 825A Chicago Ave, Evanston. Availability limited; for appts: 847-864-1130. ZenShiatsuChicago.org.
WEDNESDAY
Green City Market: Lincoln Park – May-Oct. 7am-1pm. 1817 N Clark, South end of Lincoln Park, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org.
ONLINE: Body & Brain Tai Chi Class – 7:308:30am; 10-11am; 6-7pm. Additional classes held daily; see website for times. After a short set of warm up exercises, get into meridian stretching (to improve circulation, strength and flexibility, and relax the mind) and then go into Body & Brain-style tai chi called DahnMuDo. We stream all classes live on Zoom. Info & to register: 847-362-2724, Libertyville@BodyNBrain.com, BodyNBrain.com/ libertyville.
Green Drinks McHenry County – 5-7pm. 1st Wed. Check website for updates. GreenDrinks.org/ IL/Crystal Lake.
ONLINE: Prayer Meeting – 6-7pm. Informal weekly gatherings with inspirational readings, song, prayer and time to share healings and inspiration. Meetings being held remotely during COVID-19. More than a dozen different online groups hold mid-week online meetings; times vary, but all groups meet on Wed evenings. Free. Log-on info & times: CSMetroChicago.org.
THURSDAY
ONLINE: Time to Dance: Fitness – 9:30am. Emphasizes low-impact, high-intensity, cardio dance and fitness routines accompanied by music. Alternate dance with resistance routines to build and maintain muscle and bone density. Via Zoom. To register: CBG-Institute.org.
ONLINE: Small Farm Winter Webinar Series – 12-1pm. A weekly educational series for the small farm community. These online presentations will give small farm producers a look at how leading practices in production, management, and marketing can improve profitability and sustainability. Free. Go.Illinois.edu/SFWW.
ONLINE: Time to Dance: Modern – 1:30pm. Although not beginner classes, dancers of all levels of experience welcome. Via Zoom. To register: CBG-Institute.org.
AKASHIC RECORD READING – Open the record of your soul’s journey to find information to support you in your life right now, heal your past and help you into your future. Heal. Grow. Investigate. Find direction. Lin Ewing: 847-609-0034. AstrologicalDetails.com.
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ASTROLOGY – Understand yourself, your motivations, your feelings. Recognize your talents, strengths, successes. Overcome difficulties and confusion. Astrology can help pull it all together. Relationships. Career. Plan the future. Serious astrology for serious seekers. Private, personal consultations. Lin Ewing: 847-609-0034. AstrologicalDetails.com.
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FRIDAY
Achieving Solutions for Health and Happiness – In-person sessions in a healthy and safe environment achieving root solutions for health, happiness and action steps on your life projects. With Susan Curry, of InteriorWerx. Complimentary 15-min phone consultation, use promo code MYFIRSTSESSION. 1420 Renaissance Dr, Ste 411, Park Ridge. 312-4797893. Susan@InteriorWerx.us. InteriorWerx.us. Mindfulness & Wellness: Managing Stress, Creating Health, Encouraging Balance – 1:152:30pm. With Archana Lal-Tabak, MD, and Jim Lal-Tabak. Learn about mind-body connection and variety of mindfulness exercises. Experience natural stress reduction strategies and tools. Each class is self-contained and a new wellness-educational topic and mindfulness technique presented every week. Series of 4 classes or individual class. Scholarships and work study available. Drop-ins welcome. Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute, 1618 Orrington Ave, Ste 206, Evanston. Details: BodyMindMedicine.com.
SATURDAY
Green City Market: Lincoln Park – May-Oct. 7am-1pm. 1817 N Clark, South end of Lincoln Park, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org. Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market – MayNov 6. 7:30am-1pm; open 7-7:30am, senior & disabled shoppers. University Ave at Oak St (behind Hilton Garden Inn), Evanston. CityOfEvanston.org/ residents/farmers-market.
Oak Park Farmers’ Market – May 22-Oct. 7:30am-1pm. Pilgrim Church parking lot, 460 Lake St, Oak Park. Oak-Park.us/our-community/ oak-park-farmers-market
Green City Market: West Loop – June-Oct. 8am1pm. Mary Bartleme Park, 115 S Sangamon St, Chicago. GreenCityMarket.org.
Mt Prospect Indoor Winter Farmers’ Market – Thru May. 9am-12:30pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. St. Mark Lutheran Church, 200 S Wille St, Mt Prospect. Check for changes before attending: Tinyurl.com/ yxwdatu6.
Advanced Allergy Therapeutic Treatment – 9am1pm. Offering holistic, non-invasive, drug-free treatments to calm the sympathetic nervous system. Taking all precautions to protect from COVID-19. For an appt: 847-392-7901, MWAllergyRelief@ gmail.com or MidwestAllergyRelief.com.
61st Street Farmers’ Market – May 15-Oct 30. 9am-2pm. 61st & Dorchester, Chicago. ExperimentalStation.org/market.
ONLINE: Body & Brain Basic Yoga Class – 9:30-10:30am & 2-3pm. After a short set of warm up exercises, get into meridian stretching, followed by core strengthening and breathing postures to accumulate energy. Then be guided in the practice of energy meditation. $20/class. Body & Brain Yoga and Tai Chi, 860 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. 847-362-2724. BodyNBrain.com/libertyville.
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ACUPUNCTURE AND TRADITIONAL ORIENTAL MEDICINE
LANA MOSHKOVICH, LAC, ND, MSOM Nirvana Naturopathics 707 Lake Cook Rd, Ste 100, Deerfield 60015 847-715-9044 NirvanaNaturopathics.com We use acupuncture to help you get immediate relief from acute or chronic pain. Combining Western and Chinese Medicine, we can treat and resolve insomnia, anxiety and women’s health issues, plus chronic conditions. Certified NAET. Preferred MeiZen Provider. Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. Major insurances accepted. Schedule your initial appointment on Nirvana Naturopathics.com. Get a healthier and alternative approach to your chronic health conditions. See ad
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ALLERGIES
CALANDRA CENTER FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS
Acupuncture, NAET Allergy Elimination, Reiki, Classes/CEU Located in Chicago’s South Loop & Schaumburg 312-796-3965 CalandraAcupuncture.com CCHW offers: acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, NAET Allergy Elimination, reiki, Access Consciousness Bars and a variety of classes. Classes are available for adults, children and CEU for acupuncturists. We believe that when someone has the tools to help themselves that the possibilities are endless.
MIDWEST ALLERGY RELIEF CENTER 3365 N Arlington Hts Rd, Ste D, Arlington Hts 60004 847-392-7901 MidwestAllergyRelief.com Dr. Amanda Thiry, DC, BSN, uses Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT), a non-invasive alternative technology that’s effective and safe for all ages, to identify and treat specific allergen elements that affect your quality of life. Discover how you can eat foods, be near pets and use products again that you now avoid, and experience a new lease on life. BODYWORK
NATIONAL LYMPHATIC CENTERS Sharon M Vogel, LMT, CLT, BCTMB, MFR 5002a Main St, Downers Grove 3100 Theodore St, Ste 202, Joliet 630-241-4100 • Lymphatics.net Sharon Vogel is referred to by Mayo Clinic practitioners, national surgeons and physicians. She offers 46 years hands-on experience, 29 years as a licensed practitioner, and is Nationally Board Certified, specializing in oncology massage, lymph drainage MLD and myofascial release JFB MFR, all to help assist clients in regaining health. Free consult with RSVP. See ad in the Women in Well-
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ROTH STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION Diane Roth, BCSI Highland Park, 60035 847-533-3213 • RothSI.com Structural Integration (SI) realigns, rebalances and re-educates the body through manual therapy and movement education. Chronic pain, bad posture, tired and achy bodies are signs that the body is out of balance. SI benefits include decreased pain, injury rehabilitation, improved posture, ease in movement, and increased flexibility and stamina.
ZEN SHIATSU CHICAGO 825 Chicago Ave, Evanston 60202 847-864-1130 ZenShiatsuChicago.org You’ll feel the stress melt away like the snow in spring through our relaxation-focused shiatsu massage practice, which offers the same energizing benefits as acupuncture combined with the restorative power of yoga poses. Dress in cozy threads, shiatsu is performed on fully clothed clients. Professional and student therapists available.
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COACHING & COUNSELING
SUSAN CURRY InteriorWerx 312-479-7893 Info@InteriorWerx.us InteriorWerx.us Feeling anxious or scared? Are you seeking solutions to regain emotional balance and clarity? Susan Curry of InteriorWerx can assist, using her intuitive energy coaching skills. 15-min complimentary phone consult available using promo MYFIRSTSESSION. See ad in the Women in Well-
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A great hallmark of mental wellness is the ability to be in the present moment, fully and with no thoughts of being elsewhere. ~Wayne Dyer
TIME TO DANCE WITH CBG INSTITUTE FOR DANCE & HEALTH North Shore School of Dance 505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park 60035 DanceForJoy16@gmail.com CBG-Institute.org
Discover the healing art of dance through ballet, modern and tap for adults 50+. Dance is proven to have both physical and psychological benefits. Taught by dancer teachers Lisa Gold, Lynne Chervony Belsky, MD, and Lorraine Chase. See ad on page 21 and in the
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DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALIST
RENEÉ S. BARASCH, LDHS 316 Peterson Rd, Libertyville 60048 847-207-2034 DigestiveHealthSolutions.com Digestive problems? Acid Reflux/ GERD, IBS, Crohn’s, colitis? Let us help you naturally achieve nutritional balance, feel better and enhance the quality of your life. Improve digestion while reducing discomfort and bloating so you can eat the foods you love again. Certified digestive health specialist/enzyme therapist. See ad on page 7 and in the Women in Well-
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FLOAT THERAPY
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Floatation therapy is quickly being recognized as a very safe and effective way to shift into the parasympathetic state of total relaxation. Floating cradles you in its graceful healing waters optimizing your body’s ability to do what it does best, heal! Float effortlessly in over 1,250 lbs of Epsom salt.
FREQUENCY MEDICINE
EPIGENETIC SIGNATURE MAPPING Wellness Empowered 2177 Shermer Rd, Northbrook 60062 847-963-6094 YourWellnessEmpowered.com Every hair on our head contains valuable genetic information coded in DNA biomarkers. The Cell Well-Being hair profiler assesses for nutritional deficiencies, immune health and environmental toxins. Becoming aware of healthier lifestyle choices is crucial to repair damaged DNA. The scan includes a 1-hr consultation with a holistic practitioner to review your results and assist you on your wellness journey. See
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HEAL N CURE MEDICAL WELLNESS Meena Malhotra, MD, ABIM, ABOM 2420 Ravine Way, Ste 400, Glenview 60025 847-686-4444 • HealNCure.com Specializing in medical wellness, weight loss, hormone balancing, diabetes, fibromyalgia, and anti-aging using integrative and functional medicine. We find and resolve the root cause of medical conditions and achieve outstanding, lasting results for our patients, many of which had almost given up on wellness goals. Free educational seminars. PPO insurance and Medicare accepted for covered services.
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GYMS, FITNESS & ONLINE WORKOUTS
GET FIT EGV Rowena Dziubla, Owner 773-819-7459 • CoachRo@GetFitEGV.com Facebook | Instagram RX your workout at GET FIT EGV located at 1100 Nerge Rd, Ste 206 in Elk Grove Village. Semi-private classes available 7 days a week: barbell/Olympic training, HIIT, bootcamp and more. We also offer ONLINE virtual coaching options for home workouts; see website for more info.
HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING
DEBI KIDDLE Debi Kiddle Health Coaching Debi@DebiKiddleHealthCoaching.com DebiKiddleHealthCoaching.com Health coaching focusing on optimal aging. Debi is passionate about helping people age optimally and providing the resources, tools and support needed for you to make the best health choices possible. Offering a complimentary health history, individual and group sessions, grocery store tours, In-Home Product Makeovers, and like-minded community support.
HOLISTIC DENTISTRY
DR. ALLA AVER, DDS 2400 Ravine Way, Suite 400, Glenview 60025 847-998-5100 GlenviewSmiles.com Our office uses whole-body, preventive dental care. We utilize non-fluoridated ozonated water, herbal periodontal treatments, and gluten-free herbal paste. We offer: safe amalgam removal; BPA-free fillings and sealants; non-metal crowns; sleep apnea and TMJ appliances; ozone therapy; microscopic plaque analysis; material reactivity testing kits; and non-acrylic night guards, partials. K. BOEHM, DDS, & ASSOCIATES 1585 N Barrington Rd, Ste 106, Hoffman Estates 60069 847-884-1220 1440 Maple Ave, Ste 2A Lisle 60532 630-810-1280 • KBoehmDDS.com Offering state-of-the-art holistic dental care in a relaxed environment, Dr. Boehm and his staff are ready to meet all your dental needs in either of his two locations. Bio-compatible materials and an extensive knowledge of the correlation between oral and overall health are his specialties. Services include safe mercury removal, electrodermal screening for materials compatibility and tooth viability, crowns, bridges, dentures, zirconia implants, homeopathy, cranial osteopathy, orthodontics, ozone therapy, CT/3D imaging, and laser treatment for both gum disease and decay.
WRIGLEYVILLE DENTAL Dr. Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, PC 3256 N Ashland, Chicago 60657 773-975-6666 WrigleyvilleDental.com In addition to state-of-the-art technology and methods offered by most holistic dentists (microscopes, ozone therapy, etc.), we treat you as a partner. We thoroughly explain your unique situation, provide treatment options and keep you comfortable with Netflix, music and paraffin wax treatments. Now offering reiki treatments. Located off the Brown line. Free garage parking. See ad in the Women in Wellness Feature.
HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER
BIO-ENERGY CENTER Kankakee Natural Foods BioEnergy Center 815-933-6236 KankakeeNaturalFoods.com Our BioEnergy Center brings together state-ofthe-art machines in one location for an integrative wellness experience. Our approach to healing meets each client’s unique needs through personalized testing and therapies. Come as you are, no appointment needed. Kankakee Natural Foods Wellness under One Roof.
WHOLE LIFE SPINE & SOFT TISSUE Christopher Codina, DC 33 W Higgins Rd, Ste 735 South Barrington 60010 WholeLifeChiroHE.com Constantly foam rolling or taking meds to get through the day, just for it to come back? Learn how something that is easily treated and commonly found in the body may be the reason for your pain. Schedule your free consultation today to learn more. Conveniently located and insurance accepted.
HOLISTIC SKIN EXPERT: PAULINA IANNOTTA 24W788 75th St, Naperville 60565 (within Estuary Center for Living and Healing Arts) 708-769-5351 HolisticSkinExpert.com Paulina has been a holistic-licensed esthetician since 2010. She believes in balance and treats the body as a whole, and that the skin should be nourished and nurtured with love and not abused with harsh chemicals and treatments. Every treatment is about 2 hours and it’s customized to meet the needs of every individual.
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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
thriveMD – OPTIMAL HEALTH Dr. Greg Seaman 1355 Remington Rd, Ste I, Schaumburg IL 60173 312-600-5070 Info@thriveMD.org Using IV therapies, PRP, weight management and other natural programs, we help conditions like fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalance, pain, injury, weight gain, decreased performance, tickborn disease and more. After an initial consultation, we design your custom program to obtain true optimal health, which includes living a healthy lifestyle and being committed to yourself. See ad
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INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY
ELLEN KATZ, MS, LMFT Clinical Director, Inner Balance Northbrook, Chicago, Palm Springs 847-224-0244 EllenKatz.net Ellen’s 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist integrates a conscious approach to healing old patterns through a mix of trauma and mindfulness-based psychotherapies, HMR, Lifeline, The Work (Byron Katie), energy medicine and somatic awareness. Join Meetup.com “Inner Balance Meditation” for updates on her events, and visit her at EllenKatz.net. AKASHIC COUNSEL Eunice Marchman AkashicCounsel@gmail.com AkashicCounsel.org Curious about your soul’s purpose? Think about where you would like insight and healing information. Let’s open the records insightfully to receive, heal and enrich your current situation. An Akashic reading can help you reconnect to your deeper self and enable you to move on with a clearer sense of purpose.
MICHELE HEATHER 847-509-8289 MicheleHeather1@yahoo.com Get clarity, direction and empowerment as we release old patterns and blockages that keep you feeling stuck in life. Using Soul Memory Discovery, Michele helps you work with your angels and guides to practice new inner processes and expand into your highest good and true self. Michele is also intuitive and a Reiki Master Teacher.
LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL GROWTH
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE IN METRO CHICAGO CSMetroChicago.org Resources for your spiritual journey … events, weekly online podcasts, community worship services, Christian Science Reading Rooms. Explore our website and connect with us at more than 24 locations around Chicago. See
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THE EDGAR CAYCE HOLISTIC CENTER AND BOOKSTORE At Unity Northwest Church 259 E Central Rd, Des Plaines 60016 847-299-6535 • AREChicagoCenter@gmail.com Full-service bookstore, Cayce remedies, spiritual growth study groups, monthly programs, workshops and holistic fairs, intuitive skills development training, knowledgeable seekers, intuitives, healers and more. Call for hours. See
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Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. ~Dr. Seuss
INFINITY FOUNDATION 1280 Old Skokie Rd, Highland Park 60035 847-831-8828 • InfinityFoundation.org All courses now on Zoom, many are recorded to watch later. CEUs available. ThetaHealing Certification Training, May 14-16; Julian of Norwich: Wisdom in Time of a Pandemic with Matthew Fox, May 19. Call for free course guide.
MEDITATION CENTER
KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER CHICAGO 13 Harrison St, Oak Park 60304 2010 W Pierce Ave, Chicago 60622 708-763-0132 • MeditateInChicago.org Meditation and modern Buddhism. Everyone welcome. We offer an array of drop-in classes, weekend events, and retreats open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience. A nonprofit, all-volunteer organization, we’re dedicated to sharing the practical wisdom of Buddha’s teachings with Chicagoland through meditation and mindfulness practices.
MOBILE MASSAGE THERAPY
DULCE MOBILE MASSAGE 847-420-2345 DulceMobileMassage@gmail.com DulceMobileMassage.com Candy Kessler will travel to your residence to provide excellent Therapeutic Massage service with the best possible care tailoring your massage to your specific needs. May Special: $30 off any massage.
NATUROPATHIC CONSULTATION
DR. ALLA ARUTCHEVA, MD, PHD, ND Associate Professor, Rush University Med. School Antalee Wellness 1836 Glenview Rd, 2nd Fl, Glenview 60025 847-486-1130 • AntaleeHolistic.com Have gut problems? Suspect leaky gut? Do not give up! We have a solution for you! Our key strategies are “DetermineRemoveRepairRestore” that address the gut health and integrity of the intestinal wall. Special individual program will be created and help your gut be happy again. Learn more about leaky gut and our therapeutic strategy at AntaleeHolistic.com. See ad
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STANDARD PROCESS Kathy Kiss Sr Account Manager KKiss@StandardProcess.com Standard Process is a Wisconsin-based, family-owned, whole foodbased nutritional supplement company that partners with healthcare practitioners to address issues related to health conditions. See ad on page 19.
NUTRITIONAL IV THERAPY
thriveMD 1355 Remington Rd, Ste I Schaumburg IL 60173 312-600-5070 • thriveMD.com Thrive MD offers a way to deliver vital fluids, vitamins, electrolytes and nutrients directly into the bloodstream which can restore hydration, support the immune system and aid in faster recovery. Offerings include nutritional immune support, weight loss, vitality and stress relief.
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ADVANCED WOMAN’S HEALTHCARE AT NCH Ranae L. Yockey, DO, FACOG Northwest Community Hospital Busse Medical Building 880 W Central Rd, Ste 6200, Arlington Hts 847-618-0730 myawhs.com
Dr. Yockey and her team treat the “full patient” by offering a variety of services including: hormone optimization through compounding pharmacies as well as through BioTE, a bio-identical hormone replacement program that is safe and effective for almost all women and men.The practice also provides routine GYN management, pregnancy and infertility, whole body laser treatment options and chronic pelvic pain management options. See ad in the Women in Wellness
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RED LIGHT THERAPY
GLOWING WELLNESS SPA SKIN • BODY • MIND 213 W Jefferson Ave, 2nd Fl, Downtown Naperville 815-603-1166 Facebook @glowingwellnessspa GlowingWellnesSpa.com Ali Malina is an organic skincare specialist and offers unique facials and mind-body energy treatments infused with healing RED light. Red lights treatments offer a low cost, non-invasive, safe option for fat loss and body sculpting. They also reduce pain and inflammation, rejuvenate the skin, accelerate healing, boost hormonal health and much more. See ad
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SOUND THERAPY
HEALING WAVES SOUND THERAPY 1733 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60647 773-485-2935 Info@HealingWavesSoundTherapy.com HealingWavesSoundTherapy.com Alternative emotional therapy using applied specific sound frequencies to release you from the weight of unwanted emotional burdens. Common emotions worked with are anxiety, fear, anger, depression, grief, worry, suicidal thoughts, stress and much more. In-person and remote sessions are available. SOUL ENERGY Mary Ellen Azzi 3323 N Pulaski, Chicago 60641 773-609-3466 SoulEnergyWeb.com
Life is full of challenges but we can learn to flow with the continual changes. Receive a combination of vibrational sound therapy, meditation, reiki and other energy modalities to release the charged energies of these times. Offering private sessions, group sound journeys and reiki classes by creating a virtual space that is kind, caring, supportive and safe.
NORTHWEST HEALING CENTER 22000 N Pepper Rd, Lake Barrington 224-600-3216 Facebook: @northwesthealingcenter NorthwestHealingCenter.com Erica Cody is a Certified Thermographer and Herbal Alternative Medicine Practitioner, offering a full mind-body healing experiece. The Healing Center offers thermal imagining along with bioenergetic scanning to dive deep into the source of cellular dysfunction. Thermography is the study of change over time. Women with dense breast tissue and breast implants are great candidates to see what is really going on. Full-body scans can also detect inflammation in body and provides clues for further investigation. See ad in the Women in Wellness
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WELLNESS EMPOWERED 2177 Shermer Rd, Northbrook 60062 847-963-6094 YourWellnessEmpowered.com Whole Body Thermometry (WBT) is a gentle, painless, testing method utilizing a radiation-free, infrared-scanning device which assesses and identifies which organs are struggling to regulate. Knowing which organ systems are stressed, enables us to take preventive actions to restore and maintain balanced organ function. This remarkable adjunct diagnostic device, enables us to see the contributing factors that often manifest long before symptoms of chronic illness appear. See ad on page 11.
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