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hile technically Sept. 22 marked the autumnal equinox and the beginning of fall, it is October that embraces us with cooler temperatures and fabulous foliage that truly mark the seasonal change.

For those of us who live in the Sonoran Desert region of the state, it’s a wonderful time to be outdoors. Hiking and biking trails are more traveled, parks transform into festival grounds, and homeowners spend more time in their yards, either gardening or simply enjoying the nearperfect weather. For those in the northern part of the state, or in higher elevations where seasonal change really means change, many of us would like to visit and witness nature’s splendor that you find at your doorstep.

If you are thinking about taking the family north, there are two stories you should read before you go. Our eco-travel piece explores Flagstaff from a ghostly perspective. Not only is the area rich in beautiful scenery, but for those seeking a scare, Flagstaff’s haunted hotels report visitors who have stayed well beyond what nature intended. If you would prefer to stay outdoors and hopefully catch a glimpse of some of Flagstaff’s living inhabitants, our naturalist shares tips to maximize your viewing experience.

If you’d prefer a guarantee that you will see nature up close, we also have a story on an enclosed man-made tropical rainforest complete with hundreds of butterflies. If you are looking for other outdoor activities like festivals or pumpkin patches, be sure to read our calendar.

October may mark seasonal change, but this issue of Green Living is filled with other stories that involve change as well. You can witness the transformation of an iconic restaurant. You may flip when you read about the changes in yoga. And if you are thinking about changing your single status to married, we have ideas for you.

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Sometimes it is as simple as listening. My girlfriend lived years beyond the doctors’ predictions. She combined the most advanced western medicine with nutrition, meditation, and a zero-stress policy.

Laughter was crucial as well as embracing the moments—whether through travel, photography, outdoor activities, or visiting with friends—that truly made her happy. My girlfriend will always be an inspiration to me and will serve as a reminder not to squander life’s moments. Whether you or someone you know is struggling with health issues, try to live each day to the fullest. Be inspired and maybe you will be an inspiration to others.

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Earthy sustainability: Friends camped in a hemlock grove on site days before this celebration to help with preparations. The ceremony was performed in a hillside field where the barefoot couple exchanged vows. The reception building was a former Buddhist retreat that uses geothermal power.

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Amanda Johnson, of Butterfly Petals in Mesa, is a florist who specializes in desert plants and succulents. She created the bouquets and boutonniere above. butterypetals.com Alexandra Vietti, owner of Loveburd Designs, is a planner who creates sustainable weddings through do-ityourself, upcycling and reuse ideas as seen to the right. loveburddesigns.tumblr.com More resources: noimpactbride.com ecoandelsie.com greenweddingshoes.com

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COnFLICT-Free: If your rings have diamonds in them, be sure to ask for conflict-free, ethically sourced diamonds. This better ensures that your diamonds have not come by way of human suffering. brilliantearth.com eCO-FrIenDLY: Stores like Krikawa in Tucson offer eco-friendly rings. You can request rings made with fair trade or synthetic gems, and recycled metals. krikawa.com SeLF-MADe: Create a one-of-a-kind ring to reflect your one-of-a-kind relationship. Some jewelers, such as Harold Studio in Phoenix, offer classes to show couples how. haroldstudiojewelry.com

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circle of unending love. A sign of commitment. A display of fidelity. Whatever faith or tradition guides the ceremony, there is always a moment when the wedding couple holds hands, looks deeply into each other’s eyes and slips a symbolic ring onto each other’s finger. This ring definitely has meaning, although the exact meaning and historical nature of the custom may be a bit fuzzy.

You can add clarity to the meaning of your rings by using one of these ideas to express your love for your partner and the planet.

HeIrLOOM AnD AnTIQUe: There may be no greater treasure than having the honor of wearing a family heirloom. If this is not an option, there are plenty of jewelers who specialize in antique rings. antiquejewelryexch.com WOOD-CrAFTeD: Instead of searching for a perfect gold band, consider alternatives. There are eco-friendly, socially responsible rings handcrafted from salvaged wood. simplywoodrings.com

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ven the baddest wolf would get winded trying to blow down a well-built straw-bale home.

For centuries straw has been used as a home-building and -insulating material. The ancient Egyptians, who built for an eternity, not just to survive a 30-year mortgage, relied on its longevity and strength. Egyptologists have even found the simple cereal-less stalks in pharaonic tombs, along with all that high-profile gold, those headdresses and hieroglyphs.

Cultures throughout the Southwest have also been using straw, clay and other materials for a long time—predating our trendy local sourcing boasts and other sustainability efforts— and bale homes built in the 1800s can still be found in cold, windy Nebraska and in Europe.

BUILDInG WITH BALeS About a decade ago the Desert Marigold School, designed by architect Tom Hahn in conjunction with Blossom Design Group, became the city of Phoenix’s first permitted straw-bale structure. The school also incorporates green elements such as a recycled steel metal galvanized roof, stained concrete floors, highly efficient fiberglass windows, ultra-low VOC (volatile organic compound) paints and finishes, and future rainwater harvesting.

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For those who want to learn about building a straw-bale cottage or studio, the Native Seeds/SEARCH (NS/S) farm is hosting the second of two 3-day workshops Oct. 19 through Oct. 21, in Patagonia, 70 miles south of Tucson.

The workshop will focus on artistic clay finishes for the 100-square-foot straw-bale cottage/studio built during the September workshop. The completed structure will become part of the farming operations for NS/S. Hosting Straw Bale Cottage Workshop II is Bill Steen, his wife, Athena, and sons Benito and Oso. The family manages the nonprofit Canelo Project, which is dedicated to building, educating the public about and consulting privately on sustainable alternative structures. Canelo is midway between Nogales and Sierra Vista, not too far from the Huachuca Mountains.

“A straw-bale home provides comfort, safety, aesthetics as well as home energy savings,” says Steen, a native Tucsonan who grew up watching the renaissance of adobe construction in the ‘70s and ‘80s and then experienced what he believes are the even superior insulating capabilities of quality straw bales. For the last 20 years, the Steens have developed a hybrid system of integrating straw-bale walls with clay and lime plasters.

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Steen notes that, in contrast to conventional framing, a well-constructed straw-bale wall is much more effective in insulation, helping a homeowner save money as well as conserve resources. “I haven’t seen a study comparing exactly sized homes, conventional, adobe and straw bale—that would be tough because everything would have to be identical except for the structural method—but I sincerely believe that straw bales will outperform the other methods,” he says.

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS Environmental benefits are also significant. By building with straw bales, fewer bales are burned as waste, reducing annual carbon dioxide emissions. What’s more, because straw is almost universally locally available, transportation costs to site are reduced. Finally, straw is quickly renewable.

Testing laboratories have found straw bales to be more resistant to fire than conventional framing because of low oxygen levels and because load walls are seismically strong and hold up against high wind speeds. Noise absorption is also better and, when the bales are correctly plastered and sided, bugs and rodents

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Even if you’re good with tools, workshops such as the Steens’ in Patagonia are essential to understanding the unique challenges and opportunities of straw-bale construction, including design, purchasing the right moisture-content bales from dry goods suppliers and feed stores, plumbing and wiring.

“We not only teach classes but act as builders’ consultants,” says Steen, who has learned from straw bale pioneers such as Matts Myhrman and foresees great opportunities for the alternative process. “You can’t just give even traditionally experienced contractors a map and turn them loose on strawbale construction,” he explains. “You just don’t learn it, you build it, and even good contractors may take a while to grab hold of the new concepts.”

For more information on the workshop and on straw-bale construction, see shop.nativeseeds.org/products/straw or caneloproject.com.

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apyrus writings note plants, the source of essential oils, being used for medicine as early as 3000 BC. In fact, Egyptians are given credit for the process of distillation.

The World Health Organization estimates that 80 percent of the world’s population use herbal medicine. Maybe you have used some essential oils for yourself or in do-it-yourself cleaning recipes at home.

Now more research is being documented on how these essential oils can also help our pets.

In 2009, a survey was conducted with members of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA).

Member veterinarians reported successfully using 52 individual and 18 blended essential oils on dogs. Treatments ranged from aromatic to topical to internal applications.

SUCCeSS STOrIeS Known as the “oily vet,” Dr. Melissa Shelton, DVM, is a member of the AHVMA. Her years of experience and thousands of success stories are being published so more pets’ lives can be saved with essential oils. Shelton’s first experience using essential oils was with her own cat. The cat had signs of a severe neurological problem. Shelton was going to euthanize the cat, and then her husband suggested the oils. With nothing to lose, she used a blend of oils that are known as the kitty raindrop. In two doses, the cat was well.

Essential oils are different than scent oils. “Essential oils are the life-energy of a plant,” according to Jim Crosby, also known as Peppermint Jim of Crosby Mint Farm.

Shelton understands that the oils are holistic. They treat physical and emotional states. Enter Emmett, the parrot with avian warts. When Shelton had successfully reduced the warts, she brought a photographer to take pictures and video of Emmett drinking the essential oil spray. She also brought another spray with lavender, orange, and lemon to use on the other birds. When Emmett came out of his cage for the first time in two years, and began performing for the camera, his owner was shocked. Emmett had a traumatic experience when his first owner died. The new owner thought that his depressed behavior was a result of the warts. The preening

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spray is believed to have healed his emotional pain just as much as the frankincense and copaiba spray healed his physical ailment.

ABOUT THe OILS Essential oils are extracted by the process of distillation. Plants are harvested, dried, and cut, and steam is applied, which builds heat and pressure. The oil attaches to the steam as a gas and is moved through a hose into cold water. The oil is cooled and goes back to a liquid form where it can be separated from the water. The result is 100 percent pure oil that is safe to be ingested.

The most common additive to scent oils is alcohol. The lower-quality oils can be completely synthetic and not made from any plant.

Shelton believes most challenges that pet owners experience with oils are either a quality or mishandling problem. Check with a holistic veterinarian where you live before using oils at home.

ESSENTIAL OIL COMMON USES Anti-inflammatory: Bergamot & Ylang-Ylang Digestion & Antibacterial: Peppermint Calming: Lavender Bleeding: Geranium Flea control: Tea Tree Tumor reduction: Frankincense Expectorant: Eucalyptus

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y neighbor’s daughter had rescued a little mudcaked puppy in Prescott Valley and neither she nor my neighbors could keep it, so my neighbor came to me with this adorable puppy in his arms. One look at that puppy and—zip!—went the tug on my heartstrings. We decided to take him overnight, see how he got along with my other dog, Comet, and we would see.

Somewhere in the next 8-12 hours, he stole my heart. He also had me up in the middle of the night with vomiting and the runs. In the morning, the vet said he had parvovirus. It can be a death sentence for puppies, and I knew this little 12-pound pile of fur was battling for his life.

The veterinarian made it clear that she could only provide supportive care while the virus ran its course. So Jarvis was admitted to the hospital and hooked up to IVs that gave him fluids and antibiotics and some other things to reduce vomiting and help reduce his temperature. My vet and our puppy’s namesake, Dr. Rachel Jarvis, is a wonderful and loving vet, and I trust her completely—but her tool kit offered nothing to fight back against this wretched virus. We wouldn’t know for at least a few days whether he would live or die.

There is another tool kit, though—from Mother Nature herself. I knew absolutely nothing about essential oils—except every natural alternative to chemicals and drugs seemed to be made with them. These were mankind’s first medicines—and they pack a punch. They have relieved my headaches, aches and pains, indigestion, nausea, insomnia, colds, bad moods and more. There seems to be an essential oil that could help with just about anything.

So how about for a deadly virus threatening a little puppy?

I knew that some essential oils are highly antiviral, and I knew that some vets and pet owners use them. I was put in touch Dr. Nancy Brandt, a veterinarian in Las Vegas. She told me Jarvis was to get antiviral oils for five days. Dr. Brandt learned this in France, where essential oils are included in medical school training—and antiviral oils are successfully used on viral infections in emergency rooms.

After six days, Jarvis began his gradual transition to looking and acting like a normal puppy. A few weeks later, he spiked a very high fever, and this time he had kennel cough. Dr. Jarvis gave him some more antibiotics and I made another phone call to Las Vegas. After 24 hours of diffusing some essential oils, he was running around, fever gone, and with only occasional coughs.

So was it the traditional veterinary medicine or the essential oils that saved him—not once, but twice? I believe it was both—the best of both worlds. I do not discount traditional medicine’s advances or its value. I don’t think Jarvis would be alive without the blood tests, intravenous fluids, antibiotics,

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Yoga trends YOU’LL FLIP FOR

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ondering what’s new in yoga? Looking to increase your agility while still feeling graceful and centered? Loving your yoga practice but open to trying something new? Well, you might just flip (literally) for one of the newest trends in yoga…or save a lot of money on yoga clothes with another.

new yoga style as an integral part of her overall health and fitness program. Beginners use the hammocks as a soft form of support while learning simple inversions. Anti-Gravity yoga may be a little more difficult for those who are new to yoga in general. However, classes are designed to encompass teaching those at all levels. Over time, students advance and master these inversions that build up their core strength—never being higher than a few inches off the ground.

nAKeD YOGA If you are not sure you want to try anti-gravity yoga but are still looking for a new way to switch up your routine, you are in luck. At its core, yoga is about finding peace and contentment within the self. It’s about inner focus on who you are and who you want to be—it’s about exposing yourself on every level.

You can expose yourself much faster with another new (and seemingly more daring) yoga craze—naked yoga. That’s right, zero clothes allowed. Student and teacher Jayme Davis explains some of the benefits of doing yoga sans clothing.

“Since baggy clothes are out of the equation, it makes it much easier for me as a teacher to see exactly what’s happening in a client’s body.”

Being stark naked in yoga poses in a room full of strangers isn’t for everyone, but if you can overcome the fear, Davis believes there are Photo courtesy of The ra Yoga Studio great benefits. “There’s a huge stigma put on nudity in the U.S.—much more so than any other AnTI-GrAVITY YOGA country in the world. We’re taught to judge one another’s Anti-gravity yoga, also known as aerial yoga, is the next craze bodies harshly instead of embrace them, which is actually sweeping the nation. The Gravity Center in Phoenix offers what makes naked yoga the perfect situation. It teaches you 75-minute anti-gravity yoga classes in which students get a to find comfort in the uncomfortable.” Davis says naked yoga full-body workout using hammocks and various suspensions is attracting many new students who are reaping the rewards to further enrich core strength and overall flexibility. This of baring all in the classroom—they are learning to reserve new and innovative form of yoga initially came about to help self-judgment and accept and love their own bodies, as well injured athletes, but today classes are available for beginners as building inner strength as they take a huge leap out of their to advanced yoga goers. comfort zones.

The new trend was started by Christopher Harrison, worldSo whether you’re new to yoga, or your yoga resume is renowned founder and creator of the entertainment and overflowing, you just might find that inner peace you’ve been fitness brand AntiGravity. The headquarters of AntiGravity looking for while hanging upside down or doing the child’s yoga is in Manhattan, but certified instructors can be found pose wearing nothing but your birthday suit. Just remember around the world. It is practiced by stars such as Madonna, to breathe. Namaste.

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helping friends & faMilY WITH BREAST CANCER

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ctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but we don’t need a dedicated month to make us aware of how this disease has permeated our society.

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and is the leading cause of cancer death for women worldwide. It is estimated that this year in the United States alone, there will be more than 39,600 breast cancer deaths, including more than 400 men. Even family pets are now being diagnosed with the disease.

Most of us know someone who is living with breast cancer.

One of my friends recently lost her battle. She was and will forever be an inspiration to me. She researched, studied and implemented a life regimen that combined western medicine with nutrition, meditation, optimism and even laughter. Our conversations were filled with stories of travel, skiing, golf, work and, of course, her health. I never fully understood when she said her markers were down, except to know that

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that was good. I thought Lynn had won the battle. I believed she was invincible. Now I find myself wondering what more I could have done. Counselors at Susan G. Komen had suggestions for those of us who want to help but aren’t sure where to begin.

InFOrMATIOnAL SUPPOrT: Learn everything you can about breast cancer, including terms and treatment options, then share that information with your loved one. Once you present the information, respect their decision as to which course of action they wish to take. eMOTIOnAL SUPPOrT: Your loved one is likely to go through different emotions including shock, fear, anger, denial and sadness. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is to listen.

Let your loved one guide the conversation, revealing as much or as little information as is comfortable for them.

Simple gestures, such as a hug, or laughing together, can be very helpful. Remain open and honest about emotions and expectations.

PrACTICAL SUPPOrT: As time goes on and treatment is underway, day-to-day tasks may seem monumental. Offer to cook, shop, clean, wash clothes, even babysit. Drive your loved one to the doctors. Call on the network of family, friends and coworkers for help. Set up a schedule if needed.

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he thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the lower front of your neck, and although it is small, it has the critical role of making thyroid hormones.

Your body uses these hormones to manage your metabolism, or how your body uses energy to help control your organs, muscles, heart and brain.

Your immune system works to protect the body from invaders such as bacteria and viruses, but sometimes the immune system mistakes the cells of the thyroid gland for outside invaders and actually attacks them. Over time, an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, can develop when the thyroid is unable to produce adequate thyroid hormones. The primary cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S. is a condition called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which is characterized by the production of antibodies to thyroid cells. When these antibodies attack the thyroid, the gland can grow larger, causing a painless swelling in the lower front of the neck called goiter. However, not everyone will develop goiter and only about 10 percent of people with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis will develop hypothyroidism.

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is most common in women and occurs more frequently with age, but it can happen to anyone.

The condition may not produce symptoms for many years, and is often discovered from lab work performed for a routine physical or when your doctor examines your neck. The symptoms of hypothyroidism develop slowly and are very non-specific. They may not be readily recognized and are often attributed to other causes. Fatigue is the most common symptom, but hypothyroidism may also produce dry skin, brittle hair or nails, hair loss, constipation, weight gain, heavy periods, swelling, muscle aches, or memory changes.

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is thought to be caused by a combination of genetics and possibly environmental factors.

The condition often runs in families, so you may be at risk if you or a family member has thyroid or autoimmune issues.

Unfortunately, it cannot be prevented or cured, but the hypothyroidism it may cause can be controlled by replacing the thyroid hormone your body is unable to produce.

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occur if you are taking too much or too little medication, and your doctor will need to perform periodic lab testing to ensure that your dosage is correct. For those with diagnosed hypothyroidism, taking the medication is very important because untreated hypothyroidism can lead to worsening symptoms, such as elevated cholesterol levels which may increase risk for heart and vascular disease, problems with pregnancy, and very rarely, coma.

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis affects more than 10 million Americans. The hypothyroidism it can cause often goes unrecognized and can interfere with your quality of life, but the condition is treatable once diagnosed. If you suspect you may be at risk for this condition, talk with your physician. He or she can assess you for common signs of hypothyroidism, examine your neck for goiter, and administer a blood test to check for antithyroid antibodies, thyroid hormone levels, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which stimulates the thyroid to make thyroid hormones. This evaluation will help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis and determine a course of treatment appropriate for you.

Dr. Allison Peckumn, D.O. is an endocrinologist at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center. For more information, talk with your doctor or call 602-230-2273.

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LITTLE green Machines ALGAE RESEARCH EXPLORES A BROAD SPECTRUM OF USES

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f you’re thinking of algae, you’re most likely thinking it’s time to clean the pool. But there is a place in Mesa that concentrates on growing algae on purpose. The Arizona Center for Algae Technology and Innovation (AzCATI), a part of the College of Technology and Innovation and housed on the Arizona State University’s Polytechnic campus, is dedicated to researching the uses for those little green organisms.

When I asked Dr. Milton Sommerfeld, professor and codirector of AzCATI, about the difference between what clouds up the swimming pool and what the lab grows in giant test tubes, he says, “It’s essentially the same thing. One of the best strains in terms of petroleum was isolated from a small pond in Phoenix.”

vegetable oil in the pantry. (It even smells like vegetable oil.) Unfortunately, while research findings continue to look positive, Sommerfeld says developing a fuel product to compete in a commodity market is challenging. Even though we’ve been extracting oil from the ground for more than 100 years, research on biofuels is relatively new.

YOU’re ALreADY eATInG IT To illustrate the diverse range of products that contain algae, Sommerfeld has a line of containers on his desk. He holds up two jars – one with dark green powder, one with lighter green powder. Both are biomass, or what’s left of algae once either water or oil has been extracted. This is the stuff that is rich with protein and carbohydrates and is put in health supplements, or used by his wife for algae cookies.

STrIKInG OIL For years, the big story about algae has been about turning it into biofuel. According to Sommerfeld, about 50 percent of some algae strains are oil. In the late 1970s, the government realized that the country had become too dependent on foreign oil and initiated the Aquatic Species Program, an effort to research algae as a potential oil source. Sommerfeld and others went out bio-prospecting throughout the Southwest because it had been identified as desirable due to its sunny climate.

Oil extracted from algae looks like dark crude oil.

When processed into biodiesel, it’s as clear and gold as the

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Even if you’re not a health-foodie, you’ve probably been consuming algae without knowing it. Sommerfeld hands over an empty ice cream carton with the ingredient carrageenan circled, explaining that anything a food producer wants to be creamy (including ice cream, yogurt, cottage cheese, salad dressing or even the head of foam on beer) contains algenic acid or agar, a by-product of red algae.

Algae is not only a source of fuel oil, but also a source of omega 3 fatty acids, what most of us call fish oil. The latest health supplement, derived from red algae, is astaxanthin (ast-a-zan-thin), a powerful antioxidant.

COOL CLeAr WATer When research on algae started in the Southwest, researchers were using highly saline aquifer water. The idea was to find environments in which the algae would survive. What has evolved is a process using algae to assist in water purification.

AzCATI uses various waste water sources to test how algae absorbs nitrogen and phosphorous from effluent and gray water.

Once the organism has eaten its fill, so to speak, it can be used for fertilizer. Sommerfeld hopes that, in the future, farmers will use and re-use algae as a soil amendment, cutting down on synthetic fertilizers that create unhealthy run-off.

In THe FIeLD The AzCATI facility looks like any other office or classroom building, full of offices and labs, including a small room full of very technical-looking devices that Sommerfeld calls the milliondollar room. We pass through areas where men and women in lab coats examine slides and where test tubes the size of packing cylinders bubble. This is where algae strains are identified and tested. Depending on the results, they get promoted to be tested outside.

Across the street behind a high fence are shallow pools in sizes small, medium and large equipped with paddlewheels to keep the algae moving and exposed to light. Farther back, in 50-foot rows, are panels approximately four feet tall and three inches wide, slim acrylic sandwiches full of bubbling fluid in various shades of green. Once the algae appears nearly black, it’s ready to harvest and process further. Not far away is a field lab where further testing is done.

AnD BeYOnD AzCATI doesn’t exist in a vacuum. The center is part of ASU’s LightWorks initiative. It is dedicated to serve as a place for research, testing and the eventual commercialization of algaebased products, providing open test and evaluation facilities for the algae industry and research community. Sommerfeld explains that the goal is to have “universities, national labs, and industries come here and collaborate with us and to, in a sense, build the innovation base that we need for an algae industry.”

Photos courtesy of the Arizona Center for Algae Technology and Innovation Top photo: Various stages of the algae filtering process Middle photo: Shallow outdoor pools, known as the testbeds at AzCATI Bottom photo: Photobioreactors (also called PBrs) at AzCATI

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HOW healthY IS YOUR BUSINESS?

BY Dr. AnTOn CAMArOTA

Just as there are shade plants and sun-loving plants, different types of companies require different amounts of revenues ne of the most important tasks for any manager based on their specific business and customer base. Too much is to examine the presuppositions on which sales growth and a company can come apart; too few sales their company operations are based. In terms and a company will wither and die. A healthy company has of sustainability, one of the core assumptions is that the sufficient revenues to support a stable number of employees, organization is dedicated to achieving and maintaining fund its current operations and invest for the future. optimum health. “Sick” organizations—such as those Watering a garden provides an essential nutrient that have toxic cultures, underperform in their for life. For a business, technology provides the served markets, or are maladapted to changing same function. The specific technology that a times—cannot hope to sustain their operations. business uses to generate value for customers Traditionally, the health of any business Mastery of and other stakeholders must be renewed has been described in the three basic on a regular basis. If there’s too much accounting reports: income statement, Appropriate technology, or a lack of training in how balance sheet and statement of cash Technology to handle the current technology, flows. A profitable business has the employees can become been assumed to be a healthy overwhelmed and drown. business. However, for Positive Provision of We see this happen managers of sustainable Ecological, Highest Value Economic & in the case of organizations, for Customers Sales Social Value information annual financial overload. When snapshots support Employees Optimum there is too little provide too stable + their Effort technology, the narrow a Health Employee Effective company may view and this = Core never reach assumption Company Base Conversion Mission grants Employee its optimum proves false. of Resources into to add Value size and bloom. A Profit is seen as a Goods & Services based on Abilities healthy company seeks lagging indicator of = Value to master all of the forms management effectiveness. of technology that it uses, Sustainable managers realize and ensures that its technology is that creating a healthy company Quality Company appropriate for providing net positive requires a more holistic viewpoint.

Relationships ecological, social and economic value.

In order to gain a more complete The soil in which a garden grows is the understanding of an organization’s overall foundation for life, and provides another set health, we can use the metaphor of growing of essential nutrients. In a company, the soil a garden. Gardens come in all varieties, sizes is the cultural beliefs and supporting systems. and shapes; however, all gardens share four Just as different plants grow best in different soils, elements in common—air, sun, soil and water. different cultures are suited to different companies—there is In terms of sustainable organizations, we also see a sharing no one type that fits all. For example, a company that values of common elements—money, technology, culture and innovation will have an egalitarian, organic culture supported relationships. When we think of a sustainability manager as a by reward systems that encourage new ideas, involvement, gardener, we see that in order for a company to thrive, these risk taking and collaboration. In contrast, a company that four elements must be kept in balance. values consistency will have a hierarchical, controlling culture that values conformance, adherence to rules and punishment.

GrOWInG A HeALTHY COMPAnY A healthy company has a culture that grounds employee The sun provides energy that powers the plants in a garden. efforts in the core values and mission of the company and In an organization, the energy comes from revenues, which respects individual differences. In addition, a healthy company originate from sales. When an organization is focused on allows enough freedom to enable each employee to make providing the highest possible value for customers, they meaningful contributions to the organization in the ways best are getting plenty of sun. The important point here is that suited to their abilities. different types of plants require different amounts of sun.

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Finally, the air that circulates among the plants in a garden allows them to convert essential nutrients into the plant structure. In a company, the sets of interpersonal relationships among employees, managers, customers and other stakeholders serve the same function. It is the quality of these relationships that determines the productivity of the company—how well it will convert its resources into products and services that add value for stakeholders. In a healthy company, these relationships are characterized by respect, learning, growing together and tolerance for diversity.

HeALTHY COMPAnY eXAMPLe An example of a business that recognizes the explicit connection between organizational health and sustainability is the Honest Company. A manufacturer of cleaning and personal care products, the company strives to achieve its integrated vision of health and sustainability through the following goals: •Reduce the ubiquitous presence of toxic chemicals in our natural environment (air, soil, oceans, etc.), manmade environments (homes, schools, offices) and our personal environments (industrial pollution inside our own bodies).

•Protect natural resources by minimizing waste and maximizing use/re-use.

•Support peace, security, and social justice.

•Promote diversity and productivity through all facets of life—from cultural to ecological.

At its core, the Honest Company realizes that sustainability is about continual improvement—getting better. Just as a garden needs tending to keep it flourishing, a sustainable company needs managers to work on stabilizing revenues, mastering technology, modeling a positive culture and creating productive relationships.

A manager can get a quick view of their organization’s health by asking the following four simple questions: 1. How stable are my company’s revenues and profits over time?

2. How do we encourage mastery over all of the technologies we use to create value?

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4. How many times each day does each employee smile?

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GIVING A SECOND LIFE TO A GREAT PHOENICIAN GATHERING PLACE

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mid the rubble of the once legendary Beef Eaters restaurant lies a vision and a story that transcends the very symbol of its city’s namesake. Here, in uptown Phoenix, where Camelback meets Third Avenue, stands the skeleton of what was once one of the great gathering places in Phoenix. This place is where business deals were whispered in the sheltered secrecy of large, iconic black booths, and where events worthy of banquet halls were held. Here, memories of weddings, bar mitzvahs, birthday parties, and political meetings could fill the massive space to its rafters. It is a space begging to be the center of it all again, and with the vision of Venue Projects and Changing Hands Bookstore, it will be.

CHAnGInG HAnDS Built in 1961, Beef Eaters was a mid-century modern building with tons of character, both inside and out. Beef Eaters owner Jay Newton put his life into making the restaurant a success and enjoyed its peak between the ‘60s and ‘80s. In the 1990s the space seemed to become irrelevant and more out of touch with each passing day. After financial trouble that led to foreclosure on the property, Beef Eaters closed its doors in 2006, and shortly thereafter, Jay Newton passed away at the age of 88. With the doors closed and the ultimate crash of the economy later, Beef Eaters sat vacant with its white clothed tables still set and its grandiose chandeliers still hanging, as if stuck in a time warp.

The fear of losing another historic Phoenix building gave voice to community concern with a desire to save the structure. The new owner of the property, Tes Welborn, hired Venue Projects as consultants to figure out what to do with the space. Motivated by the community love for the property, Venue Projects wanted to give the neighborhood what it was asking for—the building to be reused for a community purpose. But how?

The answer came in late 2011 after Venue Projects’ Lorenzo Perez and Jon Kitchell spoke at an event on the topic “Transformation,” in regards to adaptive reuse projects. The

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Changing Hands Bookstore emerged with a vision.

Changing Hands Bookstore is a Tempe institution and has been nationally recognized as one of the country’s best independent bookstores. Originally opened in a funky space on Mill Avenue in 1974, Changing Hands moved to a space on McClintock Drive, and had been looking for a second location in Central Phoenix with specific criteria. After the presentation, they realized the Perez-Kitchell team could be the creative force to turn their vision into reality.

The dream was to inhabit an iconic building with character along the light rail to connect with their loyal customer base in Tempe and draw in customers from the greater transit system. The space needed to be, at a minimum, 6,000 square feet to house not only the bookstore but also their independent bookstore/wine and beer bar brainchild, now dubbed the First Draft Book Bar. Other tenants would be in the picture as well; all of them would have to be local operators to support the spirit and energy of local businesses.

Perez and Kitchell knew exactly where this mixed-use project should go and were ecstatic to have a novel purpose for the historic site. rISInG FrOM THe rUBBLe Thanks to a cheaper asking price for the building, Venue Projects, Changing Hands Bookstore, The Ownership group behind Beckett’s Table, and historic renovation expert John Douglas Architects were able to buy the nostalgic Beef Eaters restaurant and became co-owners of the building and vision.

Almost two years later, this adaptive re-use, ultra-local, “third space” is close to becoming reality. (“Third space” is the term used to reference the place one would hang out besides their home or place of work.)

The plans are drawn and the space is split between Changing Hands, Southern Rail (a new restaurant from Executive Chef Justin Beckett), and The Lively Hood, a cowork space for mobile professionals offering a variety of office and meeting space. The renovated and repurposed property,

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rechristened “The Newton,” in memory of the Beef Eaters’ owner/founder, is already underway and is scheduled to open in spring of 2014, a setback from the original grand opening date of Fall 2013 on account of some renovation surprises. The Newton was originally projected to be 17,227 square feet but has now grown to 18,599 square feet after the discovery of a bigger basement, and a higher-than-originallythought roofline that gave extra space for a loft.

The Newton, when finished, will be a textbook example of Jon Kitchell and Lorenzo Perez sustainable urban retrofitting much like the celebrated La Grande Orange in Arcadia.

The Newton combines adaptive reuse, transit-oriented development, mixed-use principles, and upcycling for a sense of place that creates community and character.

The original walnut flooring, heavy timber frames, and premium-grade redwood panels from Beef Eaters were saved and will be reused with a fresh finish. The original materials will be exposed in the design revealing the original sprinklers, rafters, brick, and fired adobe walls throughout the building.

The redevelopment team has several containers filled with salvaged wood, those huge round booths, and the treasured original chandeliers and cash registers. The Newton, whose designers were also part of the creative team behind the Windsor and Churn property at Central Avenue and Oregon, a popular restaurant in the same area, will have the same

Windsor-feel of a new place with a vintage nostalgia that makes us think this place has been here forever. As redeveloper Jon Kitchell pointed out, the Newton needs to “reflect in every way possible, what it has been forever…We want to use as much salvaged material as possible to tell the story of what’s here and why.”

Perez summed up the vision: “We see it as a modern-day reinterpretation of what the Beef Eaters originally was in this community—a neighborhood gathering space where people came together to eat, attend and celebrate events, and connect. The only subtle difference is we’re integrating into the fold an opportunity to shop and educate via Changing Hands and an opportunity to work, collaborate and office out of The Lively Hood creative workspace. In essence, the project is a metaphor for Phoenix— taking what was once a popular community center and giving it new life and purpose helping it to rise from despair and neglect, and returning it to prominence once again.”

Who knows, maybe you will be attending a wedding there someday. Maybe you will bump into a long-lost friend on the light rail on the way to a birthday party at the Southern Rail.

Perhaps you will fall in love with your next favorite author or a fellow book lover at the Book Bar. You may even complete your life’s work in the creative oasis office space. Whatever activities occur at this neighborhood gathering space, it is clear that the Newton will have an integral role in fostering a new generation of memories in uptown Phoenix.

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hile Halloween is only one day, the entire month of October seems to be filled with all things scary and paranormal. Rumor has it that Flagstaff—one of our favorite destinations for outdoor fun—boasts several purportedly haunted spots. So, we went looking for the green and the ghost factor.

Here’s what we found.

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ghost tale involves Morton Hall on north campus, where a former student is said to have ended her own life during World War II. She supposedly still haunts residents there to this day. On the other side of campus, legend has it that McConnell Hall is home to some paranormal activity as well.

nOrTHern ArIZOnA UnIVerSITY (nAU) The Green: NAU is on the cutting edge of sustainable efforts—including academics, research and infrastructure.

Some highlights include the School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, where students can study the science behind climate change as well as its impact; in fact, there are several degree programs created to educate aspiring green industry professionals. The campus is also home to several LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) buildings, showcases a myriad of green on-campus initiatives, and participates in several renewable energy programs, among other efforts. Learn more at nau.edu/Sustainability-360.

The Ghostly: As a Lumberjack, I always thought there seemed to be an abundance of cemeteries near campus—and I was correct. NAU’s spooky factor is elevated by the fact that the campus is surrounded by three cemeteries. Its most popular

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THe OrPHeUM THeATer The Green: The Orpheum Theater (orpheumpresents. com) located in downtown Flagstaff is one of the area’s premier places to see a show. The theater is considered a local landmark—it has been known as The Orpheum since 1917. This month, the theater will be a signature venue for the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival (flagstaffmountainfilms. org) which, in addition to supporting independent film making, hosts several programs focused on bettering the local

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community and reaching out to Native American youth on the adjacent Navajo and Hopi reservations. The festival also raises funds for a variety of local charities. The Orpheum partners with local vendors whenever possible for all of its events.

The Ghostly: According to the Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau and local residents, there are rumors of paranormal activity on both floors of the theater. Upstairs, the Balcony Spectator—a shadowy male figure—is said to move back and forth through the balcony aisles. Downstairs, the men’s bathroom has been known to house some creepy activity.

HOTeL MOnTe VISTA The Green: One of Flagstaff’s premier hotels since 1927, Hotel Monte Vista (hotelmontevista.com) has a colorful past full of fun stories and celebrity guests. Staying at this historic downtown building gives patrons the chance to park their cars and walk to local bars, restaurants and event venues— convenient for guests and the environment. Also, Rendezvous, the hotel’s on-site coffee bar by day and martini bar by night, offers eco-friendly Intelligentsia Coffee and Teas and David Rio Chai, two environmentally conscious brands.

The Ghostly: According to the Flagstaff CVB, Hotel Monte Vista is ripe with paranormal activity. Most well known are the phantom bellboy who is said to still be offering room service, and a young woman who roams the hall next to room 210.

There are also rumors of a ghostly old woman who sits in a rocking chair in room 305, and bank robbers who stayed at the hotel long ago roaming the cocktail lounge, according to employee accounts. In addition, ongoing unexplained paranormal activity such as children running the halls, babies

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THe WeATHerFOrD HOTeL The Green: Established in 1897, the Weatherford Hotel (weatherfordhotel.com) is now home to 11 guest rooms, Charly’s Pub, Charly’s Grill and the Zane Grey Ballroom. Its current owners have been revamping and restoring the hotel for more than 30 years. Located downtown, within walking

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distance of Flagstaff’s most popular attractions, the ballroom was a recent meeting place for Green Drinks, a “monthly social networking opportunity to discuss sustainable trends in the economy in a casual atmosphere.” The Weatherford is also the home of the annual New Year’s Eve pinecone drop, which brings local business and commerce to the downtown area.

The Ghostly: While hotel reps say a lot of the noises heard at night are from the hotel’s old pipes, several ghost stories surround the hotel. One story includes a ghostly woman who haunts the Zane Grey Ballroom, and another includes newlyweds who haunt an old room that is now a storage closet. In addition, over the years, staff members have reported hearing their names called out and other spooky occurrences.

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all in Arizona signals the much-awaited cooler temperatures that bring us outdoors. It also means some of our forests will be putting on displays of spectacular colors for us to enjoy. Depending on where you live in the state, you may be preparing your yards for more outdoor entertaining, or you may be getting ready for the cold winter that lies ahead.

Animals also go through a period of preparation in the fall, in some cases storing food, putting on a few extra pounds before hibernation, considering a slight shift in geography to a warmer region, or bracing themselves for the influx of migratory visitors.

With all this activity going on, it is a great time of year to

head to the higher elevations of the mountains. One thing that many look forward to on these trips is seeing wildlife. There are many ways to increase your chances and become better at observing nature in the process, if you begin with a few basics. nATUre DeTeCTIVeS I often challenge children to become nature “detectives” by learning and using some basic skills. While an intriguing concept for many children and adults, it’s also useful when you think about the fact that wild animals generally do their best to stay hidden, and therefore safe, so spotting them can sometimes be a challenge.

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THe eDGe eFFeCT Most animals live on the edge. That is, they are constantly in search of ways to meet their basic needs for food, water, shelter and space. Each animal species lives in a specific home, or habitat, that suits them well in terms of meeting those basic needs. Knowing an animal’s habitat will help you hone in on where you’re likely to see that animal. A phenomenon called the edge effect shows that diversity is richer in the space where two habitats overlap, because the residents from both habitats share the border. This is useful to know when spending time outdoors, or even traveling through the countryside in a moving car. By keeping your eyes on the edges of forests, fields, or bodies of water, you can increase your chances of seeing wildlife.

SHArInG DISCOVerIeS When you spot a wild animal, you can easily tell others where to look by using the clock face method. To practice, draw a clock face on a piece of paper, with 12 o’clock at the top of the page, six at the bottom, and so on. Holding the paper flat out in front of you, imagine you’ve sighted a coyote off in the distance directly ahead. Use the number on the clock to describe the direction you want people to look by saying, “Coyote at 12 o’clock.” With a little practice, when someone says, “Mule deer at your nine,” you’ll know exactly where to look!

THe DUPLICATIOn GAMe Learn to recognize and appreciate animal signs, too. As you walk through habitats, look for clues such as tracks, nests, tunnels or holes in the ground or in trees, rubbing spots, bits of fur or feathers, gnawed wood, animal trails, or even droppings, sometimes called scat. You can also work on sharpening your powers of observation and visual awareness with the duplication game.

To prepare, have one person collect 10 common natural objects from the immediate area, place the objects on the ground and cover them with a cloth. Gather everyone, remove the cloth and give them 60 seconds to look at the objects before sending them off to gather each of the objects themselves. Re-cover the objects and, in a short time, call the group back. Pull out the objects one by one and see who found a duplicate. Items can include: tree bark pieces, feathers, seeds, acorns, rocks, cones, or different types of leaves. Use this game to discuss the objects and their role in nature. You can add a level of skill for older kids by listing the items on paper and sending them on a nature scavenger hunt.

Finally, you can also play an amended version of duplication by placing 10 or more human-made items of varying sizes and colors along a trail, with some being obvious (soda can) and some harder to see (brown pencil). Challenge each person to slowly walk the route and count the items they see that don’t belong there, leading to a discussion of how camouflage helps animals and the importance of disposing of items properly.

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WILDLIFe WATCHInG eTIQUeTTe Finally, remember to be a responsible wildlife watcher and nature detective by leaving plants in place and letting animals find their own food. Because animals live on the edge, approaching an animal too closely may not only jeopardize your safety, but it can also harm the animal if they become scared enough to run away or otherwise alter their behavior.

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magine stepping out of Scottsdale, Arizona, and into a tropical rainforest setting, all in a moment’s time. You may instantly start sweating because it’s humid, but the view of bright green plants, a small waterfall and pond, and thousands of butterflies is worth it. Colorful butterflies from around the world surround you. Most notable are the bright blue ones; but there are also varieties with shades of orange, red and gold, and even grey ones with nearly see-through delicate wings. You step cautiously. A butterfly lands on your hand.

Other people watch in awe and their eyes light up as they take in the same beauty. Welcome to Butterfly Wonderland.

Recently, my sister-in-law and best friend were in town at the same time, so I wanted to take them someplace that was unique and memorable, an attraction that would be a fun experience for my 3-year-old son, too. We found it all at Butterfly Wonderland, the largest butterfly pavilion in the U.S. The Scottsdale-based destination, located off of the Loop 101 and Via de Ventura in Scottsdale, and part of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, features an atrium, interactive exhibits, 3D movie theater, gift shop and cafe.

FIrST IMPreSSIOnS When you first walk into Butterfly Wonderland, you’re greeted by a welcoming atmosphere and then ushered into a 3D showing of Flight of the Butterflies, a documentary that follows the migration of the monarch butterfly. For families with children, this is one of the highlights of the experience.

After the movie, guests make their way to the Butterfly Emergence Gallery, where butterflies make the metamorphosis from chrysalis to butterfly. Then, it’s time for the most anticipated part of the experience—the conservatory.

THe BUTTerFLY WOnDerLAnD COnSerVATOrY The conservatory (also known as the atrium) is the obvious highpoint of the visit. The 10,000-squarefoot atrium is kept at rainforest temperature and humidity levels, so be prepared for a sweat that is totally worth it. Inside, the atrium features tropical plants, a waterfall, a large Koi pond, and thousands of butterflies.

Most noticeable were the blue Morpho butterflies from the rainforests of South America.

While you’re not supposed to reach out and touch a butterfly on your own, many of the colorful residents land on visitors. For children, this is an amazing, educational experience. My son had a blast seeing— and even getting up close to—the butterflies.

Curator Danya Cooper encourages children and adults to observe with all of their senses. “Our facility is more than a museum. It is a living, sensory experience,” Cooper says. “The Scottsdale setting is a dramatic choice as it juxtaposes two distinct eco-systems, allowing visitors to step from the arid Arizona desert directly into a tropical rainforest environment.”

Wondering where all of the butterflies come from?

According to butterflywonderland.com, the butterflies seen inside the conservatory are sent as chrysalids from butterfly farmers in Costa Rica, Malaysia, Ecuador, Thailand and the Philippines.

MOre TO See In addition to the butterfly atrium, there is a display that includes a live ant colony and Honey Bee Extravaganza. The ant colony is fascinating because you can see up close the tunnels and ants at work. The honey bee exhibit features honey bees going about their daily activities in an active hive.

Both displays are behind glass so visitors get an undisturbed (and safe) vantage point.

Love creatures of the deep? Don’t miss the Rivers of the Amazon aquatic display that features a variety of sea life. There’s also an interactive tank where you can touch Motoro stingrays.

If you work up an appetite, Butterfly Wonderland is home to a cafe that serves simple meals and snacks. There is also a gift shop where you can pick up mementos to remind you of your big day.

FLUTTerInG TO THe FUTUre According to the Butterfly Wonderland staff, the attraction is the first phase of a planned entertainment complex that will include an aquarium, IMAX theatre and museum. For now, Butterfly Wonderland is welcoming the community through the myriad of experiences it offers which include opportunities for field trips, internships and workshops.

The Butterfly Wonderland Foundation, its non-profit arm, provides educational and research opportunities.

To learn more about Butterfly Wonderland, visit butterflywonderland.com.

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STrAWBerrIeS, MASCArPOne & double chocolate pancakes ingredients 1 lb. of fresh strawberries 1 splash of Crème de fraise (Strawberry liqueur) 1 pinch crushed sea salt ½ cup mascarpone ½ cup heavy whipping cream 1 tbsp. sugar 1 piece of good quality dark chocolate 1 batch Bunnery O.S.M. Double Chocolate Pancakes directions 1. Choose the ripest and most fragrant strawberries. Remove the stem and halve or quarter. Place in a bowl.

2. Toss strawberries with a splash of liqueur and a good pinch of crushed sea salt. Allow to macerate for 30 minutes.

3. Using an electric mixer or hand whisk, beat the mascarpone, heavy whipping cream and sugar until thick.

(Be careful not to over whip, as it will curdle).

4. Cover and chill until needed.

5. Layer the Bunnery O.S.M. Double Chocolate Pancakes with the whipped mascarpone cream and the macerated strawberries and the juice.

6. Finish by shaving dark chocolate all over the top, using a peeler or microplane.

recipe courtesy of Chef elizabeth Binder for Bunnery O.S.M. elizabethbinder.com bunnerynaturalfoods.com

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Green SCeneS MACDONALD’S RANCH PUMPKIN FESTIVAL 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Closed at 1 p.m. Oct. 31.

Pony rides, mule rides, a petting zoo, miniature horses, chocolate, hot dogs, hamburgers, hay maze and a pumpkin patch are just some of the festivities this month at MacDonald’s Ranch. 480.585.0239 macdonaldsranch.com

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MOTHER NATURE’S FARM 1663 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert Oct. 1 - Nov. 4 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Closes at 3 p.m. Oct. 31.

A free pumpkin comes with your child’s admission ticket to this fun fall farm. Other festivities include a petting zoo, a straw bounce, an air bounce, Halloween decorating and pumpkins that range from 1 to 500 lbs. 480.892.5874 mothernaturesfarm.com

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Use low-VOC spray paints to make instant black vases—or candy-corn-themed vessels for your table.

The possibilities are endless. Old or unwanted items of others can be canvas anew for you to make uncanny, one-of-a-kind treasures this season.

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HEALTH AWARENESS AND CAREER EXPO

Gangplank, 260 S. Arizona Avenue, Chandler Oct. 2, 7 p.m.

Guest speaker for the Chandler Science Café will be Christopher Wharton, PhD, assistant professor for the Healthy Lifestyles Research Center at Arizona State University.

Wharton will have a conversation with the audience about nutrition. His latest work includes research on food choice, farmers markets, school nutrition programs and sustainable behaviors. Free and open to the public. public.asu.edu/~cwharton

Estrella Mountain Community College 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This expo includes information about health and wellness, education and career opportunities. Free and open to the public. estrellamountain.edu/expo

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CONCERT IN THE PARK Freestone Park Amphitheater, 1045 E. Juniper Road, Gilbert Oct. 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for an evening of live music under the night sky at Freestone Park in Gilbert. Food is available for purchase. gilbertaz.gov

Photo by jeremy lee

PHOENIX FASHION WEEK Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale Oct. 3 - Oct. 5 Phoenix Fashion week highlights Arizona’s Fashion industry, connects national and international designers with premier retailers, and exhibits fall fashion trends for media and guests. phoenixfashionweek.com

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SCHNEPF FARMS PUMPKIN AND CHILI PARTY

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24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek Oct. 3 through Oct. 31 Thursdays & Sundays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closes at 4 p.m. Oct. 31.

Corn mazes, hay rides, bonfires, stunt shows, fireworks and more. 480.987.3100 schnepffarms.com

1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix Oct. 11 through Nov. 3 Arizona State Fair returns with non-stop attractions, entertainment, sporting events, agricultural displays and more.

Check the website for a complete list of attractions and entertainment. 602.252.6771 azstatefair.com

EARTH HARMONY FESTIVAL

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Avalon Organic Gardens and Ecovillage 2074 Pendleton Drive, Tumacácori Oct. 5 and Oct. 6 At this free, weekend-long celebration of eco-friendly and sustainable living, visitors can enjoy live music, food, arts and crafts, tours of the organic gardens and ecovillage, camping, hay rides and more. 520.398.2542 earthharmonyfestival.org

Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe Oct. 11, 5 p.m. to midnight, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to midnight, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Oktoberfest is a free outdoor festival with more than 20 live polka bands, German food and beer and wine gardens, a kids zone, dachshund races and local artisan vendor stands. tempeoktoberfest.com

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NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTIONS PARADE Third Street and Oak to Steele Indian School Park 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix Oct. 12, 9 to 11 a.m.

Parade will emphasize this year’s theme of “Native American Pride: Celebration of Culture through Art, Music and Dance.”

602.254.3247 nativeconnections.org

FOOD DAY PHOENIX Cesar Chavez Plaza, 251 W. Washington St., Phoenix Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Food Day Phoenix is apart of a nationwide celebration about healthy, affordable, sustainable food. foodday.org

SHAPE UP ARIZONA AND DAY OF PLAY Photo courtesy of native American Connections

DANCE THEATER: NIGHT DRESSED AS DAY Oct. 12, 5 p.m.

Human Nature Dance Theater’s Night Dressed as Day performs at Arcosanti, Paolo Soleri’s eco-friendly urban laboratory.

928.632.7135 arcosanti.org

GREAT OUTDOORS RECREATION FESTIVAL AND EXPO Watson Lake Park, 3100 Watson Lake Road, Prescott Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Event highlights outdoor recreational activities with music, food, activities and more. 928.777.1121 cityofprescott.net

Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Road, Chandler Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Shape Up Arizona is part of the City of Chandler’s Mayor’s Day of Play. The day includes informational booths, entertainment, a foam race, costume contest and prizes. chandleraz.gov

FEAST WITH THE DEARLY DEPARTED Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson Oct. 26, 5 to 8 p.m.

Celebrate El Dia de los Muertos with mariachis, activities, luminaries and food. 520.326.9686 tucsonbotanical.org

RAW: PHOENIX ARTISTIC SHOWCASE Monarch Theatre, 122 E. Washington Street, Phoenix Oct. 17, 7 p.m.

The showcase will include local music, film, fashion, art gallery, performers, hairstylists and makeup artists. rawartists.org

ANNUAL OTSUKIMI MOONVIEWING 2013 Japanese Friendship Garden, 1125 N. Third Ave., Phoenix Oct. 19, 5 to 9 p.m.

Experience Taiko drummers, swordsmanship presentations, and traditional Japanese song and dance under a full moon.

602.274.8700 japanesefriendshipgarden.org

ARIZONA’S ULTIMATE WOMEN’S EXPO Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third St., Phoenix Oct. 19 and Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Women’s Expo features food, fashion finance, health and wellness, design and more. 866.618.3434 azwomensexpo.com

ENVISION TUCSON SUSTAINABLE FESTIVAL Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Envision Tucson Sustainable Festival will provide a day of music, activities, food and knowledge about sustainable and eco-friendly living. tucsonsustainable.org

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When ghouls, goblins and ghosts gather at your doorstep, soliciting the sweetest of treats, what will you be handing out?

And what will you keep for yourself? Come on, you know you have your own stash too! Want to feel better about eating the whole bag—or sharing it with superheroes and princesses, if you’re feeling generous? Read on about treats that are rainforest alliance certified, fair trade, or have vitamins, probiotics or organic ingredients. Call it “candy with a conscience.”

GO nATUrALLY | OrGAnIC HArD CAnDIeS “CHerrY” he said: Go Naturally can call these hard candies, but that right there is a cough drop. A very tasty cough drop, but a cough drop nonetheless. I’m positive the apple, pomegranate, or blood orange flavors are delicious, but these cherry ones make me think I should have a sore throat to be eating them.

she said: My sweet tooth rarely leads me to anything but chocolate, but I do enjoy variety on occasion. Even though this was a no-frills, basic cherry-flavored candy, it was good and long-lasting. They are individually wrapped and a great value for an organic treat at $2.79/bag.

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YUMeArTH OrGAnICS | GUMMY BeArS he said: Little gummy chews that actually taste like the fruit they’re flavored after! “The snozzberries taste like snozzberries!”

They’re made from organic fruit juice and at only 88 calories per bag, these will probably be the healthiest thing in your trick-or-treaters’ bags, unless you live next door to a dentist.

she said: These certified organic gummy bears will make you the most popular house on the block this Halloween. Parents will love the Earth- and belly-friendly organic ingredients, not to mention 100 percent vitamin C, and kids will love the perfectly chewy and juicy flavors. Who am I kidding? I loved these too!

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neWMAn’S OWn OrGAnICS | MILK CHOCOLATe PeAnUT BUTTer CUPS he said: Holy Headless Horseman, those are good! Peanut butter and chocolate has got to be the best combination of flavors ever, and Newman’s Own took it to a whole ‘nother level. I was so wrong liking Reese’s all those years. I would go home and change costumes if you were giving these out on Halloween.

she said: Chocolate! Now we’re talkin’! Three (3!) cups in this package and thank goodness for that. The peanut butter tastes straight out of the jar—roasted, salty, buttery heaven.

That, combined with the silky organic milk chocolate, made for a decadent, irresistible treat that I won’t be sharing with little ghosts and witches at my door.

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PLUM KIDS | OrGAnIC YO DrOPS “BerrY BLAST” he said: These Yo’ Drops are the organic equivalent of Nerds. Tiny, crispy, fruit-flavored spheres of goodness. They do have a distinct yogurt flavor which I thought was tasty, but I could see the kiddos turning their little noses up at. So if you wanna be a cool cat, better not hand these out, yo.

she said: Maybe you have to be a kid, or an astronaut, to appreciate these odd freeze-dried pebbles. They have a nice crunch and bright berry flavor, but I didn’t like the strong tangy flavor at all. And although technically not candy, this is at least something healthy and kid-friendly to drop into the bags of eager costume-clad mini-humans on the 31st.

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AnGeLL OrGAnIC CAnDY BAr | CrISP he said: I guess I expected the Angell crisp bar to be a bit, uh, what’s the word I’m looking for, “crispier.” The chocolate was good, but it was a tad gritty in the finish. If I had to sum up this candy bar in one word it would be, “Meh.”

she said: It took a couple bites to get into the flavor, but after that I was sold! This bar had a creamy chocolate coating with a chocolate truffle-like, crunchy rice middle. You’ll want to keep this one for yourselves rather than share with trick-or-treaters, because at $2.39 a pop, you’ll break the bank!

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