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For me, family is most important—those in my own home and those who live thousands of miles away. I know that the family makeup changes for each one of us, but I suspect most of us have people in our lives whom we hold close to our hearts and consider family whether by blood or by choice. And there are some of us who include pets in the mix. However you define family, if family is what you cherish, then this issue is for you. We are excited to bring you Green Living magazine’s first issue dedicated completely to families.

In the following pages you will find tips about keeping your little ones healthy and happy. There are organic options in how we feed, bathe and dress our babies. There are suggestions to cultivate a love of fresh fruits and vegetables in our children through gardening. We also explore nutritional options for our pets.

We celebrate children who are making a difference for the community and our planet. And young chefs share their favorite healthy recipes. We look at sustainable schools in our state, from preschool to college.

If you want to foster a love of nature, we write about a program that challenges and educates youth on a Grand Canyon rafting trip along the Colorado River. We also have a variety of camp opportunities, including nature camps.

Before I bid you happy reading, I have a few side notes to share.

Earth Month is right around the corner. Not only is the April issue going to be filled with stories of sustainability, but Green Living team members will be at Earth Month events throughout the state to share the magazines with you in person. We are also co-hosting the Earth Day Soccer Classic: Kick it with Africa, a bi-continental co-ed soccer tournament that you won’t want to miss. As you’re out and about this month, be sure to say hello when you are passing by one of our booths.

If you don’t see us in your travels, but would like to connect with us, we’d love to hear from you via phone, email or social media. All of our contacts are listed in the magazine. One reader reached out to us last month with such passion for eco-conscious living that she challenged us to be better, and she inspired me as well. Another reader told our publisher a story of how Green Living magazine, and the practice of living green, has changed her life. By sharing your stories and ideas with us, you make Green Living a better publication for everyone.

With that said, please enjoy this issue, cherish your families, and I hope to see you soon. Happy reading!

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can say with complete confidence that, before becoming a mother, I never googled organic mattresses, BPA, red dye 40, “physical” sunscreen or low volatile organic compound (VOC) paint. Not even once. Having a baby changes everything. Suddenly, keeping that tiny little person healthy and happy is the only thing that matters, and the Internet becomes your best (and worst) friend. Mothers are hyper-aware of everything that goes into and comes out of that tiny little body. From laundry detergent and onesies to baby food and bathing products, there are so many options to choose from—some considered much healthier than others.

Simply put, the fewer chemicals your baby is exposed to from day one, the better. Toxins in the air, in our food, and in the products we use can cause allergies, chemical sensitivities and other illnesses. For new moms or moms-to-be, keeping track of it all can be overwhelming, and following every “best practice” out there is impossible. But with a little research, a lot of balance, and that unwavering mother’s love, you’ll find the products and practices that work best for your family.

Below are some guidelines to get you started on creating a more natural environment for your little ones.

NUTRITION For a newborn baby’s diet the best possible option is breast milk. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) breast milk should be the only source of nourishment for the first six months. Breast milk is nutrient-dense, safe, and it contains antibodies that protect against many childhood diseases. Some research indicates that adolescents and adults who were breastfed as babies had a lower incidence of type 2 diabetes, and of becoming overweight or obese. It’s convenient, it’s free, it’s natural and it has every nutrient your baby needs. WHO also cites many benefits for mom, too, such as decreased risk for breast and ovarian cancers later in life.

For some new moms, however, breastfeeding just doesn’t work out. Whether mom’s body isn’t producing enough milk, or the baby simply won’t feed, breastfeeding isn’t always an option. Fortunately, there are now many organic baby formulas on the market that contain most of the same nutrients found in breast milk. Organic formulas are most often free of pesticides, antibiotics and growth hormones but check the label for corn syrup—some organic formulas contain corn syrup instead of higher quality forms of sugar like milk lactose or brown rice syrup.

As your baby moves into solid foods, you can make your own baby food or choose from a variety of organic brands on the shelves. If you’re going homemade, the number one rule is safety. Wash produce thoroughly, even if it’s organic. Consult the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Dirty Dozen

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for a list of especially “dirty” veggies and fruits, and buy organic when you can. Use glass or stainless steel jars, and be sure to serve baby food immediately or freeze it to prevent bacterial growth.

When it comes to feeding your baby, you’ll never run out of things to read or learn. But for starters, just be safe, be as natural as possible and, remember, the fewer ingredients the better.

SKINCARE There’s nothing in the world quite like a cuddly, silky smooth baby, and skin-to-skin contact has physical and emotional benefits for both baby and mom. But a baby’s skin is very vulnerable. It’s more porous than an adult’s, so it absorbs much more of everything it touches. From lotions, shampoos and laundry soaps to diapers, clothing and blankets, going more natural with the products in your home can prevent irritating and/or painful rashes, dryness, chafing and allergies.

Additionally, babies’ immune systems are still developing, so limiting exposure to chemicals and toxins early in life is especially important.

The first lesson in Baby Skincare 101 is less is more. Babies are born with a natural protective covering on their skin called vernix, and many medical experts recommend not bathing the baby for the first few weeks of life. After that, limit bathing to three times a week or less for the first year, and avoid using any soaps or lotions on your baby’s skin for the first few months—water is most often good enough!

Even when changing diapers, using straight water and cloth diapers is a great natural option. Disposable diapers and baby wipes can make things a lot easier, but they often contain chemicals, dyes and fragrances that can irritate a baby’s skin.

Luckily, things are easier for the modern mom. There are now disposable diapers available without added chemicals and dyes, and modern cloth diapers, a cloth/disposable hybrid.

Those adorable baby clothes around every corner are hard to resist, but, whenever you can, buy natural, organic and/or eco-friendly clothing, bedding and blankets for your little one.

Non-organic cotton often contains pesticides, dyes, bleaches and toxins that have been associated with many health risks in children. Be sure to wash them in a gentle detergent free of dyes and fragrances.

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IN THE HOME Creating a cozy and clean environment for our smallest family members is a natural and amazing part of the nesting process.

We choose our “theme” and color pattern and then go to town cleaning, painting and shopping for theme-specific cribs, sheets, curtains, rugs and more. The room may look adorable, but make sure it’s also healthy for baby.

Any new paint used in your home, and especially in your nursery, should be free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

VOCs are chemicals found in paint and many other products, which are emitted into the air while you paint and, oftentimes, years after. Depending on the type of VOCs present and the amount of exposure, their impact could range from allergies and asthma to cancer. Almost every paint manufacturer now offers water-based low- and no-VOC paint options so it’s an easy way to reduce your baby’s exposure.

For cleaning, think like grandma. Put away the Lysol and Clorox, which are riddled with chemicals that can irritate little eyes, skin and respiratory systems, and get out your baking soda, white vinegar and some lemons. You can effectively clean floors, counters, kitchens, windows and bathrooms using natural products, without the toxins found in many cleansers. There are also many green options in the stores.

One WebMD article recommends choosing products labeled petroleum-free, biodegradable, phosphate-free, VOC-

free, and solvent-free, and avoiding products containing chlorine, alcohols, triclosan, triclocarbon, lye, glycol ethers or ammonia.

Since babies spend much of their time snoozing away, consider investing in an organic mattress. Most regular crib mattresses contain vinyl/PVC and polyurethane foam, which have been shown to release potentially harmful chemicals such as phthalates. Other types of new furniture and carpets can also leach out harmful fumes so be sure to unwrap them and air them out for a few days before putting them in the house. Better yet, look for furniture that is certified by Greenguard for low chemical emissions or buy secondhand furniture that has already offgassed any harmful chemicals.

PRIORITIZING YOUR GREEN EFFORTS If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed right now, take a deep breath and relax. You don’t have to go 100 percent green to be an amazing mom and raise a happy, healthy child. Every family’s needs, resources and priorities are different, and educating yourself and making changes where you can is a great start. Focus on the high exposure areas and/or products first—i.e. nursery furniture, clothing/diapers, nutrition—and then slowly incorporate other priorities. The most important thing your baby needs will come naturally…a mother’s love.

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From preschool to college, state educators are making sustainability a part of the standard curriculum, putting it into the bricks and up on the blackboards.

Four, among others, have attained exemplary grades: Shalom Montessori School, Scottsdale; Mary Belle McCorkle Academy of Excellence K-8, Tucson Unified School District #1; Marcos de Niza High School, Tempe Union High School District; and Prescott College.

“Sustainability is very important to schools because they are the keystone of our communities and future growth,” says Halleh Landon, chairwoman of the United States Green Building Council Arizona Green Schools Committee. The committee’s mission is to increase the number of green schools by recognizing and promoting sustainability efforts at educational facilities in Arizona.

The USGBC supports green schools at all levels, from preschool to college. Green schools focus on conserving energy and natural resources, improving indoor air quality, removing toxic materials from places where children learn and play, encouraging recycling, and teaching environmental awareness.

“All schools have the ability to set a precedent, to develop and educate all students, teachers, and families about the healthy indoor and outdoor environments and conserving our resources,” Landon adds. “When used as teaching tools themselves, it gives the students more opportunities for hands-on learning experiences.”

For ADEQ’s Environmentally Healthy Schools program, the 10-year-old school met many requirements to gain this certification last year. These include using the ADEQsponsored Air Quality Flag Program, maintaining a chemicalfree environment, creating an idle-reduction zone, addressing chemical management and eco-cleaning, and growing organic foods.

“We have a nurturing, warm environment focusing on creating responsible accountable leaders, and we treat each child as family,” adds Zecharia, a holistic psychologist.

In Tucson, the McCorkle Academy attained LEED Gold in 2013, just a year after its completion by Sundt Construction, Tucson, as designed by Swaim Associates Architects, also of Tucson.

The campus has incorporated many green features, including a 20,000-gallon water harvesting tank, solar water heaters, solar panels generating 10 percent of the required power, daylighting features and lighting controls, energyefficient HVAC, recycling program during construction and the use of recycled materials, and alternative-fuel buses, explains Marcus E. Jones, R.A., for the school district’s Architecture & Engineering department. Dannie Adams was TUSD’s project manager.

“McCorkle Academy not only provides the space in which to learn, it is designed in a manner intended to help the students learn by the green features and the very environment it creates,” Jones says. “The school also sets an example and reminder for the community about the guardianship we and our institutions need to provide.”

AT SCHOOL: DON’T BE IDLE Start them young on sustainability: That’s the lesson of, and at, Shalom Montessori, a pre-school and school through grade 8, one of only four schools in Arizona certified green by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and the first in Scottsdale.

Shalom is the only green Jewish Montessori school in the world, explains Dr. Sarette Zecharia, founder, director and teacher.

ENERGY IN THE CLASSROOM Marcos de Niza participates in Tempe Union High School District’s Innovative Energy Solutions and Sustainability Project, an alliance with Chevron Energy Solutions (CES).

This initiative targets energy reduction and lower maintenance costs, improving the learning environment by encouraging energy awareness and understanding the impact of behaviorbased conservation.

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A comprehensive energy audit of districtwide facilities began the project. Then, the seven high schools and the district office upgraded lighting, HVAC and air handling systems, building automation and controls systems; implemented a CES owned UtilityVision program that benchmarks Tempe Union’s utility usage; installed window tinting; and established other energy conservation measures, explains Jessica Hauer, the district’s internal energy coach.

“Unique to this partnership is the development of a crosscurricular sustainability and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program designed to provide students with inquiry-based learning tools that address today’s energy and environmental issues,” says Hauer, who leads the facilitation of the program with Tempe Union staff and graduate students from Arizona State University’s Sustainable Science for Sustainable Schools program.

Since January 2012, when the program began, Marcos de Niza has achieved a savings of $403,853, or 34.9 percent of its electrical consumption, she reports.

“TUHSD discovered several years ago that studying sustainability and energy education offered an extraordinary opportunity for learning, career preparation and citizenship for our students,” says Greg Wyman, associate superintendent at Tempe Union High School District.

PLATINUM CERTIFICATION AT PRESCOTT COLLEGE The Village at Prescott College is a new 104-bed townhousestyle three-story campus housing facility awarded LEED Platinum Certification by the US Green Building Council.

The solar-powered facility was designed by Weddle Gilmore Architects, Phoenix, and construction was completed in 2012

by Haley Construction, Prescott.

The building includes two staff and 13 student units, the latter primarily for incoming students. Quest Energy Group, Tempe, provided facility energy modeling services for the college, well known since its founding in the 1960s for its commitment to environmental responsibility and social justice.

After one year of monitoring energy performance, the

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building is net zero for electricity use in heating, cooling, lighting and plug loads, not including hot water heating, says James Pittman, director of sustainability and member of the Village Design Team for the college. Net zero refers to a building’s producing at least as much energy as it consumes on an annual basis.

The solar photovoltaic system is a 95 kW grid-tied system with a projected electricity generation rate of 139,616 kWh per year, he explains. Year to year, February 2013 to February 2014, the building exceeded that estimate by 7 percent, and also generated more than the facility consumed, with the system producing 149,483 kWh, he adds.

Other strategies include passive solar design; recycling 550 tons of construction site materials; rainwater re-use through swales and cisterns; and the installation of low-flow faucets, toilets and showers, as well as the use of more than 50-percent FSC-certified wood.

“The Village is an excellent model of our sustainability values, a great experiential learning opportunity for students and a milestone in our half-century of dedication to environmental responsibility and social justice,” says Pittman.

“We focus on green schools for four reasons,” says Lisa Clifton, LEED Green Associate, environmental engineer and vice chairwoman of the USGBC Arizona Green Schools Committee.

“For one, in this time of tight budgets, dollars saved from reducing energy and water use translate directly into dollars that can be used in the classroom; two, absenteeism is reduced and students learn better in a healthy school; three, environmental education enhances STEM education efforts; and, finally, schools serve as community centers, and are a great way to introduce the benefits of sustainability to a broader audience.”

David M. Brown is a Valley-based freelancer. azwriter.com

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he garden serves so many purposes in our modern world today. It can be a reprieve from the chaos of daily life, or a haven that helps revive the mind and body, physically and spiritually. The garden can also be a place of bonding, where families can take part in replenishing the earth, and learn more about the foods that fuel us and the flowers that soothe us. Here are a few tips to help you ensure your gardening space—be it large or small—will be a place of relaxation and education for the entire family.

Natalie Shepp of the Tucson Village Farm, a cooperative extension of the University of Arizona’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, works with children in programs that encourage them to get outside and in the fields. Natalie says children like to be outside. “Give them more opportunities to get in the dirt,” she says. Kids want to help out in the garden a lot more than you might think.

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allow them to run the show. They’ll feel good about having a big role in the growing process. It is best if you can upcycle old gardening equipment suitable for smaller hands, or invest in a set of tools specifically for youth.

YUMMY GARDEN TREATS Planting fruits and vegetables that your family likes and will eat means you’ll be getting the most out of your garden.

However, incorporating some new foods is an easy way to introduce children to other nutritious fruits and vegetables that they might otherwise reject on sight. By allowing everyone to take part in growing food, excitement grows to reap the tasty rewards. Natalie also suggests planting foods that can be eaten right off the vine, as children like to snack straight from the plant.

Growing your plants from seed can also be an educational experience for children. Using seed starter units with plants such as tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, peas, bean sprouts and other crops that don’t require copious amounts of attention will allow children to view the start-to-finish process.

CREATE AN OASIS As an added bonus, theming your outdoor space with vibrant upcycled patio furniture can make an enticing garden space for you and your family. Creating hand-made aesthetics such as homemade stepping stones, or painting discarded bricks and clay shingles as pavers for your garden can add a touch of flair outside that everyone can appreciate.

Getting creative with your planters is another thoughtful art project children can get into. Use old watering cans, cleaned paint buckets, mason jars or anything else you can think of as planters for herbs and vegetables. These are best for container gardening, but can also work in a conventional or raised bed garden as accent plants.

“Kids want to be outside. You just need to make it available to them,” Natalie says. So for this planting season, don’t hesitate to include the entire family and create the perfect space or homegrown oasis in your backyard—it’s easier than you think.

Simone Butler is an editorial intern working towards a bachelor’s degree in English with an emphasis on literature and environmental humanities. simone.butler@greenlivingaz.com

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very day I take time to tune in to my breath, straighten my spine and hug my muscles to my bones. I don’t leave the house without doing yoga for at least 10 minutes. If I don’t, I feel off, like I have forgotten to eat breakfast or brush my teeth.

When I was pregnant with my first daughter, yoga became something more than my routine exercise regimen—something much more powerful. It wasn’t about holding a pose for a long time or deepening a stretch or focusing my mind. It was about connecting with my baby, connecting with myself and connecting with other pregnant women.

Throughout pregnancy a woman is going through many changes, both physical and emotional. In the first trimester, a mother is essentially building a house inside her body to protect the fetus. It’s no wonder I wanted to sleep all the time. And when I wasn’t sleeping, I was eating cheeseburgers or bracing for my next emotion. Yoga was one of the few things that made me feel human. The gentle stretches, strengthening poses and breath work not only eased my aches and pains, but it helped smooth out the rough edges of my many emotions. I could commiserate with other moms going through the same issues. It helped me lighten up, both in my body and in my spirit.

According to the Mayo Clinic, prenatal yoga is more than just a safe form of exercise. Studies suggest that prenatal yoga can improve a woman’s sleep; reduce stress and anxiety; increase strength, flexibility and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth; and decrease lower back pain, nausea, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches and shortness of breath. It can also decrease the risk of preterm labor, pregnancy-induced hypertension and intrauterine growth restriction—a condition that slows a baby’s growth.

My prenatal yoga instructor, Mary Denmead, said, “Preparing for childbirth is like preparing to run a marathon.” She was right. Giving birth is the hardest physical and psychological

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thing I’ve ever done. I believe prenatal yoga is the best training for this athletic event.

As a prenatal yoga instructor myself, I lead the women in my class through practice contractions. We hold utkatasana or chair pose at the wall for a full minute to help us learn to relax the rest of our body while maintaining an intense position at the same time.

Women have long muscles that run from the top of the uterus down to the cervix. During a contraction, the muscles involuntarily flex and contract, getting a little shorter with each contraction until the cervix is open. A second set of muscles circle the uterus. These muscles lengthen and relax to allow the cervix to be drawn back. According to Susan McCutcheon, author of Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way, the muscles will do the work, but only if the woman relaxes. That’s where yoga comes in. Our first instinct when we experience something intense is to tighten up, tense our shoulders and the rest of our body. But if you can train yourself to relax and ride the contraction like a wave, the door to your baby will open.

One of the most important tools we have is our control over our breath. Time and again a new mother will tell me the breath work was the best thing she learned in my class. We practice ujjayi pranayama. Ujjayi means to conquer or be victorious. I like to think you’re conquering the negative energy or discouraging thoughts. We start by inhaling through the nose then making the “ha” sound, as if you were fogging up a window. Then keep making that sound with the mouth closed, toning the back of the throat with each exhalation. The result is the sound of the ocean. It quiets the brain and slows and smooths the breath.

The journey of pregnancy, labor and birth is a rite of passage that gives women the courage and patience to embrace the challenges of motherhood. Prenatal yoga helps women tap into the power and strength that already exist within.

Laurel Morales is a public radio reporter, a prenatal yoga instructor and a mom living in Flagstaff. Her stories have aired on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition, All Things Considered and America Public Media’s Marketplace.

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he healthy food choices you make for your family are just as important when it comes to your pets. When you browse the local farmers’ market or organic produce aisle, it is easy to identify the fruits and vegetables that will make their way to the dinner table.

But what is really in that brown kibble or canned meat-like substance you pour into your pet’s bowl?

The packaging may make overtures of optimal health with special blends to accommodate age, weight or other needs of your pet, but a closer look at the ingredient list can raise questions.

Is this really good for pets? What does natural mean? Is organic the right choice? Add to the confusion the latest food concern — genetically modified organisms (GMOs) — and pet food shopping can stop you dead in your tracks.

GMOS REQUIRE RESEARCH AND UNDERSTANDING The owners of Pet Headquarters in Prescott Valley, Kimberlee Sheridan and Gary Beebe, are passionate about educating their customers on pet nutrition. On a recent visit to their pet food store that specializes in “healthy, wholesome and holistic food,” Beebe welcomed customers by name, consulted with them on the dietary needs of their pets and helped increase their understanding of GMOs. Scientists have been altering the genetic makeup of organisms for years in an effort to create crops that resist pests or become more resistant to herbicides—most commonly corn and soy. Questions have been mounting about the health impact of these and other genetically engineered plants that permeate our food chain, whether directly or indirectly.

Currently there is a movement across the United States — one of the world’s leading producers of genetically engineered crops — seeking labeling of foods that include GMOs. As the push for GMO labeling increases, people on both sides of the issue volley information about the pros and cons of genetically engineered food sources, with health concerns and consumers’ right to know at the core.

At Pet Headquarters, they have taken research into their own hands, questioning and challenging suppliers until they have answers about the food sources. The result — some shelves clearly marked GMO free with green check marks.

HEALTHIER CHOICES, HEALTHIER PETS According to Beebe, pet owners who switch to healthier foods are seeing improved health in their pets.

Dr. Caroline O’Sullivan DVM MS of Holistic Veterinary Care and Acupuncture Center in Prescott Valley says, in her opinion, nutrition is a fundamental element of holistic

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medicine and is one of two major sources of healing. She suggests when buying food, seek out options that are “as close to the Earth as possible” with limited processing and limited chemicals. “Be aware that there are byproducts, fillers, chemicals, preservatives and then, of course, genetic modification at the base, whether through corn, soy, or the corn and soy that the chicken or cow ate before being slaughtered. I think it absolutely affects our health and the health of our pets.”

O’Sullivan has been practicing holistic veterinary medicine for five years and sees the benefits among patients whose owners shift the diet away from genetically engineered and processed foods and toward organic foods and home cooking.

“Their overall state of health is improved,” she says.

O’Sullivan and Beebe agree that pet owners should do their own research until they fully understand what is in the food and how it impacts pet health.

“You have to be a critical thinker,” O’Sullivan says. “You are your pet’s only advocate.”

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hildren have such wild imaginations, saying and doing the funniest things — pretending to be mermaids, playing with bugs, and building forts out of blankets, chairs and pillows. A child can spend hours playing with nothing more than a box. Little do they know, these fun activities promote learning, build self-esteem, increase organizational and design skills, and encourage proper behavior toward others.

In October of 2011, after their daughter Chloe began obsessing over boxes and stickers, Janette and Greg Harwell of Phoenix were inspired to create Box Play for Kids. The company develops eco-friendly stickers that can be applied to common household boxes, cartons and tubes to create toys that encourage imaginative play and learning for children ages two and older. Who knew that a macaroni and cheese box could become a camera, or that an empty toilet paper roll could transform into a rocket ship? Boxplayforkids.com has more than 30 sticker designs, including an ice cream truck, octopus, cow, piano, shark, bowling pins and binoculars.

The Harwells, who have specialized in package design, branding and advertising for more than 20 years, wanted to create a product that closely mirrored their sustainable

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lifestyle. The stickers are printed with vegetable-based inks on 100 percent recycled, uncoated paper. Janette chose to make the paper uncoated so children could have the opportunity to embellish the stickers with crayons, making it their own while furthering their creativity. Janette says, “Before I had kids, I assumed that kids just play for the fun of it, but then I realized how playing and pretending engages their imaginations, helping them to develop emotional and social skills and find their own voices.” Janette encourages parents to strengthen their children’s creativity and imagination by reading books together, doing crafts, bike riding, taking yoga class and visiting museums.

On the horizon for Box Play for Kids are new sticker designs, and possibly a series of informational books that correlate with a specific sticker and encourage learning about astronomy, the ocean and many other wonders. Box Play for Kids’ mission is to promote creative play that stimulates curiosity and enthusiasm in children. The possibilities are endless. What would you do with a box?

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There is an emerging awareness that these traditional silos are insufficient to meet the cross-functional challenges of managing for sustainability. Managers dealing with sustainability issues must be able to take an integrated approach to business problems and stakeholder concerns.

Sustainability requires leaders to determine how economic, social, ecological and technological capital will be deployed within their organizations, as well as how this deployment will impact the lives of their diverse stakeholders. These types of determinations require the simultaneous optimization of all four forms of capital – a complex and often frustrating decision process for managers who have been trained only to maximize revenue and minimize cost in their specific area of organizational expertise.

So where can we find the types of degree programs that can develop strategic thinkers and effective sustainability managers? As it turns out, there are several very progressive universities with cutting-edge curricula that provide a socially and ecologically enlightened approach to running a profitable business. Some of these programs have been around for many decades, while others are relatively new.

Locally, Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability was founded in 2007, and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in sustainability. There are multiple programs, including a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master’s in Sustainable Solutions and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. All of the

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One of the oldest sustainability programs in the United States can be found at Yale University. The program was started in 1982 and offers a master’s program that combines environmental and business studies. Graduates receive two degrees: an MBA and an MEM (Master of Environmental Management). The program’s intent is stated very clearly: “Corporate leaders understand that long-term success will depend upon integrating environmental costs and benefits into long-term planning. Environmental organizations realize that survival depends on good management. And environmentalists recognize that to engage in partnerships with businesses, they must understand how businesses work.”

A highly focused sustainability management program is found at San Francisco’s Presidio School of Management, which was founded in 2003. Degree offerings include the MBA, MPA (Master of Public Administration), Dual Degree and Executive Certificate programs in Sustainable Management. The school has a progressive vision of business education—it must help leaders create a more “just, prosperous and sustainable world.” The school sees its role as pivotal for the next generation of business managers, and is striving to “bridge the gap between commerce and the common good.”

These programs share the goal of developing leaders who can understand the interrelatedness of the social, ecological, technological and economic aspects of any business enterprise.

Such an understanding is an essential management skill, as today’s managers must go beyond reductionist thinking and the science of separation to embrace both systems’ thinking and the connectedness of stakeholder concerns. These programs are embodiments of the emerging realizations that “business as usual” is no longer acceptable, and that we must truly become the change we wish to see in the world.

Dr. Anton G. Camarota is Executive Director of Tellari, an Arizona-based management consulting organization dedicated to helping business leaders build sustainable companies. anton@tellari.com tellari.com

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TEAMING UP FOR GHANA

EARTH DAY SOCCER CLASSIC REGISTRATION BEGINS

BY KATIE PEIGE

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egistration is now open for the inaugural Earth Day Soccer Classic: Kick-it with Africa, a bi-continental co-ed soccer tournament to be held April 12 at Arizona State University’s Tempe campus. The all-day soccer tournament highlights the corporate social responsibility of Royal Philips and One World Futbol, and will take place simultaneously in Accra, Ghana, Africa, one of the areas where Royal Philips recently provided a solar-powered community light center, giving African children the opportunity to play soccer at night for the first time.

The tournament, presented by Arizona State University’s Global Institute of Sustainability, Green Living magazine, Sun Devil Fitness and Tempe Sister Cities, will feature the winner of the Sustainable Brands ‘11 Innovation Open Competition, One World Futbol, and their nearly indestructible soccer ball, which they have proven by stabbing it multiple times with a butcher knife, running it over with a tank, and even giving the ball to a lion to play with. The One World Futbol (the soccer ball of its company’s namesake) was created by Tim Jahnigen, who saw footage of refugee kids kicking around a soccer ball made of plastic bags tied together.

After learning that millions of balls in Africa go to the landfill every year due to the harsh terrain and lack of tools to fix damaged balls, the designer invented a ball made from cross-linked closed cell foam, which is similar to the foam used in Crocs shoes.

One World Futbol’s business model is mirrored after that of TOMS shoes —buy a pair, give a pair. For every ball sold, a ball will be donated to deserving youth somewhere in the world. A One

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World Futbol will be used during the Earth Day Soccer Classic event and balls can be purchased online through a fund-raiser page with every donated ball going to children in Ghana.

Together, through the power of play, we’ll celebrate Earth Day by giving back in a meaningful way.

The tournament will be an all-day family-friendly event, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The championship game kicks off at 8 p.m. to simulate the games played in Africa under the Philips’ Community Light Center’s solar-powered LEDs. Concessions sold that day will benefit the Tempe Sister Cities with the goal of having this event feature Timbuktu next year.

Other plans are still in the works including a community art project spearheaded by local environmental artist Joan Baron, and booths where local businesses and student groups can highlight their green initiatives.

The tournament will be divided into a pool play scenario with teams of six on six. Nine people can be on a team, with a requirement of at least three females. All players must be at least 18 years old. Registration is $120 per team, and there will be competitive and recreational divisions. Winners of the competitive division will receive the official men’s USA World Cup 2014 jersey, a nod to the synchronicity of the USA team’s first match of the World Cup with Ghana. Winners of best costume for the recreational division will receive a goodie bag with donations from local businesses.

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GRAND CANYON EXPERIENCE CHALLENGES YOUTH

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praying water douses a group of teens as the raft pitches in the turbulence of the Colorado River. The youth, clad in floating devices and armed with paddles, work in unison with a trained guide to navigate the rough water through the Grand Canyon.

The young adventurers, ages 11 through 19, are participants in a specialized youth program that turns outdoor adventures into educational experiences.

“I remember my first river trip. I was 15,” says Chantal Mosman, who is now assistant director for Grand Canyon Youth, the non-profit organization that connects youth with nature through educational river trips. “I came home from that trip and completely monopolized the conversation, gushing about every last ounce of my experience. Participants today do the same thing.” The group will navigate the river, sleep under

the stars, wake with the sun, hike to remote locations, play in waterfalls and make new friends throughout their journey.

Most complete the program with a better understanding of themselves, a sense of accomplishment and an appreciation for the natural wonders discovered along the way.

“Grand Canyon Youth inspires curiosity,” Mosman explains.

“Participants learn about the natural world by experiencing it. They learn about themselves and what they are capable of by trying new things. They learn how to be part of a team and to take personal responsibility because that is how you thrive in the outdoors. They ask questions because they are experiencing something new. The river and the canyon are the teachers.”

Preparation for the trip begins months in advance with an application process, participation in community service, an

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River trips are available for groups, individuals, middle and high school students. Financial aid programs are also available, providing an opportunity for youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds to participate.

Mosman fondly recalls her encounters with the young travelers at journey’s end. “I ask them what they learned, what they loved, where their favorite place was, and the group can hardly contain their excitement, talking over one another and building upon each other’s stories. They are enthusiastic, impassioned, and full-hearted. They will never, ever, forget this experience.”

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heme parties for children can be a creative way to entertain guests and make memories that last a lifetime. With a little extra thought and planning, it’s easy to make your party more eco-friendly. Start by removing the throwaways and adding recycled art projects. Instead of goodie bags, give party guests one memorable item to take home. If hosting a house party is something you would rather avoid, try one of these venues and let the experts do the rest.

BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale A rainforest oasis houses lush tropical plants and thousands of butterflies. Packages include a tour, and private party space. 480-8003000 butterflywonderland.com

MOTHER NATURE’S FARM 1663 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert For parties of ten or more, children can enjoy hayrides, the Alexander Adventure maze, animals and an air bounce. 480-892-5874 mothernaturesfarm.com

ARIZONA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 53 N. Macdonald St., Mesa Arizona Museum of Natural History has dinosaurs that roar and so much more! Birthday party memories last a lifetime. The museum has 65 million years to share. For more information on booking a birthday party, contact alison.stoltman@mesaaz.gov.

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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER AT VETERANS OASIS PARK 4050 East Chandler Heights Road, Chandler The Chandler Environmental Education Center offers nature-themed parties for ages 3 to 13 with activities such as planting seeds and creating garden-themed souvenirs, fishing, hunting for bugs, campouts and even treasure hunts.

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TUCSON VILLAGE FARM 4210 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson Along with camps and harvest festivals, Tucson Farm Village hosts green birthday parties, in which the farm itself is the decor, the party favors are edible, the cake is made from melon, and the money stays local.

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FREESTONE RAILROAD 1021 E. Juniper Ave., Gilbert Freestone Railroad has rides such as the Sante Fe Style Engine, carousel, mini Ferris wheel, and waterless wave ride for children ages 2-10. Customized packages available.

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DESERT BREEZE RAILROAD 660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. E., Chandler An outdoor party option for kids ages 2-10, the Desert Breeze Railroad features an antique carousel ride, a snack bar with treats, and a scenic three-quarter mile tour of the park on the 1880’s Replica Engine. Customized packages available.

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at the Environmental Education Center The Environmental Education Center offers your child a unique way to party with their friends. The nature-themed parties such as “Go Fish,” “In The Garden,” “Treasure Hunt,” and “Campout,” are perfect for the little outdoorsman/ outdoorswoman in your family.

Packages are designed for ages 3-13. All parties are two hours long and include a staff-led activity for your party guests in your own private party room. Packages start at $100 for Chandler residents and $135 for non-residents.

To book a Nature Party or receive additional information, please call us at 480-782-2890.

Environmental Education Center 4050 East Chandler Heights Road, Chandler AZ 85249

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I continue to argue that the most important educational gift we can give children and young people is not more information, though information is important, but more experience, especially nature experience. The role that camps — nature-focused and some other kinds of camps as well — can play in this is substantial, and many of us hope it can be expanded. ~Richard Louv, author, Last Child in the Woods

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very summer, thousands of children are sent away or dropped off to attend camps of all kinds. With themes ranging from ballet, science, art, sports, computer and music, and programs ranging from ½-day to multiweek, overnight adventures, the possibilities are endless.

Parents must consider, among other things, schedules, costs, availability and, of course, which camps will bring the most fun – and benefit – to their child.

Many of us who were children in the 1950s or beyond have fond memories of going off to camp each summer, sometimes for weeks at a time. Others may remember attending day camp programs offered at the local YMCA or through a scouting group.

Summer camp, as defined on the Web by the Encyclopedia Britannica, is “any combined recreational and educational facility designed to acquaint urban children with outdoor life.”

The earliest camps were started in the United States about 1885 when reaction to increased urbanization led to various back-to-nature movements.

Despite the fact that these first camps were created more than 125 years ago, there is a similar back-to-nature movement currently taking place in our country that has led to an increased interest in nature camps. Nature camp is defined as a program through which campers are invited to

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explore the world around them through hands-on, outdoor, experiential learning, and there are many compelling reasons for choosing a nature camp.

Many of these reasons have been expressed by author Richard Louv who was the first to coin the term ‘nature deficit disorder’ in his 2005 groundbreaking book, Last Child in the Woods. Louv writes: “Research suggests that exposure to nature can improve all children’s cognitive abilities and resistance to negative stresses and depression.

More than 100 studies reveal that one of the main benefits of spending time in nature is stress reduction, and other studies indicate that nature can be powerful therapy for such maladies as obesity and depression.

Fascinating recent studies at the University of Illinois show that direct exposure to nature relieves the symptoms of attention-deficit disorders. Certainly camps, when sufficiently focused on the nature experience, bring such benefits to countless children.”

This spring, as you are making plans for your child’s summer adventures, consider one of the many camp offerings on the following list. And for those of you who long to recreate (or create) those golden memories of summer camp adventures from your own past, there are some camp options on the list for big kids too.

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933 E. Friendly Pines Rd., Prescott The Arizona Wildlife Federation’s program is a three-day workshop for women to learn outdoor skills such as angling and marksmanship, and classes including wildlife photography and bird watching. Held at the Friendly Pines Camp in Prescott.

480-644-0077 azwildlife.org

ARIZONA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY CAMPS 53 N. Macdonald St., Mesa Rock N Roaring and Prehistoric Preschool camps explore millions of years of fun. Programs will feature an exciting combination of science, fun facts, crafts and activities.

480-644-2230 azmnh.org

CAMP BROADWAY Mesa Arts Center 1 E. Main St., Mesa For boys and girls ages 8 through 15, this summer program inspires children to think artistically and build self-confi dence through participation in music, dance and acting, at the East Valley Children’s Theatre.

480-644-6500 mesaartscenter.com

ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix Discover the science of the ocean, robots, sports, fi lm, chemicals, animals, and survival at the Arizona Science Center’s week-long day camps. Before care and after care are available.

602-716-2000 azscience.org

ARIZONA SONORA DESERT MUSEUM 2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson The Arizona Sonora Desert Museum has drop-off Museum Explorers Camps for elementary school students. Camps include animals, crafts, science experiments and more. After-camp care is provided for a fee. They also have an overnight Earth camp for middle school students.

520-883-2702 desertmuseum.org/center/edu

CITY OF TEMPE SUMMER CAMPS Youth and teens ages 5 to 18 looking for a chance to get active, build new skills and make new friends will love trying a Sports Camp like Hoops Star Basketball or Volleyball. Want something a little different? Try a special interest camp such as dance, MagicWorks!, Play-Well Technologies® LEGO® Engineering, Spanish, theatre and more.

Registration for most summer camps starts April 1.

480-350-5200 tempe.gov/brochure

COOPER CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Students experience a wide variety of programs involving writing, astronomy, athletics, archaeology, fi lm production, expressive arts, and education located on one of the ASU campuses.

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5403 W. Trails End Rd., Tucson Students will experience nature at its best as they learn about and enjoy the wonders of the Sonoran Desert. Campers will learn about the adaptations of plants and animals, ecosystems, and the fl ow of energy in food chains.

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CAMP ZOO 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix Students will have the opportunity to explore nature and the Phoenix Zoo with lessons beginning with basic care giving and art projects for younger children and progressing to animal training, visitor education, and zoo careers for middle school students.

602-273-1341 phoenixzoo.org

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler Children ages 7-12 will explore the natural world through games, activities, experiments, hikes and crafts. Each week is themed to fit various topics that relate to our natural world. Camps are held primarily indoors, with short trips outside at Veterans Oasis Park to conduct experiments and activities.

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HUBBARD SPORTS Hubbard Sports Camps get children ages 4 ½ to 13 moving with lots of physical activities including volleyball, archery, field sports, swimming and more. One-week sessions allow campers to meet new friends and be engaged during the summer.

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ROAD SCHOLAR Road Scholar educational adventures for adults and seniors feature more than 8,000 programs in our 50 states, and in more than 150 countries. These are all-inclusive adventures that feature expert tour-guides and different traveling and housing opportunities to get the most out of your expeditions.

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DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN CAMPS 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix The Desert Botanical Garden has camps for students, and classes and trips for adults. Topics include recycling, desert seed diversity, desert wildlife and more.

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Prescott National Forest and Mayer While engaging students in the themes of western, safari, space, and superhero weeks, Camp Sky-Y focuses on growing individuals in the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. For ages 7-16, Chauncey Ranch provides outdoor activities, basic introduction to horses and a trail ride.

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lue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona issued a cooking challenge to children ages 9 through 12, seeking healthy and tasty side dish recipes. These top five recipes were chosen based on nutrition, taste and originality, and the young chefs presented the dishes at a cookoff in the West Valley. Cookoff videos were posted on the Walk On website where people cast votes for their favorite dish. The winner of the Walk On Kids Cooking Challenge is Sophia Gray. Congratulations to all of the contestants!

IAN’S AWESOME MUSHROOMS iNGreDieNTs ¼ cup Italian style breadcrumbs ¼ cup parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic 1 tsp. parsley ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil DirecTiONs 1. Preheat oven to 410 degrees.

2. Combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, garlic, pepper flakes, salt, pepper, basil and paprika in mixing bowl.

3. Drizzle a large baking sheet with olive oil to coat.

4. Spoon filling into mushrooms

½ tsp. paprika 1 tsp. basil 1 pinch of salt and pepper 14 large white mushrooms with stems removed

and arrange cavity side up on baking sheet.

5. Drizzle olive oil sparingly over filling on each mushroom.

6. Bake until mushrooms are tender and heated through, about 20 minutes.

7. Serve warm.

Ian Charon, 12, attends West Point Elementary School in Surprise. His favorite thing to cook is mushrooms and his sister loves to eat them, too.

Ian’s favorite healthy foods are mushrooms and tomatoes. He thinks it’s important to eat healthy, “so you can grow and get muscles and stay healthy.” He plays football and baseball and he likes competition.

STUFFED PEPPER SALAD iNGreDieNTs 4–6 mini bell peppers (red, yellow or orange) 1 ear of corn on the cob 1 cucumber 1 tomato ¼ red onion Kathleen Conway, 12, attends Entz Elementary School in Mesa. Her favorite healthy foods include a lot of vegetables such as green beans, bell peppers, snap peas, tomatoes, broccoli and cauliflower.

Her favorite food is snap peas. She thinks it’s important to eat healthy to stay a healthy weight and to have a lot of energy to do things like run. She horseback rides, dances, plays with her dog and rides her bike.

A few baby carrots 1/2–1 tbsp. of cilantro 1–2 tsp. red wine vinegar 1 tsp. olive oil 1 pinch of garlic powder 1 pinch of salt and pepper

DirecTiONs 1. Cut off the top of each bell pepper and remove the seeds.

2. Dice up the onion, tomato, cucumber and cilantro and add to a mixing bowl.

3. Shred or make matchstick cuts out of the carrots and add to bowl.

4. Cut the uncooked corn from the cob and add to the mixing bowl.

5. Mix the ingredients in the bowl and add a pinch of garlic power, salt and pepper.

6. Add the olive oil and red wine vinegar to taste, using less if the tomatoes and cucumbers are especially juicy, and mix thoroughly.

7. Spoon the mixture into each pepper and chill for 20 minutes.

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AUSTIN’S HEALTHY QUINOA SALAD iNGreDieNTs 1 cup quinoa 6 mint leaves 2 cups water ¼ cup pine nuts 12 strawberries 1 lemon juiced 20 grapes 1 dash of salt 12 little tomatoes DirecTiONs 1. Boil water, add quinoa, cover and let cook for 15 minutes.

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GREEN SCENES MICRODWELL: BIG IDEAS IN SMALL SPACES Ongoing through March 23 Shemer Art Center & Museum 5005 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix MicroDwell showcases structures designed in 600 square feet or less with workshops and do-it-yourself demonstrations. microdwelling.net

WILDFLOWER INFOSITE RETURNS March – April A collaborative effort by 21 parks and gardens, the Wildfl ower InfoSite is now available, giving explorers an opportunity to track the blooming of these beautiful fl owers. The Desert Botanical Garden’s two-acre Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildfl ower Trail is expected to have an abundant wildfl ower bloom during the months of March and April. dbg.org/wildflowers

COLOR CANALSCAPE FESTIVAL March 1, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Grand Canal, between Central Avenue and Seventh Street, Phoenix Canalscape is an Arizona Forwardsponsored event that hopes to revive interest in Arizona’s canal waterways through the artistic expressions of students from various high schools. When unveiled, the pieces will depict their ideas for improving the canal systems, incorporating the elements of shade, water, bridges and connectivity. The festival also will feature canal decorations, musical performances, festival attractions, pedi-cab rides and food vendors. The event is free.

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PLAY DAY March 1, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Kiwanis Park Mill Avenue and All-America Way, Tempe This free event offers games like kayaking, football, softball and tennis drills/skills, and infl atable games for kids. There will also be a family obstacle course called the Diablo Dash. tempe.gov

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HEALTH AND HEALING ARTS FESTIVAL March 1, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Arizona Latino Arts & Cultural Center 147 E. Adams St., Phoenix Celebrate health and healing arts with guest speakers including Green Living publisher Dorie Morales who will speak 4:30 p.m. Sat. The event includes a mix of healthy food and tai chi demonstrations, chalk and fi ngerpainting, holisting healing information, poetry and more.

602-254-9817 alacaz.org GREAT ARIZONA BEER FESTIVAL March 1, 2 – 6 p.m.

Tempe Beach Park 54 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe More than 200 brews showcased, live music, games, food and entertainment. Proceeds benefi t Sun Sounds of Arizona.

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THE GREAT MARCH FOR CLIMATE ACTION March 1 Wilmington Waterfront Park Harbor, Los Angeles, CA Join in the march for climate action as activists sacrifi ce part of their lives to trek 3,000 miles from Los Angeles, beginning March 1, to Washington, DC, ending Nov. 1, in a mission that calls America’s leaders and people to act. Apply to march on the website.

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RUN FOR RYAN HOUSE March 1 DC Ranch 20555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale This run has a challenge for runners of every level – 1-mile family fun run, 5K run, 10K run, and a half marathon.

Proceeds benefi t Ryan House, a nonprofi t organization dedicated to supporting Arizona families caring for children with life-threatening diseases. Registration, prices, and times are available online.

480-342-7178 runforryanhouse.com YUMA LETTUCE DAYS March 1-2, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

201 N. 4th Ave., Yuma This event includes agriculture tours, a farmer’s market, activities, a salad bar, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, and celebrity chef CJ Jacobson.

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Kiwanis Park – North Soccer Field 95 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe With funds supporting the Foundation for Blind Children, this event consists of a timed 5K run and a mile walk.

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Green Living’s publisher, Dorie Morales, will be speaking 10:30 a.m. Sat. and 3 p.m. Sun. on how to live, work and play sustainably.

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Pueblo Grande Museum 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix Artists demonstrate their talents. There will also be crafts, activities, and performances.

602-495-0901 pueblogrande.com ODYSSEY OF THE MIND COMPETITION March 8, 8 a.m.

Scottsdale Community College 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale More than 100 student teams will compete in the central region Odyssey of the Mind tournament at Scottsdale Community College. The event encourages critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. azodyssey.org

26TH ANNUAL OSTRICH FESTIVAL March 7-9, Fri. 2 p.m. – midnight, Sat. 10 a.m. – midnight, Sun. 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Tumbleweed Park 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler This family event features magical and comedic shows, water balls, pony and camel rides, a petting zoo, and ostrich races.

866-993-2477 ostrichfestival.com BODY AND SOL WOMEN’S EXPO March 8 -9, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church Ave., Tucson Enjoy a weekend of education, innovation and entertainment.

35TH ANNUAL PLANT WORKSHOP March 8 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

West Sedona School 570 Posse Ground Rd., Sedona Keep Sedona Beautiful focuses on the creation, setting, and enjoyment of Arizona landscaping.

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TRES RIOS NATURE & EARTH FESTIVAL March 8-9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Base & Meridian Wildlife Area 7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale Enjoy canoeing, bird watching, fi shing, archery, food, interactive activities for kids, and more than 40 exhibitors.

623-333-2400 tresriosnaturefestival.com TUCSON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS March 15-16 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

University of Arizona Main Campus-the Mall East University Boulevard and Park Avenue Meet authors and illustrators, attend writing workshops and experience hands-on activities with robots, reptiles and instruments at the Tucson Festival of Books. tucsonfestivalofbooks.org HEALTH & WEALTH CONNECTION March 19, 5 to 8 p.m.

Arizona State University Memorial Union 301 E. Orange Mall, Tempe Event features Dr. Michael Birt, director of the Center for Sustainable Health Biodesign Institute at ASU, Ken

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the Clinton Global Initiative University at ASU. About 1,200 students, youth organizations, experts, and celebrities will discuss and develop solutions to pressing global challenges.

CGIU’s fi ve focus areas include: education, environment and climate change, peace and human rights, poverty alleviation, and public health. cgiu.org SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES March 22-23, Sat. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Steele Indian School Park 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix Highland dancing, pipe bands, heavy athletics and dancing.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: DINNER WITH WOLVES April 6, 4 - 7 p.m.

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CAJUN BBQ DUSTED CAULIFLOWER iNGreDieNTs 2 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. granulated garlic 1 tsp. onion powder 1 tbsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Ethan Scher, 10, attends Madison Meadows Middle School in Phoenix. One of the things he makes at home is a yogurt parfait with homemade granola and all the berries he can fit into it. His favorite healthy food is apples.

He thinks it’s important to eat healthy because, “I don’t want to be obese, and I want to be able to be active.” He enjoys playing with his new puppy and loves to play all kinds of sports.

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½ red onion, sliced 1 fresh shallot, sliced 1 head cauliflower 8 cups bite-size pieces ¼ cup of olive oil

DirecTiONs 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Mix the first six ingredients together to create spice mixture.

3. Trim cauliflower and cut into bite-size pieces.

4. Slice onion and shallot.

5. Combine cauliflower, onions and shallot into a large bowl.

6. Toss with canola oil and spice mixture.

7. Line cookie sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray.

8. Pour cauliflower mixture onto the pan and spread evenly over pan.

9. Bake for 18 minutes.

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Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that evokes fond memories of childhood. What’s not comforting is all the bad-foryou ingredients in the typical boxed cheesy-mac-like preservatives and artificial flavors. Luckily, there are plenty of organic and all-natural options out there!

365 | ORGANIC MACARONI & CHEESE HE SAID: 365’s macaroni and cheese was delicious. The elbow pasta was a higher quality than you’d find in most mac and cheese boxes, and the cheese flavor was mellow and tasty. Our son ate quite a bit of this and he doesn’t normally like mac and cheese.

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BACK TO NATURE | ORIGINAL MACARONI & CHEESE DINNER HE SAID: Back to Nature’s mac and cheese was the exact opposite of 365’s good natural cheese flavor with boring, milquetoast, stick-straight elbow pasta. I followed the directions to a tee and it came out a bit runny, but that’s okay because I actually like macaroni and cheese soup.

SHE SAID: Yes! Wow! Die-hard Kraft fans, give this a try! Exact same noodles you’d expect with a bright and sharp cheddar “zing.” No artificial additives here, but if you can find the organic version, grab it.

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ANNIE’S | ORGANIC CLASSIC MACARONI & CHEESE HE SAID: Annie’s cheese was spot-on. Not too sharp or salty and the consistency was perfect. It’s not uncommon for mac and cheese makers to skimp on the pasta and Annie’s was no exception. Stick-straight pasta that clumped together...blah.

SHE SAID: The “almost” classic mild cheddar sauce had a slightly off flavor I just didn’t love (Dirt? Mushroom? No idea). Still a good bowl of pasta though. Thankfully, this great company has many other mac & cheese varieties to try.

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ANCIENT HARVEST | ORGANIC GLUTEN-FREE CORN-QUINOA SUPERGRAIN MAC & CHEESE HE SAID: I was excited to try this one upon opening the box because the elbow pasta was twice as big as most of the other mac and cheese varieties. But after the first bite, my excitement sharply decreased. The pasta started out grainy and tough and finished with a nice chalky texture and the cheese flavor was next to nothing. I recommend just looking at this one.

SHE SAID: Where’s the cheese? This was so bad I wondered several times if I’d prepared this correctly. It was a grainynoodled, non-cheesy, non-buttery hot mess. I’ll find another way to eat my quinoa, thank you.

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DE BOLES | GLUTEN-FREE RICE PASTA & CHEESE HE SAID: What an effort it was to cook this one. It took 6 cups of water and near constant stirring to keep this from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Once cooked it was actually pretty tasty. The cheese was a smooth white cheddar flavor and the pasta was just a tiny bit rubbery. This is the best choice if you’re going gluten-free.

SHE SAID: Infinity-times better than Ancient Harvest for a gluten-free option, but I still feel bad for the gluten-sensitive folks out there! The pasta had great texture, but an earthy flavor, and the tangy cheddar sauce was somehow bland as well.

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