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Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet

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18 FISHERS HOA CHALLENGES SUBURBAN LANDSCAPE STANDARDS

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New Generations Put Earth First

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ON THE JOY OF TIDYING UP

Simplicity Invites Happiness into Our Lives

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he potential for achieving Everyday Sustainability is driven by everyday choices.

Environmentally friendly actions begin at home with each one of us and ripple out into our businesses and communities. Individually and collectively we are all responsible for making caring decisions that support the health of Mother Earth and future generations.

Our family’s eco-journey started many years ago with general recycling efforts. Seeing the volume of papers and containers that stacked up each week was sobering, and the only logical choice for us was to set up separate bins and sign up for recycling services.

Over time, we’ve gone greener through other obvious upgrades like nontoxic cleaning supplies, reusable bags and electronic bill paying.

Our food choices have evolved to include buying sustainably raised meat products and focusing on organic produce, frequenting farmers’ markets and tending raised-bed backyard gardens. This interest in growing our own produce led to a decision to switch to natural landscaping and lawn care; I admit it took a leap of faith to watch that transition unfold, but the effort was worth it. Our lawn now looks better than ever.

Such steps have changed our whole family’s mindset toward the value of conscious consumption. Learning about and being aware of what’s possible, we now limit our consumption of everything from packaged foods to new clothes and household items. Putting the motto of “reduce, reuse, recycle” into action makes sense for our family, and ultimately saves money and energy while conserving precious natural resources.

Repurposing items means we refurbish and update the way some items are used and donate what we no longer or love for. We’ve enjoyed following the tips of Marie Kondo, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, because her view has radically altered our perception of possessions in a freeing way.

The idea of letting go of what has served its purpose, and keeping and cherishing only the things you love, is resonating with people throughout the world.

Kondo shares some of her key principles in April Thompson’s Wise Words interview, “Marie Kondo on the Joy of Tidying Up.”

This issue also highlights several area businesses and organizations making strides to minimize their impact on the environment plus information on local Earth Day-themed events. Our family looks forward to participating in our city’s Power Recycle weekend on April 9 and 10 at the Indianapolis Zoo by donating a carload of paper, old electronics and clothing. We also welcome the opportunity to be a part of the JCC Earth Day Community Celebration on April 17 and the Earth Day Indiana Festival on April 23.

Such family-friendly events present fun opportunities for everyone to discover rewarding ways to go a deeper shade of green. Please stop by the Natural Awakenings of Indy table at the Earth Day events to say hi and let us know what latest eco-steps you are taking that are making you feel good about your life.

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unique opportunity to participate in a sound immersion will unfold on April 24 when Pittsburgh natives Gallina and Mike Tamburo bathe the first floor of the Indianapolis Athenaeum’s auditorium in sound with their eight gongs, bells, bowls and mountain dulcimers from 3 to 5 p.m.

The husband-and-wife Kundalini teaching duo, currently touring more than 30 cities, is best known nationally for their appearances at devotional music events such as Bhaktifest and Sat Nam Fest, as well as their all-night gong baths, which provide hours of healing vibration.

Gong immersions “can be a state of deep rest into soul consciousness or can be really activating, allowing ‘buried treasures’ to be brought up and released from the mind,” says Mike. “It can clear the cobwebs from the mind and act like a nervous system reset button,” as the vibrations activate the parasympathetic nervous system.

Local event attendees—that’ll experience sound vibrations that ebb and build, with low roars and sometimes with the sounds of outer space—are required to bring yoga mats, cushions or blankets for lying down for a long and restful meditation. No experience with yoga is needed. There’ll be a few chairs available for those that cannot use the floor.

Admission: $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Location: 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis. For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, find Indianapolis on the “Tour Dates” section of CrownOfEternity.com.

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he sixth annual Indiana Artisan Marketplace, with over 150 participating art and food artisans, will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 9, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 10 at the Exposition Hall of the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

The marketplace offers vendors that are recognized for their exceptional quality of work as an “Indiana Artisan”, a title given by the Indiana Artisan Brand, defined as “a Hoosier recognized for careful attention to detail, knowledge of a craft and an entrepreneurial spirit.”

The works will be available for purchase, as well as food samples, and artisans will also create new original works during the event.

The Indiana Artisan Brand works will encompass glass, wood and leatherwork; oils, watercolors, acrylics, and colored pencil; wine, jewelry, weaving and fiber art, specialty cheeses, pottery, fudge, chocolates and popcorn.

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ecognizing a vital need in our community, the Indianapolis Zoo is sponsoring a mass recycling effort in their downtown parking lot on April 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Power Recycling Weekend can jump start spring-cleaning efforts and help the environment at the same time.

The event provides an opportunity to safely dispose of electronic devices, many of which contain mercury and lead, and can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. RecycleForce will provide services to recycle a wide range of electronic items, and will ensure all computer hard drives are double-swiped clean before being destroyed.

Paper recycling will be offered compliments of Ray’s Trash Service, with a limit of three boxes of paper per car. In addition, the Zoo is partnering with Goodwill for this event, collecting gently used clothes, household items, toys and more to benefit Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana.

All participants will receive a discount coupon for $2 off Zoo admission. $5 processing fee for TVs and monitors. Location: 1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. For more information and a complete list of acceptable items to recycle, call 317-630-2001 or visit IndianapolisZoo.com.

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Tom Wood Subaru was honored to receive a request from the United States Green Building Council – Central Indiana Chapter for a guided tour of the facility, which took place in mid-March. Subsequently, the dealership received recognition on the USGBC-IN website for its LEED Silver Certified status.

Some of the many ways Tom Wood Subaru is driving the green building process and reducing their footprint range from recycling/salvaging to Xeriscaping—water-efficient landscaping with native Indiana plants and trees. LED lighting, day-lighting from skylights and digital building systems controls result in a reduction of overall electrical usage. In support of electrical vehicle initiatives, onsite Alternative Fuel Vehicle Charging stations are solar powered.

An overall commitment by the Tom Wood Automotive organization to develop green initiatives in order to minimize the company’s environmental footprint led to the initial decision to pursue LEED certification in building the new sales and service facility. The dealership continues to be an example of leading sustainability initiatives that make a positive impact on our community.

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or those looking for a flexible, affordable way to reduce their carbon footprint, Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) is providing ways for an increasing number of customers to purchase electricity generated from clean, renewable energy sources like wind generation. IPL’s Green Power Option allows customers to specify an amount equal to 100, 50 or 25 percent of their monthly electricity usage to be generated by environmentally friendly, renewable resources, and attests that it’s more affordable than many might think.

In the past few years, the monthly premium for a typical residential customer enrolled at the 100 percent level and using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity has ranged from about $1.00 to $4.40 per month. Customers can learn more and use the Cost Estimator for a more personalized idea of how much it will cost at IPLPower. com/GreenPower.

Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) provides retail electric service to more than 480,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Indianapolis, as well as portions of other Central Indiana communities surrounding Marion County.

To enroll, customers login to their online account at IPLPower.com, click the Green Power option and choose the desired level of participation, or call 317-261-8444. Customers can also stop participation at any time via the Internet or phone. See ad on page17.

White Pine Hosts Wild Soup Fundraiser and Open House

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he White Pine Wilderness Academy, in Indianapolis, is hosting a fundraiser at their open house event with many informative and fun activities and a silent auction from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 10 to support the classes and children’s camp that they conduct.

The event is open to all ages, and participants can learn about upcoming classes and view demonstrations that display the primitive outdoor skills taught at White Pine. Attendees will enjoy meals of soup while exploring examples of previous class work. The silent auction will offer gift certificates and White Pine merchandise.

The academy teaches primitive outdoor skills to adults and kids. The kid’s summer camp curriculum includes interactive topics, such as wild foraging, tracking, environmental education through primitive technology, bow building, how to make shelters, start fires, and bird language.

During April, a free class will be featured every Monday evening, with a presentation to highlight different skills that the academy addresses in their classes, and also providing the opportunity for newcomers to ask questions and learn the basics of primitive skills.

Admission: free, $5 suggested donation per soup bowl. Location: 841 W. 53rd St., Indianapolis. For more information, visit WhitePineWilderness.com.

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The two views were experienced as micro-breaks, a 30-second period that can be taken every 40 minutes. Both groups were tested before and after viewing the scene for sustained attention spans, along with a performance test upon completing a task. Subjects that looked at the scene with the verdant roof had significantly longer attention spans and fewer errors in doing their tasks.

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review of research from the University of British Columbia tested the effects of tai chi exercise upon people with four chronic diseases: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, osteoarthritis and cancer. Dr. Yi-Wen Chen and his team analyzed 33 studies of more than 1,500 people that participated in tai chi.

The research also tested the effects of the practice on general health, including walking speed, muscle strength, speed in standing up from a sitting position, quality of life, symptoms of depression and knee strength. The heart disease patients among the subjects showed a reduction in depression symptoms, and all shared a reduction of muscle stiffness and pain, increased speeds in both walking and standing from a sitting position and improved well-being.

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n analyzing 1,021 chemicals contained in fluids and wastewater used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for oil or natural gas, a Yale University study found that at least 157 of the chemicals—including arsenic, benzene, formaldehyde and mercury—are associated with either developmental toxicity, reproductive toxicity or both.

Of the total identified chemicals, 925 were used in the hydraulic fracturing process, 132 in fracking wastewater and 36 were present in both. The scientists utilized the REPROTOX database in the Chemical Abstract Service registry and then reviewed the available research, including human and animal studies.

Toxicity data wasn’t available for 781 of the chemicals used in fracking. Among the other 240 chemicals, 103 were reproductive toxins. An additional 95 were developmental toxins. Another 41 have been found to be both reproductive and developmental toxins. The researchers further suggested that at least 67 of the chemicals be prioritized in drinking water testing.

Senior author and Professor of Public Health Nicole Deziel, Ph.D., adds, “This evaluation is a first step to prioritize the vast array of potential environmental contaminants from hydraulic fracturing for future exposure and health studies.

Quantification of the potential exposure to these chemicals, such as by monitoring drinking water in people’s homes, is vital for understanding the [associated] public health impact.”

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cientists at the Environmental Working Group published a list of the 12 chemicals that have been most prevalently linked to cancer in numerous research studies. The list encompasses bisphenol A, atrazine, organophosphate pesticides, dibutyl phthalate, lead, mercury, per- or polyfluorochemicals (PFC), phthalates, diethlyhexyl phthalate, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, triclosan and nonylphenol.

The scientists suggest that consumers can reduce their exposure to each of these chemicals by avoiding plastics marked with “PC” (polycarbonates) or the recycling number 7 mark, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics in food packaging, PFC-treated wrappers on food and other products, lead paints, mercury-laden seafoods, phthalates-containing fragrances and plastics, foam products made before 2005, foreign antibacterial soaps, and detergents and paints with nonylphenol. Other proactive measures include drinking only filtered water when in agricultural areas and purchasing organic foods.

The researchers contend, “Given that we live in a sea of chemicals, it makes sense to begin reducing exposures to ones we know are bad actors.”

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Down-to-Earth Climate Change Strategy The Center for Food Safety’s Cool Foods Campaign report Soil & Carbon: Soil Solutions to Climate Problems maintains that it’s possible to take atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) that fuels climate change and put it back into the soil, where much of it was once a solid mineral. There’s too much carbon in the atmosphere and the oceans, but not enough stable carbon in the ground supporting healthy soils.

Cultivated soils globally have lost 50 to 70 percent of their original carbon content through paving, converting grasslands to cropland and agricultural practices that rob soil of organic matter and its ability to store carbon, making it more susceptible to flooding and erosion. Healthy soils—fed through organic agriculture practices like polycultures, cover crops and compost—give soil microbes the ability to store more CO2 and withstand drought and floods better, because revitalized soil structure allows it to act like a sponge.

The report concludes, “Rebuilding soil carbon is a zero-risk, low-cost proposition. It has universal application and we already know how to do it.”

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GMO-Free Germany

Five Dozen Countries Now Ban or Label GMO Crops New rules implemented by the European Union now allow individual member states to block farmers from using genetically modified organisms (GMO), even if the variety has been approved on an EU-wide basis. Scotland was the first to opt out and Germany is next, according to German Agriculture Minister Christian Schmidt.

Controversy concerning the safety and/or necessity of GMOs persists, but countries like these have decided not to idly sit by while the effects posed by long-term consumption of GMO foods are revealed. This move makes Germany one of between 64 and 74 countries that have instituted some type of ban or mandatory labeling requirements.

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National Parks Announce Fee-Free Days The National Park Service turns 100 years young in 2016 and is offering free admission on special days. Next up are April 16 to 24, National Park Week; August 25 to 28, its birthday celebration; September 24, National Public Lands Day; and November 11, Veterans Day. They invite everyone to come out and play.

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DARK Act Defeated Senate Vote Reflects Citizen Demands

The Deny Americans the Right to Know, or DARK Act, was defeated in the U.S. Senate in March, representing a major victory for consumers.

The nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG) spearheaded the large-scale citizen opposition to a bill that would have outlawed all state-level labeling laws of genetically modified (GMO) food ingredients nationwide; it was intended to keep consumers in the dark about the genetically engineered content of their food.

Scott Faber, EWG senior vice president for government affairs, says, “Consumers have made their voices heard to their elected representatives in the Senate and they said clearly, ‘We want the right to know more about our food.’ We remain hopeful that congressional leaders can craft a national mandatory compromise that works for consumers and the food industry.”

The development is evidence that the EWG Just Label It campaign is on the right track, and the group plans to support the recently introduced Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act targeting a national mandatory standard for GMO labeling.

Jean Halloran, director of food policy initiatives for Consumers Union, explains, “This bill finds a way to set a national standard and avoid a patchwork of state labeling laws, while still giving consumers the information they want and deserve about what’s in their food.”

Sources: Natural News, Environmental Working Group

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The Good Fight for Honeybees A U.S. federal appeals court has blocked the use of the pesticide sulfoxaflor over concerns about its effect on honeybees, which have been disappearing throughout the country in recent years. “Initial studies showed sulfoxaflor was highly toxic to honeybees, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was required to get further tests,” says Circuit Judge Mary Schroeder. “Given the precariousness of bee populations, leaving the EPA’s registration of sulfoxaflor in place risks more potential environmental harm than vacating it.” The product, sold in the U.S. as Transform or Closer, must be pulled from store shelves by October 18.

Paul Towers, a spokesperson for the nonprofit advocacy group Pesticide Action Network, comments, “This is [an example of] the classic pesticide industry shell game. As more science underscores the harms of a pesticide, they shift to newer, less-studied products, and it takes regulators years to catch up.”

On another front, an insect form of Alzheimer’s disease caused by aluminum contamination from pesticides is another suspected contributing cause of the well-documented widespread bee colony collapse, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Honeybees studied had levels of aluminum in their bodies equivalent to those that could cause brain damage in humans.

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legislative session included making it illegal for local governments to regulate plastic bag use, undermining the ability of local authorities to shape our State Parks, and legalizing controversial hunting practices.

To get more involved, contact HEC to host a Greening Your Community event, which are statewide initiatives geared toward bringing the information and comradery of HEC’s annual Greening the Statehouse forum right to your home. These events are hosted by ordinary citizens in their homes, neighborhood businesses, churches or city buildings, and provide an opportunity for community members to network, get updates on issues, and have some fun!

HEC is also looking for dedicated and passionate volunteers for their Environmental Advocate program. If you are interested, contact Amanda Shepherd at AShepherd@HECWeb.org.

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he Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC) is Indiana’s leading educator and advocate for environmental issues and policies.

Despite significant progress in protecting forests, groundwater and lakes throughout the state, Forbes magazine ranks Indiana an abysmal 49th in its green rankings. There are numerous opportunities to aid HEC in their fight to protect our vital resources from coporate interests.

Support HEC by attending unique Aveda Earth Month fundraising events, such as the Catwalk & Carnival from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 10 at the Paramount School of Excellence on Indy’s Near Eastside. The event includes music, food trucks, a petting zoo, games and prizes.

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mitment to HEC’s mission.

Individuals can also make donations. Natural Awakenings Indy is a proud supporter of HEC. HEC also encourages concise, factual, passionate and respectful communication with state representatives and senators about issues affecting the environment in our state.

During the 2016 Indiana General Assembly, HEC actively advocated for and against numerous issues.

HEC advocated against HB 1082, a piece of legislation referred to as “No More Stringent Than,” which would bar the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) from doing anything stronger to protect public health than what the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has already done. Amidst the current Flint, Michigan, water crisis, this bill was of particular significance.

Other issues of focus this past

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epresentatives from nearly every country on Earth gathered in Paris for the 2015 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called the Paris Agreement a triumph for people, the planet and multilateralism. The signing ceremony is set for Earth Day, April 22, at UN headquarters, in New York City.

For the first time, every country has pledged to curb their emissions, strengthen resilience to related impacts and act internationally and domestically to address climate change. Other key elements aimed at achieving a state of climate neutrality—having a zero carbon footprint—before the century’s end include transparency, accountability and a plan for developed countries to sup-port climate action in developing countries.

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ests,” says Earth Day Network (EDN) spokesperson Timothy McHugh, referring to this year’s Earth Day theme of Trees for Earth.

This year also kicks off a fouryear countdown to the environmental campaign’s 50th anniversary on Earth Day 2020. “By that mark, we hope to have planted 7.8 billion trees—approximately one tree for every person on the planet. Trees are vitally important because they soak up carbon and clean the air,” McHugh explains.

In addition to countering climate change and pollution, EDN’s global tree planting seeks to support communities and local economies, protect biodiversity and inspire environmental stewardship.

From global leaders convening at the UN to people participating in community events close to home, billions of the world’s citizens will celebrate our precious home planet this year. To join the worldwide observance, find an event online at EarthDay.org or participate in one or more of the local events listed here.

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Earth Day Community Celebration at the JCC 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 17 This event features hands-on, environmentally friendly activities facilitated by more than 40 exhibitors, a picnic area with live music on the WTTS stage, and food trucks. Tour a nearly 30-foot-long “tiny” house with furniture, cabinetry and flooring made of recycled materials, built by Tiny By Design Builders featured last December on HGTV’s Tiny House Hunters program.

Yurt Alert! You can also tour a yurt by Yurts of America, illustrating how we can make a smaller footprint by living more simply.

The JCC’s mission is to enhance the physical, social, emotional and spiritual health of the Indianapolis community. The Earth Day Community Celebration fulfills this goal and more by promoting the health and well-being of our residents plus our environment.

Admission: free, donations are welcomed. Location: Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis. For more information, visit JCCIndy.org.

Earth Day Indiana Festival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 23 The Earth Day Indiana Festival will features over 100 exhibitors promoting sustainability, environmental protection and resource conservation. Exhibitors include nonprofit organizations, businesses, governmental organizations, community groups, and more. Also features live music, special activities for kids and food vendors.

Admission: free. Location: Military Park, 601 West New York St., Indianapolis. For more information, visit EarthDayIndiana.org. See ad on back cover.

This month, Natural Awakenings profiles the experiences of representative individuals from around the country that are helping to both make the world more sustainable and their own lives richer and more meaningful. From growing and cooking family food and line-drying laundry to powering their business with renewable energy, their approaches are as varied as the places they call home.

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or many Americans, living more sustainably has become a natural part of their daily routine as they consistently recycle, eat healthy and use energy more efficiently. It’s just what they normally do every day.

Every one of them had to start somewhere, growing their efforts over time to the point that nearly every activity yields better results for themselves, their family, their community and the planet. It might begin with the way we eat and eventually expand to encompass the way we work.

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“The sustainability movement is large and growing in the U.S.,” says Todd Larsen, with Green America, a grassroots nonprofit organization harnessing economic forces to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. “Half a million people turned out in New York City to march for action on climate change.

People also are working in their local communities to oppose fracking

and pollution, and to support green building and clean energy. Many businesses now include sustainability as a core business practice, including the 3,000 certified members of Green America’s Green Business Network.”

“Many people start with something small at home, particularly if they’re concerned about the impacts on their family’s health,” says Larsen.

“More Americans are approaching sustainability first through food. It’s relatively easy to change spending habits to incorporate more organic, fair trade and non-GMO [genetically modified] foods, and with the growth of farmers’ markets nationwide, people are able to buy local more easily.”

A focus on food quality is how Wendy Brown and her husband and five children launched their eco-journey just outside of Portland, Maine.

“We started thinking about where our food came from, how it was grown and raised and what we could do to ensure that it was better,” says Brown.

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“Our entry point to sustainable living was to grow tomatoes on the steps of an apartment that Kelly and I once called home years ago,” echoes Erik Knutzen, who, with his wife Kelly Coyne, have transformed their 960-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow into an oasis where they grow food, keep chickens and bees, brew, bake and house their bikes.

Gabriele Marewski’s journey also started with what she ate. “I became a vegetarian at 14, after reading Diet for a Small Planet, by Frances Moore Lappé,” says Marewski, who in 1999 turned an avocado orchard in Homestead, Florida, into Paradise Farms.

“Forty-seven years later, I’m still a strict vegetarian. I believe it’s the single most important statement we can make about saving the planet.”

Marewski’s five-acre farm showcases certified organic micro greens, edible flowers, oyster mushrooms and a variety of tropical fruits marketed to Miami-area chefs. Her farm also offers Dinner in Paradise farmto-table experiences to raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for underprivileged city residents, and bed-and-breakfast lodging.

Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology offers a free online course, Sustainability in Everyday Life, based on five themes: energy, climate change, food, chemicals and globalization. “People can make a difference by making responsible choices in their everyday life,” says Anna Nyström Claesson, one of the three original teachers.

“Every step toward sustainability is important and in the right direction,” explains Gina Miresse, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which will again host the world’s largest energy fair in June in Custer, Wisconsin. “It’s easy to start at home by adopting one new practice and sticking with it until it becomes a habit; then add a second practice and so on. This keeps people from getting overwhelmed.”

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“There’s no need to throw everything in the trash and replace it all immediately—that would partially defeat the purpose of sustainability,” says Miresse.

Green America, which suggests green alternatives to many products in online publications at GreenAmerica. org, recommends a congruent strategy. “We see people first change the way they purchase their food, move to reduce their purchases overall and green those they make, and then make their home more energy-efficient,” remarks Larsen. “Next, they consider walking and biking more.”

Pamela Dixon explains, “On a day-to-day basis, it’s really about the products we use, like transferring to eco-friendly cleaners and yard maintenance, recycling electronic devices, paying bills electronically and receiving statements via email.”

She and her husband, David Anderson, own Dave’s BrewFarm, in rural Wilson, Wisconsin, where they grow herbs, hops, raspberries and apples on 35 acres.

“A 20-kilowatt wind generator supplies our electricity, and we use geothermal for heating and cooling,” adds Dixon. Due to career opportunities involving teaching principles of sustainability, the Wisconsin couple is in the process of selling the BrewFarm to move to La Crosse. “At our new home, we’re replacing the windows and appliances with more energyefficient ones. We also chose our neighborhood so we can walk or bike to local grocery co-ops. We prefer to repair things when they break rather than buying something new, recycle everything the city will accept, compost food scraps and buy clothes at secondhand stores.”

When the MREA Energy Fair began 27 years ago, the majority of attendees were interested in learning about first steps, such as recycling, relates Miresse. Today, sustainability basics ranging from fuel savings to water conservation are familiar, and they’re focused on revitalizing local economies. “Folks are now considering more ambitious practices such as sourcing food directly from local farmers, producing their

own solar energy and incorporating energy storage, driving an electric vehicle or switching to more socially responsible investing.” The fair’s 250 workshops provide tools to help in taking their next steps on the journey to sustainability.

Knutzen and Coyne’s passion has evolved from growing food into a larger DIY mode. “Cooking from scratch is something I prefer to do,” comments Knutzen. “I even grind my own flour.” Library books provide his primary source of inspiration.

The Brown family likely echoes the thoughts of many American families. “We have many dreams, but the stark reality is that we live in a world that requires money,” says Wendy Brown. An electric car or solar electric system, for example, is a large investment.

“The biggest barriers were mental blocks because we ‘gave up’ previous lifestyle norms,” she says. “Most people we know have a clothes dryer and can’t imagine living without one. Line-drying is just part of the bigger issue of time management for us, because living sustainably and doing things by hand takes longer.”

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“The biggest and most positive impact I have comes from my general non-waste philosophy,” advises Brown.

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Marewski’s love of travel doesn’t interfere with her sustainability quest. “When I travel, I like to walk or bicycle across countries,” she says. “It gives me a closer connection to the land and spontaneous contact with interesting people. I’m building a tiny home on wheels that’ll be completely self-sufficient, with solar, composting toilet and water catchment to reduce my footprint even further.”

“Last August, I started a tenure-track position in the school of business at Viterbo University,” says Dixon, who emphasizes how students can pursue sustainability in business and life. “I teach systems thinking, complex systems change and globally responsible leadership, all of which have a sustainability component.” She’s also faculty advisor to Enactus, a student organization focused on social entrepreneurship and making a positive impact on the community.

“The best part of how we live is when my daughters make everyday eco-minded choices without even realizing it,” observes Brown. “I can see how remarkable it is, because I have the perspective of having lived differently. But for them, it’s just the way things are done. I think in that way, I’ve succeeded.”

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Fishers HOA Challenges Suburban Landscape Standards

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ne neighborhood in Fishers is shattering landscaping norms that have persisted for over 50 years with an overhaul of their public space. The Orchard at Sunblest is embracing environmentally sustainable approaches to better manage their half-acre entranceway median with help from the Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District and the Greenscape Geeks, LLC. The median on Orchard Boulevard, located just off of Allisonville Road between 116th and 126th streets, was revamped with a native pollinator garden around their signage and the replacement of 26 diseased trees with a group of diverse native flowering trees.

To aid in the expense, The Orchard Civic Association—the homeowners association for the neighborhood—secured a grant from the Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District’s cost share program, which helps landowners practice better environmental stewardship by providing financial assistance for the implementation of conservation practices.

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tor insect species and other wildlife vital to agriculture and the ecosystem; filter stormwater; lessen the demand on water treatment plants; control erosion; and provide opportunities for community members to live healthier lifestyles.

“Having the cost share in place was definitely the catalyst for making a decision on moving forward with this project,” says Robin Groves, vice president of The Orchard Civic Association. “It was more an affirmation that we were doing the right thing and it helped our committee come to a consensus.”

Any resident, organization or business in Hamilton, Marion, Hancock and Madison counties can apply for assistance through their county’s cost share program. Projects that qualify include pollinator garden installation, native tree plantings, rain gardens and bioswales, invasive plant removal, raised bed construction, soil testing and amendments, prairie plantings, porous pavement and pavers, cover crops, water and pond-edge enhancements, wetland construction and filter strips.

One stipulation of the program is that no pesticides, herbicides or insecticides may be used on the area after completion of the project.

“The idea of not using chemicals in the suburbs might take a while to catch on, but we know so much about what the chemical practices of the past have been doing to our soil and water supply,” says Groves. “We want to do our part to make a difference and encourage everyone else in our community to do the same.”

The Orchard’s project was constructed and will be maintained by the Greenscape Geeks, LLC, a turf and landscape company that provides only environmentally sustainable options to clients. In addition to native plant landscape design and installation, they also provide non-chemical turf maintenance, rain garden installation, raised garden bed construction, urban farm and prairie installation, and invasive plant removal, among other services.

“The first thing people have to embrace,” says Nick Abbott, co-owner of the Greenscape Geeks, “is that most of

what we deem as ‘weeds’ are actually beneficial to your turf and the environment. For example, clover is a nitrogen fixer that helps feed your grass and dandelions are the first food source after winter for pollinator bees. So, some of these aren’t weeds to us, but they can still also be controlled without the use of harmful chemicals.”

Instead of fertilizer and herbicide treatments, the Greenscape Geeks stress enhancing the soil with compost and compost tea applications, easing compaction with aeration to allow grass roots to grow and choke out weeds, planting native grass seed from local growers, and educating the community on proper maintenance techniques. These techniques include leaving grass clippings and mulching leaves into the lawn, mowing grass to a height of no less than three inches to prevent weed seed germination, sharpening mower blades so that turf can better absorb nutrients from the sun, and watering infrequently and deeply to avoid thatch.

“It’s really encouraging to see a neighborhood HOA like The Orchard on board with our methods,” says Abbott. “We get so many calls from people that are more concerned with what their neighbors think about their lawn than they are with the quality of our waterways. Our methods take more time to work out than a quick chemical application, but they also come with a sense of pride that you’re doing the right thing for the good of everyone.”

The Orchard at Sunblest’s entranceway median is located on Orchard Blvd., off of Allisonville Rd., between 116th and 126th streets. For more information, visit OrchardCivicAssociation.com.

Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District is located at 1717 Pleasant St., Ste. 100, Noblesville. For more information on the cost share program and services they provide, call 317773-2181 or visit HamiltonSWCD.org.

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aby boomers inspired in their youth by Earth Day are now supporting a new generation’s enthusiasm for sustainability through educational and employment opportunities. A 2015 Nature Conservancy survey of 602 teens from 13 to 18 years old revealed that roughly 76 percent strongly believe that issues like climate change can be solved if action is taken now; they also hold that safeguarding important lands and waters should be a priority, regardless of ancillary ben-

efits or the economy. This represents an increase in awareness since a 2010 Yale University Project on Climate Change Communication survey of 517 youths 13 to 17 years old showed that just 54 percent believed global warming was even happening.

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graduate students to live and advocate for an eco-lifestyle (TurningGreen.org).

TG’s first 30-day Project Green Challenge (PGC) in 2011 involved 2,600 students nationwide and internationally; last fall’s annual edition drew 4,000 students. “We’ve seen tremendous increases in sustainability offices and curriculums at universities nationwide,” notes Judi Shils, founder and executive director. “They have set an intention.”

Reilly Reynolds, a senior at Ohio Wesleyan University, hopes to take up urban farming and eventually own a farm-to-table organic restaurant. The PGC finalist and TG student advisory board member says, “I strive to lead an environmentally friendly and socially responsible life, but there is always room for improvement.”

Another PGC 2015 finalist, Matt Gal, a senior at the University of Arkansas, also aspires to be an organic farmer. He wants “to grow and give away as much fresh and organic food as possible to people who need it most.”

The TG ProjectGreenU.org site features eco-friendly products, plus green advice geared for college students. It also operates a Conscience College Road Tour, leadership program, and organic non-GMO school lunch programs in Marin County and Sausalito schools via its Conscious Kitchen and Eco Top Chef programs.

Milwaukee’s 13th annual Sustainability Summit and Exposition (SustainabilitySummit.us), from April 13 to 15, will admit local students for free. “We’ll address trends and potential careers in energy engineering, environmental health and water quality technology, sustainability and renewable energy,” says Summit Chair George Stone, a Milwaukee Area Technical College natural sciences instructor.

Bradley Blaeser, founder and co-owner of The Green Team of Wisconsin, Inc., which provides eco-friendly landscaping and gardening services, helped start the Sustainable Enterprise Association of Milwaukee. As a social worker at the nonprofit Neighborhood House of Milwaukee in the late 90s, he helped young people in schools and commu-

nity centers learn how to build their own aquaponics system, plus other gardening skills.

“We hit the marks as far as science guidelines,” he recalls. “Kids would see the entire seed-to-harvest cycle through after-school and summer camps. Teachers also embraced nature a little more and saw how they could infuse it in curriculums.” He notes that two young men that subsequently graduated from local colleges currently work for Neighborhood House and Growing Power.

More recently, he’s worked with two local organizations, Next Door Foundation and Operation Dream, to teach youngsters agricultural skills and find recruits for related job

training internships and employment.

Green Team landscape technician Darius Smith, 25, of Milwaukee, will become a crew leader this spring.

“You get a good feeling installing plants,” he says. “We’re a team, working in sync.”

For the 13th year, the Agricultural Fair Association of New Jersey (njagfairs.com) has selected a youth ambassador—Rebecca CarmeliPeslak, 16, of Millstone Township, near Princeton—to visit 2016 fairs to promote agri-tourism and encourage youngsters to pursue agricultural careers.

“It’s important for kids to know where food comes from,” says Carmeli-Peslak, who is also in her

second year as a local 4-H Club health and fitness ambassador, visiting Monmouth County libraries to speak on healthy eating and exercise. She’s training selected peers to speak in other counties; the club’s latest Look to You award recognizes her mentoring prowess. She says, “I want to be a large animal vet and own a farm.”

“Young people are becoming well informed about environmental issues by traditional and social media,” observes Shils. “There’s exponential growth in their taking a stand and becoming more active.”

Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance editor and writer who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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Marie Kondo on the Joy of Tidying Up

Simplicity Invites Happiness into Our Lives

by April Thompson

How can we begin to get and stay organized?

It’s not about a set of rules, but acquiring the right mindset for becoming a tidy person. Think in concrete

terms, so that you can picture what it would be like to live in a clutter-free space.

Start by identifying your bigger goal. Ask yourself why you want this, repeating the question to get to the root of the answer.

As you explore the reasons behind your ideal lifestyle, you’ll realize that the ultimate reason is to be happy. Then you are ready to begin.

I recommend cleaning out and organizing your entire space in one go-around. When completed, the change is so profound that it inspires a strong aversion to your previously cluttered state. The key is to make the change so sudden that you experience a complete change of heart. By discarding the easy things first, you can gradually hone your decision-making skills, including knowing who else can use what you don’t need. I recommend starting with clothes, then move to books, documents, miscellaneous items and finally anything with sentimental value. photo by Ichigo Natsuno

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apanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo helps us discover happiness through tidiness. Already perusing home and lifestyle magazines by age 5, she spent her childhood “tidying” up her surroundings rather than playing with toys.

The organizing system Kondo went on to develop, the KonMari method, defies most long-held rules of organizing, such as installing clever storage solutions to accommodate stuff or de-cluttering one area at a time. Her New York Times bestseller, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has been published in 30 countries, demonstrating that her methods speak to universal desires, including a hunger for order and simplicity. She’s now released a companion book, Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up.

Kondo’s principles, including vertically stacking clothing and using special folding methods for socks, can seem quirky, yet her approach gets results. Kondo claims a nearly zero percent “clutter relapse” rate among clients because they’ve become surrounded only by things they love.

Is it important to touch every single object in the decision process?

At one point in my life, I was virtually a “disposal unit”, constantly on the lookout for superfluous things.

One day, I realized that I had been so focused on what to discard that I had forgotten to cherish the things I loved. Through this experience,

I concluded that the best way to choose what to keep is to actually hold each item. As you do, ask yourself, “Does this spark joy?” When you touch something, your body reacts, and its response to each item is different.

The process of assessing how you feel about the things you own—identifying those that have fulfilled their purpose, expressing your gratitude and bidding them farewell and good wishes for their onward journey—is a rite of passage to a new life.

Must keepsakes be included?

Mementoes are reminders of a time that gave us joy, yet truly precious memories will never vanish, even if you discard the associated objects.

By handling each sentimental item, you process your past. The space we live in should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past.

What do you recommend for organizing what remains after a purge?

The secret to maintaining an uncluttered room is to pursue simplicity in storage, so that you can see at a glance what you have. My storage rules are simple: Store all items of the same type in one place and don’t scatter storage space.

How does this process change us and our relationship to things?

Through it, you identify both what you love and need in your home and in your life. People have told me that decluttering has helped them achieve lifelong dreams, such as launching their own business; in other cases, it has helped them let go of negative attachments and unhappy relationships.

Despite a drastic reduction in belongings, no one has ever regretted it, even those that ended up with a fifth of their earlier possessions. It’s a continuing strong reminder that they have been living all this time with things they didn’t need.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Farm-to-Hospital On-Site Farms Grow Organics for Patients

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ost people would agree with the results of a 2011 study by the nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: Typical hospital food is full of the dietary fat, sodium, calories, cholesterol and sugar that contribute to the medical problems that land many in the hospital in the first place. The

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study’s dietitians further found that some hospitals house up to five fastfood outlets.

Because studies from institutions such as the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the University of Maryland show that a poor diet contributes to a host of illnesses and longer recovery time after surgery—all of which increase healthcare costs—it befits hospitals to embrace healthier eating. Now, a dozen pioneering hospitals have their own on-site farms and others are partnering with local farms, embracing new ways to help us eat healthier, especially those that most need to heal.

“In a paradigm shift, hospitals are realizing the value of producing fresh, local, organic food for their patients,” says Mark Smallwood, executive director of the nonprofit Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It recently partnered with St. Luke’s University Hospital, in nearby Bethlehem, to help support operations of the hospital’s 10-acre organic farm that yields 30 varieties of vegetables and fruits served in hospital meals

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to support patient recovery. New mothers are sent home with baskets of fresh produce to help instill healthy eating habits.

“Organic fruits and vegetables offer many advantages over conventionally grown foods,” says Dr. Bonnie Coyle, director of community health for St. Luke’s University Health Network. She cites the higher amounts of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and antioxidants as contributing to a reduced incidence of heart disease and some cancers and a lowered risk for other common conditions such as allergies, and hyperactivity in children.

Hospital farms also benefit the environment and facilitate other healing ways. Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Ann Arbor’s hospital farm, created in 2010 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a win-win-win solution. “We can model the connection between food and health to our patients, visitors, staff and community,” says hospital spokesperson Laura Blodgett. Their Health Care Without Harm pledge commits the hospital to providing local, nutritious and sustainable food.

The farm repurposed some of the hospital’s 340-acre campus, eliminating considerable lawn mowing and chemicals. Today, its organic produce also supplies an on-site farmers’ market. Most recently, collaboration with a rehab hospital treating traumatic brain injuries resulted in a solar-heated greenhouse to continually produce organic food using raised beds and a Ferris-wheel-style planting system that enables patients to experience gardening as agritherapy. “Patients love the hands-on healing of tending the garden,” says Blodgett.

Another innovative hospital is Watertown Regional Medical Center, in rural Wisconsin. Its farm, located behind the 90-bed hospital, raises 60 pesticide-free crops a year, including vegetables, herbs and even edible flowers. “We believe that food is medicine,” says Executive Chef Justin Johnson. He also serves his healthier fare to the public via special dinners in the hospital’s café, celebrating spring and fall harvests.

In Arcata, California, Mad River

Community Hospital’s designated farmer, Isaiah Webb, tills six plots and two greenhouses to supply organic carrots, beets, tomatoes, basil, potatoes, sweet corn, artichokes, squash, pumpkins, lettuce, blueberries, apples and strawberries to patients and guests. An in-house work/share program encourages hospital employees to volunteer gardening time for a share of the produce.

A three-way partnership of the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, Fletcher Allen Health Care and Central Vermont Medical Center, all in the Burlington area, combines community supported agriculture (CSA) and physicians’ prescriptions for healthier eating. Diane Imrie, director of nutrition services at Fletcher Allen, comments, “If we want to have a ‘well’ community, they have to be well fed.” Paid student farmers from 15 to 21 years old grow and harvest eight acres of fruits and vegetables for selected doctor-recommended patients in the 12-week-growing season program. Patients gain an appreciation of healthy eating that remains with them, thus decreasing their need for acute medical care.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farm-to-institution programs like these both provide healthy food to hospital patients and help develop sustainable regional food systems. We all benefit from such healing ripples in the healthcare pond.

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and post them to attract potential new owners. Along with the healthy horses, the 3,000 ill or injured horses cared for by the alliance have been retrained, rehabbed and re-homed to participate in polo, show jumping, cart pulling and rodeos.

“Race horses are intelligent, used to exercise and retire as early as 2 years old, so we find them a second career,” says Nancy Koch, executive director of CANTER USA. The nonprofit’s 13 U.S. affiliates work with 20 racetracks across the country. “I can’t emphasize enough the importance of volunteers. No one here receives a salary.” Collectively, they have placed more than 23,000 horses nationally since 1997.

Horse Rescue

Caring Homes Sought for Aging and Abandoned Horses

by Sandra Murphy

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n estimated 9 million horses in the U.S. are used for racing, show, informal competitions, breeding, recreation, work and other activities. Many need a new home when they start to slow down physically or when an owner’s finances become tight. Horses need space to run, require hoof care and when injured or ill, may require costly procedures.

Domestic Horse Rescue

“We foster 50 horses right now,” says Jennifer Taylor Williams, Ph.D., president of the Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, in College Station, Texas, which has placed about 800 horses in the last decade. “We could have 10 times that many if we had more foster homes and space. There’s often a waiting list. We help law enforcement, animal control, and shelters with horses found through neglect or abuse cases.”

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when she arrived at the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch clinic on a sled. Having since regained her health, including gaining 200 pounds to reach the appropriate weight for her age and size, she illustrates the benefits of the facility’s status as one of the country’s leaders in providing equine rescue and rehabilitation.

The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racers (CANTER USA) serves as an online matchmaker for racing horses. Volunteers take photos at tracks, obtain the horse’s bio from the owner or trainer

Wild Horse Rescue

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management calculates the appropriate management level (AML) for the number of wild horses. Excess numbers are captured and offered for adoption or sale. In December 2015, 47,000 horses were waiting in holding facilities at an annual cost of $49 million. The AML projects removal of an additional 31,000 horses from Western lands. As an example, although local wild species predate the park’s existence, horses in Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park are labeled “trespass livestock”, and subject to removal.

Return to Freedom, a nonprofit wild horse rescue in Lompoc, California, recognizes the tightly bonded nature of these herd groups. Its American Wild Horse Sanctuary is the first to focus on entire family bands, providing a safe haven for about 200 horses and burros.

The Wild Horse Rescue Center, in Mims, Florida, rescues, rehabilitates and finds homes for mustangs and burros, usually housing 30 horses at a

The average lifespan of a horse is 30 years.

It should have two acres of land for grazing.

The minimum annual cost for basic food and veterinarian services is $2,000, not including equipment and boarding, which can be more expensive in urban areas and in or near racing meccas like Kentucky or Florida.

Rescues budget $300 a month per horse.

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time. With many needing medical care upon arrival, expenditures average $3,000 their first year and $1,700 annually once they’re healthy. Although the goal is adoption, equine fans also can sponsor a horse by donating $5 a day or purchasing a painting done by a horse. The center also provides public educational forums.

Sponsored by the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), April 26 is Help a Horse Day, a nationwide grant competition. Last year, some 100 U.S. equine rescue groups held events to recruit volunteers, gather donated supplies and find homes for adoptable horses (Tinyurl.com/ASPCA-Help AHorseDay).

Call to Action

Although a U.S. law now bans slaughterhouses for domestic horses, each year 120,000 are sold at auction for as little as $1 each and transported to Canada and Mexico for slaughter, their meat destined for human consumption in Europe and Japan or for carnivores at zoos. Horses can legally be confined to a trailer for up to 24 hours without food or water during shipment.

Two-thirds of all horse rescue operations are either at or approaching capacity. Almost 40 percent turn away animals because of lack of space or money. Many horses are ill, underweight or injured, which raises the cost of care.

“We need foster homes and volunteers. We need the time and skills people can donate; not everything is hands-on, so those that like horses but don’t have handling skills can still help,” says Williams. “Bluebonnet, for example, has many volunteer jobs that can be done remotely. Office work, social media to spread the word, gathering donations—everything helps.”

Rescue groups ask that concerned horse lovers donate time, money and land to help and lobby for legislation to ban the export of horses for meat markets.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 1

First Friday Gallery Tour – 6-9pm. Tour more than 25 downtown galleries and art venues. Patrons are encouraged to walk or drive throughout the downtown cultural districts, and visit the city’s diverse visual art offerings. Free. Various Downtown Galleries. 317-634-3114. IDADA.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2

Cereal Cinema – 10am. A unique family-friendly experience created by The Indy Film Fest, The Athenaeum and The IMA. Enjoy a classic movie and a cereal buffet. Location alternates between the Athenaeum and IMA. $5. IndyFilmFest.org.

Good Journeys Expo – 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm. A large all-day holistic health and psychic fair. Includes raffles, prizes, free lectures and workshops. $10/one day pass; $15/ weekend pass. Hamilton Co. Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.

Hoosier EVA Meeting – 10am-12pm. Learn to support the continuing growth of using electric vehicles locally. Regular monthly meetings focus on growing local EVA enthusiasts and educate the public on the benefits of electric vehicles.

Free. Nora Public Library, 8625 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. 317-275-4470. HoosierEVA.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5

Community Tuesday – All day. The first Tuesday of every month several attractions at the White River State Park offer special deals on admission.

Including the Eiteljorg Museum, IMAX Theatre, Indiana State Museum and many others. Cost varies. INWhiteRiver.com.

Target Free Night at the Children’s Museum – 4-8pm. Enjoy all the fun activities and exhibits of the museum for free. Sponsored by Target the first Tuesday of each month. Free. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

Blend into Vibrant Health – 6:30-8:30pm. Join the chef’s of Ezra’s Cafe to learn how to create vibrant dishes that all happen in the blender. Class includes tastings of 4 recipes and your own packet of recipes to take home. $35, Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6515 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-2553972. EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7

Prairie Tykes Fly a Kite – 9:30-11am. Explore 1800s-era kites and learn how they stayed aflost.

Make and decorate a kite and other paper toys, and fly a kite outside, weather permitting. Part of the Prairie Tykes program, for little ones and parents/ grandparents. Ages 2-5; children must be accompanied by an adult (at no charge). $12 youth; $11/ youth member. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonvile Rd, Fishers. 317-776-6000. ConnerPrairie.org.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 8

Business Build Up Breakfast – 8-9:30am. Start your day off by checking in, sharing successes, and asking for resources from Indy Holistic Hub. Bring your business cards. RSVP required online.

Three Sisters Cafe, 6223 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. IndyHolisticHub.com.

Candle Light Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Expect a slow flow warm up to get you moving, flowing, working up a bit of a sweat, and winding down with restorative postures and a savasana with essential oils and Thai massage. $20. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253–0499.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 9

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop – 9am-12pm.

A hands-on workshop about pruning home fruit trees. Tools and techniques for working with new trees or existing overgrown trees. Rain or shine in the orchard. Free. Tuttle Orchards, 5717 N County Rd 300 W, Greenfield. 317-326-2278.

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Power Recycling Weekend – 9am-3pm; Sunday, 9am-3pm. Twice yearly massive recycling effott to get rid of clutter and help the environment. Drop off old electronics, cardboard and paper ready for shredding. $5 processing fee for TV’s and monitors. Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis. 317-630-2001.

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6th Annual Indiana Artisan Marketplace – 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm. Once a year the state’s highest quality Artisans come together.

Talk with the artisans at the top of their craft, recognized by the state for their exceptional art and food. $10; 14 and under, free. Indiana State Fairgrounds, Exposition Hall, 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis. IndianaArtisan.org.

IndyPL Seed Library Master Gardeners Series – 10:30am. All ages are invited to learn about a variety of gardening topics during this series presented by Purdue Extension Master Gardeners.

Free. Glendale Branch, 6101 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-275-4410. IndyPL.org.

SUNDAY. APRIL 10

Aveda Catwalk and Carnival for Clean Water – 10:30am-2pm. A day packed with activities kicked off with Zumba followed by a carnival complete with a Catwalk, games and a petting zoo. Proceeds go to the Hoosier Environmental Council, a nonprofit that advocates for clean water and other environmental issues within the state. $20/adult, $10 kids 12 and under, $40/families.

Paramount School of Excellence, 3020 Nowland Ave, Indianapolis. 317-685-8800. HECWeb.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Lunch – 11:30am-1pm. Bring your ideas, visions, or challenge and brainstorm together. Lunch is designed for checking in, sharing successes and asking for resources. Seats are limited RSVP online. Blind Owl Brewery, 5014 E 62nd St, Indianapolis.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 14

Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors – 6pm. Sponsored by the Young Survival Coalition. A gentle, restoring yoga session, appropriate for most stages of treatment and recovery. Class includes breath work and meditation techniques. $10. Breath Life Yoga, 8202 Clearvista Parkway, Ste 8C, Indianapolis. 317- 502-5630. BreathLifeYoga.com.

Learn to Be a Hypnotist – 6-7:30pm. Come see if being a hypnotist is for you. Learn to help others and help yourself. Trainer Charles Crenshaw, M.S. Register by 4/11. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-525-6539.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 15

Indiana Bicentennial Celebration – 8pm. The Indiana University Singing Hoosiers present a entertaining program with dancing, vocal music and a fun program to appeal to all ages. $15 to $50. The Center for the Performing Arts, 355 W City Center Dr, Carmel. 317-445-4203.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 22

Recycling Event at Tom Wood Subaru –In recognition of Earth Day, the dealership will be working with Recycle Force, offering a drop off day for the community to bring in old electronics for recycling. To further support the environment, a Redbud and Buttonbush seedling will be given to participants. Tom Wood Subaru, 3300 E 96th St, Indianapolis. 888-693-7027.

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Nourish Your Soul: Yoga + Essential Oils – 6-7:15pm. A special yoga class incorporating essential oils to deeply nourish your soul. Features a blend of restorative poses, gentles movement and creative expression to help ease into your evening and weekend. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 23

Orchid Show – 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm.

A weekend filled with displays of blooming orchids from across the Midwest, all competing for awards. Orchids will be available for sale. $4/person; $10/family. Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens, 2431 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. 317-327-7184.

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IndyPL Seed Library Master Gardeners Series – 10:30am. All ages are invited to learn about a variety of gardening topics during this series presented by Purdue Extension Master Gardeners.

Free. Glendale Branch, 6101 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-275-4410. IndyPL.org.

Earth Day Indiana – 11am-4pm. One of the nation’s largest Earth Day festivals, this event combines environmental and conservation exhibits with live music, special activities for kids, and good food. White River State Park. Earth Day needs volunteers, please sign up if available.

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Rite of Light Body Integration – 6-8pm. An evening of light and sound activation. This Rite will provide an opportunity for those who have participated in any of the previous 9 Rite’s to integrate all of them into one coherent. holographic and sacred being. $20. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 16

Komen Race for the Cure – 7am. Help the fight against breast cancer by taking part in this annual event. The day will include opening ceremonies, the annual Pink Parade of breast cancer survivors, a 5K timed competitive run, a 5K non-competitive run/walk, a one-mile family walk and Kids’ Dash.

Registration required. Military Park, 601 W New York St, Indianapolis. KomenIndy.org.

JCC Earth Day Community Celebration – 1-4pm. Award-winning celebration at JCC, featuring an afternoon of hands-on learning and activities for the entire family. Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317-2519467. JCCIndy.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 18

Hypnosis for Stress Management – 6-7:30pm.

Learn how to enjoy life calmly, confidently, and successfully with self-hypnosis. Register by 4/16. $20. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-445-4203. InnerPeaceYoga.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

IHH Workshop: Take Your Holistic Practice to the Next Level – 6-7:30pm. Learn various marketing strategies to grow your business, including the importance of professional web presence, efficient ways to manage social media, and more. RSVP online. Free/members, $10/ non-members. Moe & Johnny’s, 5380 N College Ave, Indianapolis. IndyHolisticHub.com.

Sound of Eternity – 3-5pm. A sound immersion like no other. Enjoy the sounds of 8 gongs, bells, bowls and mountain dulcimers. No experience with yoga or sound immersion needed. Participants recommended to bring blankets, cushions or mats for laying down. $20 in advance, $25 at door. Athenaeum, 407 E Michigan St, Indianapolis. CrownOfEternity.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

Stages of Womanhood Celebration – 1-3pm.

Join in a women’s circle hosted by Red Tent Indy to celebrate their femininity, share stories, and empower each other. Marilene Isaacs, a known Indianapolis healer and psychic medium, will speak about the Divine Feminine as well as perform an energetic healing. $5 suggested donation.

White Pine Wilderness Academy, 841 W 53rd St, Indianapolis. 317-774-6360. RedTentIndy.com.

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Mutt Strut – 11am-3pm. The largest fundraiser event for the Humane Society of Indianapolis takes place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Attend with or without a dog, walk the entire 2 ½ mile oval track or the short 1-mile course.

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Mindful Meditation – 12:15-12:45pm. Brief discussion followed by silent practice and concluding with observation, comments, or questions. No experience, fee, or registration required. Free. CenterPoint Counseling, 7700 North Meridian, Indianapolis. 317-252-5518.

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A Positive Path for Spiritual Living – 9:30am.

Come for music, meditation, and inspirational message and stay for fellowship. Youth education and nursery care provided. Free. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware St, Indianapolis.

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Vinyasa Flow – 9-10am. Expect to be pushed to your soft edge, stretched and challenged. There are options and adjustments and tips. A great way to start the week. All levels welcome. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis.

317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

Happy Hour Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Great weekend starter to stretch out, relax and calm down!

For anyone with some yoga experience. Please bring your own mat. $5. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 East 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642.

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Journeys Fire Sunday Celebration – 10am.

Celebration service, inspiring lesson, and music.

Youth education and nursery care available.

All are welcome. Pre-service meditation at 9:30am. Free parking. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware St, Indianapolis. 317-635-4066.

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Evening With the Doctor – 7pm. Learn more about your body’s ability to self-heal, and the benefits of Bio-Energetic work. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

Community Yoga – 6-7pm. All levels Vinyasa Flow yoga class, with refreshments served afterwards. Donations only, any amount. Breathe Yoga, 5345 Winthrop Ave, Ste E, Broad Ripple.

704-777-7878. BreatheYogaDharma.com.

Wellness Lifestyle with Essential Oils – 7-8pm.

Educational classes on the holistic and restorative properties of essential oils for men, women, children and pets. Sampling of Young Living Essential Oils. Tuesday meetings rotate 1st to 4th week each month in: Fishers, Greencastle, Avon and Southport. NArden@StartLivingProject.com.

317-695-3594. Details and locations: “Events” @ StartLivingProject.com.

Women’s Drum and Dance for World Peace – 6:30-8pm. Meets every 1st and 3rd Friday. For women who love music and want to participate empowering their inner musician and singer. The gathering is meant for amateurs, so don’t feel shy. $10. The Playful Soul, 6516 N. Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

JCC Farmers’ Market – 10am-1pm. Year round.

Fresh local produce, baked goods, and diary products, Kosher respectable (no meat products).

JCC Indianapolis, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis.

317-251-9467. JCCIndy.org.

Yoga Light – 10:30am. An introductory vinyasa-style class, customized for those with restricted performance due to age or injury. Floor work is limited, focusing on standing poses and poses using a chair. $10. BodyHarmonyBalance, 1020 E. 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-669-2313.

BodyHarmonyBalance.com.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation – 11am-noon. Unleash your potential for good mental and physical health, balance and maximum performance to help you live fully in the present moment with Sahaja yoga meditation. Free. Southside meeting location, 4950 E County Line Rd, Indianapolis.

317-755-9630. IndianaMeditation.org.

Meditation Group – 7-9pm. Explore a different style of meditation each week to look within, relax, re-center and balance yourself. Guided meditations, singing bowls, music, drumming and many other techniques will be used. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.

wednesday

Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical posture, breath work, meditation, mantra, mudra, and sound vibration with Gong relaxation. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. CITYOGA.biz.

Oneness Blessing – 7-9pm. Oneness is transference of energy into the crown chakra to bring in and release things from your life such as: healing, clarity, release emotions and bring in abundance into your life. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392.

GoodJourneys.net.

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Group Meditation – 6-6:30pm. Kick off the week with an unguided group meditation experience. Free. Breath Life Yoga, 8202 Clearvista Pkwy, Ste 8C, Indianapolis. 317-502-5630.

BreathLifeYoga.com.

Community Yoga Class – 9-10am. An hour of yoga focused on what is most needed by the class that day, which could include a vinyasa flow, a yin, or a melting pot of practices. A class that caters to all types. $5. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499.

ThePlayfulSoul.com.

Essential Oils 101 Class – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to support your health naturally and reduce chemical overload in your life. Weight-loss support and more, with holistic health practitioner Kim Woods. Free. For more info and to RSVP: 317-409-4981. BeAmazing.net.

saturday Midtown Winter Market – 9am-noon. Thru 4/30. Food-focused market with locally grown and produced food and plant products, along with ready to eat food. Bent Rail Brewery, 5301 Winthrop Ave, Indianapolis.

BroadRippleFarmersMarket.org.

Indy Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am-12:30pm.

Thru 4/30. The city’s largest winter market features Indiana growers and producers who take extra steps to provide shoppers with sustainably grown, cleanly produced healthy items for their bodies and homes. SNAP benefits are accepted and matched dollar-for-dollar with donation-based Eat Well Initiative. Maker’s Trail, Circle City Industrial Complex, 1125 Brookside Ave, Indianapolis.

IndyWinterFarmersMarket.org.

EARTH DAY April 22

Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and vegan-friendly selection. Spice Nation, 4225 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis. 317-299-2127.

Light Tribe – 6:30-8pm. A weekly gathering of Lightservers, Starseeds, Human Angels, Wayshowers, Gridworkers, Empaths and Healers.

For the purpose of receiving higher teachings and the new frequencies through Sacred Sound. $15.

The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis.

317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

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Natural Networking at its best! Connecting you to the leaders of natural healthy living in our community. To find out how you can be included in this directory each month, call 317-283-9600 or visit: AwakenIndy.com.

BODYWORK/ALIGNMENT

INDIANAPOLIS DENTISTRY

Jane Sullivan 19640 Creek Rd, Noblesville 317-508-7151 ComfortDiva@icloud.com

7218 US 31 S, Indianapolis 317-882-0228 CalmingFears.com

Comprehensive, innovative treatment, expert knowledge and a holistic “whole body” approach to dentistry. Dr. Ted Reese and his supportive staff create a dental treatment tailored to fit your needs, administered in a relaxing, amenity-filled atmosphere. See ad on page 25.

Specializing in postural re-alignment, Jane is an Advanced Exercise Therapist, certified by Egoscue University, an Egoscue University Instructor and a Nationally Certified Massage and Bodywork Therapist. Learn the techniques and skills to overcome chronic pain without the use of pharmaceutical or surgical intervention.

KATHERINE EYNON ORR, DDS 5430 E 86th St, Indianapolis 317-598-8500 DrKatieOrr.com

BOUTIQUE/EVENT HUB THE PLAYFUL SOUL 6516 N Ferguson, Indpls 317-253-0499 ThePlayfulSoul.com

A whimsical boutique for the spirit, filled with books, music, handmade accessories, art, meditation aids and more. The space also features a fireplace room, and hosts a myriad of art, holistic and healthful events throughout the month. See ad on page 13.

Individually appropriate high-quality, biologically compatible, safe and life energy-enhancing holistic dentistry. Dr Katie and team strive to perform dental procedures in the gentlest way possible, in a friendly, calm office environment. Offering a complete menu of holistic and comfort services. See ad on page 16.

ESSENTIAL OILS Independent Distributor #489656 317-490-6380; 877-436-2299, ext 2 MarilynYork.VibrantScents.com

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Become an Independent Distributor. Discover the healing properties of Young Living Essential Oils for enhancing health – yours, as well as others who seek holistic options. Free Training. See ad on page 9.

CELEBRANT SERVICES

Elaine Voci, Ph.D., Life Coach Certified Life Cycle Celebrant 317-730-5481 ElaineVoci@ElaineVoci.com

Life Coach and Ceremony specialist professionally trained and certified in the art of ceremony, ritual, faith traditions, ceremonial writing, public speaking and presentation. Committed to creating and performing eloquent, personalized, heartfelt ceremonies for individuals, families and organizations through life’s milestones as unique and varied as our relationships and communities. See ad on page 8.

FUNCTIONAL/ INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE LIVING WITH INTENTION, INC 11979 Fishers Crossing Dr, Fishers 317-863-5888 LivingWithIntention.biz

A medical and counseling group that utilizes the principals of functional/integrative medicine in concert with mental health counseling and complementary services such as nutritional counseling and pharmacy-grade supplements. Focusing on identifying and resolving the “root cause” of dysfunction, services are available to children, adolescents and adults. All staff are fully-licensed and credentialed healthcare providers.

HEALTH & BEAUTY YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

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Protect your family, small business, retirement and yourself with tax saving strategies, debt elimination, retirement planning, and safe investment and life insurance options that guarantee income generation.

See ad on page 25.

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YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Independent Distributor #1173791 317-695-3594 NArden@StartLivingProject.com StartLivingProject.com

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Life-enhancing gifts from the plant kingdom. Essential oils, revered for centuries for their support of body, mind and spirit.

Vist us on Facebook: facebook. com/NancyArdenYoungLiving IndependentDistributor.

ARBONNE

Sandy Poe, Independent Consultant 317-409-2023 SandyPoe.MyArbonne.com

Enjoy premium ingredients in both inner and outer health and beauty products. Botanically based skincare products are glutenfree and contain no animal products, parabens, mineral oil or GMO products. The Fit Essentials line includes gluten-free, vegan protein shake mixes and more to manage your weight and fuel your day.

HEALTHY EATING/ORGANIC EZRA’S ENLIGHTENED CAFÉ 6516 N Ferguson, Indpls 317-255-3972 EzrasEnlightedCafe.com

Indy’s only raw food café is an oasis of vibrant, healing food and education. Seasonal and rotating menu features allergy-friendly selections that are dairy-free, processed sugar-free, GMO-free and gluten-free.

HOLISTIC HEALTH MORTER HEALTH CENTER 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140 Carmel 317-872-9300 MorterHealthCenter.com

We invite you to join us on your journey to vibrant health and lifelong wellness. We help you identify and address interferences to your natural well-being using gentle, non-invasive Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique, and joyfully support you with classes, programs and techniques designed to help you Live Well! See ad on page 24.

MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY OF HAMILTON COUNTY

BODY.HARMONY.BALANCE 1020 East 86th St, Indianapolis 317-669-2313 BodyHarmonyBalance.com

11979 Fishers Crossing Dr, Fishers 317-863-5888 LWIMedTherm.com

SPECTRON-IR is the most advanced Medical Infrared Imaging System available today. SPECTRON-IR is FDA-cleared for the adjunctive diagnostic screening for the detection of breast cancer. Radiationfree, completely safe and pain-free, requires no prescription. See ad on page 11.

TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING EMPOWER! ENLIGHT!

LAB SERVICES LAB ON DEMAND

3806 W 86th St, Indpls 317-405-8057 LabOnDemandInd.com

Take greater control of your health with a comprehensive range of lab tests and screens – support prevention, early detection, and improved health outcomes. Fast, confidential and affordable. No doctors orders required; insured and uninsured are welcome. See ad on page 16.

GREENSCAPE GEEKS, LLC 317-801-5833 Info@GreenscapeGeeks.com GreenscapeGeeks.com

Specializing in native plant landscaping and design, custom-built raised garden beds and composters, urban farm installation, and non-chemical turf maintenance. Additional natural landscaping services available. See ad on page 15.

THERMOGRAPHY INDY THERMOGRAPHY 4546 W 71st St, Indpls 317-370-5111 IndyTherm.com

State-of-the-art thermal imaging scans are non-invasive, radiation free, affordable, no prescription required, and painless. Get results fast for any area of the body. See ad on page 7.

YOGA BLOOMING LIFE YOGA

Raina Fay Office in Nora, by Phone or Skype 317-797-6950 EmpowerEnlight.com

30 S Elm St, Zionsville 317-800-4039 BloomingLifeYoga.com

Raina Fay is a contributing author to the LIIFT healing modality – Life Improving Internal Focus Technique, an energetic process that assists in effortless release and re-framing the subconscious mind to heal and unlock potential in all areas of life. Also offering life affirming processes for allergy elimination, stress reduction, energy balance and abundance expansion.

A holistic “green” yoga center offering 200-hour Teacher Trainings for adults and teens, Yin Yoga Teacher Training, 36 weekly classes, weekend workshops, eco-luxury global retreats, Ayurvedic herbs, meditation tools, books and more. Striving to elevate peace and consciousness through Authenticity and Conscious Community. Be Nourished.

BREATH.LIFE.YOGA

THE NEUROMODULATION TECHNIQUE (NMT)

LANDSCAPE SERVICES

Specializing in colon hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, health coaching and digestive wellness. Also featuring energy therapies, foot detox baths, and far infrared sauna. Additional support offered through holistic skin care with pure botanical formulations as powerful as they are pure, and massage. Special rates offered to practitioners in the healing arts!

Cara Olson, MSW, LSCW Good Journeys 17901 River Rd, Ste F, Noblesville 317-750-7392 Cara@InnerEnlightenmentTherapies.com

NMT is a non-invasive form of alternative health care that allows the unconscious mind to fully connect with the conscious mind and body, thus allowing the body to correct illness and heal.

Individuals everywhere have used NMT to relieve: food and environmental allergies, chronic pain, emotional trauma, hormonal issues, stress, autoimmune and many other conditions. Get your life back with NMT!

8202 Clearvista Pkwy, Ste 8C, Indpls 317-502-5630 BreathLifeYoga.com

Enjoy the company of like-minded people on the path to wellness and spiritual growth, in an intimate and welcoming group setting. Our studio offers meditation and yoga lifestyle classes for all levels, private Reiki sessions and numerology readings.

On Earth there is

no heaven, but there are pieces of it. ~Jules Renard

WELLNESS CENTER AQUA SERENE WELLNESS

301 E Carmel Dr, Ste 100C, Carmel 317-564-0930 AquaSereneWellness.com

Conveniently located in Carmel, our focus on Wellness “From The Skin to Within” includes: Digestive Support, Colon Hydrotherapy, Holistic Skin Care featuring Dr. Hauschka treatments and products, Traditional Skin Care, Waxing, Energy Therapies, Far Infrared Sauna, Massage and Bodywork Modalities. Online booking available! See ad on page 11.

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