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16 THINK EARTH DAY Every Day

by Sandra Murphy

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21 fitbody 22 greenliving

18 ECO YARDS

ARE THE NEW NORMAL

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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Going Greener

Looking out my office window, I get to watch the passage of seasons, sometimes in the span of less than a week. Being pelted by windy rain and cold one day can be supplanted the next by sunshine and warmth. I often joke around this time of year that I wouldn’t know what to do if I was a tree or flower—bloom now, or wait until I’m sure the last freeze has come and gone. Mother Nature ceaselessly amazes. We celebrate our incredible planet and environment every month and especially in our April Green Living issue honoring Earth Day. As Kermit the frog says, “It’s good to be green.” Earth’s ecosystems are the foundation of life for all, affecting our well-being, daily and long-term quality of life, local and global economies and the health of Mother Earth. We need nature to run smoothly on all cylinders in order to thrive and survive. Each of us has a vested interest in caring for the environment, yet it can seem daunting trying to figure out which eco-friendly steps make a valuable difference, and where to start. This month, we highlight some things we can do on a local level—from creating eco-landscapes to greening our homes. Lanette Abbott’s local feature “Eco Yards are the New Normal,” offers readers information on the use of native plants to help conserve water, eliminate harmful chemicals and attract wildlife. Familiarizing ourselves with examples of areas in our city engaged in sustainable approaches to landscaping plus resources to shape our own plans, we are ready to nurture nature in our own yards. My family has enjoyed tending raised-bed gardens for several years and they’ve provided delightful educational opportunities for the kids, as well as some of the greatest cherry tomatoes around. It’s a relatively easy way to begin a native landscape project that will reap satisfying benefits. Attending Earth Day events gives us opportunities to discover even more about eco-friendly practices and innovations underway. From large companies to small businesses and individuals progressively supporting the well-being of our environment, we gratefully learn more about how to do our part as good stewards. We hope you’ll participate in this month’s events; be sure to stop by our booth at the Earth Day Festival in Military Park on April 22 and the Earth Day Community Celebration at the JCC on April 23. We’d love to meet you in person.

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Annual Indy Veg Fest Returns

A Self-Care Class Offered for Exercise and Rest

orter HealthCenter is offering a free class on exercise and rest as part of their Conscious Self-Care Series from 7 to 8 p.m. on April 27 at its facility in Carmel. The program is part of a four-class series led by Dr. Scott Cooper and Dr. Vicki Knapke that cover the “Six Essentials for Health”, or areas of life where certain choices can be made to impact health positively. According to Knapke, the six essentials are “eat, drink, breathe, think, exercise and rest.” Attendees will learn what type of exercises work for using the body parts and muscles equally, both the left and right sides plus the upper and lower body. Instructions will be given on specific exercises, along with handouts, and one exercise will be taught and practiced. Rest habits that support the body will be discussed to properly heal, filter, cleanse, detoxify and renew. Registration is required. Location: 10439 Commerce Dr., Ste. 140. For registration, call 317-872-9300 and for more information, visit Morter HealthCenter.com. See ad page 15.

fter a two-year hiatus, the Indy Veg Fest returns from noon to 7 p.m. on April 29 at the Pavilion at Pan Am, in Indianapolis. The free event includes plant-based samplings from local restaurants, cruelty-free vendor booths, educational presentations and cooking demos, live music and fitness classes. The event, intending to draw about 3,000 attendees, welcomes not only vegans and vegetarians, but anyone else interested in learning more about a plant-based food diet. A plant-based diet consists of mostly fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts, legumes and grains, and an abstinence from animal products. The benefits will be shared in the educational presentations from local experts speaking on topics like The History of Plant-Based Foods and The Connection between Climate Change and Animal Agriculture. Indy Veg Fest is partnering with People’s Climate March, a nationwide march occurring in Indianapolis, Washington, D.C., and other states. The march begins at Veterans Memorial Park at 11 a.m. and ends at Indy Veg Fest. The many food vendors include Aahaa Chai, Cluster Truck, Mami’s Vegan Gelato, and Mrs. Murry’s Naturals serving vegan soups. Local vendors and exhibitors will also include cruelty-free vegan products such as apparel, jewelry, vegan deodorant from North Coast Organics, and animal rescue information. Pre-registration to attend through Eventbrite is greatly suggested. Those that do so will be eligible for a gift basket and vegan prizes. Location: 201 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. To register and for more information, visit IndyVegFest.com.

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remier Family Chiropractic of Indiana recently reopened their renovated facility in Carmel with more space offering new services, including coaching, group exercise classes and discounted specials. They are also holding a complimentary dinner with information on how to live a healthy, drug-free life at 6:30 p.m. on April 25 at the Garden Table, in Broad Ripple. The practice offers a state-of-the-art facility using the latest technology in spinal corrective care, helping people to heal naturally from numerous ailments without the use of drugs or surgery. The renovations include a spinal warm-up area, seven adjusting bays, a post-rehab and structural correction area, digital X-ray technology and thermography, quality supplementation options, and room for educational seminars. New services include a one-on-one coaching program for nutrition, mindset, exercise and supplementation and accountability help. A group exercise class, ideal for beginners through experts, is offered every Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m., focusing on short-duration, high-intensity exercises. To celebrate, Premier is offering discounted specials, including an initial consultation at a 60 percent discounted rate of $40 through April 30. To register for the complimentary dinner, call 317-844-7000. Space is limited, reservations required. Premier Family Chiropractic is located at 120 E. Carmel Dr. For more information and to register for events, visit PremierFamilyChiro.com.

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ndianapolis-based Elaine Voci Life Skills Coaching, LLC, will host Music for the Soul, a family concert featuring singer and musician Bill Cohen, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on April 30 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, in Indianapolis. Attendees will enjoy a wide range of musical styles, including folk songs, 1950’s “oldies but goodies”, an Irish ballad and a touch of country. The event will intend to bring people together to share music that’ll offer deeper meaning Bill Cohen and understanding of life and dying. Handmade, decorated cookies by Poppy & Sweet Pea Cookies and beverages are included in admission fee. “This won’t be a depressing, morbid look at death and it won’t include any theological proselytizing either,” says Voci. “In fact, we will be including several songs about the liberation we can feel when we realize our inevitable deaths give our lives meaning, and opens doors for us to be the best we can be.” The concert is open to the public and a “two for one” is available for caregivers accompanying a disabled attendee. Proceeds will be donated to the greater Indianapolis chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Tickets: $15 at the door; $10 in advance online at Elaine Voci.com/concert/. Location: 6050 North Meridian St. For more information, call 317-730-5481 or to hear an interview with Voci about the event, go to ElaineVoci.com.

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Attack on Solar

he U.S. solar energy sector has officially surpassed the number of jobs in the oil and gas drilling sector. Although Indiana showed signs of supporting this thriving industry by enabling net metering in 2011, it’s now vulnerable to taking a major step backward. SB 309 is a bill that forbids all investor-owned utilities from offering new net metering for systems installed after 2022. Net metering allows customers reimbursements for power they feed back to the grid. This helps advance societal goals of environmental stewardship, reduces distribution and transmission costs, and improves electrical grid stability. “It almost seems like the aim of the Indiana Energy Association and Investor Owned Utilities is to essentially own the sun,” says Phil Teague, co-founder of Rectify Solar, LLC. “In a true free-market economy, government wouldn’t be allowed to overreach and kill a clean, economically viable energy source.” Indiana’s powerful utility lobby attempted to eliminate net metering in 2015, but the bill was stopped due to the outpouring of opposition, so ask state representatives to vote “No” on SB 309 and “Yes” on SB 500, which removes the ability of homeowner associations to restrict or ban solar energy. Also, urge the House Utilities Committee Chairman to not hold a vote on SB 309, but rather call on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to do a data-driven study—which at least 10 conservative-leaning states have done—that allows our state to carefully develop sound public policy related to solar energy.

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Group Trespasses on Crown Hill North Forest to Save It

n March 13, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued a stop work order and a promise to open dialogue with the public about the proposed site of a columbaria where the Crown Hill North Forest currently stands with trees that pre-date European settlement. A group of concerned citizens trespassed onto the property with the intention to stay until such a promise was made. As news of the forest protectors making their stand spread across the city, so did the outpouring of support, which included more than 500 calls to the VA in one weekend, people bringing snacks and warm drinks to the protectors, and others even joining the protest. Wholly unaffiliated with any official organization, the group consisted of about a dozen people, most of which were complete strangers until just 36 hours before the protest started. It included four veterans, local business owners, childcare providers, the director of Fishable Indiana Streams for Hoosiers, Indianapolis City-County Councilor Zach Adamson, and a 15-year-old tree climber. When their lawyer, Russ Sipes, who volunteered to represent the protectors pro bono, confirmed the stop work order, the group cleared logs they had dragged across the access road, removed all of their belongings, picked up trash inside and outside the fence and covered stumps of some trees already cut down with soil so that they might re-sprout for future generations to enjoy. The grassroots group decided to officially form under the name Crown Hill Forest Protectors and are actively seeking participants for future action. For more information, visit CrownHillForestProtectors.org or follow them on Facebook and Twitter. natural awakenings

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Chelation Cuts Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

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Drinking More Water Improves Food Intake

uopeng An, Ph.D., a kinesiology and community health professor at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, studied the hydration and dietary habits of more than 18,300 American adults and found that drinking more water each day can impact the overall calories and nutritional value of food consumed. Reviewing data from four parts of the National Center for Health Statistics’ National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, in which participants were asked to recall their food and drink intake during two non-consecutive days, An determined the percentage of plain water drunk by each person. He found an association between a 1 percent increase in the subjects’ daily intake of plain water and an 8.6-calorie reduction in food intake. An also discovered a slight reduction in foods high in fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol with the change. Participants that increased their plain water consumption by one to three cups reduced their calorie intake by 68 to 205 calories per day. The same increase in water correlated with a daily reduction in sodium intake by 78 to 235 milligrams, five to 18 grams less sugar and seven to 21 milligrams less cholesterol.

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Phasing Out Plastic Film Food Wrappers Many grocery store foods are wrapped in plastic packaging that creates non-recyclable, non-biodegradable waste, even though thin, plastic films are not efficient at preventing spoilage. Some plastics are also suspected of leaching harmful compounds into food. Researcher Peggy Tomasula, D.Sc., is leading a U.S. Department of Agriculture team developing an environmentally friendly film made of the milk protein casein that addresses these issues. She states, “The protein-based films are powerful oxygen blockers that help prevent food spoilage. When used in packaging, they could prevent food waste during distribution along the food chain.” Plastic six-pack rings are renowned for their negative impact on wildlife and the environment. Now the Saltwater Brewery, in Delray Beach, Florida, is making edible six-pack rings for beer cans that are 100 percent biodegradable. Constructed of barley and wheat ribbons from the brewing process, they can be safely eaten by animals that come into contact with the refuse. Company President Chris Gove notes, “We hope to influence the big guys and inspire them to get on board.” Source: American Chemical Society

Ocean Sanctuaries Expand in Pacific

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The Pacific island nation of Kiribati has established the world’s second-largest (1.3 million-square-mile) shark sanctuary, which bans commercial fishing throughout, and has also expanded the Micronesia Regional Shark Sanctuary. The possession, trade and sale of sharks and shark products are also prohibited in these areas as is the use of fishing gear such as wire leaders for targeting sharks. Worldwide, about 100 million sharks are killed each year in commercial fisheries. Nearly 30 percent of all known shark species assessed by scientists are now threatened with extinction. Sharks are particularly vulnerable to overfishing because they mature and reproduce slowly. Many Pacific island nations have established shark sanctuaries, recognizing the valuable ecosystem and economic roles that healthy populations provide. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora recently added 13 shark and mobula ray species to its list, a step toward ensuring sustainable and legal trade of these species.

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Toxin-Free Farmlands Rise to 4.1 Million Acres According to data service Mercaris, the U.S. had a record 4.1 million acres of organic farmland in 2016, an 11 percent increase over 2014. As of June 2016, the number of certified organic farms reached 14,979, including 1,000 startups. The top states in organic cropland after California, with 688,000 acres, are Montana, Wisconsin, New York and North Dakota. Montana hosted a 30 percent increase to 417,000 acres in 2016, adding 100,000 acres since 2014 and 50 new organic farms. In assessing the positive trend, Scott Shander, a Mercaris economist, says, “With today’s lower commodity grain prices, farmers are looking to add value and meet consumer demands. The global market is dictating U.S. prices. Demand for organic corn and soybeans is still growing strongly, but production is not growing as fast, so more of the production will be international.” kao/Shutterstock.com

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How to Create Helpful Home Habitats We watch the graceful flight of colorful butterflies and appreciate their crucial role as pollinators. Establishing butterfly gardens or accommodating them in yard plantings increases food sources radically threatened by reductions in blossom-rich landscapes due to development, intensive agriculture, insecticides and climate change. The National Wildlife Federation (nwf.org) reports that butterflies are particularly attracted to red, yellow, orange, pink and purple blossoms that are flat-topped or clustered for landing or hovering, with short flower tubes that present easy access to nectar. Regional planting. In the Southeast, goldenrod, with its arching, yellow flowers, appeals to Buckeye species. Tiger Wing, Dainty Sulphur and Malachite lead the way in Florida. Some other suitable plants and trees for attracting but-

terflies, according to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center (Wildflower.org) are yarrows, red and white baneberries, and red, scarlet and soft maples in the Northeast; Butterfly and Honey daisies, Indian Mallow, American Century and Husiache, in the Midwest; and Giant, Ground, Subalpine and Noble firs, Vine Maple and Columbian Monkshoods in the Northwest. Inspiring individual efforts. Care2.com reports that California Academy of Sciences aquatic biologist Tim Wong cultivated California Pipevine plants in his backyard butterfly home four years ago upon learning that it is the primary food for California Pipevine Swallowtails in the San Francisco area. Starting with just 20 caterpillars, he was able to donate thousands of the swallowtails to the San Francisco Botanical Gardens last year and has grown more than 200 plants. Milkweed. Populations of iconic Monarch butterflies have plummeted 90 percent in the past 20 years, reports the National Wildlife Federation, primarily due to decline of 12 native milkweed species. They need support for their annual 2,000-plus-mile migration from the U.S. Northeast and Canada to central Mexico and back. Joyce Samsel, curator of the Florida Native Butterfly Society (FloridaNativeButterflies.org), notes that the Florida Monarch stays south of Tampa year-round. Learn about milkweed host plant growing conditions at Tinyurl.com/LocalMilkweedByState. Find milkweed seeds via MonarchWatch.org. Donate to help. Adopt milkweed habitat land through an Environmental Defense Fund (edf.org) program by donating $35 for one acre up to $350 for 10 acres. Their goal is to retain and protect 2 million acres.

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e all know the excitement that comes when we’re engaged in a discussion with like-minded people, but sometimes those happy chance encounters happen so infrequently that it can start to feel a little lonely in this big city. Luckily, Greater Indy is home to many organizations that draw people together to discuss ideas, coordinate actions and energize for the task of tackling the big issues. The Irvington Green Initiative (IGI) holds gatherings at Bittersweet Restaurant, 5543 East Washington Street, the last Saturday of April, July and September from 6 to 8 p.m. The April meeting on Urban Forest-Irvington Canopy will gather the Indiana Forest Alliance, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Indianapolis Office of Sustainability, Irvington Garden Club, Friends of Ellenberger Park and all interested participants for a discussion on state and metro neighborhood plans and action opportunities. Green Drinks Indy meets every second Tuesday of the month at the Tomlinson Tap Room in the City Market downtown from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for casual drinks and conversation with other environmentally minded individuals. The Hoosier Environmental Council’s (HEC) Green Business program facilitates companies of all sizes to demonstrate commitment to environmental progress by supporting HEC at different donation levels. HEC provides marketing opportunities and networking events throughout the year to bring green business leaders together for lively discussion. HEC identifies the biggest environmental challenges in Indiana 14

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and unites people towards solutions utilizing a combination of education, advocacy and litigation. As an organization that spends countless hours engaging with lawmakers, providing expert testimony, researching environmental best practices and rallying individuals and organizations to stand up for our environment, HEC’s work is rarely glamorous. Yet, HEC will “let their hair down” this month. Through a unique partnership with Aveda, salons throughout Indiana will raise awareness and funds for HEC’s clean water initiatives in April for Aveda Earth Month. This year, HEC and Aveda salons are offering many ways for the public to aid in this worthy cause. Bid on online silent auction items, like Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra tickets and Aveda salon services throughout April, by visiting HECWeb.org. One can also visit an Aveda salon or an HEC booth at various Earth Day events to purchase raffle tickets for fun Indiana Getaway packages, featuring Indiana State Parks, Persimmon Inn in Bloomington, and The Alexander Hotel in Indy. Also, in the Funds2Orgs Shoe Drive, donate gently used or new shoes at the Sundance Salon Spa, in Zionsville, throughout April. See the special Earth Day section for more HEC-related events this month. For more information on IGI, like them on Facebook or email IrvingtonGreen@gmail.com. For more information on Green Drinks Indy, like them on Facebook and visit GreenDrinks.org/IN/Indianapolis. For more information on HEC, visit HECWeb.org. For a full list of events and activities, visit HECWeb.org/get-involved/ aveda-earth-month. To view items and bid on the silent auction, visit 32Auctions.com/AvedaEarthMonth2017.

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March for Science this Earth Day Concerned citizens will unite on April 22 for a March for Science in Washington, D.C., and locations around the world to champion robustly funding and publicly communicating science for the common good as a pillar of freedom and prosperity. The group is calling on political leaders and policymakers to enact evidence-based standards in the public interest. The focus will showcase science as a tool to find answers and influence decisions at all levels, from astronomy to zoology, including environmental science and climate change. Jacquelyn Gill, Ph.D., was part of the original group sparking the idea of a March for Science via her initial tweet. “We know how to keep our air and water clean, and the outcomes of the research should inform the policy,” says Gill, an assistant professor of paleoecology and plant ecology at the University of Maine. Caroline Weinberg, a New York City science writer and program co-chairwoman, says, “Within hours, satellite marches were popping up around the country, then the world.” Organizers report several hundred established event locations and the number continues to grow. To join or create an event, visit MarchForScience.com/satellitemarches.

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Kathleen Rogers, president of the nonprofit Earth Day Network, on EarthDayNetwork.org, says, “We need to promote environmental consciousness into our children’s curricula so they are able to analyze problems, think critically, balance needs and take informed action.” Earth Day isn’t just one day. Aware citizens can take a rewarding action every day. Help Indianapolis celebrate and forward its progress toward sustainability at these local Earth Day 2017 events.

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he federal Every Student Succeeds Act, passed in December 2015 to take effect in the 20172018 school year, is the first law in U.S. history to include language that supports environmental education. Plans call for it to be integrated with current state standards, graduation requirements, teacher development and assessment, funding sources and policy action steps. EducationWorld.com offers lesson plan ideas for students. For

example, students from third grade through high school might collect their household junk mail and explore ways to reduce it. Those in kindergarten through eighth grade may create a binder of information on endangered species that includes maps, animal facts and threats to their survival, exploring causal interconnections throughout the planet. Students can also build a cafeteria compost pile or find ways to improve their school’s recycling program.

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7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 8 Mane Attractions Salon and Spa is hosting a benefit concert for Hoosier Environmental Council’s (HEC) clean water initiatives, featuring the Doctors Band at the Old Market on Maine. Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages included with a cash bar.

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$25 in advance, $30 at the door. Purchase tickets at Mane Attractions at 116 West Main St., Madison or by calling 812-265-4003.

Aveda Fredric’s Institute Appointments for Water

9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, April 21 Payments for all services will be donated to the HEC. The Institute is located at 6020 82nd St. in Castleton. Call 317-436-3080 to make an appointment.

Earth Day Indiana Festival

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 22 The Earth Day Indiana Festival will feature 125-plus exhibitors promoting sustainability, environmental protection and resource conservation. Exhibitors include nonprofit organizations, businesses, governmental organizations, community groups, and more. Enjoy live music, special activities for kids and local food vendors. Admission: free. Location: Military Park, 601 West New York St., Indianapolis. For more information, visit EarthDayIndiana.org.

Water Warrior Yoga

4 to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 22 Water Warrior Yoga raises awareness and funds for the HEC to protect local watersheds. Take part in their donation-based class at Broad Ripple Park. Location: Broad Ripple Park, 1500 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317251-4800 or visit Facebook.com/ WaterWarriorYoga.

An Earth Day Evening with David Roth

7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 22 Poignant to improbable, holistic to hilarious, singer, songwriter and storyteller, David Roth, adds Indianapolis to his ongoing world tour. His songs have been played at Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, several Chicken Soup for the Soul books, the Kennedy Center, NASA’s Space Shuttle “Atlantis”, Peter, Paul, & Mary and Kingston Trio CDs (and 13 of his own), four Positive Music Awards, and countless venues in the U.S. and worldwide for two and a half decades. His style is a unique blend of folk music, New Age, comedy club, coffee house and a bit of heaven. Experience an inspiring celebration of what is good, true and beautiful in this world. Admission: $15. Location: Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-635-4066 or visit UnityOfIndy.com.

John Gibson Speaks on Earth Charter

10 a.m., Sunday, April 23 Join Unity of Indianapolis in welcoming Earth Charter Indiana founder, John Gibson, as Sunday morning’s inspirational speaker. Launched in 2000, Earth Charter Indiana is the culmination of a decade-long, worldwide, cross-cultural dialogue that addresses common goals and shared values. It is a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society in the 21st century.

Earth Day Community Celebration at the JCC

1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 23 This event features hands-on, environmentally friendly activities facilitated by more than 30 exhibitors, a picnic area with live music on the WTTS stage, and food trucks. The JCC Farmers’ Market will have special hours to coincide with the celebration, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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.

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Eco Yards are the New Normal by Lanette Abbott

any of us have neighbors still using chemicals on their yards while looking at our dandelions with contempt, but the time has come for Greater Indy when many are adopting sustainable approaches and throttling us toward a future where many homeowners and organizations are creating a new kind of lawn care market.

Native Plants and Trees

The Orchard at Sunblest neighborhood, in Fishers, received funding to remove a stand of dead and dying crabapple trees and replace them with diverse native trees and pollinator gardens on the median public space at their main entranceway. A stipulation of the grant is that they cannot use chemicals for five years, setting a strong example for their residents and other neighborhoods to adopt similar standards. To turn lawns into native landscape, cover it with two layers of cardboard to smother turf, then lay a four-inch layer of un-dyed hardwood mulch. The cardboard breaks down and the area can be seeded or planted with plugs from nurseries committed to not using harmful chemicals. Trusted sources for plants include Native Plants Unlimited, in Fishers; Eco Logic, in Bloomington; and Spence Restoration Nursery, in Muncie.

Food Gardens and Urban Homesteading

It’s an amazing thing to drive through Indy and see so many people raising food and chickens in yards and community gardens. Doing so saves money, provides habitat for pollinators, decreases pesticide consumption and creates a sense of pride that comes with self-sufficiency. The movement has even spawned the creation of an annual Tour de Coup. “Think of it as a home tour, but with chicken coups 18

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instead of million-dollar houses,” says Andrew Brake, the event organizer and owner of Nap Town Chickens, a local builder of chicken coups. This year’s event will take place on September 17 and is a self-guided and bikeable trek beginning at the Agrarian in SoBro, an urban homesteading shop with various products to help the home gardener get started with food production, chickens, beekeeping and more.

Raingardens, Bioswales and Rentention Pond Prairies

As we hardscape over the planet, water runoff increases, carrying a myriad of pollutants into waterways. Raingardens and bioswales are depressions filled with long-rooted, native plants that are meant to filter and reduce this stormwater runoff. Many homeowners are installing raingardens in yards where water accumulates. Bioswales are being included in construction plans of roads. Examples can be found in the Near East Side and Fountain Square neighborhoods. Areas around retention ponds can also be planted with prairie plants instead of grass, achieving the same effect of reducing runoff and lessening the need for costly weekly mowing. The Village Walk neighborhood, in Zionsville, and Winston Island Woods Condominiums, in Broad Ripple, are two communities that have decided to switch to this type of management of their shared pond.

Soil and Ecosystem Balance

People have many reasons to keep their lawn, including a space for our beloved animals and children to play, but many studies now point to the dangers of uptaking lawn chemicals through skin and paws, including cancer and Parkinson’s disease.

To achieve a safe lawn, a half-inch topdressing of compost balances the soil and draws beneficial organisms, encouraging grass roots to grow deep and choke out weeds naturally. The best is worm compost, which can be purchased locally from Castaway Compost and Sophia Organic. Both companies also provide compost tea, a liquid mixture chock full of nutrients and microbes that support a healthy lawn. As lawns require a lot of compost, another less costly approach is purchasing from Greencycle or Indiana Mulch & Stone. While not as effective as worm compost, both companies offer less costly, but high-quality compost that can be ordered in bulk delivered.

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The Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District cost share program provides a 50 percent grant up to $2,000 for many of the conservation practices listed here, along with native plant kits to take the guessing out of choosing the best flowering perennials. The next deadline for cost share applications is April 4, with another opportunity to apply in August. The deadline for native plant kit orders is April 24. The Greenscape Geeks is a local lawn and landscaping company that strives to follow all of these aforementioned practices. Their commitment to native plants, safe food production and refraining from using harmful chemicals makes them a valuable resource for helping plan the future of sustainable landscapes.

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No matter what one decides to do with their lawn, there are plenty of safe alternatives to the conventional chemically treated turf that conserve resources and provide habitat and food to beneficial bugs plus birds and humans. This is the eco-friendly future vision of lawn care that should be considered by everyone to encourage this trend to flourish and grow, giving eco-yard advocates increased standing and awareness. Orchard at Sunblest’s median is located on Allisonville Rd. in Fishers, between 116th and 126th streets. For more information on Native Plants Unlimited, visit NativePlantsUnlimited.com; Spence Restoration Nursery, visit SpenceNursery.com; Eco Logic, visit EcoLogicIndiana.com; Nap Town Chickens and Tour de Coup, visit NapTownChickens.org; Agrarian, AgrarianIndy.org.

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More Eco-Yard Ideas Edible Landscaping

A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space. “According to GardenResearch.com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,” reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas. “To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,” says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to

the growing conditions that will fit in those areas. Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.” For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard. “We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,” says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.” The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.

Water-Saving Gardens

“Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rain-conserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,” says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live, saving water is a priority for everyone. Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest, Southeast and even New England.” “Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens. “Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation.” According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.

Hardscaping

Hardscaped areas are used far more frequently than the turf lawn they replace as we move through spaces like walkways, patios, fountains, decks and grilling areas to enjoy the outdoors. “Plant people can get excited about planting but forget to leave ample space for patios and paths, often resulting in an overgrown, pinched look for seating areas and other places meant to be inviting,” cautions Penick. “It can also be easy to underestimate how large plants can grow in a few years. Plan ahead for these ‘people spaces’ and install them before establishing garden beds.” Landscapers recommend being generous with this technique without paving over paradise. “Plants will spill and lean over hardscaping, so it won’t feel too large once your garden is filling in,” says Penick. “To address runoff and allow rainwater to soak into the soil, use water-permeable paving wherever possible: gravel, dry-laid flagstone or pavers; even mulch for casual paths.” 20

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RUN FUN Races Beckon Beginners by Aimee Hughes

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

Almost everyone has heard of a runner’s high, even if we haven’t experienced it ourselves. It’s long been accepted that endorphins released during exercise create a feeling of euphoria after a satisfying workout. Recent research on mice by the Central Institute of Mental Health at the University of Heidelberg Medical School, in Germany, suggests that it might be natural endocannabinoids that lighten our mood and contribute to the high. Meditation master Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, in Halifax, Canada, teaches an online course, The Art of Mindful Running. He points out that running, or doing any physical activity, in a meditative state can deepen, train and enhance the mind. “Within 20 to 30 minutes, you have an opportunity to work with your mind. Instead of just spacing out or trying to get exercise, you can actually say, ‘I am going to be present, I am going to relate to my breathing and my movement a little bit,’” says Mipham. “This is healthy both for the mind and the body.” Those looking for an alternative to running on concrete and asphalt find that trail running ups the fun factor while nature nurtures us. “While I’d always loved running races, the roads rarely changed. Even the same trail tends to change daily, with a new puddle or a log to jump or crawl over, or a new offshoot. The natural running landscape is full of surprises,” says Nikki Partridge, an avid trail runner, American College of Sports Medicine-certified personal trainer and Stott Pilates instructor in Auburn, California. “Trail running healed me,” says

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It costs slightly more on a monthly mortgage to build a home that costs far less per month to operate.

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ECO-FRIENDLY HOME BUILDING Innovations Boost Energy Efficiency by John D. Ivanko and Liam Kivirist

Smart, innovative, technological breakthroughs are making buildings more energy-efficient, healthier to live in and highly attuned to our connected world.

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omeowners continue to be interested in green building options because they help foster a healthier, more comfortable and affordable home—and it’s good for the environment,” says Dan Chiras, Ph.D., of Gerald, Missouri, founding director of the Evergreen Institute and author of The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy.

Panel Insulation

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

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

Energy Storage

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

Home Plans

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

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

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eading environment advocate and author Tony Juniper has been an Earth champion for three decades, imploring humanity to urgently understand that we need nature to thrive. His recently reissued book What Has Nature Ever Done for Us? How Money Really Does Grow on Trees, first published in 2013, won the Independent Publishers Living Now gold medal. It warns about the severe environmental cost of poor land planning; informs how birds, coral reefs, rain forests and other flora and fauna help preserve and sustain our quality of life; pushes for new recycling laws; and seeks to make children early enthusiasts. Formerly executive editor of Friends of the Earth, he serves as president of the Wildlife Trust, in Great Britain, teaching faculty of the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, and is sustainability advisor to Prince Charles, a noted conservationist.

Why do you believe that economic growth and conservation can coexist? We are measuring economic growth crudely with no sense of quality. One country can have 2 percent gross domestic product growth and at low environmental cost, whereas another measuring similar growth might be both causing massive environmental destruction and concentrating the generated wealth among small numbers of people. We need to grow economies in ways that protect the environmental services that create opportunities for growth in the first place. It’s a major challenge for a world hell-bent on simplistic, crude measures of economic performance. In the Ivory Coast, where I recently visited, many poor rural people grow cocoa. One way to expand its economy is to produce more cocoa at the expense of tropical rain forests, which ultimately destroys the economy because forests are a major source of rainfall. Extended droughts caused by deforestation reveal that kind of growth is self-defeating. We need a more sophisticated approach, with the economy becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of ecology, not the other way around.

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What can citizens do to strengthen U.S. environmental policies? First, every election has candidates we can vote for that are more or less knowledgeable and clued into environmental issues. Second, we can exercise power in our purchasing choices. Some companies take leadership positions on environmental and sustainability issues; others don’t. With some research, shoppers can find the best companies to patronize, like those that prioritize low-carbon emissions, resource efficiencies and environmental protection policies. Many of them are advocating for more sensible, long-term environmental policies. In the U.S., one of the biggest pushbacks to the new administration will be from progressive companies that know the future has to be green; buying from these businesses strengthens their role and influence. Third, we can add to the people’s collective voice by joining campaigns and backing Earth-conscious organizations like the National Audubon Society, Greenpeace, Rainforest Action Network and Sierra Club.

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

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SATURDAY, APRIL 1

Good Journeys Expo – 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm. A holistic health and spiritual fair, featuring services, products, lectures and workshops. Hamilton County Exhibition Center, 2003 Pleasant St, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net. 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. 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. IndyPL Seed Library Master Gardeners Series – 11am. 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. Yoga Continuing Education – 1-5pm. Teachers welcome for a power-packed vinyasa and sequencing class taught by Jaime Stover-Schmitt. Counts for 4 CEUs. $50. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St., Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. InnerPeaceYoga.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 4

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.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast Fountain Square– 8-9:30am. Holistic wellness providers enjoy breakfast while networking and supporting one another. RSVP requested. Free. General American Donut Company, 827 S East St, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com. Wild and Seasonal Dishes– 6:30-8:30pm. Join the chef’s of Ezra’s Cafe to learn how to create dishes using the wild and seasonal foods of Spring to create dishes that support the liver, kidneys, and overall health. $35, Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6515 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-255-3972. EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

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.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 8

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. TuttleOrchards.com. 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. IndianapolisZoo.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 11

Green Drinks Indy – 6-8:30pm. Join environmentally-minded individuals the second Tuesday of the month for casual drinks and conversation. Free. Tomlinson Tap Room, Indianapolis City Market, 222 E Market St., Indianapolis.

FRIDAY, APRIL 14

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast North Side – 8:30-10am. Holistic wellness providers enjoy breakfast while networking and supporting one another. RSVP requested. Free. First Watch, 3309 E 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418. 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. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

Nutrition Seminar – 6-7pm. Join board-certified physician Dr. Eric Marcotte as he discusses ways to improve your health by taking control of your diet. Riverview Health, Women’s Pavilion (Krieg DeVault Conference Rm), 395 Westfield Rd, Noblesville. Riverview.org. Radical Cell(f) Love: Bringing Self-Care to the Cellular Level – 7-8:30pm. The communities of cells that make up our bodies mirror and amplify the world community. Learn how the way we care for ourselves has an impact on our outer world. $15; register with Shawndra@ShawndraMiller. com. Wild Persimmon School of Wellness, 6215 E. Raymond St, Indianapolis. 317-359-2206. ShawndraMiller.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

Walk the Talk - Positive Thinking – 8pm; doors open 7:15pm. A TED Talk inspired Spiritual Talk Series. 6 live Speakers, live music, light show and take aways. April topic is Positive Thinking. 21 and older only. $15. The Vogue, 6259 N College Ave, Indianapolis. 317-259-7029. WalkTheTalkSeries.com.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 21

The Chemical Free Home – 6:15-7:45pm. Kick toxic chemicals out of your home using simple and affordable tactics that anyone can do using the highest quality essential oils. Register by 4/19. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. 317-445-4203. InnerPeaceYoga.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

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. GarfieldGardenAndConservatory.org. WTHR Health & Fitness Expo – 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. A 2-day expo with health care exhibits, health tests and screenings, live exercise, dance, cooking seminars and celebrity appearances. $7. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Earth Day Indiana Festival – 11am-4pm. One of the nation’s largest Earth Day festivals, this event combines 125-plus environmental and conservation exhibits with live music, special activities for kids, and good food. Earth Day needs volunteers, please sign up if available. Free. Military Park, 601 W New York St, Indianapolis. EarthDayIndiana.org. An Earth Day Evening with David Roth – 7:30pm. Singer, songwriter and story-teller, David Roth’s style is a blend of folk music, New Age, comedy club, and coffee house. Experience an inspiring celebration of what is good, true, and beautiful in this world. $15 at door. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. 317-635-4066. UnityOfIndy.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

John Gibson Speaks on Earth Charter – 10am. Earth Charter Indiana founder John Gibson is the morning’s inspirational speaker. Launched in 2000, Earth Charter Indiana is a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society in the 21st century. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. 317-635-4066. UnityOfIndy.com. JCC Farmers’ Market – 11am-3pm. Fresh local product, baked goods and dairy products. Kosher respectable (no meat products). Special hours for Earth Day community celebration. Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. 317251-9467. JCCIndy.org. Earth Day Community Celebration at the JCC – 1-4pm. Award-winning celebration, 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.

TUESDAY, APRIL 25

Premier Family Chiropractic of Indiana Dinner – 6:30pm. A complimentary dinner with information on how to live a healthy, drug-free life. Garden Table, 908 E. Westfield Blvd, Broad Ripple. 317-844-7000. PremierFamilyChiro.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Lunch – 11:30am-1pm. Holistic wellness providers can find support and network while enjoying lunch. RSVP requested. Free. Blind Owl Brewery, 5014 E 62nd St, Indianapolis. RSVP 317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

Conscious Self-Care Series: Exercise and Rest – 7-8pm. This program is a part of a fourclass series led by Dr. Scott Cooper and Dr. Vicki Knapke. They cover the Six Essentials for Health, or areas of life where certain choices can be made to impact health positively. Learn what types of exercises work for using the body parts and muscles equally. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr Suite 140, Carmel. 317-8729300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

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. 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. IndyMuttStrut.org. Indy Veg Fest – 12pm-7pm. Enjoy plant-based samplings from local restaurants, cruelty-free vendor booths, educational presentations and cooking demos, live music and fitness classes. Free. Pavilion at Pan Am, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. IndyVegFest.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

Music for the Soul: Celebrating Life, Facing Mortality – 3-4:30pm. Attendees will enjoy a wide range of musical styles, including folk songs, 1950’s oldies but goodies, an Irish ballad and a touch of country. Music for the Soul intends to bring people together to share music that will offer deeper meaning and understanding of life and dying. $15. St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 6050 North Meridian St., Indianapolis. 317-730-5481. ElaineVoci.com.

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sunday 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. UnityOfIndy.com. 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 each; buy 5 and get 6th free. BodyHarmonyBalance, 1020 E. 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-669-2313. BodyHarmonyBalance.com. Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical posture, breath work, meditation, mantra, mudra, and sound vibration with Gong relaxation. $10. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. CITYOGA.biz. 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. Community Yoga – 4-5pm. Hendricks County residents are invited to an all levels flow class. A great opportunity to add an additional class to one’s yoga schedule. $5. Peace Through Yoga, 134 S Washington, Danville. 317-753-1266. PeaceThroughYoga.com. Community Yin Yoga – 6-7:15pm. $10. Class focuses on stillness and deepening into a pose to allow the muscles to relax and allow the body to soften. Open to all levels, beginners welcome. Embarque Yoga, 5345 N Winthrop Ave, Indianapolis. 317-762-9642. EmbarqueYoga.com.

monday Health & Wellness 101 Class – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to support your health naturally and reduce chemical overload in your life. Essential oils, weight-loss support and more, with holistic health practitioner Kim Woods. Free. For more info and to RSVP: Held in Irvington. 317-4094981. BeAmazing.net. Kundalini Yoga – Medical Meditation Tune-up Series – 7:15-8:30pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical posture, breath work, meditation, mantra, mudra, and sound vibration with Gong relaxation. Nourish Wellness Center, 826 W 64th St, Indiainapolis. Search Nourish Wellness class at CITYOGA.biz/schedule.

tuesday 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.

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Listings by day. NOTE: Dates and times shown are subject to change. Please confirm event prior to attendance. Go to AwakenIndy.com to submit calendar listings. Submission deadline for Calendar: the 15th of the month. 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.

wednesday Divine Goddess within Circle – 6:30-8pm. The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Each class includes a chakra clearing, meditation, angel card reading and more. Share in bringing in powerful, compassionate Divine Feminine energy with other women in a circle of love. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

thursday 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. 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. Men’s Forum – 5:30-7pm. A men’s gathering to discuss various topics related to health, wellness, spirituality, personal development and more. Donations welcome. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com. Community Drum Circle – 7-8pm. Pre-jam begins at 6:45pm. All ages and levels are welcome, no experience necessary. Drums provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO, Inc. Free. Bongo Boy Music School, 8481 Bash St., Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-595-9065. BongoBoyMusic.com.

friday Restorative Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. A uniquely nourishing, reflective class practiced at a slow pace. Allows students to tap into breath and body movements through gentle movements. $18 drop in; packages available. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville. 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com. Bells for Peace Meditation – 12-1pm. Join Vicki Mack to meditate for peace combined with the power of sound through bells. Free. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-2530499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

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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. CenterPointCounseling.org. Friendly Flow Yoga – 5-6pm. Great weekend starter includes gentle yoga, restorative yoga, and pranayama. Please bring your own mat. $10. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 East 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org. Movies in the Park – 8:30pm. Begins April 14 thru May. A family-friendly movie in the park. Arrive early with blankets, chairs and movies snacks to secure an area in the grass. Movies start at dusk. Free. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317-567-5057. Fishers.IN.US.

saturday Traditional Vinyasa Yoga – 8-9:15am. Class features Zohrab, a master Hatha Yoga teacher – he integrates yoga with medical anatomy and physiology to root ancient verities with medical exactness. $18 drop in; packages available. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville. 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com. High Intensity Exercise Class – 8:30am. Group exercise class focusing on short duration, high intensity exercises. Great for beginners through experts. Free. Premier Family Chiropractic,120 E Carmel Dr, Indianapolis. 317-844-7000. PremierFamilyChiro.com. Broad Ripple Winter Market – 9am12:30pm. Through April 15. Sip local beer while shopping a wide selection of paleo-friendly foods, including paleo treats and local meats. 5301 Winthrop Ave, Indianapolis. BroadRippleFarmersMarket.org/Winter. Farm to Fork Market – 9am-12:30pm. Producer-only, organic/natural practices and/or ingredients. Each vendor may only sell what they produce. Normandy Farms, 7802 Marsh Rd, Indianapolis. Facebook.com/FarmToFork MarketAtNormandyFarms/ Indy Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am-12:30pm. Through April 29. Local fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and baked goods. Free. Circle City Industrial Complex, 1125 E Brookside Ave, Indianapolis. IndyWinterFarmersMarket.org. Qigong Moving Meditation – 10-11am. The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Learn the gentle and powerful practice of qigong and tTai chi. As practice develops, practitioner’s experience improved mental concentration, as well as a calmer, more relaxed, attitude in their daily affairs. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

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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. See ad on page 8.

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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.

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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. See ad on page 15.

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