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fter disembarking from my Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise with like-minded publishers and passengers, I embarked on a journey to the Sonoma County Home and Garden Show. Sustainability has been the theme—on water, on land, and in this month’s issue. Like mentioned in our featured article, Everyday Sustainability, many Americans are beginning their sustainMy niece Tatiana and my two GREAT ability journey via food. The most impor- nephews with Aunt Elaine aka Aunt Fun. tant word being “begin” as we all have to start somewhere and, thankfully, so many of us are doing just that. I witness it all the time, first hand in San Diego and it is inspiring to say the least. We can start with something small—for instance, a smaller home. I have been following and involved with the tiny home movement for the past couple of years. Many families are utilizing tiny homes for RVs, primary residences, extra office space and multiple other purposes. Many tiny homes are off the grid but they don’t have to be. Placing your tiny home on wheels adds mobility, creates an insulated foundation, and can eliminate some zoning laws. Zoning laws and HOA’s should always be evaluated. Many people pool their funds and purchase land together. There are numerous ways to live on and/or off the grid that help create a happier, more sustainable existence. I was in awe in the amount of people who flowed through the “Tiny Home Village” exhibit at the Sonoma show. The pouring rain did not stop the flood of people entering the tiny homes. Part of the thinking of living in tiny houses is to essentially remove or reduce debt, clutter and stress from your life. Sustaining healthy relationships is also part of the sustainability movement. Eliminating drama is, in essence, eliminating clutter. As I write this letter, I am enjoying Easter weekend with my life-long friend. Talk about sustainable relationships—it’s been 54 years so far! We’ve gotten a chance to witness the ups and downs of each other’s lives and watch both of our children grow up over the years. I was delighted to hear that her son purchased a sustainable home in Driggs, Idaho. He is completely off the grid and operates his business, for the most part, remotely. His home and surrounding community are 100 percent solar operated. I discovered his heart and mind are off the grid and it sent an inspiring, heart-warming message to me that our younger generation is living and working towards a more sustainable, healthy way of life. And speaking of our younger generation and sustainable relationships, I also got a chance to bond with my adorable great nephews and their fabulous mother after the cruise. Our reunion was nothing short of wonderful! Smiles,
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Verified nasal spray. Years ago, while working as a flight attendant, Lutin faced termination due to chronic ear and sinus trouble. “If your ears become blocked during landing, you could burst an eardrum, or worse,” he says. “So I became proactive in finding a solution.” Little did he know that an early meeting with a NASA doctor would inspire him to create his unique nasal spray developed to quickly clear ear and sinus canals. “What inspires me the most are the emails and online testimonials from so many people that I am proud to have helped. I love doing what I do!” he shares. Just in time for sinus allergy season, many local health food stores now carry Pressureze Nasal Mist and Pressureze for Kids. “And because Pressureze only contains a special blend and formulation consisting of certified natural salts and purified water, it is very safe for pregnant women and nursing moms,” adds Lutin. Pressureze Nasal Mist is available locally at Jimbo’s, Whole Foods Markets, Frazier Farms, Cardiff Seaside Market and selected Sprouts locations. For more information, call 760492-5992 or visit Pressureze.com.
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he United States Spiritist Council will host the 10th U.S. Spiritist Symposium on April 23 at the Liberty Station Conference Center in San Diego. This highly anticipated event will feature well-known spiritist speakers, presentations and a workshop around topics including The Real Meaning of Love, Parenting with Love, Love in Relationships, and Love and the Human Brain. Attendees will benefit from unique insights of scientific research and spirituality and will have the opportunity to learn profound self-inquiry techniques. This symposium is an exceptional opportunity for those who wish to take their life to a new level of love, self-awareness and purpose. One of the event highlights is the Love Your Planet so It Can Love You Back session where participants will explore the many facets of love and how it influences our environment. Youth activities will also be provided. Kids in grades 2 through 12 are welcome to participate in a fun-filled day facilitated by spiritist educators (pre-registration $10).
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transformational weekend with renowned spiritual teacher Jac O’Keefe is being held May 20 to 22 at the Marriott Courtyard in Carlsbad. O’Keeffe offers clear, direct teachings and pointers that can help one awaken to a much freer and unlimited experience of oneself. She has the unique ability to energetically pinpoint where someone may be stuck due to identified thought—whether it is due to karmic, energetic, spiritual or emotional causes. According to event sponsor, Joan Greenblatt with Inner Directions, “Jac’s approach is truly practical and inclusive and does not dismiss any kind of life experience. Since each person’s path is unique, she responds to each one individually, according to their specific needs. There is a unique life to be lived, while one’s true identity unfolds. Jac places things in context, always pointing to the unlimited movement of consciousness and what is prior to it.” Jac O’Keeffe was raised in rural Ireland. Wanting to know about God, she studied theology and music. Graduating in the 1980s, her studies left her disillusioned and a non-believer of organized religion and monotheism. Turning her focus to issues of social inequality, she studied adult and community education, and began her career interweaving community development with the arts. In 1997, her life changed dramatically when her sixth sense awakened. A busy practice in healing work developed within a short time, with O’Keeffe offering private sessions and residential retreats. O’Keeffe continued for seven years as a spiritual teacher before stopping her work and leaving Ireland to deepen her own spiritual practice. Her personal quest led to that which is beyond the mind—a transcendence of dualistic thought. She facilitates spiritual gatherings in questionand-answer format, offering clear pointers to spiritual seekers of truth. Location: 5835 Owens Ave., Carlsbad. For more information, call 760-599-4075 or visit InnerDirections.org.
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Festival of Yoga and Sacred Music Celebrates Creative Divine Feminine Energy
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hakti Fest 2016 returns to the Joshua Tree Retreat Center in Joshua Tree May 13 to 15. Organized by Bhakti Fest, Shakti Fest is a springtime celebration of the divine feminine spirit. The festival features world famous yoga teachers, Kirtan music stars, wisdom workshops and a healing sanctuary. All the artists, presenters and vendors embody, practice and share the spirit of Bhakti in a variety of ways. This includes continuous Kirtan, yoga, meditations and prayer, workshops, fire ceremonies, an eco-friendly village, holistic marketplace, healthy vegetarian cuisine and a wellness sanctuary including massage, bodywork, energy work, intuitive readings and other unique life enhancing modalities. “When we started Shakti Fest as our spring celebration six years ago, we had no idea it would become such a beloved event,” notes Sridhar Silberfein, founder of Bhakti Fest. “It’s wonderful that we are able to honor the spirit of the universal mother right around Mother’s Day.” The Shakti Fest 2016 music lineup includes inspiring Kirtan artists Jai Uttal, Donna De Lory, Larissa Stowe, Saul David Raye, Govind Das and Radha, Girish, Prema Hara, Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda, Spring Groove, Prajna Vieira and the Mukti Kirtan Ensemble and Amritakripa. World-class yoga teachers are the heart of Shakti Fest and teachers include Shiva Rea, Mark Whitwell, Saul David Raye, Sara Ivanhoe, Mas Vidal, Laura Plum, Kia Miller, Tymi Howard, Leeza Villagomez and desert favorite Kristin Olson leading shakti-energy invoking sessions in a variety of yoga styles. Workshops will cover topics including Ayurveda, spiritual nutrition, tantric energy, astrology, Vedic science, healing trauma, bhakti art, Hindu mythology, and hoop dance, with internationally known speakers including Michael Brian Baker, Jeffrey Armstrong, Syamarani, Lorin Roche, Ph.D. and Mirabhai Devi. A pre-festival intensive will also be offered with Saul David Raye, while Govind Das and Radha lead a post-festival intensive. Early bird festival passes and intensive tickets available, with discounts offered to local residents, veterans, military, seniors and students. Location: 59700 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. For tickets, visit Tickets.brightstarevents.com/event/ShaktiFest2016. For more information and a complete schedule, visit ShaktiFest.bhaktifest.com.
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rban Surf 4 Kids, a unique outreach organization that works with orphan and foster kids, is proudly hosting a free surf camp for foster youth April 30 at La Jolla Shores. Volunteer opportunities are still available for this fun event. “Come find out why it’s better to ‘Surf and Serve.’ Visit our website to sign up and get involved,” invites Urban Surf 4 Kids founder, Wes Stewart. For more information, call 619-931-4958 or visit us4k.org.
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Vivian and Thomas Feller, founders of Eagle Log Cabins, LLC, share their love of tiny homes by providing quality products at affordable prices. “Tiny homes are the new big. We aim to provide safe, beautiful and non-toxic dwellings for individuals, families and communities,” shares Vivian. In a few short years, the couple has gone from bringing European craftsmanship to North America to designing their own personal line of cabins and eco-structures. “This is our passion and our love,” says Vivian. “Bringing dreams into reality and providing quality, eco-friendly structures as kits or as custom designs at affordable prices and offering options for sustainable, off-grid living in comfort and safety. We are dedicated to helping others attain well-being and a simpler life—a life that can facilitate people pursuing their passions. It’s about thriving, not just surviving.” The team at Eagle Log Cabins has over 25 years of industry experience, exclusive designs, custom designing, and a crew of creative designers, ecoarchitects, engineers and customer service oriented reps. “It’s all based upon a conscious business philosophy which is based upon a sustainable 7 Generations business model,” says Vivian. Eagle Log Cabins provides multiple building designs that can be used as primary homes, personal sanctuaries, beach cabanas, potting sheds, cottages, barns, hunting cabins, saunas and spas, mother-in-law quarters, tree houses, meditation rooms and much more. For more information, call 800-5577157 or visit EagleLogCabins.com and Freedom-2-Thrive.com.
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Mercury Use Linked to Dentists’ Tremors
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esearchers from the University of Melbourne determined that taking a quick break and looking at natural colors can significantly increase attention, focus and job performance. The researchers tested 150 university students that were randomly selected to view one of two city scenes consisting of a building with and without a flowering meadow green roof. 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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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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round this time last year, Luke Nodine, owner of LM Nodine Services and General Contracting, LLC, in Newberg, Oregon, was on a mission—he wanted to find a way to keep his contractors on payroll through the slower months. “The construction industry can be so volatile. We love our crew so I knew we just needed to find a product they could build,” he recalls. After attending the Tiny House Conference last April in Portland, Oregon, Nodine knew he’d found his answer. “I was really inspired by what I learned at that conference,” he says. “I told my guys about it and they loved the idea. We all started getting into the Tiny Home Movement, and began researching everything we could about it.” Soon afterwards, Thimble Homes was born. Nodine says a big portion of his customer base is the do-it-yourself (DIY) market. “We’ve done tons of research on how to do it safe. One way to ensure safety is to bring in the best foundations. We’ve partnered with the best in the business from our durable Trailer Made trailer foundations to our steel frames constructed by Volstrukt.
Start with us and your house will be the safest and the strongest in the market,” he says. Not only that, but his company can help with any building needs along the way—from concept to turnkey. “Whether you’re just looking for help with nuts and bolts or you want us to custom design your whole unit, we can help you out anywhere along the path.” For those looking for move-inready models, Nodine always has a se-
lection of Trailer Made Custom Trailers available to choose from. “Months ago, I connected with Trailer Made founder Damon DesChamp. When he realized how much time I’d spent learning about his product, he suggested I consider becoming a representative. Soon after we talked, I said yes. He’d created such a good, solid product I was happy to put my name on it,” says Nodine, who notes that he’s sold an average of one trailer per week since becoming a representative. “It’s obvious the public is ready for these tiny homes. People are really excited about them and I love sharing everything I know about them.” Nodine is thrilled about the future of Thimble Homes. “We had a few bumps in the road, especially during the research and development phase. However, overall, there’s just been a lot of amazing synchronicity happening. Everywhere we go we meet great people who are all enthusiastic about this movement. We’ve got more shows and events to attend in the future and I know we’re going to meet more remarkable people to add to our network.” He couldn’t be more enthusiastic about how Thimble Homes has worked out for his crew. “I’m just happy that it worked out and we’re all able to work together on projects that have a lot of meaning to us. It’s been fun watching the guys get so excited about what we’re doing.” For more information, call 503-2779000 or visit ThimbleHomes.com.
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of the 35 strategies is a simple shift that leads to more time, greater health, increased energy and ease. “The cause of stress is not personal relationships, jobs, finances or any other external factor. Instead, the root cause is what people feed their bodies and their minds in the form of food, thoughts—even cleaning products and cosmetics,” she says. “Stress is caused by environmental, psychological, emotional and physical factors that build up over time. Everything from the beauty products in the medicine cabinet, to the processed foods in the pantry—even the movies people watch all have a massive impact on health, wellness and happiness.” The good news, according to Kiser, is that with some simple changes anyone can lighten their load of stress, anxiety and overwhelm, leaving them feeling lighter, happier and at peace with the world. Available at Amazon.com and BarnsesAndNoble.com. For more information, call 858-780-2660, email Karin@ KarinKiser.com or visit KarinKiser.com.
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EVERYDAY SUSTAINABILITY Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko
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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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tion 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.” 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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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. “What we don’t grow or forage ourselves, we try to purchase from local farmers.” Living more simply during the past decade has helped the family cut debt and become more financially stable. “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 farm-to-table experiences to raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for underprivileged city residents, and bed-andbreakfast 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.
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“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.” We might, for example, switch to non-toxic home cleaning products when current products are used up. “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
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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
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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. Linedrying 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 nonwaste philosophy,” advises Brown. “I try to reuse something rather than throwing it away. I’ve made underwear out of old camisoles and pajama pants from old flannel sheets. I reuse elastic from worn-out clothing. My travel beverage cup is a sauce jar with a reusable canning lid drilled with a hole for a reusable straw. Such examples show how we live every day.” 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
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What They Are Millennials are a fast-paced, wellinformed group. They devour news and information as soon as it’s released and then share it with others, usually via social media. This quick turnover cycle has led to an “out with the old, in with the new” mentality in many aspects of life. For a generation that strives to be trailblazers, things quickly become outdated. Millennials are always seeking new ways to get fit and eat healthy, 20
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even if it means creating something unique to them. The Internet has allowed these young adults to find more like-minded people than ever before. They grew up with constant connectivity, which has allowed them to build larger communities of friends online as well as locally, and keep everyone apprised of their fitness goals and progress. Millennials’ overscheduled lives mean they value shorter, quicker and more convenient options, especially in regard to workouts and healthy meals. They are more likely than any other age group to track their own health progress and use technologies such as health and fitness apps which monitor such data as steps, heart rate and caloric intake as a complement to their fitness routines. Being healthy means more than weight loss or looking good to them. For this pivotal generation, health is increasingly about living a happier life.
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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 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.
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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.
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“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.” Starved and too weak to stand, Tumbleweed was an emergency case 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 22
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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 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, gath-
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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Horses Count Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 844,531 Showing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,718,954 Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,906,923 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,752,439
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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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FARMERS’ MARKETS SUNDAY Rancho Santa Fe Certified Farmers’ Market – 9:30am2pm. 16079 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, 92091. 619-743-4263. RanchoSantaFeFarmersMarket.com. Hillcrest Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. At Hillcrest DMV Parking Lot, Lincoln & Normal St, San Diego, 92103. HillcrestFarmersMarket.com. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9am-4pm; 9am5pm, summer. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-753-1611. TheSeasideBazaar.com. Leucadia/Encinitas Farmers’ Market & Art Fair – 10am-2pm. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St, Encinitas, 92024. 858-272-7054. Info@LecadiaFarmersMarket.com. LeucadiaFarmersMarket.com. San Marcos Farmers’ Market – 11am-3pm. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. WIC, EBT, Debit/Credit accepted. 1020 W San Marcos Blvd, Old California Restaurant Row Parking Lot, San Marcos, 92078. 760-5800116. SDFarmBureau.org. North San Diego (Sikes Adobe) Certified Farmers’ Market – 10:30am-3:30pm. 12655 Sunset Dr, Escondido, 92025. Claire Winnick: 858-735-5311. NorthSDFarmersMarket.com. Solana Beach Farmers’ Market – 12-4pm. 444 S Cedros Ave, in the heart of the Cedros Ave Design District, Solana Beach. 858-755-0444. Karen@ SouthCedros.com. SolanaBeachFarmersMarket.com.
MONDAY Welk Certified Farmers’ Market Place – 3-7pm. Year-round, rain or shine. 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, 92026. 760-651-3630, no texts. FarmersMarket@WelkResorts.com.
TUESDAY Coronado Ferry Landing Farmers’ Market – 2:306pm. Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St &B, Coronado, 92118. 760-741-3763. PBFarmersMarket@ aol.com. CoronadoFerryLandingShops.com. Escondido Downtown Farmers’ Market – 2:306pm, year round. Downtown Escondido’s Certified Farmers’ Market, 262 E Grand Ave between Kalmia & Juniper, Escondido, 92025. 760-480-4101. Escondido. org/Farmers-Market.
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Chula Vista-Otay Ranch Certified Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. 2015 Birch Rd & Main St, Chula Vista, 91915. 619-279-0032. OtayRanchTownCenter.com.
WEDNESDAY State Street Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, Mar 16-Nov 2; 3-6pm, Nov 2-Mar 16. Rain or shine; year-round.
On State St between Carlsbad Village Dr & Grand Ave, Carlsbad, 92008. RonLaChance: 858-2727054. Carlsbad-Village.com.
Santee Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, Mar-Oct; 3-6pm, NovFeb. 9608 Carlton Hills Blvd, corner of Mast & Carlton Hill, Santee, 92071. 619-449-8427. SanteeCertifiedFarmersMarket@gmail.com. SanteeFarmersMarket.com. Vista Main Street Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. Historic Downtown Vista, 255 Main St & Indiana Ave. Bill Westendorf: 760-224-9616. Encinitas Certified Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Rain or shine. Parking lot B 600 S Vulcan Ave, corner of E & Vulcan. More info: 760-522-2053, no texts. Manager@FarmersMarketEncinitas.com. FarmersMarketEncinitas.com. Ocean Beach Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm, Nov-Apr; 4-8pm, Apr-Nov. 4900 block of Newport Ave between Cable & Bacon Sts, Ocean Beach, 92107. 619-2790032. OceanBeachSanDiego.com. People’s Produce Farmer’s Night Market – 5-8pm. Fresh produce, prepared food, fitness activities, healthy living demonstrations and handmade gifts. EBT, WIC and SNAP accepted. 1655 Euclid Ave, San Diego, 92105. 619-262-2022. ProjectNewVillage.org.
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Nov; 4-7pm, Nov-Apr. 4900 block of Newport Ave between Cable & Bacon Sts, Ocean Beach,
92107. 619-279-0032. OceanBeachSanDiego.com. SDSU Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. Held during the fall and spring terms. Canceled on rainy days. San Diego State University, Campanile Walkway, between Hepner Hall & Love Library, San Diego, 92182.
Third Avenue Village Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, Apr-Oct; 3-6pm, Nov-Mar. 325 Third Ave & Center St, Chula Vista, 91910. 619-422-1982 x 3. ThirdAvenueVillage.com/FMarket. Linda Vista Farmers’ Market – 2-6pm, winter; 3-7pm, summer. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. WIC, EBT, Debit/Credit accepted. 6939 Linda Vista Rd, Linda Vista Plaza Parking Lot, San Diego, 92111. 760-580-0116. SDFarmBureau.org. UTC Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. 7131 Regents Rd San Diego, 92122. 619-795-3363. SDMarketManager.com/wb.
Oceanside Sunset Market – 5-9pm. Corner of Coast Hwy & Pier View Way, Oceanside, 92054. 760-7544512. MainStreetOceanside.com or SunsetMarketOceanside.com.
FRIDAY La Mesa Certified Farmers’ Market – 2-6pm, sum-
mer; 1-5pm, winter. La Mesa Civic Center, Date Ave & University Ave, La Mesa, 91941. Suzanne Bendixen: 619-249-9395. CityOfLaMesa.com.
SATURDAY Vista’s Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. San Diego County Courthouse Parking Grounds, 345 S Melrose Dr, Vista, 92081. 619-301-8905. VistaFarmersMarket.com. City Heights Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. WIC, EBT, Debit/Credit accepted. Fresh Funds Matching Program offered. 4325 Wightman between 43rd & Fairmont Ave, San Diego, 92105. 760-580-0116. SDFarmBureau.org. Little Italy Mercato – 8am-2pm. Year-round; rain or shine. At W Cedar St from Kettner Blvd to Front St, San Diego, 92101. LittleItalyMercato.com. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9am-4pm; 9 a m - 5 p m, summer. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-753-1611. TheSeasideBazaar.com. Del Mar Farmers’ Market – 1-4pm. Year-round. 1050 Camino Del Mar, between 10th & 11th Sts, Del Mar, 92014. 858-465-0013. DelMarFarmersMarket.org.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Sierra Talks: Not Just on Vacation, Why Leopard Sharks Hang Out in La Jolla – 6:30pm. Andy Nosal, a marine biologist who has studied leopard sharks for 8 years, will discuss what they are doing, where they are and why that spot is so special for them. Free. Joyce Beers Center, 3900 Vermont St, San Diego, 92103. 760-533-2725. SanDiegoSierraClub.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 2016 SDHS Spring Garden Tour – 9am-4pm. Self-guided tour of nine gardens in Carmel Valley and Del Mar. Del Mar Annual Plant Sale included. Maps and addresses of gardens will be emailed. Rain or shine. $25/SDHS member, $35/nonmember. More info and tickets: SDHort.org. Project Wildlife Lecture: SoCal Parrots – 9:3011am. A representation from SoCal Parrot, a local non-profit that rescues and rehabilitates injured and orphaned naturalized parrots, will discuss ways we can help to keep then wild and protected. $10. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. 619-243-3434. SDHumane.org. Garden Native Tour: Landscaping for the Future – Also Apr 3. 9:30am-4:30pm. Come tour 20 native plant gardens in eastern San Diego, the El Cajon Valley and the surrounding foothills. Get inspired and learn how to save water while creating beauty. $25/person. GardenNative.org. Free Compost Workshop – 10am-12pm. Learn the basics of backyard composting and vermicomposting. Interactive demonstrations. Free. Red Door Family Garden, La Mesa, 91941. More info: SolanaCenter.org. Free Compost Workshop – 10am-12pm. Learn the basics of backyard composting and vermicomposting. Free with paid admission or membership. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org or SolanaCenter.org. Water-Wise Irrigation – 10am-12pm. Save money and water by learning how to make your irrigation system more efficient with gardening expert Jan Tubiolo. Free/member, $10/nonmember. The Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. RSVP: TheGarden.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Special FAA Island Habitat Restoration Event – 9:30am-12:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Pull out invasive plants and rake up plant matter while exploring a typically inaccessible part of Mission Bay and helping endangered birds. RSVP required. Free. Depart from Seaforth boat rentals, 1641 Quivira Rd, San Diego, 92109. 858-273-7800 x 106. SanDiegoAudubon.org.
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Meading at the Garden – 11am-1pm, mead pairing; 1-5pm, general admission. Beer, mead, wine and sour ale festival. $25/advance, $30/door, $60/VIP. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. 760-945-3954. More info: AltaVistaGardens.org.
MONDAY, APRIL 4 Spring Critter Camp at Helen Woodward Animal Center – Apr 4-8; also Apr 11-15. For kids preschool through 5th grade. Hands-on animal interactions as well as animal themed activities, crafts and games. Attend single days of all 5. Price varies depending on age and number of days. 6461 El Apajo Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067. 858-756-4117, x 318. More info and to register: AnimalCenter.org.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Pet Loss Support Group – 6-7:30pm. Sessions are led by a licensed social worker and are open to those ages 10 and up, including pet parents who are considering or preparing for euthanasia. Pictures of your pet encouraged. Free. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. 619299-7012 x 2311. SDHumane.org. Clairvoyant Six Month Program – Thru Sept. 7:30-9:30pm. Meets Wednesdays. 24 lectures total. With Kathleen Albear. Learn to tap into your own special gifts. Using the tools of this program will enable you to find more harmony and ease in creating your goals and life aspirations. $250/month. Intuitive Insights, 4455 Morena Blvd, Ste 108, San Diego, 92117. 858-509-7582. More info: MyIntuition.net.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Exploring Simple Herbs and Blending Basics – 7-9pm. Learn which herb building blocks should be in everyone’s cupboard for herbal health support including digestion, heart health, relaxation and sleep. Hands-on learning and sampling. $5/member, $10/ nonmember. Casa del Prado in Balboa Park, Rm 101, 1650 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. 858-6738575. SanDiegoHerbalistsGuild.BlogSpot.com.
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5th Annual Healthy Living Festival Apr 9 & 10. 10am-6pm, Sat; 10am-5pm, Sun. Make a commitment to better health at San Diego’s largest health and fitness expo. Whether seeking a more healthful way of life or looking for new ways to enrich an existing healthy regime, the 5th Annual Healthy Living Festival has it all. $10, printable free pass on website. Del Mar Fairgrounds and Exhibit Hall, 5th Ave, San Diego, 92101. 805-667-9290. More info: HealthyLivingFrstival.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9 ArtFest 2016 – Apr 9-10. 9am-5pm. More than 20 regional artists displaying and selling their work including Asian art, quick draw contest and a classic Woody car show. Many will also provide demonstrations. Food available. Free with paid admission or membership. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org. Earth Day 2016 – 10am-4:30pm. Theme: Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves. Many events including: sacred gong and Eagle Dance Ceremony, children’s activities, plant sale, free yoga, closing drum circle and more. Free/member, $3/nonmember. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. 760-945-3954. More info: AltaVistaGardens.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Pet Pals – 4:30-5:30pm. Children ages 6-12 can meet and learn about our animals and make friends. $10/child. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. 619-279-5939. SDHumane.org.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Sierra Club Free Movie Night – 6:30pm. Movie: Racing Extinction. 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste 101, San Diego, 92111. 619-463-0721. SanDiegoSierraClub.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Spring Fling Doggie Cafe – 6-8pm. Bring your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize while you practice teaching your dog to be calm around exciting distractions. One dog per human handler. Dogs should be at least 4 months old and up-to-date on all vaccines, including rabies. Spring-themed photos available. $10 suggested. San Diego Humane Society, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. RSVP: 619-299-7012 x 2230 or SDHumane.org.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Pet Loss Support Group – 10-11:30am. Sessions are led by a licensed social worker and are open to those ages 10 and up, including pet parents who are considering or preparing for euthanasia. Pictures of your pet encouraged. Free. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. 619299-7012 x 2311. SDHumane.org. Outdoor Garden Photography – 10am-12pm. Explore subject, composition, lighting, exposure and close-ups using point and shoot SLR cameras or cell phones. Beginner to Intermediate level. Tripods recommended. Free/member, $10/nonmember. The Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. RSVP: TheGarden.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 17 27th Annual EarthFair – 10am-5pm. More than 300 exhibitors, theme areas, food pavilion, children’s activity area, entertainment venues, Children’s Earth Parade, eARTh Gallery arts and crafts show and the cleaner car concourse. Free. Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. 858-272-7370. More info: EarthDayWeb.org.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Project Wildlife: The Perks of Nature’s “Pests” – 5-6pm. Learn about the benefits of our wildlife neighbors that we typically think of as pests including crows, opossums, insects and more. An Animal Ambassador will be present to meet. Mangelsen Gallery, 7916 Girard Ave, La Jolla, 92037. SDHumane.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Spring Street Fair – Apr 23-24. Over 450 unique food, arts and crafts vendors, three entertainment stages, children’s rides, Dog Zone, Kids Zone, Bike valets and Beer Garden. Hwy 101, D St to J St, Encinitas, 92024. More info: Encinitas101.com.
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10th US Spiritist Symposium 9am-6pm. Talks, workshop and youth activities. Topics: The Real Meaning of Love, Love and the Human Brain, Love Your Planet So It Can Love You Back and more. Liberty Station Conference Center 2600 Laning Rd, San Diego, 92106. Register: SpiritistSymposium.org.
Spring Garden Festival – 9am-3pm. Family friendly community celebration of spring and a greener future. Exhibitors, demonstrations, CNPS native plant sale and landscape design consultations (10am-2pm, $20/20min). Free. The Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. RSVP: TheGarden.org. PET Talk: Pet Photography Workshop – 10am1:30pm. Lecture, discussion and hands on photography with SDHS chief photographer, Casey Dean and professional photographer Allison Shamrell. Bringing your own camera is encouraged. $10. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. 619-299-7012. SDHumane.org. Free Composting Workshop – 1-3pm. Learn the basics of backyard composting and vermicomposting. Interactive demonstrations. Free. Terra Madra Gardens, 9928 Protea Gardens Rd, Escondido, 92026. More info: SolanaCenter.org. Introduction to Zentangle – 1-3pm. An easy to learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Zentangle increases participant’s focus and sense of wellbeing. Instructor: Janet Masey, Certified Zentangle Teacher. $40/member, $48/nonmember, $10/ materials fee. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Pet Loss Support Group – 6:30-8pm. Sessions are led by a licensed social worker and are open to those ages 10 and up, including pet parents who are considering or preparing for euthanasia. Pictures of your pet encouraged. Free. San Diego Humane Society, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. 619299-7012 x 2311. SDHumane.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Spring Fling Doggie Cafe – 6-8pm. Bring your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize while you practice teaching your dog to be calm around exciting distractions. One dog per human handler. Dogs should be at least 4 months old and up-to-date on all vaccines, including rabies. Spring-themed photos available. $10 suggested. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. RSVP: 619-299-7012 x 2230 or SDHumane.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 16th Annual Pet Day on the Bay – Cruises depart at 9:30am, 11:15am, & 1pm: board 30 min before departure. 1 hour narrated cruises with Hornblower for you and your dog. Guests are encouraged to bring a gently used blanket or towel to donate to the Helen Woodward Animal Center. $24/ticket (dog is free). 1800 N Harbour Dr, San Diego, 92101. More info: Hornblower.com. Sustainable Seed Harvesting – 10am-12pm. Learn easy methods to collect and process seeds, along with ways to treat mature mother plants for next season’s harvest. Also receive seeds from Bee Valley Farm. Free/member, $10/nonmember. The Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. RSVP: TheGarden.org. Free Composting Workshop – 2-4pm. Learn the basics of backyard composting and vermicomposting. Interactive demonstrations. Free. San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101. More info: SolanaCenter.org. Cooking Class with the Opera Singing Chef – 2-4pm. Menu: Lamb Ragout with tomatoes, celery and rosemary in a rich red-wine laced broth, Onion Focaccia, Lemon Tequila Granita. $35/member, $42/nonmember. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org.
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$15 Yoga Classes – Bring your child into class with you for Vinyasa Mama Tues & Thurs at 11:15am. Nature’s Whisper Yoga, 4205 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92103. 760-213-1110. NaturesWhisper.com.
Reiki Levels 1, 2, Master & Teacher – Nationally certified courses. 1 day classes. Ongoing throughout the year. Earn CE credits. More info: 760-593-4595, CULearn.net.
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San Diego River Garden Volunteer Work Party – 9-11am. 2nd and 4th Sun. Weeding, watering, pruning, trail maintenance and other light gardening projects. Family friendly. Tools provided. 3334 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, 92108. RSVP: 619-297-7380.
Spirit Dance: Ecstatic Dance and Moving Meditation – 10am-12pm. Join us for a simple yet profound ecstatic dance. $10-$20 sliding scale. Malashock Studio, 2650 Truxton Rd, Ste 200, San Diego, 92106. More info: 619-787-2389 or BodyWorldArts.com.
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Guided Nature Walk – 9:30-11am, Sun, Wed, Sat. Guided walk from the Visitor Center on one of 3 trails. Learn about the history, geology, plants, animals and ecology of the park. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org.
Yoga Classes – Days & times vary. Iyengar for beginners and advanced practitioners. Iyengar Yoga Center of North County, 2210 Encinitas Blvd, Ste U, Encinitas, 92024. 760-632-0040. IyengarYogaNorthCounty.com. Whale Watching – Thru April 19. 9:45am-1:15pm, 1:30-5pm. Witness the longest mammal migration in the world, of gray whales, with experts from Birch Aquarium at Scripps. $30/member, $40/ adult weekday, $45/adult weekend, $20/ages 4-12 weekday, $23/ages 4-12 weekend. 619-234-4111. FlagshipSD.com.
Grow Getters: Learn How to Propagate – 10am. 1st Sun. Learn more about propagation and potting plants. Help us grow our growing area. Free. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Info & sign up: AltaVistaGardens.org. Free Special Access Tour at The Garden – 10am11am. 3rd Sun. Have trouble navigating the terrain of The Garden? Let us take you for a ride. Explore The Garden from the comfortable Verbeck Shuttle with a Garden Docent. This tour seats only 4-5 people. Advanced reservations required. Free. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Register: 619-660-0614 x 16. TheGarden.org. Qigong in The Garden – 4th Sun. 10-11:30am. Instructor Reyna Lerma will guide students through
monday Volunteer Bird Count – 7:30am-12pm. 2nd Mon. All levels of experience welcome. For more info & to receive an automatic reply with meeting location, contact Robert Patton: Birds@SanElijo.org. Bird Watching Monday – 8am. 1st Mon. Discover the fascinating birds and the unique art of bird-watching. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org. San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting – 6-9pm. 2nd Mon. All welcome. Free/member, $15/nonmember. Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: 760-295-7089 or SDHort.org. Free Reading and Healing Clinic – Thru Oct. 7:30-9pm. 1st Mon. Offered by Vessa Phillips’ Clairvoyant Class to newcomers. Includes an aura healing, 20-minute lecture about psychic abilities based on the monthly theme and a personal short reading on a question aligning with the theme. Free or donation. Intuitive Insights School of Intuition, 4455 Morena Blvd, Ste 108, San Diego, 92117. 858-509-7582. MyIntuition.net.
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tuesday Free Admission to The Japanese Friendship Garden – 3rd Tues. Enjoy a refreshing stroll through the garden and stop by the activity booths in the upper garden. Free. 2215 Pan American Rd, San Diego, 92101. 619-232-2721. niwa.org. A Gathering of Priestess Live Online Video Show – 6pm. With special guests each week. For more info: GatheringOfPriestesses.com. California Native Plant Society San Diego Chapter – 7pm. 3rd Tues (except Aug & Dec). Free lectures on a variety of California native plant topics. Have an unknown plant? Bring it to be identified. Open to the public. Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park, Rm 101 or 104, 1800 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. cnpssd.org.
wednesday River Rescue – 9am-12pm. 1st and 3rd Wed. Team attacks and removes smaller and harder to reach trash sites along the river. All tools and supplies
provided. More info: 619-297-7380 or Doug@ SanDiegoRiver.org. Wednesday Trail Walk – 10am. 1st Wed. Explore trails of Balboa Park with a ranger. Leisurely pace. Difficulty level varies, check trail map. Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. 619-2351122. BalboaPark.org. First Wednesdays Free Community Concert Series – 4pm & 7pm. Tickets are handed out on a first come, first seated basis. Doors open one hour prior to show time. Free, $12/reserved seats, $10/member reserved seats. California Center for the Arts, Center Theater, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, 92925. ArtCenter.org.
thursday Shelter Island Walk and Talk Bunch – 1011:15am. Take a walk from the parking lot at Bali Hai to the end of Shelter Island and back (2.2-mile roundtrip). Some go to lunch after. Free. Bali Hai, 2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, 92106. Walkabout-Int.org.
Balboa Park History Stroll – 11am-12pm. Specially trained History Center guides lead this easypaced stroll through the Park, revealing many of the intriguing aspects of its past, present and future. Reservations requested, but walk-ups welcome. $10-$12. San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. SanDiegoHistory.org. Fur Fix Thursday – 3-5pm. Touch, pet and play with some incredibly cute and cuddly animals, adoptable and volunteer. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. 619279-5939 or SDHumane.org.
friday San Diego River Coalition – 3-4:30pm. 3rd Fri. Meet other people interested in the river, to exchange ideas and experiences, and to learn the latest news about the San Diego River Park. Open to the public. Mission Valley Library, Community Rm, 2123 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, 92108. SanDiegoRiver.org. Friday Night Liberty – 5-9pm. 1st Fri. Evening of free open artist studios, galleries and performances throughout NTC Arts & Cultural District at Liberty Station. NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, 92106. More info, Whitney Roux: 619-573-9300, WRoux@ NTCFoundation.org.
saturday Guided Bird Walk – 8-10am. 3rd Sat. Join MTRP Trail Guide and resident Birder, Jeanne Raimond, for an adventure in Bird Watching. If you have binoculars and/or a field guide, please bring them. For location: MTRP.org. Vista Farmers Market Wellness Event – 8am1pm. 1st Sat, Jan-Jun; 3rd Sat, July-Dec. With the farmers market. A great opportunity for you to meet practitioners from a vast range of modalities and learn about their specialties, products, services and how they can benefit your health. Free. Vista County Courthouse Parking Grounds, 325 S Melrose Dr, Vista, 92081. 619-301-8906. VistaWellnessEvents.com. Wildlife Tracking Walks – 8:30-10:30am. 1st Sat. Learn to recognize and identify various signs left behind by resident wildlife. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org.
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San Elijo Lagoon Volunteer Work Party – 9-11am. 3rd Sat. Locations vary, and activities typically include habitat restoration, invasive plant removal, planting of new native plants, trash pickup and removal, and trail maintenance. More info: SanElijo.org. Dog Beach Cleanup – 9am-12pm. 2nd Sat. You and your friendly dog are invited to join Friends of Dog Beach at our regular Beach Cleanups. All cleanup supplies provided, along with treats for you and your dog. Dog Beach, North Ocean Beach. More info: 619-523-1700. DogWash.com/html/ BeachCleanup.htm.
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92120. Contact Ranger Jason: 619-235-5262 or JWallen@SanDiego.gov. CSA San Diego Support Group Meeting – 2pm. 4th Sat. The Celiac Sprue Association is a national support organization that provides information and referral services for persons with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. Rady Children’s Medical Office Bldg, 3030 Children’s Way, San Diego, 92123. GlutenFreeInSD.com. Home Grown Community Gardening Classes – 2-3pm. 4th Sat, except Dec. With Diane Hollister, master gardener and composter. Garden and grow food in one’s own back yard. Pre-registration required. Free. El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Dr, Oceanside, 92056. 800-2624167. AgriServiceInc.com.
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Free Family Arts Activities – 10am. 2nd Sat. Explore various artistic mediums. Materials provided. All ages welcome. Free. California Center for the Arts, Art & Education Studios, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, 92925. ArtCenter.org. Kids in the Garden – 10am-12pm. 2nd Sat. New topic each month. $5/child (accompanied adults free); free/members. Alta Vista Gardens, Children’s Garden, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Reserve: 760-822-6824 or FarmerJones@ AltaVistaGardens.org. AltaVistaGardens.org. Docent-Led Guided Tours – 10:30am. Last Sat. Tour focuses on water-wise plants. Free with admission or membership. San Diego Botanical Garden, Visitor Center, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org. Birding Basics Class – 1-2:30pm. Last Sat. Join MTRP Trail Guide and knowledgeable Birder Winona Sollock for a class to learn 5 simple techniques for identifying birds at a glance and how to use a field guide. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org. Famosa Slough Work Party – 1-2:30pm. 3rd Sat. Meet along W Pt Loma Blvd about 200 ft east of the corner of Famosa Blvd & W Pt Loma Blvd. RSVP: 619-224-4591. FamosaSlough.org. Friends of Famosa Slough Bird Walk – 1-3pm. 3rd Sat. An easy walk with good views of a variety of birds and salt marsh habitat. Free. Meet at the kiosk by the corner of Famosa Blvd & W Pt Loma Blvd, San Diego, 92138. 619-224-4591. FamosaSlough.org. Old Town State Native Plant Landscape – 1-3pm. 2nd Sat. Do some work at the Old Town Native Plant Landscape, a recreation of the landscape that provided for the needs of Native Americans in our region before the arrival of Europeans in 1769. Old Town State Historic Park, corner of Taylor St and Congress St, San Diego, 92110. More info: FieldTrips@cnpssd.org. University Heights Point Restoration – 1:303:30pm. 1st Sat. Projects range from trash pickup, non-native plant removal, planting native plants and trail maintenance. 6800 Easton Ct, San Diego,
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