Natural Awakenings Chicago - April 2012 Read the April 2012 edition of Natural Awakenings Chicago. Heeere’s Johnny! The legendary Johnny Appleseed will appear at the Green Metropolis Fair. Read More » Infinity Foundation Presents Gregg Braden Workshop and Crystal Gala The Infinity Foundation will celebrate its 15-year anniversary at the annual Crystal Gala and fundraiser. An awards ceremony will honor Gregg Braden. Read More » Green Metropolis Fair Celebrates Earth Month The fourth annual Green Metropolis Fair will bring the local conscious community together to celebrate Earth Month. Read More » New Film Explores the Nature of Perception, Imagination and Reality A new movie released by Samuel Goldwyn Films is coming to town: People v. The State of Illusion debuts in Chicago in May. Read More » Call of Sedona Inspires Meditation Classes Meditation teacher Ilchi Lee, author of The Call of Sedona: Journey of the Heart, has just become a New York Times bestselling writer. Read More » Toltec Wisdom for the Planet In the tradition of the Toltec, don Miguel Ruiz, a nagual (shaman), guides individuals to personal freedom. Read More » Women In Green Social Gathering 2 Point Perspective will host the Women In Green Chicago (WIG) April social gathering. Read More » Panel to Discuss Sustainability in Building Design Green Home Chicago will host a symposium on the State of Sustainability in the Building Industry, at the Green Home Chicago Design Center. Read More » Run Through the Countryside at Tryon Farm Tryon Farm, 60 miles from Chicago, in Michigan City, Indiana, is putting on their first annual healthy, happy 10K Trail Run. Read More » Theresa Jones, D.C. Chiropractic Grand Opening in Chicago The Theresa Jones, D.C. Chiropractic Clinic has opened inside Acubalance Wellness Center, in Chicago. Read More » Navy Pier Welcomes Sixth Annual Green Festival Green Festival, the nation’s largest environmental consumer event, will be held from May 5-6, at the Navy Pier. Read More » Suburban Students Reach Out to Crow Creek Reservation Students from the Brother’s Keeper club at Barrington High School are trying to alleviate the suffering at the Crow Creek Native American Reservation, in South Dakota. Read More » Real Moms Really Do Love to Eat Denial is not something Chicago author Beth Aldrich advocates in her latest book, Real Moms Love to Eat. Read More » A New Paradigm of Home Cleaning Without Chemicals If you think that “green” cleaning is the healthiest, most effective way to clean a home, think again. Read More » Worms Ate My Garbage and Keep on Eating! Urban Worm Girl, L3C, was established by Stephanie Davies and Amber Gribben as an educational resource for those interested in embarking on an environmental stewardship in worm composting. Read More » Changing Genes with Diet Researchers are discovering that environment and nutrition can influence or even change our genes. Read More » Designing with Purpose Karen Kalmek, founder and owner of Chicago-based Green Home Chicago Design Center, admits there are many shades of green and she embraces them all. Read More » Yoga Bent Body Band Receives Endorsement LA Yoga magazine has named the Mighty Body Band, developed by Yoga Bent, in Highland Park, as one of their favorite yoga props. Read More » Great Lakes Day Provides Focus on Regional Issues Joel Brammeier, president and CEO of Chicago’s Alliance for the Great Lakes, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., on Great Lakes Days. Read More » Howard Street Farm Demonstration Garden A 10,000-square-foot demonstration garden is being installed by the nonprofit group The Talking Farm, in Skokie. Read More » Five Phase Wellness Center Marks Anniversary with New Offering Evanston’s Five Phase Wellness Center celebrates its first year of providing complete wellness care to the community by establishing an affordable Pain Clinic two days a week. Read More » Running for Earth Day in Humboldt Park A family-friendly 5k Walk/Run for Earth Day, sponsored by MerchantsBanc, seeks to turn eco-awareness into action. Read More » Skin Care Week at Walsh Natural Health Walsh Natural Health, in Evanston, will present The Skinny on Skin Care, a weeklong free event focused on your skin’s health. Read More » New Green Space in Highland Park Green Living Designs will host a community gathering at the Highland Park Art Center to present Green Garden. Read More » Food Matters is a Film That Matters Creating Wellness of Arlington Heights, and Sleigh Family Chiropractic will screen the documentary film, Food Matters, at the AMC Randhurst. Read More » In-Print