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May 2025

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Forest Greens Serves Up Fresh, Healthy Food and May Specials

Apr 30, 2025

Forest Greens Juice Bar in Lake Bluff makes healthy eating easy with vibrant meals, smoothies & bowls. Try spring specials now! 100% gluten-free. Info: ForestGreensJuiceBar.com.

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Sustainability Fest 2025 to Highlight Healing Power of Nature

Apr 30, 2025

Join the free 2025 Sustainability Fest on May 7, 5–8 p.m. at Des Plaines Theatre! Enjoy experts, crafts, drum circle, and a wellness panel. Info/register: GoGreenDesPlaines.org.

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Food Shed Co-op Marks First Year With Festive Weekend

Apr 30, 2025

Food Shed Co-op in Woodstock turns 1! Celebrate May 15–18 with deals, giveaways, live music, tastings, plant sale & more. Details: 2390 Lake Shore Dr. or visit FoodShed.Coop.

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Experience the Wonder of Vivid Creatures at The Morton Arboretum

Apr 30, 2025

See Vivid Creatures at The Morton Arboretum starting May 17—5 giant animal sculptures in a colorful, ADA-accessible outdoor exhibit. Included with admission. Info: MortonArb.org.

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Women Build 2025 Kickoff Celebrates Connection and Community

Apr 30, 2025

Join the free Women Build 2025 Kickoff May 29, 5–7 p.m. at Innovation Park, Libertyville—network, hear stories & reserve build days! Register at HabitatMC.org.

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Virginia Beach Healer Returns to Sacred Ground in Early June

Apr 30, 2025

Renowned healer Victoria returns to Sacred Ground in Arlington Heights this June, offering Cayce-based healing & massage.

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Reflexology Certification Program Begins in Chicagoland Next Month

Apr 30, 2025

Become a certified reflexologist! A 5-month program starts in June at the Professional Reflexology School in Norridge. Flexible, expert-led. Info: 773-979-5351 or JasminReflexology.com.

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Recharge Your Spirit at Oneness Fest 2025

Apr 30, 2025

Oneness Fest returns June 20–22 to Geneva! Enjoy 150+ workshops, rituals, camping, and healing experiences. Save 22% with code NaturalAwakenings. Info: AwakeOnenessTribe.org/onenessfest.

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New Natural Fragrances Embrace Simplicity and Scent

Apr 30, 2025

Wyld Notes debuts a botanical fragrance line—5 scents crafted with pure ingredients, no toxins or synthetics. Shop online or call 847-772-0212. Info: bit.ly/WyldNotesKarenDuewel.

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Uncover Your Dog’s Hidden Health Issues With New Wellness Panel

Apr 30, 2025

Dogs 4 Life now offers a Pet Wellness Panel using hair analysis to uncover food, toxin & nutrient triggers in dogs. Call 630-901-4597 or visit Dogs4Life.com for details and custom meal plans.

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Harmonic Egg Offers Sound and Light Therapy for Whole-Body Healing

Apr 30, 2025

Experience the Harmonic Egg in Naperville—light, color & sound therapy for deep healing, balance & relaxation. Call 630-780-0193 or visit HarmonicEgg-Naperville.com to book a session.

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George and Barbara Fell Award to Ed Collins

Apr 30, 2025

Ed Collins received the George & Barbara Fell Award from Natural Land Institute for 38 years of conservation work. Read more at NaturalLand.org.

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Women’s Sexual Health and Aging: A Conversation Worth Having

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Jerry Garcia, PA-C, and Raymond Wohl, BA, MA

Sexual wellness matters at every age. Many older women face challenges but few discuss them with doctors. Stay informed, proactive & supported. Learn more at ChicagoMaleClinic.com or call 773-414-9900.

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Support Breast Wellness With Simple Daily Habits

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Kim Jenderson, DC

Support breast health with thermography, massage, cupping & lymphatic care. Learn more or book with Dr. Kim Henderson at HealthClarifiedNow.com or call 224-344-8668.

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Dr. Lynne Belsky and Lisa Gold with some of the Time to Dance board members: (L-R) Deborah Ehrlich, Kim Herrera, Lisa Gold, Lynne Belsky, Caryn Newburger, Leslie Korengold, Melinda Remaly, Deborah Shalowitz Cowans.
Highland Park Honors Time to Dance Co-Founders

Apr 30, 2025

Time to Dance co-founders honored with 2025 Highland Park Arts Award for enriching lives of adults 50+ through inclusive dance programs. Learn more at Time-To-Dance.org.

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From Market to Table: A Spring Soba Salad Worth Sharing

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Janie Maxwell, MS, RDN Executive Director, Illinois Farmers Market Association

Celebrate Illinois spring with a fresh Soba Noodle Salad featuring roasted asparagus and garlic scapes from your local farmers market. Find a market near you at ilfma.org.

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Wetlands Provide Habitat for Rare Plants and Animals

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Sheryl DeVore

Sandhill cranes nesting at restored Wetlands Initiative sites show the success of Illinois wetland conservation. Learn more about these vibrant ecosystems at Wetlands-Initiative.org.

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Educational Corner: Great White Egret

Apr 30, 2025

The Great White Egret, a tall white heron found worldwide, feeds in wetlands and nests in colonies. Once hunted for plumes, it's now a symbol of bird conservation and Audubon’s emblem.

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The Dangers of Black Plastic and Safer Alternatives

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Kim Hankins

Black plastic, commonly found in kitchen utensils, food packaging, and electronics, poses significant health and environmental risks due to toxic chemicals and its impact on recycling efforts.

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A Guide to Planting for Our Feathered Friends

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Kelsay Shaw

To support native bird populations, focus on creating a safe habitat with native plants and trees. Planting for insects, diversity in micro-habitats, and providing flowering forbs can help.

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