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October 2025

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Shade Investments for a Cooler Future

Sep 30, 2025

Tree shade offers 25 times more cooling than buildings, and new mapping tools show how urban shade planning can reduce heat-related deaths.

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The Force Behind Giant Hail

Sep 30, 2025

Climate change may reduce hailstorm frequency but increase hail size due to stronger updrafts, intensifying property damage and complicating forecasts.

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Sustainable Halloween Costumes

Sep 30, 2025

DIY costumes made from reused clothing, household items and natural materials offer a low-waste alternative to fast-fashion Halloween gear.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago
Letter from the Publisher

Sep 29, 2025 ● By Peggy Malecki

Step into October with Natural Awakenings Chicago’s 15th anniversary issue. Explore autumn’s soundscape, brain health insights, resistance training for women, seasonal farmers market bounty, and roasted Brussels sprouts recipes. Celebrate community, local nature, and mindful living while honoring the rhythms of fall and the vitality that grows with each season.

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Step Into a Winter Wonderland of Light at The Morton Arboretum

Sep 23, 2025

Experience Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, November 15–January 3, 2026. Stroll a one-mile ADA-accessible trail with 19 dazzling displays, Vivid Creatures sculptures, DJ nights, and dog-friendly evenings. Celebrate the holidays with this enchanting outdoor light show that has welcomed over 2 million visitors.

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Juy 2026 Issue - Good Vibes, Great Outdoors

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Natural Awakenings Chicago July 2026 magazine cover featuring fresh strawberries with the headline “Good Vibes, Great Outdoors” and stories on outdoor wellness, pickleball fitness, vibrant summer salads, sustainable backyard water features and exploring Indiana Dunes.
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