Dec 30, 2021
From all of us here at Natural Awakenings Chicago, we wish you a happy, healthy, safe and peaceful New Year!
Nov 30, 2021 ● By Kyle Hass
On behalf of everyone at Natural Awakenings Chicago, I wish you a peaceful December season filled with laughter, warmth, hope, love, gratitude and all things that bring you joy.
Oct 29, 2021
In this month of Thanksgiving and year-end preparations, we offer you articles in Natural Awakenings to help enhance our mental and physical wellness, turn our focus to gratefulness and uplift our spirits as we head into the holidays.
Sep 30, 2021
October brings us to an intersection of seasons as the colors, sounds, aromas, textures and tastes of the natural world transition from late summer’s hazy sweetness to the crispness of fall.
Jul 30, 2021
Happiness is a topic that’s been written about throughout human history, and the subject of countless songs, poems, paintings, movies, websites and self-help books. Certainly happiness is one of humanity’s most important themes, and rightly so.
Jun 30, 2021
July Color: Fireworks in the Garden
May 28, 2021
After a rather chilly spring here on the left coast of Lake Michigan, we’re ready to open the windows and let in the new season! Step outside, look up at the sky, feel the breeze (or the gusty southwest winds bringing warmth) and open your mind to the start of summer, the happy beginning of longer days and new possibilities.
Apr 30, 2021
Before summer is upon us, please make it your priority to take in all the joys that May has to offer and to share that wonder of discovery with others in your life. Enjoy the unmistakable aroma of a warm spring rainstorm, watch for new birds at a feeder or in a local park and visit a natural area to soak up some spring sunshine.
Mar 31, 2021
Our dwellings can be a source of unseen toxins for families and pets alike, so we’ve included several articles to help with spring cleaning for your home, and also a look at eco-conscious clothing and pet trends. Evanston-based architect Nate Kipnis shares his insights on sustainable eco-homes. With writer Sue Markgraf, author Sheryl DeVore inspires us to discover and share urban wildlife in the upcoming City Nature Challenge (and be sure to check out Randy Kambic’s interview with Sheryl in the Wise Words department).
Feb 26, 2021
March is upon is! After the jarring reality of February’s snow and cold, it’s time for a literal breath of spring when a new season officially begins on March 20 at the equinox.
Jan 29, 2021
I’m not a huge fan of cold-weather winter days—give me a warm summer’s day in the garden or an afternoon on the water—but as a lifelong resident of the Chicago area, I’ve learned to make the best of whatever the seasons serve up!
Dec 30, 2020 ● By Peggy Malecki
Life is a work in progress, and a goal is often just a starting point to the next chapter.
Nov 27, 2020 ● By Peggy Malecki
Holiday traditions constantly evolve, and this year will certainly break new ground for how family and friends celebrate.
Oct 30, 2020 ● By Peggy Malecki
The realities of these times can help us gain a different perspective when we focus on the new roads we may now be on.
Sep 30, 2020 ● By Peggy Malecki
This month’s issue of Natural Awakenings Chicago focuses on stress management.
Aug 31, 2020 ● By Peggy Malecki
I encourage you to step outside each day and reflect on the natural world as you connect with the changing season and slow down, breathe deeply and tend to your emotional well-being.
Jul 31, 2020 ● By Peggy Malecki
Just as baking and breadmaking saw a resurgence in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, preserving food is on track to be another “old” skill that some of us try for the first time this year.
Jun 30, 2020 ● By Peggy Malecki
Simply stated, our current approach is not sustainable or equitable for all people and the other beings and systems with which we share this Earth.
May 29, 2020
It’s the year of keeping close to home, staycationing in our yards and social distancing in outdoor public places.
Apr 30, 2020
Shift perspectives to a higher frequency with weekly online events.
