tag:www.nachicago.com,2005:/categories/green-livingGreen Living Green Living | Natural Sustainable Living Chicago Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-18T15:30:15-05:00urn:uuid:75a35331-e8a0-4ec2-864c-ea5bc80efd9e2024-02-29T09:49:12-06:002024-03-18T15:30:15-05:00Skunk Cabbage, First Illinois Native Wildflower, Blooms This Month2024-02-29 09:58:08 -0600Sheryl DeVoreOne of the earliest signs of spring in northern Illinois is a smelly, unusual-looking plant called skunk cabbage. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:cf1e204b-b36d-491e-b726-4ea4ff3a1a532024-02-28T14:56:45-06:002024-03-18T15:30:15-05:00McHenry County ECO Farm Approved as a Nonprofit 2024-02-29 08:55:40 -0600Kyle HassA widely beneficial operation rooted in the philosophy of helping all of humanity by sharing its produce and supporting Earth with healthy farming methods.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b759f25d-8820-4bd5-ba9d-e8830110252a2024-02-25T18:42:48-06:002024-03-14T17:58:16-05:00Pollinator Corridors: Tips to Reestablish Lost Habitats2024-02-29 08:26:00 -0600Kelcie OttoesPollinators provide vital benefits to people and wildlife, keeping animals and plants that we depend on thriving while bringing us food and supporting the economy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fd576415-8ee9-414f-b478-ca010fd9b78c2024-02-26T10:10:39-06:002024-03-01T19:42:15-06:00Forest Stewardship2024-02-29 08:00:00 -0600Kris UrquhartActions we can take in celebration of International Day of Forests on March 21 and every day to ensure the future of our woodlands.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:87c02663-7874-4ad9-8783-cc9510b41db42024-01-25T09:11:42-06:002024-03-18T15:30:15-05:00From Seed to Plate: Preparing a Backyard Vegetable Garden From Scratch2024-01-31 08:35:52 -0600Megy KarydesThis month is the perfect time to begin preparing outdoor spaces, which includes starting seeds indoors. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4ddd408e-431e-4a56-a206-5368bc04037e2024-01-25T09:36:42-06:002024-03-18T15:30:15-05:00Winter Night Hikes Offer Unique Way to Commune With Nature 2024-01-31 08:35:52 -0600Sheryl DeVoreOn cold winter’s night in February, instead of staying snuggled warm indoors watching television and playing computer games, chose to walk beneath the full moon.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:60adf259-36d4-4fda-ab33-56eb36c2d91d2024-01-24T14:41:54-06:002024-03-01T14:31:53-06:00Lowering Our Battery Footprint: A Look at Personal Strategies and Emerging Technologies2024-01-31 08:26:00 -0600Kelcie OttoesAmericans buy and discard about 3 billion lithium-ion and alkaline batteries annually. While single-use batteries significantly tax the environment, advancements in production, lifespan and recycling can lead to a greener future.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:54d8df05-0248-4ea1-98c3-c045936456fe2023-12-28T13:01:25-06:002024-03-18T15:30:15-05:00January is Prime Time for Bald Eagle Watching in Illinois2023-12-29 08:45:26 -0600Sheryl DeVoreToday, more than 3,000 bald eagles spend the coldest months in the state, making it the best place to view these majestic raptors in the United States, after Alaska.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e6980bac-7eea-4813-825b-b6b887ae31632023-12-18T12:42:52-06:002024-02-07T18:24:26-06:00Growing Young in Nature: How Seniors Heal in the Great Outdoors2023-12-29 08:26:00 -0600Kelcie OttoesSpending time outdoors can markedly improve a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4f4145e5-029e-41db-9468-bb45be3395692023-12-19T14:40:36-06:002024-02-02T14:35:43-06:00Finding the Right Eco-Friendly Roof2023-12-29 08:00:00 -0600Kris UrquhartWhile a house is usually a family’s biggest investment, sustainable improvements can be made to make it an environmental asset, too. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5dd0f2e9-c1e5-4c98-b728-e9654cfacebe2023-11-27T14:09:24-06:002024-03-18T15:30:15-05:00Volunteers Care For Rarest Illinois Ecosystems2023-11-28 09:25:06 -0600Sheryl DeVoreSince 1963, when the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission was created by the Springfield legislature, 622 sites encompassing 121,532 acres throughout the state have been dedicated as state nature preserves or land and water reserves.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b43e3e2a-7d4e-41ff-8a9a-24adb94595042023-11-16T19:04:08-06:002024-02-02T14:36:05-06:00Keeping Holiday Parties Green2023-11-28 05:30:00 -0600Kristy MayerLet’s make this holiday season a time to remember that sustainability and fun can go hand in hand.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1a2876c0-63f8-488a-86d1-122c61cf8a4a2023-11-16T19:11:04-06:002024-01-01T08:38:53-06:00Clothing Donation Tips: Understanding Where Secondhand Items Go2023-11-28 05:30:00 -0600Kelcie OttoesDonating clothes feels good because we expect it to help someone else. More than 70 percent of the global population wears secondhand clothing. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5e89b500-a98b-4266-b176-74cb7e819c342023-10-25T10:08:18-05:002024-03-18T15:30:15-05:00Winter Food For Birds Berries, Nuts and Seeds are Available in Yards and Natural Areas2023-10-31 08:35:38 -0500Sheryl DeVoreIn fall, a cornucopia of berries and nuts are available outdoors to feed wild creatures, but beginning in December, the outdoor banquet may seem to mostly have disappeared. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:58f7cb18-f656-4f54-8244-137ae30ee2082023-10-19T13:34:38-05:002023-12-31T23:52:21-06:00Green Fitness: Choosing an Earth-Friendly Gym 2023-10-31 08:30:00 -0500Kiki PowersTraditional fitness centers consume significant amounts of electricity, water and other resources, but more gyms are rising to the challenge of reducing their environmental impact and employing strategies to increase energy efficiency, decrease waste and provide a healthier workout environment.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>