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Discover Your Light at the Body Mind Spirit Celebration

Jul 31, 2025

Experience inspiration, connection, and holistic discovery at the Body Mind Spirit Celebration, returning to the Schaumburg Convention Center on September 27 and 28. With over 150 wellness vendors, 70 empowering presentations, and a community of conscious explorers, this two-day event offers tools for healing, personal growth, and mindful living.

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Harmonious home

The Harmonious Home Décor: Strategies That Promote Well-Being

Jul 31, 2025 ● By Megy Karydes

Biophilic design, feng shui, and intentional soundscapes transform homes into wellness sanctuaries that support emotional balance and energy flow.

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Baking Soda: The All-Purpose Dynamo

Jul 31, 2025

Eco-friendly and budget-wise, baking soda shines as a non-toxic staple for cleaning, personal care, and home remedies with wide-ranging applications.

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A sweat bee rests on a coneflower in the Chicago region

Native Bees Support Vegetable and Flower Gardens in Chicago Region

Jun 30, 2025 ● By Sheryl DeVore

Discover how native bees bolster vegetable and flower gardens across the Chicago region, and simple ways you can support their thriving populations.

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Veggie Fest Chicago

15th Annual Veggie Fest Chicago Offers Global Cuisine and Healthy Living

Jun 30, 2025 ● By Jonathan Kruger

Join the 15th Annual Veggie Fest Chicago for global vegetarian cuisine, family fun, and health-focused events

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Support Local: Why Farmers Markets Matter

Jun 30, 2025

ILFMA supports Illinois farmers markets, making fresh, local food more accessible. Many markets accept SNAP/WIC. Find one near you and support a stronger food system at ilfma.org.

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watering your trees

Tree Care Tips: Watering for Health and Longevity

Jun 30, 2025 ● By M.D. Skeet (“Skeet”)

Learn expert tree watering tips to keep your Chicago backyard trees healthy and vibrant during the hot Midwest summer.

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Volunteers Needed for November McHenry County Repair Fair

Jun 30, 2025

McHenry County’s next Repair Fair is Nov. 1 at MCC’s Green Living Expo. Volunteers of all skill levels needed! Email [email protected] to help fix bikes, lamps, jewelry & more.

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eastern swallowtail butterfly

Meet the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly in Midwest Landscapes

Jun 30, 2025

Explore the life cycle and beauty of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly native to the Midwest.

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Osprey Fledgling

Raptors Rebound as Cell Towers Become Modern Nesting Sites

Jun 30, 2025 ● By Vic Berardi

Discover how raptor species like osprey and hawks are adapting to urban and suburban Chicago by nesting on modern cell towers, offering new hope for regional bird populations

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twospotted bumblebee

How to Help Native Bees Thrive

Jun 30, 2025

Learn practical ways to help native bees thrive in Chicago-region gardens, from habitat creation to safe pesticide practices

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Edible Landscapes: Creating Regenerative Sustenance

Jun 30, 2025 ● By Maya Whitman

Food forests mimic natural ecosystems to produce resilient, edible landscapes, offering biodiversity, soil health, and local food solutions—even in small urban spaces.

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up cycled tires as planters

Rescuing Old Items for Garden Décor

Jun 30, 2025

Old teapots, ladders, and boots become whimsical, low-cost garden art, as upcycling breathes creative, eco-conscious life into outdoor spaces

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Holistic Dwellings Offers Healthy Home Solutions

May 30, 2025

John Lack of Holistic Dwellings offers expert EMR home assessments & healthy building guidance. Free 15-min consults available. Info: HolisticDwellingsLLC.com

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Juan Jones and Jai Dewith of Rocio Sagrado

Rocio Sagrado’s Pure Skin Care Available at Area Farmers Markets

May 30, 2025

Rocio Sagrado returns to local farmers markets with 100% pure, plant-based skin care. Find them in Woodstock, Crystal Lake & Highland Park. Details at RocioSagrado.com.

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Barbara Batokova, Alison Pouliot, Sarah Foltz Jordan

Step Into the Hidden World of Fungi This September

May 30, 2025

Join Mycelium Mysteries: Women’s Mushroom Conference, Sept. 19–21 in Rosholt, WI. Explore fungi’s vital role with top speakers. Early-bird rates end July 1. Info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com

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gluten-free foods that include homemade soups available fresh and frozen, acai bowls, salads, vegan “chicken” and “tuna” salads, power bars and raw desserts.

Forest Greens Juice Bar: Featuring Food as Nature Intended

May 30, 2025 ● By Sheila Julson

Forest Greens Juice Bar in Lake Bluff offers cold-pressed juices, gluten-free meals & raw vegan treats. Inspired by healing her son’s eczema via food. Info: ForestGreensJuiceBar.com

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Radish Salad with Cilantro and Honey Vinaigrette

From Market to Table: A Zesty Summer Radish Salad

May 30, 2025 ● By Dale Hazlewood, Board Member, Illinois Farmers Market Association

Farmers markets are back! Find one near you at ilfma.org/find-a-market. Try this fresh radish salad with sweet peppers, scallions, cilantro & honey vinaigrette.

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Vendors and Exhibitors Invited to Join 2025 Green Living Expo

May 30, 2025

MCC seeks eco-minded vendors for its Green Living Expo, Nov. 1 in Crystal Lake. Showcase sustainable goods & ideas to a passionate crowd. Apply at bit.ly/MCCGreenExpoVendor

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Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Four Steps to Starting a Native Plant Garden

May 30, 2025 ● By Kelsay Shaw

Feeling overwhelmed by starting a native garden? Set a clear goal, assess your site, stay flexible with plant choices, and enjoy the process—your yard can become a thriving local ecosystem!

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