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Spring in Bloom at Chicago’s Lincoln Park and Garfield Park Conservatories

Feb 27, 2026

Experience spring in full bloom at Chicago’s Lincoln Park and Garfield Park Conservatories. Enjoy the Jewels of Spring and Showers of Flowers displays featuring tulips, daffodils, orchids, and vibrant hanging baskets. Open now through May 10, these shows offer a colorful indoor escape and horticultural inspiration in Chicago, IL.

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Five Illinois State Champion Trees Confirmed Through NLI Program

Feb 27, 2026

The Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program has confirmed five Illinois State Champion trees across its 12-county service area. Recognized for size, history, and resilience, these champions highlight conservation and climate resilience efforts. Learn more or nominate a significant tree for future recognition through NLI’s Legacy Tree Program in Illinois.

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Using Food To Heal: A Look at Anti-Inflammatory and Elimination Diets

Feb 27, 2026 ● By Hannah Tytus

How anti-inflammatory and elimination diets reduce chronic inflammation, identify food sensitivities and restore gut integrity for long-term wellness.

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Eating Healthy on the Go

Feb 27, 2026 ● By Madiha Saeed, M.D.

Stay nourished on busy days with practical, family-friendly tips from Dr. Madiha Saeed of HolisticMom, M.D. in Naperville, IL. Discover whole-food strategies, rainbow nutrition and easy, protein-packed recipes to support immunity, brain health and steady energy—making healthy eating on the go simple and sustainable.

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Preconference Herbal Intensives Offer In-Depth Learning with Leading Teachers

Feb 27, 2026

Deepen your herbal knowledge at the 15th annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference in Almond, WI, May 22–25. Join preconference herbal intensives May 20–21 featuring hands-on workshops with leading teachers in botany, tincture making, voice empowerment and plant wisdom. Early registration now open.

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Recovery-Focused Wellness Services Offered at iCRYO Edgewater

Feb 27, 2026

Discover recovery-focused wellness at iCRYO Edgewater in Chicago, IL. Enjoy cryotherapy, red light therapy, infrared sauna, compression, Emsculpt Neo and IV infusions in a modern spa setting. Boost energy, reduce inflammation and enhance performance with cutting-edge services and a $79 three-service day pass.

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Explore Healthy Living at Wellness Trends Expo in Schaumburg

Feb 27, 2026

Attend the Wellness Trends Healthy Living Expo in Schaumburg, IL, March 14–15. Explore holistic health, integrative medicine, eco-friendly products, supplements, therapies and expert consultations. Enjoy English and Polish lectures on stem cell therapy, detox, longevity and hormonal health. Free admission and parking for this two-day wellness event.

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Seeing More Stars Near Chicago: Palos Preserves Protects Urban Night Skies

Feb 27, 2026 ● By Sheryl DeVore

Discover how the Palos Preserves in Cook County protect urban night skies near Chicago, IL. Learn about their Urban Night Sky Place designation from DarkSky International, stargazing events, wildlife impacts of light pollution and how local communities are restoring darker skies for nature and future generations.

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The Reset We’re Really Craving

Feb 27, 2026 ● By Shae Marcus

Recharge and restore with intentional, detox-supportive travel. Whether through flexible wellness-forward hotels or structured food-focused retreats, the key is mindful nourishment, therapeutic care, and environments designed to reset body and mind. Thoughtful food, restorative therapies, and time in nature create clarity, balance, and lasting insight long after the journey ends.

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Health Clarified Hosts Spring March Madness Strength & Recovery Event at Health Clarified in Northbrook

Feb 27, 2026

Attend Health Clarified’s March Madness Pop-In: Performance Edition in Northbrook, IL, on March 14. Enjoy complimentary posture and foot scans, plus 50% off recovery services like SoftWave Therapy, LET, NormaTec Compression and infrared sauna. Optimize strength, detox and performance for spring in Chicago’s north suburbs.

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Step Into Spring With a Guided Gut Parasite Cleanse

Feb 27, 2026

Join Midwest Cleanse in Chicago, IL, for a guided Spring Equinox Parasite Cleanse supporting digestive health and gentle detox. Choose 30-, 60- or 90-day options with colon hydrotherapy and Zuma Nutrition’s Para-Clear protocol. Spring renewal starts March 19, with the official cleanse beginning April 1.

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Celebrate Intentional Living at Crunchy Culture’s Home and Gnome Fest

Feb 27, 2026

Join Crunchy Culture’s Home and Gnome Fest on April 11 in Libertyville, IL, at Frunchroom Collective. Explore local artisans, wellness workshops, gardening demos, a sourdough bake-off and family activities celebrating intentional living. Connect with community, support small businesses and enjoy mindful home-and-garden inspiration.

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Finding Stillness: IAM-35 Meditation Retreat at MA Center Chicago

Feb 27, 2026

Experience the IAM-35 Meditation Retreat at MA Center Chicago in Elburn, IL, March 21–22. This two-day retreat features Amma’s integrated meditation practice, yoga, breathwork and community connection in a peaceful ashram setting. Free meditation instruction, with optional vegetarian meals and overnight stays available.

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Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperti)

Feb 27, 2026

Learn about the Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperii), a swift woodland raptor found across the United States. Discover its habitat, nesting habits, diet and range, plus fascinating facts about this backyard bird of prey known for agile flight and striking size differences between males and females.

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Natural Awakenings Chicago

Letter from the Publisher

Feb 27, 2026 ● By Peggy Malecki

Celebrate spring renewal in Natural Awakenings Chicago with our March “Nourish and Flourish” issue. Explore anti-inflammatory diets, stress-free fitness, fiber-rich recipes, juicing, urban stargazing near Palos Preserves and seasonal wellness inspiration to support whole-body health, nutrition and connection to nature in Chicago, IL.

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Using Food to Heal: A Look at Anti-Inflammatory and Elimination Diets

Feb 27, 2026 ● By Hannah Tytus

Explore how food-first strategies are transforming wellness with anti-inflammatory and elimination diets. Learn how practitioners use nutrition to reduce chronic inflammation, support gut health and identify food sensitivities—plus practical guidance for building a balanced, sustainable relationship with food.

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microgreens on a salad

Power Up Winter Salads: Fresh Microgreens and Salad Mixes From Winter Farmers Markets

Feb 27, 2026 ● By Janie Maxwell, MS, RDN Executive Director, Illinois Farmers Market Association

Brighten up winter meals with fresh microgreens and local salad mixes from winter farmers markets. Packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, these nutrient-dense greens add flavor, color and health benefits to your salads. Try customizing with homemade vinaigrettes for a tasty, seasonal boost.

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Holistic Health Fair Returns to Naperville in May

Feb 27, 2026

Attend the Holistic Health Fair on May 3 in Naperville, IL, at Chicago Marriott Naperville. Explore holistic living, massage, energy healing, intuitive readings and integrative wellness vendors. Enjoy educational talks and a special keynote with Jena Biermann at this Midwest body-mind-spirit event.

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Capture Will County’s Wild Side in Forest Preserve’s Photo Contest

Feb 27, 2026

Join the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Preserve the Moment photo contest in Will County, Illinois. Submit nature photos from local forest preserves and trails for a chance to win cash prizes and be featured in the 2027 calendar. Enter monthly through December 31 and celebrate Will County’s wild beauty.

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Sacred Portals Celebrates the Divine Feminine at ALTAR Community

Feb 27, 2026

Explore Sacred Portals by Lydia Ruhle at ALTAR Community in Chicago, IL, celebrating the divine feminine through goddess banners and sacred geometry art. On view through April, with a special International Women’s Day event featuring Marianne Williamson on March 8. Experience women’s empowerment, art and spiritual connection.

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