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DART is helping clear the air across North Texas: • DART recycles 65 tons of paper annually, the equivalent of 1,110 trees per year. • Our DART bus fleet is fueled with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). • DART buses use 8.7% less energy per passenger mile than a typical car. • DART Light Rail trains have the same emissions as a golf cart.

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DART: The Greener Choice Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is your ally in making North Texas more environmentally friendly. While transit is eco-friendly by nature – taking cars off our congested roadways and reducing harmful greenhouse gases and air pollutants that contribute to air quality problems – DART takes every measure to ensure our activities in the community have minimal impact on the environment.

REDUCING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT This spring, DART expects to receive seven zero-emission, all-electric buses. Made by Proterra, these buses will be deployed on our D-Link route that connects arts and entertainment destinations in downtown Dallas. These advanced battery-electric vehicles will offer clean, quiet transportation and will join DART’s electric light rail trains and Dallas Streetcar as zero-emission vehicles.

SWITCHING TO COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS Several years ago, DART made the decision to replace our aging fleet of 650 buses with clean-burning, compressed natural gas-fueled vehicles. Operating CNG vehicles promotes clean air and reduces fuel costs.

RESPECTING NATURE

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Blue Line coasts over rugged terrain while avoiding floodplains and creeks, wildlife paths and road crossings. In accordance with the Dallas Tree Ordinance, DART hired an arborist and tree survey staff to identify trees for preservation, revegetate disturbed areas with native species of comparable size and place drought-tolerant plants at our stations. DART also limits mowing to certain times of the year to avoid disturbing migratory birds nesting in the area.

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The lights in approximately 90 percent of DART’s passenger shelters are solar-powered, and we have 120 freestanding solar lights at bus stops throughout our system.

DART will participate in the 2018 EARTHx event April 20-22 at Fair Park in Dallas. We invite you to stop by to ask questions, learn about our plans for a greener future and tour one of our new electric buses. To get to EARTHx, just take the Green Line to Fair Park Station. 5 April 2018 We’ll see you there!

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A Red-Eyed Tree Frog and Starry Night Nick Gustafson

or artist Nick Gustafson, the natural world is a creative catalyst. “Nature is the only thing I’ve ever been interested in painting,” says the Forest Grove, Oregon, artist. “I go hiking nearly every weekend and like to spend time in the wetlands.” He also enjoys wildlife photography, using his photos as inspiration for his canvases. Gustafson uses a variety of media, including acrylics, watercolors and colored pencils to render whimsically styled, brightly patterned horses, trees, mushrooms, flowers, frogs and insects. He typically photographs his paintings to edit them digitally, amplifying the colors. The artist’s family, including his five children, is another source of inspiration and support; he and his daughter recently captured first place in the adult and youth categories of a local area chalk art festival. An artist since childhood, Gustafson studied at the Art Institute of Seattle and Art Institute of Phoenix. His paintings have been exhibited in venues throughout the West. Gustafson has also donated works to some of his favorite wildlife charities, including Save the Frogs! and the Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue.

Every Day is Earth Day

ccording to Christian belief, this is God’s world; He created it and the entire universe. Because of the allness of God’s handiwork—created for his glory and our good—we are to respect and value it. Native American culture and spirituality is also rooted in love, honor and respect for the creator, Mother Earth and all life. They believe that we are part of everything and everything is part of us. Yet the declining world purveyed by the larger human race is not what God created it to be, and the Native American culture is fighting for its survival. The destruction and pollution inflicted by humanity on the natural world is abhorrent and sinful. It’s totally missing the mark. Nature is in a state of frustration, bondage and decay, and the symbiotic relationship between humanity and nature is at risk. Every time a wild species goes extinct, we ourselves move up a slot on the endangered list. While humans do their best to enslave nature, it nevertheless keeps striving to break free from us and fulfill its highest purpose. Long-term decay resulting from unnatural, alien additives into the environment, or equally corrosive, removing essential elements, kill Earth’s ecological balance. One manifestation of all of this is the severe climate changes descending upon us. Some Texans still deny that climate change is happening, while 97 percent of climate scientists agree that Planet Earth is warming and human activity is a driving force, referencing a large body of peer-reviewed studies. The 3 percent of skeptics offer no evidence to back their opinion. The ultimate evidence is the state of nature itself. We can choose to see the obvious all around us or stick our heads in the sand until rising seawater obliterates that, too. In this month’s issue, we dive deep into the nexus of climate change and human health, supporting my motto that green living is healthy and healthy living is green; they are inextricably connected. Lisa Marshall’s article on why a warming planet is harming our health (page 22), and Paul Hawken’s article summarizing a doable plan to reverse global warming (page 31) are eye-opening. We hope it all spurs our readers to ever greater action. Earth Day is the largest civic observance in the world, as well it should be, for without a healthy planet, there is no us. The good news is that as a result of the festivals, expos, seminars, films and demonstrations, every year more people are realizing that honoring, loving and taking care of our environment is something that must and can be done every day. To that end, please join me and other sustainably-minded folks at the many Earth Day events around the Metroplex; you’ll find a list on page 29. These are good places for you to discover the best way to begin to pursue and accelerate a more green, healthy and sustainable personal lifestyle. We look forward to seeing you there. To health and sustainability,

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

22 HEALTHY CLIMATE,

HEALTHY PEOPLE Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health

25 LOCAL CLIMATE HEROES Downwinders at Risk

26 HEALTHY HOUSE

Easy Ways to Green It Up

29 NORTH TEXAS EARTH DAY EVENTS Celebrate Earth Day Locally and Globally

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31 PAUL HAWKEN Shares a Plan to Reverse Global Warming

34 CHANGING OUR DIET TO COOL THE CLIMATE Good Food Choices Enable Global Health

36 HOW ANIMALS SELF-MEDICATE Natures Remedies

DEPARTMENTS 11 news briefs 13 eco briefs 14 kudos 14 event briefs 15 health briefs 17 global briefs 18 eco tip 19 community

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31 wise words 32 fit body 34 conscious

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EarthX (formerly Earth Day Texas) is the World’s Largest Environmental Expo, Conference and Film Festival

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ow in its eighth year, the three-day nonprofit EarthX Expo, five days of conferences and 10-day film festival, EXPERIENCES provide common ground, discussion, collaboration, eduTiny House Village Dive Pool cation and innovation from April 13 through 22 at locaTree Climbing Art tions throughout Dallas. The event also fosters celebration Petting Zoo with interactive and immersive family entertainment, live Recycling Pavilion Solar Raceway music and sustainable food pavilions. Green Auto Show Formerly known as Earth Day Texas, EarthX was Scavenger Hunt Outdoor Adventure Zone founded in 2011 by Trammell S. Crow. This year’s speakers inMusic clude astronaut Buzz Aldrin, Dr. Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue; James Baker, former U.S. secretary of state; Ohio Governor John Kasich; Susan EisenAPRIL 13-22 60+ Feature & hower, presidential blue ribbon nuclear commission member; Academy Award winner Louie Short Films FREE Expo admission, Psihoyos; Paul Watson, Sea Shepherd; the mayors of Phoenix, SanForEarthX Antonio anddownload otherthecities; Young Filmmakers mobile App or register online. Workshops & Competitions Dr. Ved Chirayath, director of the Laboratory for Advanced SensingFormerly in the Earth Earth Day Texas Science Virtual Reality For more information, visit EarthX.org Experiences Division at NASA Ames Silicon Valley; as well as representatives from national laboratories. EarthxHack, the world’s largest environmental hackathon, will create groundbreaking Before solutions by utilizing the brightest technical minds of today focusing on the problems of tomorrow.

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Holistic Nurses Gather in Mineola

he Central Texas Chapter of the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) and American Holistic Nurses Association Expanding Resources Chapter will hold the seventh annual Texas Regional Holistic Nurses conference and retreat with the theme of The Truth About Resilience—Discover the New Within Us All, from April 27 through 29 in Mineola. Speakers include Lyn McCright and Teresa Walding, chapter co-leaders of Central Texas AHNA, and Kathryn Fearnside, from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Walding, a faculty member at Advancing Holistic Health, says, “With the Resilience Paradigm, we are able to uncover how resilience is created; it is a subtractive, not an additive process. Uncovering our natural, innate resiliency is the initial focus. Learning through insight has lifelong benefits. As we discover our inherent wisdom and common sense, awareness of how to assist others will be handled with ease. Fear and anxiety drop away as they are seen for what they are. The only lasting change comes through insight. There is freedom when we realize our own inherent wisdom.” Cost is $125/includes eight CNE for nurses and licensed health professionals. Location: Mineola Civic Center, 1150 N. Newsom St., Mineola, TX. Register by Apr. 13 at Centexahna.org.

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A Smorgasbord of Healthcare Choices

t the Plano Health Fair, held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 22, at the Plano Event Center, participants will meet specialists licensed in Western medicine with a focus geared toward well-being. There will be many renowned doctors with specialties in family health, fertility medicine and other skilled and specialized wellness services. In one day and one space, they will be able to learn about and sample a wide variety of life-enhancing modalities from highly skilled teachers and practitioners, including doctos, medical professionals and insurance companies. Health care providers include family medicine, chiropractors, preventive health care, internal medicine, pediatrics, home health care, hospitals and emergency room facilities, health and fitness centers, cardiology, nutritionists and more. Admission and parking are free. Location: 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano. For more information, call Vijay Warman at 972-750-1419 or Jennifer Rae at 469-401-4777 or visit PlanoHealthFair.com.

Enjoy Spring Weather With Native Texas Park Tours

cheduled on Saturdays through June 2 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., the George W. Bush Presidential Center again offers its tremendously popular, docent-guided Bluebonnet Tours. Along with the impressive bluebonnets, the Native Texas Park features seasonal wildflowers, native grasses, tree-shaded lawns and clearings providing habitat for butterflies, birds and other wildlife. On the grounds of the Bush Center, visitors can explore native Texas environments such as blackland prairie, post oak savannah and cross timbers forest. “This 14-acre urban park reflects President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush’s longstanding commitment to environmental conservation and restoration,” says Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente, director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. The free guided tours are offered weather permitting, and guests should meet at the sign posted at the Museum’s entrance at least 10 minutes before tour start time. Usually lasting between 30 and 40 minutes, visitors are guided through the winding network of walking trails. Space is limited and tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Self-guided tours are an option for visitors with time constraints available from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking the trails. Each season brings beautiful changes to the prairie landscape, and pets are welcome. To book a large group, call 214-346-1650 or email bush43visitors@nara.gov. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/GeorgeBushLibrary.

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Free Car Care Clinics for Air Safety

he North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is partnering with local automotive repair shops to sponsor free Car Care Clinics in April to help North Texas drivers with vehicles that have the check engine light illuminated. That means there may be an issue that could negatively impact its emissions. The clinics provide drivers with an opportunity to talk to a technician about their vehicle’s issues, and AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine on-site application processing for financial assistance will be available at select locations.

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Clinic Locations Advanced Auto Repair April 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

612 Fort Worth Dr., Denton AirCheckTexas on-site application processing available

Firestone Complete Auto Care April 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 6828 Coit Rd., Plano

Christian Brothers Automotive - Grapevine April 10, 2 to p.m. 2059 W State Hwy 114, Grapevine

Car Care Central April 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

7013 Alma Dr., Plano AirCheckTexas on-site application processing available

Rick and Ray’s Auto Plaza April 14, 9 a.m. to noon

2425 Cullen St., Fort Worth AirCheckTexas on-site application processing available

Road Masters Auto Service April 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

405 S. Central Expy., Ste. 118, Richardson AirCheckTexas on-site application processing available

The Star Auto Service April 21, 9 to 11 a.m.

900 E. Belt Line Rd., Richardson For more information, call 817-704-5697 or email NTXCarCare@nctcog.org.

Heller Automotive, Inc. April 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

3104 S. Rigsbee Dr., Plano AirCheckTexas on-site application processing available

Kwik Kar Auto Service & Repair April 21, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

1820 Brown Blvd., Arlington AirCheckTexas on-site application processing available

Burdick Auto Solutions April 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

210 E. Erwin Ave., McKinney AirCheckTexas on-site application processing available

Starkey Service Center April 28, 9 to 11 a.m.

918 W. Davis St., Dallas AirCheckTexas on-site application processing available

Kinney’s Automotive April 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

624 E. Pipeline Rd., Hurst AirCheckTexas on-site application processing available

Zero Waste Art 4 Dumpsters Contest

he city of Dallas Sanitation Services Department is seeking four schools to transform a blank dumpster into a piece of art that will shine a light on the importance of recycling. Held in collaboration with EarthX, at Fair Park, the Art 4 Dumpsters contest is open to any middle school and high school in the Dallas Independent School District to showcase their artwork on a city recycling dumpster from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 20, at EarthX. Teams will comprise between four and 10 students and at least one adult chaperone from the school. Four winning schools will each receive cash prizes. The intent of the project is to provide a creative message about recycling and how it affects the environment; increase awareness of the city’s recycling drop-off sites; provide a recycle container with artwork that reflects the community and culture of Dallas; allow student artists to exhibit their work on an unusual canvas in a highly visible area; and create a familyfriendly event that communicates positive environmental messages through local art. The artwork must use the recycling logo and incorporate Dallas into the theme. The dumpsters must be painted using weather-resistant materials. The submissions deadline is April 8. Schools will find an application form with all details online at Tinyurl.com/ZeroWasteArt. April 2018

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Worldwide Nature Challenge

he North Central Texas Council of Governments recently partnered with SolSmart, a national solar-designation program funded by theÂ U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office recognizing cities, counties and towns that foster the development of mature local solar markets, to recognize five local cities making strides toward becoming solar-friendly. The awards are gold for Cedar Hill; silver for Kennedale; and bronze for Denton, Plano and Lewisville. The cities were judged across the following categories: permitting; planning, zoning, and development; inspection; construction codes; solar rights; utility engagement; community engagement; and market development and finance.

he third annual City Nature Challenge, taking place from April 27 to 30, will include more than 65 cities from 17 countries around the world, including seven metro areas in Texas: Amarillo, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, Lower Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio. The object is to determine which urban area has the most nature and the most engaged residents Itâ€™s easy to participate by joining an event or making solo observations. Take a picture of a wild animal, plant or fungus, upload it to the iNaturalist app (iNaturalist.org), and the online community (iNaturalist.org/projects/city-naturechallenge-2018-dallas-fort-worth) will help identify the species. The group will also need help from May 1 through 3 with identifications on iNaturalist so we can share our Texas nature knowledge with others around the world to help make this project a success. Visit tpwd.Texas.gov/naturechallenge or CityNatureChallenge.com to watch the Texas leaderboard and learn more about how to participate. Email the Texas Nature Trackers program at tracker@tpwd.texas.gov with any questions.

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Whole Grains Help Us Eat Less When overweight adults exchange refined grain products such as white bread and pasta for whole-grain equivalents, they tend to feel full sooner, eat less, lose weight and experience a reduction in inflammation, the journal Gut reports. Researchers from Denmarkâ€™s National Food Institute and the University of Copenhagen studying 50 adults at risk for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease found that test volunteers realized these benefits by eating whole grains, and rye in particular.

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Herbs Ease Polycystic Ovary Symptoms Ingesting a combination of five herbs while making healthy lifestyle changes significantly reduced symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome in a recent Australian study of 122 women published in Phytotherapy Research. The herbs were Cinnamomum verum (cinnamon), Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice), Hypericum perforatum (St. Johnâ€™s wort), Paeonia lactiflora (peony) and Tribulus terrestris (tribulus). Menstrual cycles returned to normal duration for 55 percent of the women, and significant improvements occurred in body mass index, pregnancy rates, hormones, insulin sensitivity and blood pressure. Subjects also exhibited less depression, anxiety and stress.

High-Fat Diet Risks Multiple Sclerosis Relapse A high-fat diet increases the risk of relapse of multiple sclerosis in children by as much as 56 percent, reports The Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. A multi-university study of 219 children also found that each 10 percent increase in saturated fat as a share of total calories tripled the risk of relapse. Inversely, each additional cup of vegetables per week cut the risk of the disease by 50 percent.

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FRUIT PESTICIDES LOWER FERTILITY IN WOMEN A Harvard study of 325 women undergoing fertility treatments found that those consuming the most produce high in pesticide residues, such as strawberries, spinach and grapes, were 18 percent less likely to become pregnant and 26 percent less likely to have a live birth compared to women eating the least amount of pesticide-laden produce. Study co-author Dr. Jorge Chavarro suggests that women trying to conceive should eat organic produce or low-pesticide choices like avocados, onions and oranges. April 2018

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An Introduction to Stem Cell Therapy In today’s world of modern medicine, the typical recommendations of major surgery, cortisone shots and opioid supplements are taking a backseat to alternative methods that support a more holistic approach. One such option that is leading the charge in treating a variety of degenerative conditions is stem cell therapy, a form of regenerative medicine. Derived from the simple idea of harnessing the body’s ability to heal itself, regenerative therapies make it possible to repair damaged tissue using our own body as the source of medicine. Thousands of patients have been successfully treated using this method, from former NBA player John Salley to the those suffering from chronic pain. Stem cells can be found in muscle, skin, teeth, bone marrow or fatty tissue (adipose), which is the most abundant source, making it the optimal site for extraction. Extraction begins by obtaining a mixture of cells from healthy fat tissue in a similar, yet less intrusive fashion than traditional liposuction.

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Air pollution takes a toll on mental health, University of Washington researchers have concluded. By linking health data for 6,000 people to census tracts, they found that people living in areas with the highest levels of airborne fine particulate matter scored 17 percent higher in measures of psychological distress, including sadness, nervousness and hopelessness. The higher the level of particulates—emitted by car engines, fireplaces and fossil fuel power plants—the greater the impact.

New Horizons in Stem Cell Therapy Stem cells were first discovered in 1909, and have been of interest in medicine since the late 1960s. Fast forward fifty years, and the volume of knowledge and possibilities for the use of stem cell therapy has increased substantially, especially for regenerative purposes. There is very little controversy as to the potential for tissue regeneration and the existence of stem cells throughout the body. However, there remains considerable debate about which stem cells to use and how they can and should be used. There are several categories of stem cells that are approved for use - autologous (from self) and allogenic (from another human).

Xenograft (from another species) and embryonic are not approved for commercial use in clinical practice. Bone marrow and umbilical cord stem cells both fall into the category of adult stem cells and are currently used in regenerative medicine. These stem cells can differentiate into bone, cartilage and connective tissue, which are beneficial for individuals who suffer from age-related degeneration of joint tissues. The ongoing debate in the medical community is autologous vs. allogenic, or more simply yours vs. theirs. Some physicians believe that cryogenically preserved cells are less viable, while others consider those cells as alive, but in a sus-

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A study published in the journal Science found that forests across Asia, Latin America and Africa release 468 tons of carbon per year, equivalent to nearly 10 percent of the annual U.S. carbon footprint. Thus, tropical forests may no longer be acting as carbon sinks and could be releasing more carbon than they store. Lead author Alessandro Baccini, with the Woods Hole Research Center, in Massachusetts, says, “These findings provide the world with a wake-up call on forests. If we’re to keep global temperatures from rising to dangerous levels, we need to drastically reduce emissions and greatly increase forests’ ability to absorb and store carbon.” Researchers think nearly 70 percent of this loss of carbon storage capacity is caused by small-scale degradation from logging, drought and wildfire. Researchers say that policies to curb deforestation, reduce degradation and restore the integrity of the land could turn forests back into carbon sinks.

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Solar energy is now the cheapest form of new energy in dozens of countries, with record-setting solar farms being built worldwide. Researchers have been investigating ways to make transparent solar panels that resemble glass that could be used as window panels at the same time as converting the light that shines on them into electricity. “Highly transparent solar cells represent the wave of the future for new solar applications,” explains materials scientist Richard Lunt, Ph.D., from Michigan State University. “We analyzed their potential and show that by harvesting only invisible light, these devices have the potential of generating a similar amount of electricity as rooftop solar while providing additional functionality to enhance the efficiency of buildings, automobiles and mobile electronics.” As reported in Nature Energy, his team has developed a transparent, luminescent, solar concentrator that looks like clear glass, covered in small, organic molecules adept at capturing only ultraviolet and near-infrared wavelengths of light. The visible light that enables human vision isn’t obstructed, so we can see through the cell. If scaled up to cover the billions of square feet of glass surfaces throughout the U.S., it could potentially supply about 40 percent of our country’s energy needs. April 2018

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UK furniture and design company Pentatonic has invented the Trashpresso, a solar-powered, mini-recycling plant that transforms plastic waste into usable architectural tiles. Pentatonic doesn’t use raw goods that create excess waste because they are committed to using materials for their products that incorporate some element of recycling, says cofounder Johann Bodecker. They want their products to be reusable, too, so they don’t use glues, resins, paints or formaldehydes to create them, a philosophy that influences all company decisions. The Trashpresso can be used in off-the-grid places where traditional recycling plants would be impractical. It sorts, shreds and compresses trash into plastic fibers to create fully formed tiles. The invention has attracted the attention of companies that want to reduce their own contribution to plastic waste and ocean pollution. Starbucks UK, for example, has commissioned Pentatonic to turn their coffee shop waste into furniture, including bean bag chairs produced from plastic bottles and cups. 18

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The 147th annual Arbor Day on April 27 encourages tree planting worldwide to replenish lost tree cover including trees wiped out in the recent fires in California and hurricanes in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. The Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) is committed to providing 5 million trees in these areas alone. More than 3,400 U.S. communities will participate as an ADF Tree City. Visit Tinyurl.com/USATreeCityDirectory for a current list and criteria for new communities to apply. The ADF Alliance for Community Trees (ACTrees.org) supports treegrowing programs for 200 nonprofit member groups nationwide via funding, information sharing and forging helpful connections. Trees are much more than aesthetics, says Program Manager Dana Karcher, who most recently welcomed Community Greening, in Delray Beach, Florida, and Outdoor Circle, in Hawaii, into the fold. “Trees clean the air, are a habitat for animals, retain storm water and more.” An affiliated nonprofit program online at NeighborWoodsMonth.org encourages tree planting each October. Billings, Montana, earned the latest Arbor Day Celebration Award after 12 elementary schools there engaged in environmental education stations and 180 volunteers planted and pruned trees. Other recent biannual award winners included California’s ReLeaf program and the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum. The need was great even before the world’s forests lost 73.4 million acres of tree cover in 2016, a 51 percent increase over 2015, due to poor forest management, climate change-driven drought and fires, says Global Forest Watch. Hopeful global signs: The largest-ever tropical reforestation project in the Brazilian Amazon aims to plant 73 million trees in the next six years on 70,000 acres. A New Zealand participation goal for the Billion Trees Planting Programme targets planting 100 million trees annually for a decade. In July 2017, volunteers in Madhya Pradesh, India, planted 66,750,000 tree saplings in 12 hours, exceeding the previous record by Uttar Pradesh of 50 million in 24 hours, as part of India’s reforestation pledge of 2 billion new trees by 2030. A $10 annual ADF membership fee includes 10, six-inch-tall seedlings to plant or to donate to a national forest. Karcher’s paramount planting tip: “Dig the hole twice as wide and the same depth of the root ball. If it’s too deep, it’ll suffocate. Give roots space to grow.”

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Metroplex Adopts United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

orth Texas institutions have recently signed on to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, starting with Dallas County Community College system-wide adoption of goals. The University of Texas at Arlington is leading an inclusive regional effort to apply for UN designation as a regional center of excellence, which allows sharing of regional resources, collaborations, partnerships and pooling knowledge and resources toward achieving a more sustainable North Texas. On January 1, 2016, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development officially came into force. It was officially adopted by world leaders at an historic UN Summit . Over the next 15 years, with these new goals, countries plan to mobilize to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change, while ensuring that no one is left behind. In North Texas, anchor institutions, led by our colleges, universities and municipalities, are individually and collectively adopting some or all of these goals as a necessity to sustain our existing quality of life. Sustainable development is defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It calls for concerted efforts toward building an inclusive, sustainable and resilient future for people and planet. For sustainable development to be achieved, three core elements must be brought together: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. These elements are interconnected, and all are crucial for the well-being of individuals and societies. Eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions is an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. To this end, there must be promotion of sustainable, inclusive and equitable economic growth, creating greater opportunities for all, reducing inequalities, raising basic standards of living, fostering equitable social development and inclusion, and promoting integrated and sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystems. For more information, visit UN.org/sustainabledevelopment/ sustainable-development-goals.

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Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health by Lisa Marshall

amantha Ahdoot’s son Isaac was 9 years old when he collapsed from the heat while playing clarinet at band camp. It had been a record-hot summer following a mild winter and early spring, and Dr. Ahdoot, an Alexandria, Virginia, pediatrician, had already noticed a string of unusual cases: A toddler had contracted Lyme disease in the once tick-free region of Northern Maine. A teenager had suffered an asthma attack in February, a full month before she usually started taking allergy medicine. A displaced grade-schooler from out of town arrived traumatized after fleeing a hurricane-ravaged home with her family. But it wasn’t until she saw her son laying on a gurney in the emergency room with an IV in his arm that she fully connected the dots. 22

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“I was aware that the weather had changed a lot since I was kid. But it really didn’t hit home until that day that climate change could affect my health and the health of my children personally,” recalls Ahdoot. “I realized it would be a betrayal of my duty as a pediatrician to sit back and do nothing about it.”

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health issue today. In one recent survey of 1,200 allergists, 48 percent said climate change is already affecting their patients a “great deal” or a “moderate amount.” In another survey of lung specialists, 77 percent said they were seeing patient symptoms grow more severe due to worsening climate-related air quality. In a sweeping review published last October in The Lancet medical journal, a team of healthcare professionals proclaimed that the human symptoms of climate change are “unequivocal and potentially irreversible,” noting that since 2000, the number of people in the United States exposed to heat waves annually has risen by about 14.5 million, and the number of natural disasters annually has increased 46 percent. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also begun to weigh in with a Climate-Ready States and Cities Initiative to help local health departments brace for everything from the hazardous air quality associated with more forest fires to the spread of vector-borne diseases like Zika and West Nile as the range and season of mosquitoes and ticks expands. Meanwhile, groups like the newly formed and expansive Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, to which Ahdoot belongs, are being proactive. Its doctors are greening their offices, swapping cars for bikes, buses or carpooling, lobbying lawmakers and encouraging their patients to undertake measures to prevent the problem from worsening. In the process, they say, they might even improve their own health. “We want the public to understand that climate change is not just about polar bears or receding glaciers in the Arctic, but also about our children and our health here and now,” says Ahdoot.

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Flora and Fauna Issues

During the past century, average temperatures have increased between 1.3 and 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit, with annual increases accelerating in recent years as 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2017 all set records for ambient heat. Such rising temperatures, combined with increased rain and record-high atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, can have a significant impact on plants— both those that irritate or nourish us, says Howard Frumkin, a medical doctor who co-authored the Lancet report and teaches environmental and occupational health sciences at the University of Washington, in Seattle. Wild, allergy-inducing plants like ragweed and poison ivy are flourishing. Poison ivy is growing faster, larger and more toxic as excess carbon prompts it to produce more of its rash-inducing compound, urushiol. “We are seeing the season for ragweed productivity expanding, with pollen levels rising higher and earlier and lasting longer by several weeks,” advises Frumkin. In 2016, residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota, endured a ragweed season that was 21 days longer than in 1990. Other, desirable crops, like grains, do worse in hotter carbonrich climes, producing less protein and other nutrients, Frumkin notes. Meanwhile, bugs are thriving, with longer seasons and wider ranges in which to reproduce. Mosquitoes’ capacity to transmit dengue fever— the world’s fastest-growing mosquitoborne illness—has risen by 11 percent since 1950, more than half of that just since 1990, according to the Lancet report. Further, the tick that carries Lyme disease is now present in 46 percent of U.S. counties, up from 30 percent in 1998. “My physician colleagues used to treat two or three cases a month during tick season,” says Dr. Nitin Damle, a physician at South County Internal Medicine, in Wakefield, Rhode Island.

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Swap tailpipes for pedals: Bike or walk instead of driving, especially for distances of less than two miles, which comprise 40 percent of all car trips. A study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found that if everyone did this in just 11 cities in the Midwest, not only would carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions fall, but it would extend 1,300 lives and save $8 billion in healthcare costs due to better air quality and less sedentary lifestyles.

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red meat results in five times more climate-warming emissions per calorie than chicken, pork, dairy or eggs, according to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. It also creates 11 times more emissions than the production of potatoes, wheat or rice. Eating less red meat can also decrease an individual’s risk of certain cancers.

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“Now each of us sees 40 to 50 new cases each season.”

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Rising heat can also aggravate lung conditions because it promotes the production of ozone, a major lung irritant. With prolonged heat often come wildfires. When one burned for three months in North Carolina in a recent summer, researchers discovered that residents of counties affected by the smoke plume showed a 50 percent increase in emergency trips due to respiratory illness. Like Isaac, more kids are ending up in hospitals due to soaring temperatures, with U.S. emergency room visits for heat illnesses up by 133 percent between 1997 and 2006. Ahdoot recalls a young football player from Arkansas that showed signs of weakness and fatigue during practice, but wasn’t treated right away. He ended

for about 10 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, according to a recent study by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine, in New Haven, Connecticut. Boston-area hospitals recently slashed their overall emissions by 29 percent in five years.

Plant more trees: As they grow, trees remove carbon dioxide from the air. Being around green space has also been shown to boost mental and cognitive health.

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per capita, emit six times more CO2 than the global average, according to research by Jonathan Patz, a medical doctor who directs the Global Health Institute at the University of WisconsinMadison. In a TED Talk, he observed that U.S. lower-income populations and those in developing countries are often hit hardest by gaseous emissions. “Those most vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change are often the least responsible,” he says. “Doing something about this is a matter of compassion.”

up with heat stroke, kidney failure and pulmonary edema and ultimately required kidney dialysis. “Every summer now, I see the impacts of increasing temperatures and heat waves on kids,” she says. Climate change can also impact mental health, according to a recent review by the American Psychological Association. Exposure to natural disasters can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. Plus, according to research institutions including the University of California, San Diego, and Iowa State University, chronic heat, especially at night, can interfere with sleep and even lead to aggressive behavior. Then there’s the worry about what to do about it, and whether it will be enough. “When you talk with people about what is affecting them, climate is definitely one of the things stressing them out,” says Thomas Doherty, Psy.D., a psychologist April 2018

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Mona Sarfaty, a family physician who is now director of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, attests that 69 percent of Americans are aware that climate change is occurring, and more than half agree that human activities are at least partly to blame. Yet only a third believe it could ever harm them personally. “So much of the early focus was on the receding glaciers and the penguins,” she says. “People today still think it will affect ‘those other people over there,’ but not them.” She agrees with the recent focus on imminent health issues, and is encouraged that a growing number of healthcare professionals feel it’s their duty to inform their patients about climate change to mobilize action. “When you talk about climate change not only in terms of the health impact it has on individuals and families, but also in terms of the real-time benefits of taking action against it, people are a lot more interested in doing something,” says Sarfaty. For instance, shifting to clean energy sources like wind and solar instead of coal can effect better air quality and easier breathing now. Cycling or walking to work rather than driving can reduce carbon emissions, boost feel-good brain chemicals and keep weight in check. Writing letters to editors or attending rallies to urge lawmakers to pass climate-friendly policies can not only fend off the anxiety and depression that comes with feeling helpless, but also effect real change. Ahdoot is taking these steps now. She has solar panels on her roof, is assisting the local hospital to reduce its carbon footprint, takes public transportation to work and encourages her kids to walk whenever possible. “I don’t feel powerless at all. I feel empowered and optimistic,” she says. “The more we know, the more we are moved to act. We can all do something small every day to protect our climate.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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n1994, a group of residents it’s hotter, smog increases because near a cement plant in the it makes dust, or particulate matDallas-Fort Worth metroter, in the atmosphere worse,” he plex (DFW) found out it was emphasizes. Yet people can take burning hazardous waste and both small and large actions to decided to fight back. After a help improve the health of our long and arduous battle, the climate and our populace. Jim Schermbeck group of citizen activists finally “It’s just about becoming won in 2008 with the Green more aware of what you do,” Cement Procurement Ordinance. The Schermbeck explains. “Particulate matter group, now Downwinders at Risk, remains comes from the tailpipes of cars, but most dedicated to regional clean air issues and people think nothing of sitting in a driveworking to educate the public and strive for through line or waiting for kids to get out clean air legislation. of school while letting the engine run; that has a consequence. If we can get people to think about those tailpipes as cigarettes and realize the consequences of that stuff being discharged into the air, that would be a big

accomplishment on our part.” On a larger scale, people can work toward legislative action through nonprofits. Schermbeck welcomes people to join not just Downwinders at Risk, but also other organizations dedicated to clean air issues such as Climate Lobby and The Sierra Club. Although Schermbeck has observed a series of recent setbacks in the U.S. regarding efforts to curb climate change, he believes it cannot be ignored much longer. He cites intense storms such as Hurricane Harvey as an example. “I think people are beginning to understand that individual actions and collective actions have consequences, so we need to get together and change things,” he says. “Persistence tends to pay off in the long run in a way that people don’t give it credit for. As a regional group, Downwinders at Risk got clean air ordinances passed. It takes a lot of work to change things, but my group shows that positive things can happen.” For more information, visit Downwinders AtRisk.org.

Downwinders at Risk Director Jim Schermbeck says smog has been a problem in the DFW area for nearly 30 years, and climate change is making it worse. “When

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Some municipalities spend between 20 and 40 percent of their annual budgets on the energy needed to operate wastewater treatment plants. The city of Thousand Oaks, California, has transformed their biggest energy user into an energy generator. Across the U.S., energy users of all sizes are taking control of their power supply and relieving stress from the grid. That’s the idea behind distributed energy. Atlantic Re:think and Siemens have partnered to explore this burgeoning energy revolution. View a video at Tiny url.com/TheThousand OaksSolution. 26

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In the Kitchen Defrosting trays have been available for a while, and although they aren’t a miracle solution, they are eco-friendly and easy to clean; thawing most meats, seafood and vegetables usually takes just 30 to 60 minutes. It’s one way to avoid using the microwave. Most cutting boards of sustainable bamboo or cork originate in China, creating a big carbon footprint. Glass boards are breakable and hard on knives. Consider planet-friendly boards made of recycled cardboard and food-grade plastic combined with flax husks. A countertop convection oven set about 25 degrees lower circulates heated air to cook food 25 to 30 percent faster and more evenly than a conventional oven; it uses less energy and has fewer emissions. Foods come out crispier, which also makes for great veggie chips. A conventional oven is still best for soufflés, breads or cakes that rise as they bake. Replace chemical-coated nonstick pans, disposable parchment paper and aluminum foil with reusable, eco-friendly, U.S. Food and Drug Administrationapproved silicone mats. They are easy to

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clean, affordable and available in many sizes and shapes. Run the dishwasher when full and at night. Off-peak hours won’t cut the electric bill, but are more efficient for the power plant, reducing its energy footprint. Skip the garbage disposal to save water and energy. Use food waste for plantnurturing compost. Plastics numbered 1, 3, 6 or 7 are prone to leaching into food or drinks. Recycle or repurpose those already on hand to store craft items, small toys or office supplies.

On the Floor Keep floors clean and healthy by leaving shoes at the door. They track in dirt, pesticides, chemicals, pet waste and leaked fluids from vehicles. Slippers or socks with a grip sole keep feet warm and prevent falls. Bamboo flooring is sustainable and eco-friendly, but is also shipped from China. Using local products reduces shipping costs, supports American businesses and can give the home a unique design.

“Logs salvaged from the bottom of the Penobscot River turn into flooring, ceilings and accent walls,” advises Tom Shafer, coowner of Maine Heritage Timber, in Millinocket. “The cold temperature preserves the wood and gives it a natural patina. It’s now available in peel-and-stick, affordable planks called timberchic. Planks have an eco-friendly, UV-cured finish.” For more flooring tips, see Tinyurl. com/Eco-FriendlyFloors.

In the Bathroom Instead of air freshener sprays, hang petand child-safe plants. Use fast-drying towels up to four times before washing. Hand towels see more frequent use, so change every other day. Longer wear makeup stays longer on a washcloth; to prevent reintroducing germs to the face, use a facecloth only once.

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In the Bedroom From sheets and bedding to a fluffy robe, choose eco-friendly organic cotton in white, or colored with environmentally safe, non-metallic dyes. Blue light from a smartphone, computer, tablet or TV can foster sleeplessness. “I keep all devices out of my bedroom and block all unnatural light,” says Leslie Fischer, an eco-minded mom and entrepreneur in Chicago, who reviews mattresses for adults and babies at SustainableSlumber. com. “I sleep on a fantastic mattress that won’t fill my room with pollution.” A good pillow is a necessity. Citrus Sleep rates the Top Ten Eco Options at Tinyurl.com/NaturalPillowPicks. Mattresses should be replaced every eight years. In the U.S., an average of 50,000 end up in landfills each day. California law requires manu-

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What and Where to Recycle Find out where and what to recycle at Earth911.com. Enter the item and a zip code or call 1-800-cleanup. Going green is money-saving, environmentally wise and coming of age, which makes eco-friendly products easier to access. Earth Day is a perfect time to make simple changes that can have long-lasting and far-reaching results. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Dallas County Community College District Broadens Its Sustainable Path by Sheila Julson

Planning system so everything s hubs of knowledge is uniform. Students that atand innovation, coltend multiple colleges within leges can play a crucial the district can complete the role in preparing future gencourse regardless of which colerations to lead in all aspects of lege they attend. sustainability. Environmental Moss hears many degree programs including concerns from young people renewable energy and construcabout the health aspects of tion management have for years climate change, but more been part of Dallas County importantly, they want to Community College District know what they can do about (DCCCD) sustainability proGeorgeann Moss it. The Sustainability Scholar grams throughout the seven Program allows DCCCD colleges in the district; however, students to easily volunteer. They will help it is now headed in a new, broader direction. at the DCCCD exhibit, Sustainable U, part “What we’re trying to do now is infuse of the annual EarthX environmental expo sustainability throughout the curriculum, so from April 20 to 22. Sustainable U is aimed whatever course or discipline students are at teaching people positive, simple ways in, we want to make sure that students learn they can make a difference. DCCCD also about sustainability and how it relates to partners with Dallas Water Utilities, Citizen’s that certain discipline,” explains Georgeann Climate Lobby and the League of Women Moss, executive administrator for sustainVoters—groups that share DCCCD’s sustainability outreach and initiatives at DCCCD. ability mission. Moss was appointed to the posi“If you’re interested in sustainability, you tion November 2017, after working with need to vote,” Moss affirms. “If you want your DCCCD for 19 years in marketing and legislators to be interested in sustainability, communications. In 2007, she co-founded then you need to talk to them. Everything we the DCCCD sustainability team. Before that, do is nonpartisan and very respectful; we’re She worked for Dallas Water Utilities, workall about educating, sharing information and ing closely with grassroots environmental starting conversation.” organizations, and taught water conserva DCCCD students open diation. “Sustainability is a personal passion of mine,” she says, “I’ve done it in a professional logue about sustainability through the annual Sustainability Summit, capacity, as well as a personal capacity.” Moss’ position encompasses three main this year taking place November 9 at Richland College, in northeast areas: operations, education and engageDallas County. This year’s theme is ment, and partnerships. She and her team Partnerships for the Goals; a referare working to create the Sustainability ence to the 17 Sustainable DevelScholar Program, which is a consistent, opment Goals (SDG) set by the district-wide voluntary program students United Nations. The goals include attend to give them additional recogniending poverty, zero hunger, qualtion when they graduate. Although still in ity education and clean water and its infancy, the program will utilize input sanitation. Moss says DCCCD from sustainability directors at each college uses SDG as their framework to in the district, faculty groups and other teach their students, faculty and stakeholders to implement the program and employees about sustainability. get it into the district’s Enterprise Resource 28

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“Teachers agree to pick one of those goals and tie it to their existing curriculum, and students are guaranteed to learn about a certain number of them,” Moss says. “We’re really excited about this, because many of the goals on the SDG list have been our goals since the district was established in 1965.” Moss adds that sustainability is about people, planet and prosperity, so another major focus in the coming year is going to be social justice. “We’ve got lots of good programs coming up, and we’re licensing a new documentary called Walking While Black, Love is the Answer, and we’ll be showing that to our students and making it available to organizations in our service areas. We’ll also bring in more social justice speakers this fall,” Moss says. DCCCD is also working with a consortium of higher education professionals in Texas to help speed their transition to renewable energy. Moss also invites people to like DCCCD’s Facebook page, Facebook. com/SustainableDCCCD. “It’s focused on positive, powerful sustainability solutions and how people can make a difference,” she says. For more information, visit dcccd.edu/au/ sustainability.

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arth Day, on April 22, will serve again as a galvanizing force on ways to save our planet. With the theme of End Plastic Pollution, the Earth Day Network (EDN) is setting a specific focus this year on the importance of reducing the use of plastics and finding more Earth-friendly alternatives (EarthDay.org). The nonprofit notes that of the approximately 300 million tons of plastic annually produced to make bags, bottles, packages and other commodities worldwide, only about 10 percent is successfully recycled and reused. The rest ends up in landfills or as litter, leaching dangerous chemicals into soil and water, endangering humans and wildlife alike. EDN asks everyone to pledge to switch to sustainable alternatives, subscribe to its newsletter, spread the word via social media, educate and mobilize citizens to demand action, and donate to support the adoption of a global framework to regulate plastic pollution that will engage individuals, companies and governments worldwide. Further, EDN is extending people’s ability to take personal responsibility by self-rating and guiding their involvement via practical toolkits. “People can create and follow a plan to reduce their plastic footprint and also share that data to help others via the Billion Acts of Green online campaign,” says Valeria Merino, vice president of Global Earth Day, adding that participants will be able to create an ongoing record and

track their commitments. The initiative is also providing materials, tips on organizing cleanup events and social media tie-ins. Help Dallas celebrate and forward progress in sustainability efforts by participating in these local Earth Day 2018 events. Keep Irving Beautiful Trash-Off Saturday, April 7, 9am-12pm Help make a clear and clean difference in the community. Supplies and gloves provided. Trinity View Park, 2298 E Sixth St, Irving Register by Apr 2: CityofIrving.org/KIB Keep Flower Mound Beautiful Spring Trash Off & Spring Festival Saturday, April 7, 8-11am, trash off; 10am-1pm, festival We hand out supplies to volunteers and send them to various areas in Flower Mound (parks, trails, creeks, roadways) to clean up trash/recyclables. Volunteers then bring back their findings and we provide lunch, the environmental fair and door prize. FMHS parking lot, 3411 Peters Colony Rd, Flower Mound 469-828-9074, kfmb.org Earthfest Allen Saturday, April 7, 10am-2pm Free family adventure celebrating the great outdoors and a healthy community.

EcoCoppell EarthFest Saturday, April 14, 9am-12pm. Features hands-on environmental demonstrations, environmental education booths, kid’s crafts and entertainment, a band, organic plant sale, food and more. Old Town Coppell, 768 W Main St CoppellTX.gov/Pages/earthfest.aspx ColorPalooza Saturday, April 14, 10am-5pm Visitors show off their artistic abilities, watch skilled artists create one-of-a kind sculptures and paintings, and learn how to better care for the Earth and make their homes more environmentally friendly. Free admission. Some activities carry a nominal charge. Old Town Lewisville LewisvilleColorPalooza.com Oak Cliff Park Earth Day Sunday, April 15, 11am-6pm This all-ages festival includes Earth Day workshops and booths on green living, recycling, water conservation and pollution prevention. Lots of activities. Lake Cliff Park, 1200 N Zang Blvd, Dallas OakCliffEarthDay.com University of North Texas EarthFest Thursday, April 19, 4-7pm Includes Live entertainment, local vendors and student organizations, food and educational activities. EarthFest aims to be a low-waste event featuring recycling and composting. UNT, Library Mall, Denton StudentAffairs.unt.edu/earthfest EarthX 2018 Expo Friday, April 20-Sunday, April 22 Over 1,000 exhibitors come together for this amazing event to celebrate our planet and collaborate on how we can protect our future for generations to come. Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Dallas Earthx.org April 2018

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Paul Hawken Shares a Plan to Reverse Global Warming by Linda Sechrist

or author Paul Hawken, a leading environmental entrepreneur working with a coalition of research fellows, advisors and expert reviewers, the climate goal is drawdown, or reversing global warming—the point in atmospheric time when the concentration of greenhouse gases peaks and begins to decline on a year-to-year basis. Hawken edited Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, a compendium of the 100 most substantive solutions that already exist.

Are you optimistic about achieving the goal?

Why is drawdown the goal? If we don’t name the goal, we are unlikely to achieve it. To date, language like mitigation, stabilization and reduction has been used to address climate change. These goals are not particularly ambitious and will do little to preserve civilization. Those verbs are about slowing the amount of released gases, but do not reverse them. If you are going the wrong way down a road which heads straight over a cliff, slowing down is not a helpful goal. We need to turn around, and that is what drawdown research is all about.

Why and how did you do the research? We wanted to know if it was game over with respect to global warming, or could we reverse the buildup of greenhouse gases with techniques and practices already underway? We gathered a qualified and diverse group of 70 researchers from around the world to identify, research and model the 100 most substantive existing solutions. They modeled the impact the solutions will have if they continue to scale in a rigorous, but reasonable way, and what the cost and profits would be. All carbon data was based on peer-reviewed science. Economic data came from respected international institutions like the World Bank. The goal of the

tion is the most powerful lever available for breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty while mitigating emissions by curbing population growth. Ranked seventh, family planning, particularly in low-income countries, impacts world population. For women to have children by choice rather than chance and to plan their family size and spacing is a matter of autonomy and dignity. Together, these two solutions would account for significant reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050. The United Nations estimates a difference between the high and median population projections in 2050 of 10.8 billion versus 9.7 billion. The difference is almost entirely determined by availability of family planning.

book was to present the findings and describe the solutions in ways that fascinated and informed, accompanied by images that enlivened and inspired.

What are the top 10 solutions? The top 10 solutions, in order, are: refrigerant management, wind turbines, reduced food waste, plant-rich diet, tropical forests protection, educating girls, family planning, solar farms, silvopasture—the intentional combination of trees, forage plants and livestock as an integrated, intensively managed system— and rooftop solar. All 100 are listed at Drawdown.org/solutions-summary-by-rank.

Did any of the solutions surprise you? None of the solutions surprised us, but their rankings did. For example, educating girls, number six, has a dramatic bearing on global warming. Women with more years of education have fewer, healthier, children and actively manage their reproductive health. Educated females realize higher wages and greater upward mobility, contributing to economic growth. Educa-

Drawdown is not about optimism, hope or pessimism. It is a reality project. The science on climate change is amazing, if not stunning. It is the best problem statement humanity has ever created, which I see as a gift, not a curse. Global warming is feedback from the atmosphere. The Earth is a system, and any system that does not incorporate feedback fails. It holds true for our body, ecosystems, social systems and economic systems. The knowledge of global warming and its potential impacts is creating huge breakthroughs in energy, transport, agriculture, housing, urbanization and materials. If it wasn’t for the science of climate change, we would be destroying our planet faster than we already are. Focusing repeatedly on the problem does not solve the problem. Diagnosis is not prognosis unless we give up. The science of what will happen if we do not act has been here for a long time. What Drawdown points out is that humanity is on the case. The plan we refer to in the book’s subtitle is not our plan; we found a plan being activated by the collective intelligence of humanity. This is a different story than one of gloom and doom. It is a story of innovation, creativity and generosity—that is who we are. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. April 2018

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Gardening ASANAS Yoga Poses to Stay Pain-Free by Marlaina Donato

ardening is good for body and soul, but long hours and repetitive movements can negatively impact even the fittest body. While stiffness and pain patterns might manifest in the lower back, shoulders, legs and hands, performing a few yoga poses can lessen pain, increase flexibility, boost stamina and prevent injury. “Every action needs a counter action for structural balance to be maintained. Repetitive movements can tighten fascia, restrict movement and compromise nerve impulses,” explains Ashville, North Carolina, yoga teacher and back care specialist Lillah Schwartz, author of Healing Our Backs with Yoga: An Essential Guide to Back Pain Relief. “What goes into spasm tends to remain in spasm,” observes Schwartz, who has helped many people overcome back pain and other chronic structural issues. Practicing yoga before, during or after spending time outside also promotes mind-body awareness which helps us tune into our body’s natural rhythms and prevent physical problems in the first place. Here are some basics to consider when working in the garden.

Great agility and strong muscles cannot compensate for being in one position too long, over-reaching or fatigue. “Listen to your body’s messages such as, ‘It’s time for a rest,’ or, ‘That’s too heavy,’” recommends Schwartz. Remember to take regular breaks to rest, stretch and drink water. Dallas Metroplex Edition

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Doing yoga regularly will condition the body, but incorporating asanas, or poses, while gardening can be both a fun and practical way to avoid overstressing certain muscle groups and keep the spine and hamstrings supple. Using props in the garden environment such as fences, a wall or a chair can provide convenient support. Feel free to perform all poses before or after gardening, and all except numbers one and five in the garden.

1. Downward Facing Dog pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana) with feet placed against a support

2. Warrior 1 pose (Virabhadrasana I) 3. Straddle Forward Fold pose (Prasarita Padottanasana) 4. Standing Scissor Twist (Parivrtta Hasta Padasana) standing close to and bracing against a wall or fence

5. Locust pose (Salabhasana) 6. Squat Pull Spinal Traction (Ardha Malasana in traction)

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“Conscious breathing involves both the body and the mind. Long, slow inhalations and exhalations help us tune into our body,” says Schwartz. “Using long breaths when stretching in the garden can help muscles find relief.” To reduce pain:

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Bringing mindfulness to garden work not only helps prevent injury, but helps make it a more enjoyable experience. Here are a few more tips. n If rising early, begin time in the garden with a Warrior 1 pose while facing east. n Be mindful of feeling the breeze when it brushes the skin and pause to breathe deeply. n Notice the music of the birds or other pleasing sounds in the surrounding environment. n Stop to drink some water and take pleasure in the garden’s beauty and bounty. Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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hree years ago, the New York Times added a new word to the world’s food vocabulary: Climatarian (n.) A diet whose primary goal is to reverse climate change. This includes eating locally produced food (to reduce energy spent in transportation), choosing pork and poultry instead of beef and lamb (to limit gas emissions), and using every part of ingredients (apple cores, cheese rinds, etc.) to limit food waste.

Changing our food choices to support this model can have a ripple effect. Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in a 2017 study published in the journal Climatic Change, looked at how diets impact personal health, the healthcare system and climate. They found that adopting a more plant-based diet reduces the relative risk of coronary heart disease, colorectal cancer and Type 2 diabetes by 20 to 40 percent. National annual health care costs could

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Plants beat meat. “Livestock farming produces from 20 to 50 percent of all manmade greenhouse gas emissions,” says nutritionist and climate activist Jane Richards, of GreenEatz, in Mountain View, California. “You can reduce your footprint by a quarter by cutting down on red meats such as beef and lamb.” An exception is the vegetarian staple of rice. According to researchers at Project Drawdown, a climate solutions organization in Sausalito, California, rice cultivation is responsible for at least 10 percent of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and up to 19 percent of global methane emissions. New farming techniques, like mid-season draining of the rice paddies, could cut methane emissions by at least 35 percent. Richards notes, “Meat, cheese and eggs have the highest carbon footprint;

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fruit, vegetables, beans and nuts, much lower. The carbon footprint of a vegetarian diet is about half that of a meat-lover’s diet.” Root crops such as carrots, radishes, potatoes and beets have a lower carbon footprint than above-ground plants due to less food waste. A beautiful beet is easier to grow than a bell pepper that blemishes more easily. Seasonal, regional fruit, vegetables, herbs and honey have a lighter carbon impact because they are transported shorter distances. Usually what grows best in a region and is consumed locally is also best for the climate. Foods naturally suited to their environment grow and taste better, and are packed with more nutrients, reports Sustainable Table, an educational nonprofit that builds healthy communities through sustainable eating habits (SustainableTable.org).

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New agricultural developments can also benefit our climate environment. According to Project Drawdown research, perennial grains and cereals could be pivotal in reaching soil, carbon and energy targets. The Land Institute, in Salina, Kansas, has been working with the Rodale Institute, in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to develop a perennial wheat that would not have to be planted from seed each year. This would save soil, carbon and both human and machine energy. Kernza, a new perennial grain proven to prosper in natural grasslands like the Great Plains, is not yet widely distributed. Maria Speck, author of Simply Ancient Grains, advises, “With up to 15-foot-long roots, it can be harvested for five years and uses less fertilizer than conventional wheat. Kernza tastes almost like a cross between rice and wheat—sweet, grassy, mesmerizing.” Michael Pollan, author of Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual and creator of the film Food, Inc., suggests we keep it simple: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” Climatarians would add another guideline—eat as locally as possible.

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Every species embodies a solution to some environmental challenge, and some of these solutions are breathtaking in their elegance. ~Linda Bender, Animal Wisdom: Learning from the Spiritual Lives of Animals

rom birds and elephants to dolphins, animals, whether by instinct or learned behavior, have discovered ways to cope with parasites, pests, aches and pains. This science of self-medication is called zoopharmacognosy (zoo for animal, pharma for drug and cognosy for knowing). At home, a dog or cat that eats grass is practicing it to eliminate parasites or hairballs. Donald Brightsmith, Ph.D., of Texas A&M University, directs the Tambopata Macaw Project in the lowlands of southeastern Peru, studying the many macaws and other parrots that gather clay to eat as a supplement. First thought to help remove toxins from their bodies, clay adds needed sodium to their diet, researchers now believe. A pregnant elephant in Kenya’s Tsavo 36

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first sighting of an animal creating a salve. Nearby villagers grind the leaves to make a balm for sore muscles and inflammation. Morrogh-Bernard believes humans learned this topical application from apes and passed it down through the generations. In the Red Sea, bottlenose dolphins rub against bush-like gorgonian corals covered by an outer layer of antimicrobial mucus that may protect them from infection, according to dolphin researcher Angela Ziltener, of the University of Zürich, Switzerland. “It’s amazing how much we’ve learned, but forgotten,” says Ira Pastor, CEO at Bioquark Inc., in Philadelphia, a life sciences company developing biologic products to regenerate and repair human organs and tissues. “We live with other organisms which from a health and wellness perspective are much further advanced than humans. No other species tries to cure with any single solution. Nature employs multiple options. We’re not appropriately imitating nature yet. We need to do more.” Cindy Engel, Ph.D., of Suffolk, England, author of Wild Health: Lessons in Natural Wellness from the Animal Kingdom, says, “Animals rely on plants to provide them with the essentials of life, making their health intimately dependent on plant chemistry to provide everything they need to grow, repair damage and reproduce.” She continues, “Wild animals carry diseases that affect livestock and humans. It’s sensible to explore why they’re successful in fending off the worst effects in order to find ways to improve our own health, instead of just trying to eradicate the disease. We can learn from behavioral self-help strategies animals employ.” Accomplishing this is more difficult than ever, she believes, because today’s severely shrinking habitat makes it hard to find truly wild animals and plants. “Over the last 100 years, we’ve done a horrible disservice to all life by destroying habitat and exploring only a small percentage of what nature has to offer,” agrees Pastor. “As patents expire, pharma has to change. It’s important to develop botanicals. We’re advised to vary our diet and exercise, yet take the same dose of the same pill daily. We’ve studied dead organisms under microscopes, but living organisms,

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calendar of events SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Drumming: Weekend Reboot – 5-7pm. Drumming can bring calmness and inner peace to your life. Celebrate community and life through rhythm and music. Donationbased. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. DallasUnity.org. BRC Back to Basics – 6pm. Burleson Runners Club offers low-key, inexpensive fun events to enjoy running as a lifelong family activity. $3-$7. Chisenhall Fields, 500 Chisenhall Park Ln, Burleson. Rich ardWeber.mysite.com. Cirque Italia Aquatic Spectacular – 7:309:30pm. Aquatic Spectacular offers high-end entertainment, including beautiful aerialists, contortionists, a Venetian aerial duo, and even someone hula hooping while in the air. $0-$20. CirqueItalia.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3 Brookhaven College: Earth Day Fest – 11:30am-1:30pm. Fest featuring paper shredding, clothing and e-waste drop, $2 veggie dogs, music, prizes and more. Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. BrookhavenCollege.edu/pages/ default.aspx.

Maternal Health and Infant Mortality in Tarrant County – 6-8:30pm. Did you know Tarrant County has the highest infant mortality rate in the five most populous counties in Texas? Find out what actions we can take as a faith community. Potluck at 6pm. First United Methodist Church of Hurst, 521 W Pipeline Rd, Hurst. FUMC Hurst.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5 Celebration White Rock 5K/10K – 6:30pm. White Rock Lake Conservancy partners with the City of Dallas and its Park and Recreation Department to support implementation of the park’s master plan through major fundraising initiatives. $20-$55. Winfrey Point at White Rock Lake, 950 E Lawther Dr, Dallas. WhiteRockDallas.org/Race

FRIDAY, APRIL 6 Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Spring Plant Sale – 2pm. A variety of native and adapted plants will be for sale. Bring your own wagon if you have one. Deep Ellum Arts Festival 2018 – Apr 6-8. The event features over 100 musical acts across multiple stages as well as spontaneous street performances and artists showcasing and selling their original works. Free. Main St between Malcom X Blvd and Exposition Ave, 2900 Main St, Dallas. DeepEllumArtsFestival.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 The Tyler Run for Autism – 7:45am. The run began in 2012 with the purpose of raising funds to provide much needed Applied Behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children on the Autism spectrum. 100% of the funds

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raised will go towards the payment of therapy. $25-$55. Pollard UMC, 3030 New Copeland Rd, Tyler. TylerRunForAutism.org. Mud Run DFW Spring – 9am. All courses are Military Style Obstacle Courses. For the 5K/10K you must be 16 years and older. For the APEX Course and Competition Wave of the 10K you must be 18 or older. Extreme level of fitness required. $30-$80. 900 Bear Creek Rd, Lancaster. IMudRun.com/DFW.

Trash Bash, E-Waste Drop-Off, Document Shredding & After Party – 9am-4pm. Drop off books, clothing, residential cooking oil. Free compost. One bag per vehicle. After Party will feature a butterfly release, nature walk, live music, plant giveaway, kids’ activities. Richardson City Hall, 411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson. Cor. net/departments/health-department/health-newsevents/trash-bash Bob Jones Nature Center: Texas Mammals – 1-2:30pm. Jan Hodson’s interactive lecture on Texas mammals will utilize animal skins and plaster track casts to help us learn how to recognize some of the local wildlife by the signs they leave behind. $7. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. BJNC.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 Caveman Triathlon – 7am. Caveman Triathlon is a North Texas Tradition. This event is perfect for beginners to athletes wanting a time trial event. Flower Mound Community Activity Center, 1200 Gerault Rd, Flower Mound. DallasAthletesRacing.com.

Active Dreaming: Weekend Reboot – 5-7pm. Discover ways you can become a conscious dreamer. Valley Reed teaches the core practices of active dreaming and shamanic group dream journeys. Donation-based. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. DallasUnity.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 9 Today and Beyond: An Evening with Jane Goodall – 7-8pm. Today Goodall travels the world, speaking about the threats facing chimpanzees and environmental crises, urging each of us to take action on behalf of all living things and planet we share. UNT Coliseum, Denton. UNTUnionTickets.UniversityTickets.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10 North Texas Regional Center on Sustainability – 10am-2pm. Session to establish a Regional Center of Expertise on Sustainability in North Texas, based on the U.N. model. Lunch provided. UT Arlington, Arlington. MTare@uta.edu. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge – 6:30pm. See what the scenery and wildlife of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge are like, and what we will lose if it is opened to oil drilling. Free. Brookhaven College, building H, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. DallasSierraClub.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 Urban Wildlife Workshop – 9am-3pm. Join North Texas Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists at the Plano Environmental Education Center for educational presentations on coyotes, bobcats,

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hogs, bumblebees, raccoon, opossum, rats and urban deer. $25. Plano Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. NTMN.org.

Conservation Pioneer: Harriet Hemenway – 7:30pm. Come discover how this remarkable woman skillfully used her personality, wealth and social connections to succeed where others have failed. UNT Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Research and Education Bldg, Beyer Hall, Rm 114, Ft Worth. FWAS.org. Dallas Art Fair 2018 – Apr 12-15. The Dallas Art Fair features collections from distinguished national and international galleries and art dealers. $20-$50. Fashion Industry Gallery, 1807 Ross Ave, Dallas. DallasArtFair.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Wanderlust 108 Dallas – 6:30am-2pm. Wanderlust 108, The World’s Only Mindful Triathlon, brings the community together for a 5K run/walk, a DJ-powered yoga session, and guided meditation in a local park. $20-$150. The Lawn at Reunion Park, 777 Sports St, Dallas. Wanderlust.com/108-events/dallas. Running 4 Clean Water – 8am. Our Goal is to provide clean and safe drinking water for the rural regions of Sierra Leone. Proceeds from this 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run will go toward clean water projects. $30. 520 W State St, Garland. Facebook. com/Running4CleanWater.

Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club Plant Sale – 9am-2pm. Huge selection of Texas native and adaptive perennials, nectar and host plants for beneficial pollinators, herbs, veggies, ornamentals (house plants), rare pass along plants, succulents and garden related goods. Cost depends on plant. 304 W Greenbriar Ln, North Oak Cliff, Dallas. GDOGC.org.

Heard Museum: Spring Plant Sale – Apr 14-15. 9am-5pm, Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. 29th annual sale features natives, hard-to-find herbs and well-adapted plants. Heard Museum, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. HeardMuseum.org.

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center: Native Plant Sale – 10am-2pm. Find a variety of native Texas plants that use less water and provide habitat for wildlife. Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, 1206 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill. Facebook.com/ Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon/.

Earth Day Festival – 10am-2pm. Join River Legacy Living Science Center as they celebrate Earth Day with nature walks, story times, crafts, activities, demonstrations and more. Free. 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RiverLegacy.org. March for Science: Dallas – 11am. Second year for the March for Science. Details of start time, route, and location will be added when they are confirmed with DPD. Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla, Dallas. Facebook.com/MarchforScienceDallas/. Princess Spring Tea Party – 11am-12:30pm. Princesses and staff will serve you and your little ones tea sandwiches, fruit, cheese and crackers, cookies, mini cakes, and iced tea or lemonade (or hot tea for adults). $40. Arlington Activity Room, 6300 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington. 817-542-7982.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15 Run for the Environment – 9:30am. 5K chip timed run/1 mile fun walk benefiting GreenSourceDFW. org, an environmental news publication serving North Texas. $20-$40. Lake Cliff Park, 300 E Colorado Blvd, Dallas. Run4Environment.org. Memnosyne Institute: Oak Cliff Earth Day – 125pm. The Memnosyne Institute hosts the annual Oak Cliff Earth Day. Green vendors, children’s activities and more. Lake Cliff Park, Dallas. OakCliffEarthDay.com.

Turtle Creek Arts Festival 2018 – 11am-5pm. This event will feature up to 125 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metalwork, glass blowers, jewelers, and crafters! The Festival will also offer artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, an Emerging Artists Pavilion, a children’s play area, plus festival foods and beverages with healthy alternatives. Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas. TurtleCreekArtsFestival.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 17 Friends of the Southwest Nature Preserve: Scats and Tracks – 7pm. Participants will learn how to safely examine scat and how to identify it. West Arlington Police Station, 2060 W Green Oaks Blvd, Arlngton. SWNP.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 Wilderness Navigation Class – Apr 18-19. Class. Longtime explorers Arthur and Bill will teach you how to use your compass, read a backcountry map, and more. $35-$40. REI, 2nd Floor, Guadalupe Peak Room, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. DallasSierraClub.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 Adventures with Plants and Flowers – 1011:30am. This series of occasional classes provides a special hands-on learning opportunity designed especially for preschoolers and an adult partner to introduce them to the naturally fun learning at River Legacy. $15 per child/adult pair. 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. 817-860-6752.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 20 – SUNDAY APRIL 22 EarthX Eco Expo

SUNDAY, APRIL 22 10AM – 6PM Plano Health Fair

Formerly Earth Day Texaas, this is the worlds largest environmental experience starts April 13 with the EarthX Film festival and 60 feature and short films. Also experience Expert speakers, Green exhibitors, Music, Solar raceway, Tiny House village, Tree climbing, Petting zoo, Green auto show and Scavenger hunt. Location: Fair Park 1300 Robert Cullum Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210 For more information and to see schedule of events visit EARTHx.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 20 EarthX Dallas – Apr 20-22. 10am-6pm. World’s largest eco-expo featuring green nonprofits, businesses and schools. Demos, speakers, live music, food, children’s activities and films. Free. Fair Park, Dallas. EarthX.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Be Healthy Burleson 5K/10K/Fun Walk – 7:30am. Please join the City of Burleson as they host the annual Be Healthy Burleson to benefit the health, wellness, and safety for the citizens of Burleson. $0-$30. Old Town Burleson, 141 W Renfro St, Burleson. BeHealthyBurleson.com. Native Plant Society of Texas, Dallas Chapter: Spring Plant Sale – 8am-1pm. Native plant sale at Good Local Market’s White Rock location. Good Local Market, 9150 Garland Rd, Dallas. NPSOT. org/wp/Dallas/.

Treat pain, break free of disease, injury and degeneration with stem cell therapy. This seminar will focus on discussing best practices and answering questions about stem cell therapy, including what are stem cells and how do they work, how can the stem cells produced by your own body help you heal, applications of stem cell therapy in autoimmune, degenerative, orthopedic, and neurological conditions and how is stem cell therapy performed and how long does it take. Presented by: American Stem Cell Centers of Excellence 14330 Midway Rd, Building 1, Suite 121, Dallas 75244 For more information and to register contact 972-200-7807 or visit AmericanStemCellCoe.com

Location: Plano Event Center 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074 For more information contact: Vijay Warman at 972-750-1419 or Jennifer Rae at 469-401-4777 and visit PlanoHealthFair.com. been scientifically studied for their beneficial use in treating health concerns like arthritis, osteoporosis, high cholesterol to name a few. With Hunt County Master Gardener Pat Abramson. Free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

Garden to Table Experience Dinner: Presented by Two Sisters Catering – 6-9pm. Join the Dallas Arboretum for an amazing garden-to-table dinner experience. Guests can enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, salad, salmon entree, vegetables and dessert, familystyle. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. DallasArboretum.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 23 City of Weatherford: Weatherford Blooms Festival – 10am-4pm. 6th annual Blooms Festival home and garden festival features a plethora of goods from seasonal plants to furniture and home decor along with food trucks, kid’s activities. Courthouse Square, Downtown Weatherford. Facebook.com/ WPARD/.

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29th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta – 9am-4pm. Enter and build your own cardboard boat or come to cheer on the crews as they battle the waves. Soak up the fun and event day activities that include unlimited rides, concessions, prizes and more. $6-$8. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, 1800 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington. RiverLegacy.org. Bob Jones Nature Center: Spring Pollinators – 1-2:30pm. Master Gardener Sher Dunaway’s lecture will focus on how you can provide a diverse assortment of flowering plants and encourage native species in your landscape. $7. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. BJNC.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22 FWRC Earth Day 5K – 7:45am. Join the Fort Worth Runners Club Earth Day 5K. $8-$15. Trinity Park Pavilion #1, 2300 W 7th St, Fort Worth. 817-455-0747. Facebook.com/FW.Runners.Club. Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club – 2:304:30pm. Come hear about herbs and spices that have

iNaturalist: 2018 City Nature Challenge – 7-11:45am. On April 27 – 30, 2018, 65 cities in 17 countries around the world will participate in the third annual City Nature Challenge. Dallas Fort Worth, Texas. To learn more, visit INaturalist.org/projects/ city-nature-challenge-2018-dallas-fort-worth. High Hope Ranch: A Taste of the Camino – Apr 27-29. 4-4pm. Spend a weekend with fellow ‘peregrinos’ hiking the trails of High Hope Ranch and Fossil Rim’s Overlook getting a taste of the 500-mile, 1,000-year-old pilgrimage along northern Spain. High Hope Ranch Guest Houses, Glen Rose. HighHopeRanch.com/Taste-of-the-Camino-2018.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Energy for Life Walk & 5K Run – 7:30am. River Legacy Park is fundraising to be the energy behind the Roadmap to Cure of mitochondrial disease. The park has a beautiful handicap accessible route for both the 5K run and 1 mile walk. $20-$30. River Legacy Park, Rose Brown May Pkwy, Arlington. Classy.org/event/energy-for-life-walk-and-5k-rundallas-fort-worth-2018/e158584.

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Run for Human Rights – 8am. Join the race for human rights! Human Rights Initiative of North Texas is a nonprofit that provides free legal representation and social services to victims of human rights abuses living below the poverty line in the DFW area. $25-$30. Anderson Bonner Park, Outdoor Grounds, 12000 Park Central Dr, Dallas. Facebook.com/HRIOnline/. Dallas Arboretum Artscape 2018 – Apr 28-29. The juried show features artists from around the country working in a variety of media to create works inspired by nature. The event also offers demonstrations and entertainment amidst the venue’s lush greenery and colorful botanical gardens. $10-$15. Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. DallasArboretum.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 AVANCE-Dallas Latino Street Fest 2018 –10am-6pm. Bring your family and spend a fun day with live performances, delicious food, talent competitions and much more. Free. Flora Street, Dallas Arts District, Dallas. Avance-Dallas.org/ Latino-Street-Fest.html.

Life-Partner Manifestation Seminar – 10:30am. Attend this seminar to learn powerful techniques on how you can spiritually and energetically draw into your life the romantic partner of your dreams. $35. Courtyard Marriott Arlington South, 711 Highlander Blvd, Arlington. 682-559-1252. Dallas Food Truck Palooza 2018 – 11am-6pm. Enjoy delicious food from up to 18 North Texas premier food trucks while chilling out in the shade listening to local musicians. $5. Temple Shalom, 6930 Alpha Rd, Dallas. DallasFoodTruckPalooza.com.

Asian Festival – 11am-5pm. Sponsors of our Asian festival have the opportunity to showcase their companies while supporting a great event attended by tens of thousands of people. Klyde Warren Park, Dallas. AsianFestivalDallas.com. North Haven Trail Family Color Run – 4pm. There will be a band onsite. Frost Gelato, Kona Shaved Ice, energy bars and water for all registered participants. $0-$25. North Haven Trail, 7900 Northaven Rd, Dallas. Playtri.com/all-races/ north-haven-trail-run.

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daily Celebrate Strawberries – Apr 4-24. Come in to experience peak season strawberries throughout our stores, including delicious recipes and culinary innovations. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving. WholeFoodsMarket.com. Energy Blast — Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/ child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org. The Omni Imax: Ft Worth — Showtimes and features online. $8/adults, $7/children 2-12 & seniors. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.

Yayoi Kusama: All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins – All day. This installation is the first mirror pumpkin room created by Kusama since 1991, and the only Infinity Mirror Room of its kind in a North American collection. On view through April 29. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Hardwood, Dallas. DMA.org. Zen to Go — Mon thru Thurs. 12-12:45pm. An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting meditation followed by brief sharing. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 We Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

Anvil Pub Happy Hour — 4-8pm, Mon-Fri. $1 off selevt drinks and discounted appretizers. Vegan and vegetarian options available. Thurs Happy Hour all night. 2638 Elm St., Dallas. AnvilPubDeepEllum.com.

sunday Carrollton Runners Club Mile + 5K — 7:30am. A low-key 5K and 1 mile race every last Sunday of the month at 7:30am inside McInnish Park in Carrollton. 2335 Sandy Lake Rd, Carrollton. CarrolltonRunners.com. Gentle Waves — 9:15-10:15am. Gentle Waves is a healing meditative practice that moves very slow and intentional. $21. Gaia Flow Yoga, 3000 Blackburn St, Ste 140B, Dallas. GaiaFlowYoga.com.

Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification — 9-11:30am. Participate in meditation, chanting and readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita. 9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:30am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-2489126. AnandaDallas.org.

Vegan Sunday Brunch at Spiral Diner — 9am3pm. Vegan diner and bakery since 2002. Sunday brunch features vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, breakfast quesadillas and organic mimosas. 1314 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth & 1101 N. Beckley, Dallas. SpiralDiner.com. Dynamic Meditation — 10-11am. One of the ac-

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tive meditations compiled by Osho. Breath, jump, scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence and stillness. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com. Yoga at White Rock Hills Branch Library — 1-2pm. Class will include breathing and relaxation techniques taught by Mara Black. Free. White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Rd, Dallas. 214-670-8443.

Dallas Organic Garden Club — 2:30-4:30pm. 4th Sun each month. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. GDOGC.org. Chakra Sound Meditation — 5-6:30pm. Includes chakra sounds and breathing techniques. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Awakening Heart Meditation — 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing. Childcare provided. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditation Center.com.

monday uBaby Cafe — 8:30am-5pm. Mon, Wed, Fri. New and expectant mothers come together to discuss breastfeeding and receive support. Groups are alternated every week in English and Spanish. Community Baby Cafe, 8202 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 100, Dallas. 214-243-2104. Sandra.Rodriguez@ DallasCityHall.com. Spanish Made Simple — 11:15am. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Yoga for Children & Tweens — 4-5:15pm. Yoga helps kids to develop body awareness with positive self-image, manage stress through breathing, meditation and safe movement. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-573-8821. Shakti-YogaCenter.com. Ayurveda Classes — 7-8pm. Learn the ancient Vedic healthcare science. Donation. Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. Bostmas@ gmail.com.

Meditation Mondays with Beverly Pryor — 7-8pm. Meditation Mondays focuses on the practice and the experience of various forms of meditation. Free. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972233-7106. UnityDallas.org.

Hatha Yoga — 7-8pm. A gentle Hatha yoga geared for all ages and levels with a special focus on

breathing, meditation and a specific intention each sequence. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

tuesday Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class — 9:30-10:30am. Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class. Packages available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.org. Wives-Only Alzheimer’s Support Group — 2-3:30pm. 1st & 2rd Tues. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Texas Tuesdays — 5-8pm. We love local. Join for Texas Tuesdays at the bar. Every Tuesday we’ll feature $1 off local brews by the glass. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas. Tuesday Meditation — 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the silence of a gently guided meditation. All levels of experience welcome. Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, The Gathering Place, Dallas. KarenRomestan@DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org.

YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship — 7-9pm. A meditation series for young adults in their 20s and 30s. Each evening will include a beginnerfriendly walking and sitting meditation, Dharma teachings and refreshments afterwards. Donation. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 West Arapaho Road, Suite 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMedit ationCenter.com. Group Meditation — 7:30-8:30pm. Meditate with like-minded friends to access inner peace, calmness and joy. Free. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas@aol.com. AnandaDallas.org.

wednesday Storytime Serendipity — 3:30-4pm. Toddlers will experience tales that awake and excite. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group — 5-6:30pm. 1st Wed. Cindy Marshall, M.D., director of Memory Care at Baylor Neuroscience Center, will address the unique concerns, challenges, & treatments associated with LBD. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Dallas Green Drinks — 6pm. 2nd Wed. Meet for happy hour with other eco-conscious people. No cover, buy own drinks. Location TBD. DallasGreendrinks@yahoo.com. Greendrinks.org/TX/Dallas.

The Darshan Room — 6:30-8:30pm. Kirtan music, meditation, philosophy, vegetarian feast, spiritual discourse. Donation. The Darshan Room, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna. com. TheDarshanRoom.com. Hot Yoga 201 — 7-8pm. Open to all levels. This flowing style class links the fundamental asanas (poses) of yoga linking body, mind and breath with music. Yoga4Love Studio Cabin, Ovilla. Yoga4Love.com.

Metaphysics and Meditation — 7-8:30pm. Manifestation and Mysticism– two sides of the spiritual coin. Let us practice together, while diving more deeply into universal principles and spiritual living. Open to all. Free. A Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988. Info@CSLDallas.org Calming Moon Vinyasa — 7:15-8:30pm. A composition of basic postures that can be adapted for people with mobility problems. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 604 Main St, Garland. 469-223-6673. Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

thursday Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class — 9:30-10:30am. Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/ adults, $110/ seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-7621661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

friday Steady Warrior Trauma Sensitive Yoga — 4:305:30pm. This trauma sensitive yoga class focuses on breath and gentle yoga movements and is followed by a very restorative guided meditation. Free for veterans and first responders. Through September 2018. Studio 4, 518 W Davis St, Dallas. Warrior SpiritProject.org

saturday Plano Pacers — 8am. Set aside your last Saturday of each month for the Pacers! 1K, 3K, 8K. There is a Jr. Sprint (1K) for ages 0-12 each month. Bob Woodruff Park, 2510 San Gabriel Drive, Plano. PlanoPacers.org/race_schedule/.

Chi Gong on the Lawn — 8:30-9:30am. Join on the southwest lawn over-looking Unity Bay for a Saturday morning energy re-up. Donation-based. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. UnityDallas.org.

Tai Chi Classes — 9am. Tai Chi is excellent for health, balance, back problems, and one’s general internal energy flow and energy balance. Free. Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. Bostmas@gmail.com. White Rock Lake Cleanup — 9am. 2nd Sat. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Love of the Lake, northeast corner of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard, Dallas. 214-824-0244. DallasSierraClub.org.

Baby Basics Storytime — 12:30-1pm. Activities for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months old with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@ DallasLibrary.org.

Pizza Pie Thursdays — All day. It’s Pizza Pie Thursday! Enjoy fresh made-to-order pizzas for only $12.99 with up to three toppings. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

Alzheimer’s Support Group — 2-3:30pm. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker each month. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com. Second Thursdays with a Twist — 5-9pm. Second Thursdays with a Twist takes an unexpected look at the Museum’s collection with a pop culture twist. Awaken the force within you by joining us for a night of rebellion, power struggles and Jedi training. $5, free for members. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org. Dallas Vegan Drinks — 6:30pm. Meets the second Thursday of the month at various veg-friendly locations for fellowship. Facebook.com/DallasVeganDrinks.

Target First Saturdays — 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Family activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Yoga — 10-11am. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. All levels from beginner to advanced are welcome. $10. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RiverLegacy.org. Yoga in the Park — 10-11am. Enjoy the serenity of yoga in the park. Perform sun salutations with guidance from Dallas Yoga Center. Meets at the Muse Family Performance Pavilion. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. 214-716-4500. Info@KlydeWarrenPark.org Pop-Up Art Spot — 1-4pm. Looking for a hands-on experience in the DMA galleries? Visit the Pop-Up Art Spot in the Contemporary Galleries on Level 1 for sensory activities related to touch and scent, all inspired by nearby works of art. Free for all ages. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

April 2018

Denton-Collin-Grayson-Cooke counties

calendar of events SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Bird Walk – 8-11am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. 469200-4085. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 Meet the Plants: Preview of the Heard Spring Plant Sale – 9-10am. An informal talk and get a personal introduction to some of the plants that will be featured in the sale. Included in general admission, free/members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org. Shade Gardening – 9-11am. Learn how to plan and plant an attractive oasis of foliage and texture to delight the eye, even under the arching canopy of mature trees. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com. LLEA Nature Walk – 10am-12pm. Animal tracks, deer trails, trees with personality, singing birds; we never know what we’ll find on our monthly nature walk. $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org. Horsemanship Day Camp – 10am-2:30pm. Ages 7 & up. Adults welcome. Get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet of this size, and get a chance to do some basic riding. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org. Bountiful Blooms Perfect for Every Gardener – 10:15-11am. Learn which flowers will bloom best in Texas weather, how to care for them, and the best planting tips to ensure they last. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Calloways.com. Texas Mammals – 1-2:30pm. Presenter Jan Hodson. $7. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333. bjnc.org. Wetland Canoe Trails – 1-4pm. After a safety and canoeing introduction, spend about 40 mins on a guided trail around the Heard wetlands, followed by free paddle time to explore on your own. $32/member, $42/ nonmember. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. Pre-registration required: HeardMuseum.org.

savethedate TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 & 11 6:15 – 8pm Thyroid Health Seminar If you’ve been suffering from brain fog, the inability to lose weight no matter how hard you try, a loss of vital energy, or if you’ve noticed that the outer third of your eyebrows are thinning, you might want to take a look at your thyroid function. Join us as Lark Swofford, RPh helps us understand the complexities of thyroid dysfunction Presented by: Abrams Royal Compounding Pharmacy 4909 W. Park Blvd #177 Plano, TX 75093 For more information and to register contact 214-349-8000

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 Urban Wildlife Workshop – 9am-3pm. Educational presentations on coyotes, bobcats, hogs, bumblebees, raccoon, opossum, rats and urban deer. Learn more about them in our urban wildscape and how we can live with these critters. $25. Plano Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Tinyurl.com/y72yvxex.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 LLEA Bird Walk – 7:30-10am. Bird watchers of all skill levels are invited to join an expert birder to explore birding locations at LLELA. Ages 10 & up. $5/vehicle, cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org. Early Bird Guided Walk – 8-9:30am. Led by Dr. Wayne Meyer. Weather permitting. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com. Heard Spring Plant Sale – Apr 14 & 15. 9am5pm, Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. Purchase plants from a huge selection of the best plants for North Central Texas gardens. This year, we are offering natives, hard-to-find herbs and well-adapted plants. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. Heard Museum.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10 Rock Climbing Basics – 6:30-8pm. Get an understanding of the different types of climbing, what gear is necessary and the basics on how to get started. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

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Are You Smarter than a Raccoon? – 1011:30am. With Dr. Jessica Healy, Assistant Professor of Biology, Austin College. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOf Hagerman.com.

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Make & Take Containers for Herbs & Veggies – 10:15-11am. Learn what edibles will work best in containers, how to plant and care for them, and new ways to design your container for the most visual impact. $35. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Register: Calloways.com. Camping Basics – 10:30am-12:30pm. Learn how to be comfortable camping, gear and equipment, fun activities, and great local areas to give it a try. $5/member, $10/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

Zip Line Day – 1-4pm. Soar through the treetops of the Heard Wildlife Sanctuary as you travel down the Ropes Course’s zip line. Purchase one ticket for each time you would like to go down the zip line. Preregistration required. For ages 10+. $12. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 16 Put the Care into Lawn Care – 6:30-8:30pm. Daniel Cunningham, a horticulturist with the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, will share maintenance techniques and efficient watering methods. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 Gardening with the Masters – 9-11am. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333. bjnc.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 Beyond Backpacking Basics: What’s Inside Your Pack – 7-9pm. Learn how to cut weight and tailor your gear to best suit your needs. $10/member, $15/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 15th Annual CCMGA Plant Sale – 9am-3pm. Find hundreds of varieties of beautiful plants that will include annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vegetables, herbs, grasses, and succulents that thrive in sun, part-sun, and shade. Collin County Master Gardeners on hand to answer questions, and offer advice. Myers Park, Show Barn, 7117 CR 166, McKinney. ccmgatx.org. The Refuge Rocks: Oh Deer! – 10-11:30am. Programs for ages 4-7 & 8-12. Get ready for fascinating deer facts. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Register: 903-786-2826 or FriendsOfHagerman.com. Camp Cooking Basics – 10:30am-12:30pm. Learn how to set up your kitchen and create easy and fun meals everyone will enjoy. $5/member, $10/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

Saturday at the Cabin – 12-3pm. Step back in time when you visit the historic Minor-Porter Log House. Visitors of all ages are welcome to tour the log home, smoke house and dugout. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org.

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Spring Pollinators – 1-2:30pm. Learn about how you can make a positive difference in your home environment with Master Gardener Sher Dunaway. $7. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333. bjnc.org.

Volunteer & Intern Orientation – 1-2pm. Volunteers and college interns are a big part of making our year a huge success. We are currently seeking education assistants, greeters, gardeners as well as behind-the-scenes positions in marketing, admin, composting, and event planning committees. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. More info: 817-491-6333 or bjnc.org.

Zip Line Day – 1-4pm. See Apr 14 listing. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. Heard Museum.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 Primitive Survival Skills Day Camp: Edible Plants – 10am-3pm. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Volunteer Trail Guide Training – 9am-3pm. Workshop is for volunteers who are interested in leading hikes and educational programs at LLELA. $10/person. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 469-635-5481. llela.org. Wetland Canoe Trails – 10am-1pm. See Apr 7 listing. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. Pre-registration required: Heard Museum.org. Plano Drug Take Back Event – 10am-2pm. An opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for destruction.

Tips for Fun & Fabulous Container Creations – 10:15-11am. Learn the secrets to making amazing container gardens for any area of your home or landscape. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Calloways.com.

LLEA Night Hike – 8-10pm. Follow our trail guides on a moonlit stroll down the nature trails. Ages 5 yrs & up. $10/person. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required by Apr 27, 11am: 972-219-3550.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 Natural Solutions for Allergies & Colds – 1-4pm. Join Clinical Aromatherapist, Mary Ellen Dorey for a hands-on class learning to ease the symptoms of allergies and colds using essential oils. All materials included. $75. Inside Luxe Salon & Design, 4017 Preston Rd, Ste 525, Plano. Dorey AromaTherapy: 972-567-3962. DoreyAromaTherapy.com.

is a day program that provides life enrichment opportunities for adults with special needs. The purchase of our handcrafted pottery and art help fund our nonprofit program. Free admission. The Coventry Reserve, 2004 Parker Rd, Wylie/St. Paul. CoventryReserve.org.

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planahead SATURDAY, MAY 5 Annual Spring Pottery & Garden Boutique – 9am-2pm. Come experience Coventry’s hospitality and shop for a gift with a story behind it. Coventry

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April 2018

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takes spiritual principles and makes them practical in your life. 6071 New Hope Rd, Krugerville. 214453-0218. UnityOfNewHope.org.

daily Grapevine Farmers’ Market – 9am-6pm, Sun; 8am-8pm, Mon-Sat. Eat healthy with locallygrown produce and products. 520 S Main St, Ste 203, Grapevine. 817-527-7446. FarmersMarketOf Grapevine.com. Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program – Volunteers 13 and up need. Complete a short application and attend an orientation prior to getting started. Activities include monthly garden workdays; community creek and litter cleanups; special event support and assistance; community outreach options; administration; and more. For orientation dates & registration: LiveGreenInPlano.com. Meditation for Children and Parents – With Dr Alina Olteanu. Children and parents can learn how to meditate in one session. Evening and weekend classes available. Afterwards, join our community of meditators once a month, for group meditations. $150. Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste B-100, Frisco. For appt: 214-736-1954. WholeChildTexas.com. Meditate WithAlina.com. Star Coyote Events – Monthly events include gong, Tibetan bowl and crystal bowl sound journeys, shamanic journey with a drum dance, kid’s energy and creativity events, and a Wed morning class series. Please see the calendar at StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com for the exact dates and times as they change each month, or call 469-344-6484.

Dairy Farm Tours – Mon-Sat, by appt only. Experience life on a dairy farm with an educational tour including how and what cows are fed, the benefits of grass-crop based feed (silage), the milking parlor, bottle feeding baby calves along with the learning the benefits of drinking raw milk vs pasteurized milk. Everyone gets samples of milk. $7/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 County Road 446, Gainesville. 940-372-0343. CircleNDairy.com. Free Holy Yoga: All Levels – 9:30-10:30am. Gentle Hatha/Bhakti yoga. Holy Yoga offers encouraging Bible passages during meditation and prayer in lieu of ohm-ing. Non-denominational. All welcome. First United Methodist Church of Richardson, Fitness Studio in Bartula Family Center, 503 North Central Expressway, Richardson. Jenny Brad-

ford 214-207-8941.

Tea, Talk and Tour at Living Ethics School & Inspired Learning Academy – Families of current and prospective students K-12 can learn more about the philosophy, curriculum and relationships, tour the facility and grounds and connect with other like-minded parents and families. 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview. For more info: 214-544-8338 or CenterForLivingEthics.org & InspiredLearning Academy.org.

sunday Sunday Celebration Service Agape Center For Spiritual Living – 10am, meditation; 10:30am, service. Noah’s Event Venue, 5280 Town Square Dr, Plano. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. Agape SpiritualCenter.com. Sunday Worship: Unity Spiritual Center of Denton Service – 10am, coffee; 11am, service. Unity

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wednesday Prenatal Class – 12-1pm. Last Wed. Designed specifically for expectant parents, this free 1-hr course with Dr. Alina Olteanu covers numerous topics on preparing for your new arrival, such as your child’s development, immunizations, breast feeding, supplements, nutrition. Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste B-100, Frisco. RSVP requested: 214-736-1954. WholeChildTexas.com.

Organic Society Meeting – 6:30pm, seed & info exchange; 7pm, meeting. 3rd Wed. Denton Organic Society. Denton Senior Center, 509 N Bell Ave, Denton. 940-382-8551. Agape Community Meditation & Prayer Gathering – 6:45-8:15pm. Experience group meditation and prayer. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev. Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

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Horizon UU Worship Service – 10:30am-12pm. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton. 972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.

Buddhist Sangha – 7-9pm. The meeting of Horizon’s Buddhist covenant group. Meditation and study of the 8-Fold Path. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton. 972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.

Women’s Life Coaching Groups – 12-1:30pm. & 7-8:30pm. If you’re looking for clarity, peace, support and connection with like-minded women, join us for our weekly meetings led by two life coaches. $25. Inner Evolution Coaching, 1517 McDermott St, Allen. Amy Egan: 214-356-7646. Beekeeping Meeting – 6:30pm. 2nd Mon. Beginner to experienced keepers welcome, ages 8-80. Free. Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association. Collin College Conference Center (Central Park Campus), 2200 W University Dr, McKinney. 972843-8084.

tuesday Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-380-4030.

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Agape Men’s Group – 6:30-8:30pm. Open to all men. You are welcome whether it’s your first time or a regular or it’s been a while. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev. Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

friday Nature Story Times – 10:30-11am. Designed primarily for young children and introduces a different nature-themed book each week. Included in general admission, free/Heard Museum Members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org. Community Dance – 7-9:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Live Music, varied styles. Fun for all ages 21 and up. $5/ person Denton Senior Center, 509 North Bell Ave, Denton. 940-349-8720.

saturday 2nd Saturday Bird Walk – Thru June. 8-9am. Learn more about birding. These walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. Included in general admission. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972562-5566. HeardMuseum.org. Coppell Farmers’ Market – Apr 7-Nov. 8am12pm. Seasonal produce for the North Texas area, natural meats and eggs, seafood, organic dairy products, honey, teas, breads, mixes, flowers, plants, and more. Coppell Farmers’ Market, 768 W Main St, Coppell. CoppellFarmersMarket.org. McKinney Farmers’ Market at Chestnut Square – Apr 21 Nov 17. 8am-12pm. Also open Apr 7. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. Locally grown and produced food and craft items. Live music. In front of Roy & Helen Hall Library, 101 E Hunt St, McKinney. 972-5628790. McKinneyFarmersMarket.com. Frisco Rotary Farmers’ Market – Apr 31-Oct 27. 8am-1pm or sellout. Local growers offer fruits and vegetables. Also offered are baked breads, meat from local ranchers, honey, arts and crafts and various other products. 4th St between Main & Elm, Frisco. FriscoRotaryFarmersMarket.com. Trail Running – 9am. Led by Jason Tamblyn. $10/ year. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333.

Denton Community Market – Apr 7-Nov. 9am1pm. A producer-only farmers’ market and art market specializing in local produce, locally produced food items and local artisan wares. Admission free. 317 W Mulberry St, Denton. DentonMarket.org. Farmersville Farmers & Fleas Market – 9am3pm. 1st Sat. Features produce, crafts, food, jewelry, antiques and more. Onion Shed, 151 S Main, Farmersville. 972-784-6846. FarmersvilleTX.com.

Agape Women’s Breakfast with Friends – 9:3011am. 3rd Sat. Enjoy breakfast, check-in and support one another, and meet some new friends. Cafe Express Shops at Legacy, 5800 Legacy Dr, Plano. Danielle: 214-551-4185. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com. Third Saturday Nature Talks – 9:30-11am. 3rd Sat. Free with paid general admission or Heard Museum Membership. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. Meet raptors up-close. Take guided prairie hikes. Kids activities. Bring a picnic lunch. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Erich Neupert: 972-442-7607. BPRaptorCenter.org. Harp Music for Wellbeing – 12-1pm. 1st Sat. Come

relax and listen to the harp, prescriptive music as it facilitates healing, promotes feelings of well-being and aids in transition. $15. Pilates and Yoga Studio, 200 S Austin Dr, Allen. Patsy M. Sadowski, MA, Certified Music Practitioner: 972-814-0778. Pilates ForLife.com. Spring 2018 Lecture Series – Thru Apr. 1-2:30pm. Experience the season of buds and blooms and learn more about the natural world. Free/member, $7/ nonmember. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333. For specific dates & topics: bjnc.org. Heard Nature Photographers – 1:30-3:30pm. 2nd Sat. Photographers of all ages and experience levels. Presentations, field trips. Membership $20/year; first two visits free. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. For more info, Tom Martin: 469-261- 3045. Heard NaturePhotographers.com Introduction to Yoga Series – 3-4:30pm. An 8-wk series of 75-90-min classes of yoga and discussion. Each week introduces an area of yoga in a way that you can jump in any time. $80. YogaJax Yoga Studio, 2001 Coit Rd, Ste 155, Plano. Preregister, Jami Jackson: 469-331-9913 or YogaJax.com. Group-Trance: 2-Hr Deep Trance Session – 6:30-8:30pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Combine hypnotic storytelling and rhythm to relax the conscious mind while using array of techniques that teach your unconscious how to feel pleasure in the face of stress, because your other mind wants to learn wonderful things. Offer 1 or 2 hr sessions. $50. Dallas MetaMorph, Frisco. Registration required, Sherrie Grana: 512-589-2089 or DallasMeta-Morph.com.

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MODERN ACUPUNCTURE

8411 Preston Rd, Ste 116, Dallas 5000 Beltline Rd, Ste 250, Addison 1921 Preston Rd, Ste 2004, Plano ModAcu.com We offer an approachable, natural pathway, validated by thousands of years of practice, to better health and well-being in a convenient, peaceful and modern location. In thirty minutes or less, experience healing, escape, relaxation, and a balancing of your body. In your hectic world, modern acupuncture is a necessary retreat into proven wellness. $29 initial visit. See ad, page 3.

NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. All-natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 24.

HEIKKINEN CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE CENTER

2555 Ridge Rd, Ste 150, Rockwall 972-587-0101 Believe@WellWithinRockwall.com WellWithinRockwall.com Got Dirty Genes? Through muscle response testing, we identify which genetic variants are expressing and causing dysfunction. Vitamins and minerals can turn off your dirty genes and restore health. Our unique blend of holistic chiropractic, low level light therapy and essential oils help reduce stress and balance the body. All ages welcome. Complex cases are our specialty.

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Paul, Heikkinen, D.C., Marsha, Heikkinen, D.C. 820 E. Cartwright Rd, Suite 133, Mesquite, TX 972-285-3232 HeikkinenChiropractic.com

Our office is a family owned and operated business dedicated to helping our patients realize their natural healing abilities. We utilize chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and nutrition to effectively treat the whole person. We live to give you Back Your Life. See us for pain relief, wellness care, and much more.

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We are a hospital based, comprehensive Chiropractic care, rehabilitation and pain center designed to achieve optimum results through caring, compassion and individual treatment plans. Specializing in spinal decompression and pre-natal care, we accept most forms of major insurance. Extended, offices hours and free parking. Call now to schedule an appointment.

The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) is a network of seven colleges, in-cluding El Centro, Brookhaven, Mountain View, Eastfield, Richland, Cedar Valley and Northlake. DCCCD serves the region with accredited one and two year certificates, degrees and core credit courses guaranteed to transfer to Texas colleges and universities.

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11600 Welch Road, Dallas 214- 363-6311 Hockaday.org

Established almost 100 years ago, The Hockaday School provides a college preparatory educa-tion for girls; from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, including Boarding school for grades 8-12. With an approximate enrollment of 1,000 students and a 10:1 student teacher ratio, Hockaday students enjoy a 100% acceptance rate to college.

JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS 12345 Inwood Rd, Dallas 972-387-8700 JesuitCP.org

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas is a private Catholic institution for young men under the direction of the Society of Jesus. Located in North Dallas, it provides a student-centered education to approximately 1,000 students, grades 9-12. Our studentsâ€™ average SAT scores exceed the national average by over 200 points.

LIVING ETHICS SCHOOL & INSPIRED LEARNING ACADEMY 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview 75069 214-544-8338 CenterForLivingEthics.org (K-6) InspiredLearningAcademy.org (7-9)

Are you seeking a learning environ-ment that nurtures the whole child? Children thrive in heartcentered relationships that cultivate whole-being intelligence through nature, creativity, discovery, storytelling, meaningful learning and individual projects. Full- and part-time programs available. We welcome you to our monthly Tea, Talk and a Tour. See ad, page 33.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES TEXAS TOYOTA OF GRAPEVINE 801 State Hwy 114 East, Grapevine 877-858-0831 ToyotaOfGrapevine.com

Experience TOYOTACARE peace of mind with the purchase or lease of every new Toyota. It includes a complimentary worry-free maintenance plan and roadside assistance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.Weâ€™re currently offering a $500 Military Rebate and $750 College Graduate Rebate. See our website for details.

HEALTH CARE BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 1-800-4BAYLOR BaylorHealth.com/CancerCare We have a network of comprehensive cancer treatment centers throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, offering full range cancer-related and integrative medical services. Whether you want to learn about types of cancer, screenings, prevention, healthy living or support, Baylor is here for you. We offer the experience, expertise and technology you can trust.

LAVU DENTISTRY

Dr. Sushma Lavu 6924 South Freeway (I-35W), Fort Worth 817-293-3848 FortWorthFamilyDental.com Mercury safe, bio-compatible, cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics, with special interest in toxinfree, wellness-centered dentistry and continuing education. We are a leading dental practice clinic in Fort Worth, independently-owned and managed with the best interest of our patients always in mind. See ad on page 27.

PRIMACARE

13 Locations in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex 888-286-4603 PrimaCare.com With 13 Urgent Care Centers, PrimaCare serves the medical needs of area families with courtesy, convenience and compassion. Open 7 days a week with extended hours. No appointment necessary. Most insurance accepted. Use our Call Ahead Service and wait where your want. Open: Monday–Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday– Sunday 8am–5pm.

HERBAL MEDICINE

holistic nursing ADVANCING HOLISTIC HEALTH HOLISTIC NURSING CERTIFICATION 254-751-7111 AdvancingHolisticHealth.com

The premier school of nurse coaching, offering the cutting edge of health care through the Resilience Paradigm. AHH is a nurse coaching program that meets the continuing education requirements for nurses to apply for national or international certification in nurse coaching and/or holistic nursing through the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation. See ad, page 12.

ACN HERBS AND VITAMINS Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas 214-887-8325 LeslieDuong.com

ACN Herbs and Vitamins specialist Leslie Duong will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal health evaluation. You can be assured her 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs will start to help you feel better in no time. Free Consultation Available. Schedule your appointment now. See ad, page 50.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DALLAS DESIGNER SMILES

Dr. Daniel Strader 8222 Douglas Ave, Suite 810, Dallas 214-363-7777 2Grin.com A 3rd generation Dallasite, practicing Biological Dentistry for 30 years, we offer non-toxic, healthier, metal-free ceramic crowns, bridges, and implants. Mercury fillings are removed and replaced safely, and we offer convenient office hours with after work appointments. Experience a pampering environment in our centrally located office. Call our concierge to schedule an appointment now. See ad, page 33.

HYPNOTHERAPY FOR LIFE DESIGN, LLC

Jade Lauryne, DPM 15851 Dallas Parkway, Ste 600, Addison 214-561-8798 Jade@forlifedesign.info ForLifeDesign.net Tired of medications and their inevitable side-effects? Have you ever thought of hypnotherapy? Specifically, spiritual hypnotherapy. Suffering from Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Migraine Headaches - even Depression and Anxiety? I can help. Evening and Saturday appointments available. Certified Hypnotherapist, Diplomat of Pastoral Science, Certified Reiki Master and Vibrational Clearing.

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Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 EarthKindServices.com Organic lawn treatment that gets amazing results. Safe for kids and pets. See ad on page 34.

MASSAGE HOMEOPATHY HEALTHY HEALING ARTS/HPWWC Cathy Lemmon 469-383-8442 Cathy@HPWWC.org HealthyHealingArts.com

Homeoprophylaxis (HP), a part of Homeopathy, is a major part of Cathy Lemmon’s practice at Healthy Healing Arts. HP has been used worldwide for hundreds of years with a success rate of over 90% to help fight off disease. Lemmon uses an energetic, nontoxic means of promoting immunity in a safe and natural way. See ad, page 30.

ROCKWALL LYMPHATICS LLC

Jessica Metts 972-672-6741 Jessica@rockwalllymphatics.net RockwallLymphatics.net Treatments are performed in a spalike environment. The session is done using the Lymph Pro Star machine. One session is equivalent to 6 massages. Metts treats men, women and children. Commonly treated conditions: Breast, sinus, dental, pre and post op, digestive, stomach, headaches and migraines.

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Dr. William Rea 8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite #220, Dallas 214.368.4132 EHCD.com The Environmental Health Center Dallas is a medical facility whose emphasis is the relationship of health and disease to environmental factors. Diagnosis and treatment is directed at determining the cause of the illness. Through thorough investigation we determine the correlation of the patient’s disease process to environmental factors. A leader in the field treating: mold exposure/sensitivity, oil spill exposures, pesticides, chemical exposure/chemical sensitivities, immune dysregulation and much more.

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Dr. Jerry Tennant MD, Medical Director 35 Veranda Lane , Ste 100, Colleyville 972-580-1156 TennantInstitute.us Providing traditional “standard-ofcare” medicine using prescription as well as complementary medicine. Recognizing that the human body is not simply a collection of independent parts but rather an integrative whole -we treat it that way. Conditions treated include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, macular degeneration and glaucoma, as well as thyroid support, adrenal support, hormone replacement. essential oil therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. See ad, page 6.

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PHARMACIES ABRAMS-ROYAL COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 8220 Abrams Rd, Dallas 214-349-8000 4909 W. Park Blvd, Plano 972-599-7700 ARP-RX.com

Family owned and operated since 1980, with more than 135 years of combined experience. Our pharmacists work to provide proactive solutions to restore health and wellness. We work as trusted partners with physicians and patients to develop targeted treatment plans and customized wellness programs for your unique needs. Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PACB) certified.

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PAIN MANAGEMENT SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Suite 1009 Irving 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.us Senergy.us We are the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer an affordable, drug free, userfriendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. See ad on page 50.

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Texas Star Compounding Pharmacy 3033 W Parker Rd, #100, Plano 972-519-8475 TexasStarPharmacy.com

We treat our patients health and well-being as though part of our family, with personal, expert consultations available. We can fulfill any healthcare needs, from the simplest to the more complex. Whether routine prescriptions, compounding pharmaceutical solutions, wound care products or durable and therapeutic equipment and garments. Real health care, real service.See ad on page 9.

PRODUCTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION STORE

8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 225, Dallas 214-361-9515 AEHF.com The only retail store in the US devoted solely to the sales of environmentally safe products for everyday use in homes, schools and businesses – we even provide environmentally safe housing. Founded in 1975, our products and the education we provide to our customers is based on extensive research into the fields of chemical sensitivity and environmental illness.

12 Metroplex Area locations Hollywoodfeed.com Offering some of the widest selections of natural and holistic pet foods and products in the Metroplex, these well-stocked neighborhood locations also have interesting and unique pet and pet-owner products at reasonable prices. Professional pet grooming and self-service dog washing stations available. Check out our famous Mississippi Made Dog beds.

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Firewheel Town Center 440 Coneflow3r Dr, Garland 972-495-7100 YogaSyerSpa.com Yoga Synergy Spa has offered Yoga for all ages since 2006, and has added saunas, Reiki Energy Healing and Raindrop Essential Oil Technique Massage. Try a private Yoga lesson for only $65.00, Group Yoga Trial for 15 days, $30.00 or Ozone special, $35.00. Relax and get fit with www.YogaSynergySpa.com.

SPIRITUAL CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas 214-331-8522 ConcordDallas.org

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people. Their core values are passion for Christ, passion for people and catalyst for change. Services are Sundays at 7:30am, 9:15am, 11:00am, 12:45am, and online at Streamingfaith.com. Mid-week service is Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Reverend Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor.

UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE 5502 Ben Davis, Sachse 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com UnityOfSachse.com

We teach positive psychology based on Spiritual teachings of Jesus. Services are held Sundays at 11:30am. Join us as we share truths and principles to help along your spiritual journey. Each week’s message and all events are posted on our website for your convenience. Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.

STEM CELL THERAPY ADDISON PAIN MANAGEMENT

16633 Dallas Parkway, Ste 150, Addison 972-380-000 AddisonPain.com Info@addisonpainmanagement.com Your quality of life matters to us and we are here to help. In practice for 15 years, focusing on treating pain with the highest level of patient care. We specialize in interventional pain management and regenerative medicine. Our approach is multidisciplinary, with experienced, friendly staff, advanced techniques and affordable prices. See ad, page 2.

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Dr. Nancy Bozeman 621 N. Little School Rd, Kennedale 817-572-2400 TheAnimalDoctorTx@yahoo.com TheAnimalDoctor.com

Dr. John Roland, Medical Director 14330 Midway Rd, Suite 121, Dallas 866-216-7223 AmericanStemCellCoe.com/locations/Dallas

As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Thera-py, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad on page 35.

We are equipped to address symptoms from a variety of different conditions with our innovative therapies including neurological, autoimmune, degenerative and orthopedic conditions. Your own stem cells are responsible for healing, restoring and repairing your body. Our non-invasive therapies help you harness your own healing potential. Our medical staff will help determine whether our therapies are right for you. See ad on page 7.

THERMOGRAPHY Dr. Michael Einsohn 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 405, Dallas 214-352-8758 ThermographyCenter.com Offering full body Regulation Thermography, including the breast. It can detect abnormalities in the very earliest of stages, many times finding underlying causes of disease. It looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed giving a ‘living dynamic view.’ Consultations, further evaluation and follow up care are also offered. See ad on page 14.

VETERINARY HEAL Veterinary Hospital Dr. Brittney Barton, DVM 4509 Lemmon Ave, Dallas 214-329-9454 HEALVet.com

We are a full service Veterinary hospital that focuses on the day to day needs of your pet, from preventative care, illness to surgical support. Devoted to helping support your aging pet, we provide rehabilitative therapies, acupuncture, education and supplemental support. Our goals include advocacy, enrichment services and we provide home delivery of medications and pet nutrition. See ad on page 30.

PAWS & CLAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM 2145 W Park Blvd, Plano 75075 972-867-8800 PawsAndClawsAnimalHospital.com

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“Our goal is to offer our community high-quality wellness services in an exceptionally comfortable and healing environment. We know that timehonored healing traditions – Acupuncture, Massage, Herbal medicine, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Chiropractic and Colonics work. Rejuvenation, Relaxation, Relief from pain, stress and tension and the opportunity to achieve your highest potential.” See ad on page 7.

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Through Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy and other drug free modalities veterinarians Amy Hayek and Bill Ormston help their animal patients sustain the miracle of life. A.C.E.S. believes that the power that made the body can heal the body. We offer the highest level of drug free veterinary care available.

Ellis County’s premier yoga studio brings peace to the mind, body and spirit. Teachers are experienced, educated and passionate about sharing their knowledge. Learn techniques to balance the body and ease hectic lifestyles. Crescent Yoga offers a wide variety of yoga styles. Over 18 classes per week. 2 Weeks Unlimited Yoga for $20.

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WELLNESS CENTERS ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS AND THERMOGRAPHY CENTER Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3904 Boat Club Rd, Lake Worth 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com

We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut is-sues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, essential oils, foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads on pages 11 & 24.

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Offering drug-free treatments, anti-aging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. See ad on page 50.

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