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A Supplement a Day...

Real Estate Goes Green • Exploring Area Campgrounds

TABLE OF CONTENTS

june 2016 nutrition Supplements: Bridging the Gap to Wellness.. 4 Ice Cream, Nice Cream..............................6

Supplements: Bridging the Gap to Wellness, page 4

Recipe: Blueberry Pie "Nice" Cream...........6 Recipe: Strawberry-Peach Frozen Yogurt....6 Recipe: Chocolate Frozen Custard..............7

Beat the Heat with Homemade Frozen Treats, page 6

Recipe: Banana Colada "Nice" Cream.......7

living DIY: Herbal Heat Pack................................8 Natural Skin Treatments for Your Pet........10

explore McDonald Artisan Farm & Trading Post....11 Clarity Real Estate....................................12 Exploring Area Campgrounds..................14 Resource Guide.......................................16 Calendar of Events..................................18

Exploring Area Campgrounds, page 14 RAVEN ROCK OFFERS HIKE-IN OR KAYAK-IN PRIMITIVE CAMPSITES

“50% of Americans use dietary supplements, including herbs, hormones, minerals, vitamins and more, spending about $28 billion a year.” — “2016 WELLNESS REPORTS: DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS," PUBLISHED BY THE EDITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY WELLNESS LETTER

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

my why Your Guide to Healthy Living in the Sandhills

Editor & Publisher Joy Godwin Crowe Associate Editor Karen Gilchrist karen@sandhillsnaturally.com Contributing Writers Kelli Edwards Sueson Vess Patti Ranck Cory Worrell Marketing & Advertising Joy G. Crowe joy@sandhillsnaturally.com Brianna Ozuna (Cumberland Co.) brianna@sandhillsnaturally.com Sophie Poppele (Moore Co.) sophie@sandhillsnaturally.com Patti Ranck (Moore Co.) patti@sandhillsnaturally.com Published by Main Street Media 213 Skyland Plaza, Ste 1370-163 Spring Lake, NC 28390 For more information or to become an advertiser, please call 910.551.2883 www.SandhillsNaturally.com www.facebook.com/sandhillsnaturallync

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"Why am I doing this?" I've been asking myself that lately. Much like motherhood, sometimes publishing a newspaper is a thankless job. As Sandhills Naturally comes up on its second anniversary this summer, we are still getting the word out about the publication. Our readers are awesome and tell us how much they love the publication and are glad it is here.

However, the publication can only be sustainable with the help of businesses that support the ideas and educational message of the publication with their advertising dollars and as distribution locations.

"Green" is the new black — it's hip, it's trendy and everyone wants to jump on board. More and more "greenwashing" is happening in all industries — from foods and cosmetics that are "natural" or "organic" but really aren't, to businesses that talk the talk, but don't walk the walk. It can be discouraging. We want to help you find the real deal, people and businesses that are authentic and passionate about their mission.

My "why" for the publication all stems from my quest to have a healthy family. I began eliminating artificial colors, flavors and preservatives from my family's diet back in 2009, and the more I learned about clean eating, it seemed the more there was to learn, and I wanted to help others on that path. I went back to our first issue in August 2014 and read my letter of introduction and our mission for the magazine. Here it is again: Our mission is to be a resource for healthy living — to help educate on matters of health, fitness, wellness and living from a more natural and sustainable perspective.

We want to help you explore your options — from eating local, organic produce to finding a great new place to hike and enjoy nature with your family. We want to help make your life better, naturally. Along the way, we'll introduce you to businesses in our area, places to explore, things to do and people to meet. This is a collaborative effort, and we invite you to send us your ideas on what you would like to read about in Sandhills Naturally.

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Thanks for reading, and have a great month! We're hoping to get out and about in our camper this month and explore some of the area's campgrounds!

Joy Godwin Crowe, Publisher joy@sandhillsnaturally.com

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NUTRITION

supplements: bridging the gap to wellness

By Karen Gilchrist

In a perfect world, our diet and lifestyle would provide us all the necessary nutrients to support and maintain a healthy body. But in reality, many of us don’t eat as well as we would like. For convenience, we eat processed foods full of additives, preservatives and artificial ingredients rather than prepare fresh, whole foods, and those good foods we do eat are often raised in soils that are nearly depleted of nutrients taken up by plants. We might spend too much time inside and not enough time being active. So we turn to supplements to help bridge the gap.

And we spend a significant amount

be unsafe. Dietary supplement manufacturers and distributors

of money to do so. According to the 2016 Wellness Reports:

must ensure products are safe before placing them on the

Dietary Supplements published by the editors of the University

market and must report any serious problems.2

of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter, 50% of Americans use

• Manufacturers must ensure supplements are free of

dietary supplements, including herbs, hormones, minerals,

contaminants or impurities and labeled accurately as per current

vitamins and more, spending about $28 billion a year.1

Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and labeling regulations.

Much debate exists about the real benefits of

Any new ingredients require notification to the FDA, which will

supplementing, as well as who should take them, what to look for in a good product and what to avoid. Beginning with July’s

be reviewed for safety only.2 • The term natural doesn’t always mean safe, and some

issue, Sandhills Naturally will feature a new monthly column on

supplements can pose a risk under certain circumstances,

supplements by experienced and knowledgeable guest writers.

e.g., when combined with other supplements or taken in

This issue briefly addresses some of the basic facts about

conjunction with other prescription or OTC medications,

supplements and their marketing.

substituted for prescriptions or taken in excess. Anyone

• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes over “29,000 different nutritional supplements on the

undergoing surgery should inform healthcare professionals of any supplements he or she is taking.2

market.”1 Supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino

• Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) applied to

acids and enzymes as capsules tablets, gelcaps, liquids, powders

vitamins and minerals from daily supplements and food indicate

and softgels.

how much of a specific nutrient your body needs each day.

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• Because “supplements are not intended to treat,

Among the common supplements noted by FDA

diagnose, prevent, or cure diseases,” manufacturers or

are calcium, Echinacea, fish oil, garlic, ginkgo, ginseng,

producers cannot claim that they do so, and false or misleading

glucosamine and/or chondroitin sulphate, green tea, saw

claims may prompt removal from the market.

palmetto, St. John’s wort and vitamin D.2 Locally in the

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• While FDA is not authorized to review dietary

Sandhills, the list of popular supplements includes some of

supplement products for safety and effectiveness before they

these and more. Gerianne Geszler, MD, of Breezewood Family

are marketed,” it can remove them from the market if found to

Healthcare in Fayetteville notes fish oil, magnesium, vitamins

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Davis. In Sanford, Mary Farrell of Vitamins & Things says that fish oil, vitamins D, B12, E and C top the list of most popular supplements for her customers.

While we should try to eat a varied and healthful diet, despite our best efforts, it may not be possible to acquire adequate amounts of certain nutrients through diet alone, and supplements may help us reach appropriate levels. Blood tests by a healthcare professional can help identify any deficiencies or excesses, and consumers should discuss any supplementation with their healthcare provider. Education is critical to evaluating supplements that may help reduce or prevent the risk of illness.

B12 and K2, and iodine in addition to vitamin D as important supplements for some individuals.

At the area's vitamin and natural food stores, many of those same supplements are top sellers. Teresa Hipp of Nature’s Own in Southern Pines lists vitamin D, probiotics, chia seeds, vitamin B12 and sleep aids like melatonin among the bigger sellers. At the Apple Crate Natural Market in Fayetteville,

We look forward to bringing our readers this new addition to Sandhills Naturally!

Karen Gilchrist is a writer, yoga instructor and longtime resident of Southern Pines. Sources: 1 http://alerts. berkeleywellness.com/catalogs/supplements.html; 2 www.fda. gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm109760.htm; 3 http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/purpose-rda-3190.html

probiotics, turmeric/curcumin products, essential oils, cannabidiol (CBD) and omegas sell well, according to Allison

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NUTRITION

ice cream, nice cream

By Sueson Vess

Ice cream is a favorite dessert treat for most of us. If you are looking for a cleaner version without processed sugar, dairy, gluten, artificial colors or flavors, look no further. Learn to make delicious frozen desserts that are full of flavor — free of guilt.

You and your family will love this delicious summertime treat.

BLUEBERRY PIE “NICE CREAM” MAKES: 1-1/2 quarts ice cream: 1 cup raw cashews, covered with boiling water 1 cup coconut water, unsweetened, unflavored 2 10-ounce packages frozen blueberries, preferably organic 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup honey, more or less to taste 1/2 cup fresh (or frozen blueberries, chopped Crust-Crumble: 2 tablespoons raw walnuts 2 tablespoons raw almonds 2 pitted dates 2 tablespoons shredded, unsweetened coconut 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

STRAWBERRY-PEACH FROZEN YOGURT MAKES: 1 quart 1 cup peaches, peeled, sliced (or frozen peaches, no need to thaw) 4 tablespoons honey, divided 1 cup (8 ounces) plain Greek yogurt (or nondairy alternative) 1 10-ounce bag frozen, unsweetened strawberries, preferably organic 1. Using a high-speed blender or food processor, combine peaches and 2 tablespoons of the honey; puree until smooth; set aside.

2. In blender, combine yogurt, frozen strawberries and remaining 2 tablespoons of honey. Puree until creamy. Mixture will be very thick, like the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.

3. Stir peach puree into strawberry frozen yogurt (or may

1. Crust/Crumble: In a mini food processor, pulse/grind walnuts, almonds, dates, coconut, vanilla and salt together into a crumbly, yet moist texture. Set aside.

2. Drain the cashews and discard water.

3. In a blender, combine cashews and coconut water. Puree until creamy, about 1-2 minutes.

4. Add frozen berries, lemon juice and honey: puree another 1-2 minutes.

Taste and adjust sweetness.

5. Pour contents into an ice cream maker; add chopped berries and process according to manufacturers' directions, about 15 minutes.

6. Serve with crust crumble on top or stirred into ice cream. Store in freezer.

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1 cup frozen pineapple pieces 1/4 cup coconut milk (frozen in cubes) To serve: Toasted coconut shreds or walnuts 1. Peel and slice the bananas into coin-sized pieces. Freeze the bananas for a few hours (at least 2 hours; works best when frozen in single layer on sheet pan).

2. Puree all in blender or food processor. Serve immediately or freeze until ready to use. If frozen, remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving.

3. Top with coconut or walnuts.

Sueson Vess is a professional chef, author/food writer and educator helping people eat healthier, especially those with celiac disease, autism spectrum disorders and others with chronic illnesses. Special Eats provides catering services, educational presentations and monthly cooking classes at FirstHealth Fitness Center. Sueson’s cookbooks include “Special Eats: Simple Delicious Solutions for Gluten & Dairy Free Cooking,” now in its 6th edition, and “Living Without Magazine’s Best Gluten-Free Cookbook." www.specialeats.com; 800.981.5029; Facebook page: Special Eats. Sueson’s homemade bone broth is available at Nature’s Own, Southern Pines.

use peach puree as a topping).

4. Serve immediately or freeze until ready to use. If frozen, remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving.

CHOCOLATE FROZEN CUSTARD MAKES: 1 pint 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and frozen 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup raw cacao powder, unsweetened 1/4 cup coconut milk (frozen in cubes) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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1. Puree all in blender or food processor. If needed, add additional coconut milk cubes, one at a time for consistency.

2. Serve immediately or freeze until ready to use. If frozen, remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving.

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BANANA COLADA “NICE CREAM” MAKES: 1 quart 4 medium bananas, frozen in coin-shaped pieces

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D.I.Y.

some rice and a sock?

MAKE YOUR OWN HERBAL HEAT PACK

By Patti Ranck It’s June! Yay! And we have officially come out of hibernation

Typically our hands can tolerate more heat than most other parts of

full time — except for that brief, bizarre cold snap we had recently

our bodies, so be sure to test the heat level on the inside of your

We are all getting excited about the summer weather and all of our

lower arm; just a few seconds will do. If it is too hot, you can wrap

favorite outdoor activities beginning again. Checking our bike tires,

it in a dry washcloth to protect your skin, or simply wait for it to

setting up the volley ball net, shaking off the dust (and some of last

cool.

year’s sand) from our beach duffles and sports equipment and

Supplies:

making plans to finally build that patio and a stand for the

*Bag of rice — Regular raw white rice is fine — not any kind

hammock. Yeah, buddy! Let’s run, not walk into the great

of pre-cooked or Minute Rice style (we’re not making dinner here,

outdoors!

just soothing some sore muscles). The cheapest store brand will do.

But sometimes, getting too happy too fast and doing too

*Raw, whole flaxseed — if you feel like this is too expensive

much we’re not in the habit of doing anymore takes its toll on our

an ingredient, you can opt for all rice; however, the flaxseed will

bodies. A sprained knee, a sore back (especially the lower back, a

hold the heat for the longest, so it really does have an added

common weak spot) and aching muscles. We might need a little

benefit. Yes, this has been tested. Pop on over to sew4home.com.

TLC in the form of a heat pack. An herbal heat pack. Sounds

I used a ratio of 50/50-rice to flaxseed

soothing and relaxing already, doesn’t it? But there is scientific validation of the benefits, per consumer.healthday.com: ”Heat can increase blood flow and help restore movement to

*A cotton sock — You’ll want to use a fairly long one like a sport sock or knee sock. I got mine from Green Goods in Southern Pines. Pretty, right? Proceeds from the sale of this particular brand

injured tissue. Warmth can also reduce joint stiffness, pain and

go to Doctors Without Border,s and it’s fair trade and all that good

muscle spasms.”

stuff, but you can use any pair of cotton socks. *Dried Lavender

So, since we are Sandhills Naturally, of

buds & assorted

course we have an

herbs — I also cut

all-natural DIY solution!

some rosemary & lemon

Super simple, without

thyme from my pallet

sewing a single stitch,

garden (remember that

and anyone can do it.

from last year’s Mother’s

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Day DIY?) Anyway, in

probably make a really

my research, I found I

great Father’s Day gift

had some really

(for a more elaborate

beneficial herbs

version there are really

growing — and not just

well-done tutorials at

for cooking. These

thegreenwife.com and

herbs can actually relax

anoregoncottage.com)!

tight muscles, reduce

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swelling and ease the

started, I would be

pain of sore joints and

remiss if I didn’t give

overworked muscles.

you all an important

The lavender will also

word of caution.

help lower your stress

***Please be extremely

levels and help you to

careful not to over heat

sleep. Bonus! (Per:

the pack as this will

webmd.com,

cause burns.***

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healthyandnaturalworld.com and essentialoilsanctuary.com)

Fayetteville’s Source for

If you’re prone to migraines, an herb pack is also really great

for that too. I know this first hand. Other good herbs are chamomile, eucalyptus, sandalwood and yarrow. But feel free to Google for yourself; the list goes on and on. *Few drops of essential oils — this is optional and use a light hand to start. The scent is intensified with the heating process, so you don’t want it to be overwhelming. I didn’t use any in mine, and it smells wonderful! *A funnel, or if you don’t have one, as in my case, a somewhat thick piece of paper to make a funnel — I used an old magazine cover. I am a total magazine junkie, so my friends recycle

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Eco-conscious, paperless company!

another issue, though.

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*Large Mason or other wide mouthed jar *Optional — a container to help make the pouring process a little easier, but it works ok to pour from the bag, too. *Microwave

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That’s all. Now for the easy assembly. *Place the sock inside the jar and fold top over the opening.

This will hold it securely while you pour in the rice and flaxseed.

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Pop in the funnel. *It makes sense that it would be easier to mix everything together in a separate bowl before filling the sock, but it worked fine to pour each separately. I just “shook” and squished the sock around a little after to be sure all was mixed well inside. *This brings me to a bit of advice: do NOT overfill the sock for several reasons. You want to leave room to tie a (tight) knot in the end and it will not heat evenly if it is packed too tightly. Leave some room for airflow and also so it is pliable enough to conform to the shape of your knee or neck or whatever your issue spot. *I gave it a little extra security by tying a piece of jute under the knot, but again, optional.

Start off with no more than 30-45 seconds in the microwave and test the heat. If you think it needs more, I wouldn’t do it in any more than 5- to 10-second increments at a time. Microwaves aren’t really my thing, but it is handy for heat packs and maybe baking a potato if you’re in a hurry. We use ours so seldom it is actually on a shelf in the garage and we just plug it in when needed. (Of course,

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all appliances should be unplugged when not in use anyway, to

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LIVING

stop the itch

NATURAL SKIN TREATMENTS FOR YOUR PET

By Karen Gilchrist Just like their owners, pets suffer many of the same reactions to bug bites, cuts and scrapes, exposure to poison ivy or oak, parasites and fungal infections or allergies — they itch, and then they scratch, possibly causing greater injury and increasing the risk of skin infection. Naturally, the first step for a responsible pet owner is to try and identify the source of the itching and/ or irritation. Fleas or ticks necessitate removal of the critters and prevention to keep them from returning (see the May 2016 issue of Sandhills Naturally for some alternatives to commercial insecticides and preventatives). Minor wounds or poison ivy or oak exposure calls for thorough cleansing as an initial step. Parasites? An examination of the blood or stool by a veterinarian can identify any requiring treatment to remove them. And sometimes, again, just like people, our pets can suffer from fungal infections or allergies to food, grass, weeds – all of which must be identified and treated via diet changes and in some cases, even allergy shots. In the meantime, pet owners will want to soothe the irritation and help stop the scratching, which is annoying to pet and owner both. Following are some simple natural product suggestions for helping to ease and even heal skin irritations.

• Cold-pressed organic coconut oil – The lauric acid found in coconut oil has antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral properties. Its capric and caprylic acids are anti-fungal. Taken internally, it may help clear up contact dermatitis, eczema, flea allergies and itchy skin; reduce allergic reactions, improve coat and stop odor and prevent and treat fungal and yeast infections. Dr. Karen Becker, Integrative Veterinarian and Naturopathic Doctor, suggests “1/4 teaspoon for every 10 pounds of body weight twice daily” for dogs.1 For cats, place a dab on a paw before or after meals.2 Introduce it slowly into your pet’s diet, and check with your veterinarian with any concerns you may have.

Applied externally, coconut oil disinfects and promotes healing of bites, cuts, dry skin and hair, hot spots, stings and wounds.1 • Organic, raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar – Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiseptic. Used

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as a rinse after a bath once a week, it may help relieve irritation due to allergies, fleas, or ringworm. Add 2 tablespoons to one quart of water, rinse your dog and pat dry. Or combine ½ cup ACV, ½ cup cooled brewed green tea and 1 cup water, rinse and let dry. A foot soak of 1 cup ACV to 1 to 2 cups of water may ease itchy paws due to allergies, like pollen.3 Use a 50/50 solution of ACV and water in a spray bottle to soothe hot spots on dogs; dab the solution on cats to treat acne, skin allergies, fleas and ringworm.4 Do not apply to open wounds as it will sting.1 • Herbs, plants and essential oils – Steep calendula flowers in hot water; apply cooled solution to irritations. Rub the gel from a piece of fresh-cut aloe vera plant onto skin irritation.

Dab witch hazel on problem areas.5 Brew chamomile tea and blot irritations with the cooled tea bag. Treat hot spots on dogs only with a mixture of 5 ounces of distilled water, ¼ teaspoon neem oil and 2 drops each of chamomile, lavender and tea tree (melaleuca) essential oils (shake well).6 (Note: Tea tree oil or melaleuca should not be used on cats.)

In addition to the above topical treatments, a quick Internet search will provide numerous recipes for shampoos using plant-based ingredients that can also help stop the itching madness, as well as make your pet smell nice! As always, check with your veterinarian for any concerns or contraindications based on your pet’s health.

Karen Gilchrist is a writer, yoga instructor and longtime resident of Southern Pines. 1 www.dogsnaturallymagazine. com/the-health-benefits-of-coconut-oil; 2 http:// victoriasallnaturalpethealth.businesscatalyst.com/Articles/ Dog%20and%20Cat%20Health%20Information/how-tofeed-your-dog-or-cat-coconut-oil; 3 www.natural-dog-healthremedies.com/apple-cider-vinegar-for-dogs.html; 4 www. petnet.io/pet_health_blogs/holistic-healing-for-cats-apple-cidervinegar#.V0zt3nAwwfo; 5 www.thehonestkitchen.com/articles/ natural-skin-and-coat-remedies/#sthash.9pVyN4I5.dpuf; 6 www. herbco.com/t-herbal-pet-care.aspx.

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a new history begins

MCDONALD ARTISAN FARM BRINGS NEW LIFE TO AN OLD CABIN

By Patti Ranck There is a dreamy sense of walking into someone else’s memory as you step over the threshold. You know you are entering a piece of history, and you know those memories are good ones. You can see it in each detail so well thought out and built by caring hands. You can smell it in the original dark-stained woodwork that completely surrounds you, even on the ceiling. And you can feel its character, still standing strong after all these years. Happy to be loved and to be thriving.

The cabin at 1615 Bethesda Road in Aberdeen, originally only one room, was built on land acquired in 1771 from King George III by James Ray (Ray’s Mill Creek namesake) and handed down through the generations to the current generation of the four McDonald brothers. It has lived the life of a cotton farm and a tobacco farm and has been through a few wars with some battle scars to prove it. The property contains a conservation easement protecting the land and the historic buildings. Now it has been given a new life as The McDonald Artisan Farm and Trading Company, a community outpost of sorts, housing work by 30 regional

of the festivities: local talented musicians, food and beer trucks,

artists (painters, sculptors and crafters), vintage and handmade

face painting, giant Jenga and other activities including a dig

jewelry, antiques and upcycled furniture and decor. It is also a

for buried treasure! Check the events page for upcoming art

new home to bees and chickens. (Get your farm-fresh eggs!)

and craft classes, vendor art demonstrations, children's nature

Eventually, they plan to offer coffee or sweet tea for y’all to

camps and other outings hosted by Timbernook on the Farm’s

enjoy as you mosey around the place. Old-fashioned hospitality

gorgeous acreage. (Timbernook is an amazing and important

reigns. A perfect next chapter for the old cabin and kind of

program for children that has become so popular, it has now

symbolic I think, as it will be filled with people and serving the

spread worldwide. And they have chosen this property as one

community again.

of their sites.)

The farm is a place for folks in the area to celebrate and

You may come for the history, art, antiques or the festival.

share, and maybe take a little piece of it home. It is a coming

But whatever the reason, please do come. It is unique and fun.

together of art, music, learning, creativity, fun and people. All

You can sense the spirits of past times, and somehow you know

types of events are welcome, from nonprofit to music festivals

they are all looking down smiling, happy to know the little

to family reunions. Currently under renovation, the original

cabin lives on strong.

tobacco barn on the property will soon be available for your dream wedding.

The main event is The McDonald Artisan Festival which happens twice a year, once in the springtime and once in the fall…put a big star on your calendar for September to alert yourself that it will be coming up again. It is not to be missed!

But definitely follow a long on Facebook so you don’t miss any

June 2016

EXPLORE McDonald Artisan Farm & Trading Company Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

1615 Bethesda Rd., Aberdeen 28315 910.690.9969 www.Mcdonaldartisanfarm.com

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EXPLORE

real estate gone green

TEAM CLARITY BRINGS A NEW APPROACH TO FAYETTEVILLE REAL ESTATE

By Karen Gilchrist We have incorporated the words sustainable, eco-friendly

means starting to collect

and green into most aspects of our lives – homes and utilities,

data to give value to

building practices, transportation, clothing and food – a

things like solar panels and

lifestyle. For Tawneé Benedetto of Fayetteville, this approach to

geothermal heat pumps,

living really started with her daughter.

things that should have

“Being a mom, I wanted to teach her a more sustainable way to live and to feed her good food.”

value in our home, but without featuring them, we can’t expect agents and appraisers

Benedetto grew up in a military family and has lived in this area for 10 years. She is an evaluation consultant with Sustainable Neighbors, working with Marsha Howe since its

to give them a value, or know what value they are giving them if we’re not collecting the data.”

And by green, Benedetto is not just talking about new

establishment, and has worked with Sandhills Farm to Table

houses. “It’s not just building new houses green, eco-friendly

out of Moore County. Six years ago, she entered the real estate

and energy efficient and knowing the difference between

business, and three years ago, opened her own company,

the two, but also rehabbing old homes in eco-friendly and

Clarity Real Estate, an eco-conscious real estate company with

sustainable ways and handling the land better.”

a GREEN Designation from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Her demographic focus is, naturally, eco-friendly and green, with an emphasis on affordability and accessibility. For

“As far as I know, I am the first if not one of the first persons in the area to get my green certification from the NAR,” said Benedetto.

example, she recently helped a woman do some research on tiny homes in our area.

“They’re not popular yet, but I’d love to make them

The GREEN Designation process includes completing classes offered through the NAR, passing the exams and applying to the NAR for the designation. Benedetto is currently working with Sustainable Sandhills and its Green Business

popular!”

Benedetto explains that she’s not the typical real estate agent at all.

“I’m really great at teaching things. I say that I’m a teacher

Program to get her green business certification. “I will be the

disguised as a real estate agent. I’m an agent professor. I tell my

first real estate business in town to have that,” Benedetto said.

clients that I teach them what’s going on so that they can tell

As a GREEN

push myself on people. I’m not a sales-pitchy kind of person.

Benedetto has the

I’m just there if you need me to explain how things go. I’m

knowledge to help to

teaching people how to make their homes more sustainable,

move the real estate

and healthier and more cost-effective.”

part of the green movement forward in our area, which so far has not happened.

“For example, with

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me how they want me to help them to move through it. I don’t

Designated realtor,

Part of that home-buying or renting experience includes a paperless approach.

“It’s already where my heart is. When I had to be printing a couple of years ago, I was printing both sided, I bought an old printer – it’s just always been my goal personally to eliminate

this green certification,

waste, so it just seems like common sense to make that

they encourage us to

happen in my professional life, too. I have electronic signatures

have an active role in

for documents, and all the documents are digital. I just fill it

greening the market,”

out electronically, email it to someone and have that person

said Benedetto, “which

electronically sign it, and then they have the pdf version of

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the document that they

“It’s the way that things are moving because it’s

can save wherever they

economical, it makes sense and it’s healthier for us. All of these

want to. They can print it

sustainable things that we do are to work smarter, not harder. I

if they want; that’s up to

like that style. Paperless is smarter, not harder.”

them. Even government

But a paperless approach doesn’t mean a loss of face-to-

systems are starting to

face interaction. If anything, Benedetto sees more with her

move toward paperless. At

clients.

the end of the transaction,

“Anyone who hires a property manager should ask how

you’ll get a deed for your

often they check on a house. I see tenants every three months.

home, and you can find

I interact with tenants face-to-face; that helps keep things

the deed in electronic

personal for them so they know I’m there for them if something

records on the Internet.”

breaks, and the homeowner knows I’m not just passively

The response to

collecting money from their houses. I’m actively checking

the paperless approach has been really positive, Benedetto explained.

“I’m also a property manager, so paperless

on it.”

Benedetto acknowledges that she’s at the forefront of the green real estate movement. “It’s my way of life daily, so it just makes sense. And if people did their research, they would know. There is data out there that shows we’re heading in this

there means even the money – I don’t accept checks, I don’t

direction because it’s more economical, it’s healthier for us, it’s

accept anything by mail and I don’t accept cash. It has to be

more environmentally sound, it’s more sustainable. It’s just what

through a website on the Internet, and then my owners are

we should be doing.”

paid via direct deposit. And so for most people, when I tell

For more information, call 910.364.3218, email

tenants and owners that I practice paperless, it’s all positive for

teamclarityrealestate@gmail.com or visit teamclarity-realestate.

them. Tenants love it because they can just jump online and pay

com.

and they’re done. They don’t have to worry about it.

“The only challenge is again the accessibility for the older

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generations who are not computer savvy. They know our world

Tawnee' Benedetto, REALTOR®

is digital and it’s going that direction. If they need help, I guide

Owner, Broker-in-Charge

them. I teach them how to use the Internet. I went to one

910.364.3218

woman’s house and showed her how to pay online. She used

teamclarityrealestate@gmail.com

to pay her rent by driving it all the way to my mailbox, which

https://teamclarity-realestate.com

was a half-hour drive for her. And now she can sit down at her

www.facebook.com/TeamClarityRealEstate

computer.

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exploring area campgrounds

By Karen Gilchrist

School’s out and camping is in! According to the 2016 North American Camping Report sponsored by Kampgrounds of America (KOA), increased numbers of Americans of all ages, incomes and ethnicities are heading for the great outdoors every year – over 28 million of us in 2015. More than forty-four percent of households camp at least occasionally, and thanks to technology – access to mobile phones, tablets and Wi-Fi that let them stay connected even away from home – campers are staying longer on their trips. And that is a good thing as camping is good for us, offering many health benefits and more.1, 2 • Reconnecting with nature helps us to appreciate and respect the world around us.

• Camping allows us to escape from the daily grind and pressures of life, especially when we turn off the electronics (even though some campers are encouraged to stay longer when connected!). The peace and quiet of nature and its sounds help us to unwind and reduce stress levels, a major contributor to many illnesses.

• Outdoor aerobic activities – hiking, walking, biking, swimming, chopping firewood, etc. – increase heart rate, stimulate metabolism, work the muscles and lungs and create a greater sense of wellbeing.

• Since camping is accessible to all ages, it provides a great opportunity for bonding and reconnecting with family, friends – even coworkers. Sitting around a campfire toasting s’mores and socializing can help boost self-esteem and confidence, improve mood and reduce anxiety.

• Camping can be much less costly than other vacations to tourist attractions or theme parks.

• Camping offers an opportunity to hone outdoor skills, like pitching a tent, fishing, hunting, fire building, etc.

• Breathing in fresh air in the country helps clean the lungs and deliver more oxygen to the body’s cells, which increases energy and brings greater clarity to the brain.

• Camping resets our circadian rhythms, “physical, mental and behavioral changes that follow a roughly 24-hour cycle, responding primarily to light and darkness in an organism's environment.”3 These changes controlled by the body’s clock influence body temperature, hormone release and sleep/wake cycles. Going to sleep under the stars and waking as the sun 14

rises can help regulate the body’s functions in a more natural state. And sleeping under the stars – what a view!

• More sunshine helps stimulate the skin’s production of vitamin D, a vitamin that many people are lacking in sufficient levels.

The Sandhills is home to a variety of camping experiences, from the very primitive (how about backpacking or canoeing

into your campsite?) to the deluxe resort, complete with swimming pool, lodge and planned activities. Whether your idea of camping is a simple tent pitched in the wilderness or a home on wheels lacking none of the creature comforts, the area campground facilities listed below offer features and amenities to meet the expectations of campers new and seasoned – dog parks, swimming pools, hiking and biking trails, fishing and boating, games and movies under the stars – even Wi-Fi!

CUMBERLAND COUNTY Fayetteville RV Resort Cottages, 151 RV sites; weekly, monthly and seasonal camping http://fayettevillervresort.com State Rd 1815 Ext 61, Wade 910.484.5500 Lazy Acres Campground Open year round

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sandhillsnat_nov2014_web Tent camping Apr.-Nov.; RV (6 sites) camping year round www.leecountync.gov/Departments/SanLeePark.aspx 572 Pumping Station Rd., Sanford 919.776.6221

50 RV sites; nightly, weekly, and monthly camping www.lazyacrescampground.net 821 Lazy Acres St, Fayetteville 910.425.9218 Smith Lake Army Travel Campground (open to DoD ID Cardholders and guests) Open year round Tent camping and RV sites, log cabins http://bragg.armymwr.com/us/bragg/programs/smith-lakerecreation-area 2812 Smith Lake Road, Bldg Q, Ft. Bragg 910.396.5979 Spring Valley RV Park Open year round Primitive and RV camping www.goodsamclub.com/travel/campgroundsandrvparks/ generalinfo.aspx?cgid=250000258 4504 US-301, Hope Mills 910.425.1505 HARNETT COUNTY Raven Rock State Park Read our article here: https://issuu.com/sandhillsnaturally/docs/ sandhillsnaturally_aug14_combined Open year round Backpack (primitive), group (5 sites) and canoe (6 sites) camping www.ncparks.gov/raven-rock-state-park/camping raven.rock@ncparks.gov 3009 Raven Rock Rd., Lillington 910.893.4888 LEE COUNTY San-Lee Park Read our article here: https://issuu.com/sandhillsnaturally/docs/ INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL $25 for 10 Days Bikram Yoga is a 90 minute class consisting of 26 hatha yoga postures and 2 breathing exercises in a heated room (105º and approx’ 40% humidity) which aids warming up your body to stretch safely and detox the body. Our state of the art studio uses renewable energy, LED lighting and green flooring. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment to help you feel at home during your visit.

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MOORE COUNTY Pond Farm Campground RV sites; daily, weekly and monthly camping www.farmpondcampground.com stambachlisa@yahoo.com 2590 Union Church Rd, Carthage 910.947.5593/C 910.690.3817 Heritage Campground Open year round Pop-up, large and small trailers, mobile homes (no tent camping) – 31 sites; weekly and monthly camping only www.heritagecampground.com heritagecampground@gmail.com 526 Sadler Rd., Carthage 910.783.8810 Sycamore Lodge Resort Open year round >175 campsites, tent, cabin and RV www.campnorthcarolina.com 1059 Sycamore Ln, Jackson Springs 888.455.9599 Karen Gilchrist is a writer, yoga instructor and longtime resident of Southern Pines. www.koapressroom.com/2016north-american-camper-report-available;1 www.active.com/outdoors/ articles/14-reasons-to-go-camping; 2 https://alanrogers.com/blog/6reasons-why-camping-is-good-for-your-health;3 www.nigms.nih.gov/ Education/Pages/Factsheet_CircadianRhythms.aspx

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resource guide ANIMAL HEALTH & WELLNESS Spay Neuter Veterinary Clinic Offering affordable spay and neuter for the Sandhills area. Call for an appointment, 910.692.3499 (FIXX), 5071 US Hwy 31, Vass. Donate at www.companionanimalclinic.org CHIROPRACTIC CARE Southern Pines Chiropractic, Dr. Joseph Wahl. Offering full-service chiropractic care, licensed massage therapists and nutritional counseling. 361 N. Bennett St., Southern Pines. 910.692.5207, www. ncchiro.com, drwahl@embarqmail.com COLON HYDROTHERAPY Pure Phoenix Cleanse & Wellness Center, offering Colon Hydrotherapy and Ionic Foot Detox. 305 Owen Dr., Fayetteville.

910.849.8891, purephoenixcleanse@ gmail.com ESSENTIAL OILS Joy Crowe, Wellness Advocate for dōTERRA Essential Oils.

IPC# 1318413. 910.551.2883, www.mydoterra.com/sandhillsnc Kelli Edwards, Wellness Advocate for dōTERRA Essential Oils. IPC#446470.

910.644.2307, www.mydoterra.com/ detoxdiva EVENT PLANNING Indigo Earth Events, LLC - Party Sustainably! Offering "green" event styling, custom decor, rentals for weddings/social/corporate events.

By appointment, 910.638.8322, indigoearthevents@icloud.com. www. facebook.com/indigoearthevents HEALTH & FITNESS First Health Fitness, 170 Memorial Dr., Pinehurst. 910.715.1800, www.firsthealth.org/fitness

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Guiding Wellness Institute. Wellness Consulting, Holistic Life Coaching and Therapy, Continuing Education. "A holistic-centered therapeutic environment committed to the discovery, recovery and maintenance of living in balance."

910.864.6257, 143 Skateway Dr., Fayetteville. info@guidingwellness.com, www.guidingwellness.com MASSAGE THERAPISTS Sandhills Therapeutic Effects, Amie O'Connor, LMBT. 239 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines.

919.478.5647, www.facebook. com/sandhillstherapeuticeffects, sandhillstherapeuticeffects@gmail.com MEDICAL CARE Back to Basics, Dr. Robert W. Patterson.

Offering an integrative, patient-centered approach to medical care, including BioIdentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Family Medicine, Nutritional Medicine, Preventative Medicine, and complete diagnostic evaluations.

919.895.6339, 1503 Elm St., Ste C, Sanford. www.backtobasicsmedical.com NATURAL FOODS The Abrothecary Co. Small-batch bone croth, soups and such. Private meal planning and chef services also available.

910.315.0893, theabrothecaryco@gmail. com, www.theabrothecaryco.com.

Apple Crate Natural Market Carrying a wide assortment of specialty, organic, vegetarian/vegan, paleo, gluten-free and allergen-sensitive foods. You'll also find vitamin, herbal and mineral supplements including probiotics, cleanses, hormone support, homeopathies, joint and bone products, enzymes, essential oils and natural skin and body care. 2711 Raeford Rd,

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Fayetteville, 910.426.7777 and 5430 Camden Rd, Fayetteville, 910.423.8800. www.applecratenc.com Nature's Own Natural Foods Market offers a wide selection of natural, organic and herbal food products, teas and remedies, hard-to-find herbs, roots and spices, supplements & more. The Kitchen lunch counter and Juice Bar. 195 Bell Ave., Southern Pines. 910.692.3811, www.naturesowninc.com NATURAL PARENTING Do you sell natural parenting products? Are you a birth doula? Put your advertisement here! Call Joy at 910.551.2883 or email to joy@sandhillsnaturally.com.

PRODUCE DELIVERY Sandhills Farm to Table. Eat fresh, locally grown produce. Now taking subscriptions for spring co-op boxes. 910.722.1623, info@sandhillsfarm2table.com, www.sandhillsfarm2table.com REAL ESTATE Clarity Real Estate is an eco-conscious, paperless company helping landlords, buyers, sellers and investors. Tawneé Benedetto, Realtor®, Green Owner, Broker, Property Manager. 910.236.9123, teamclarityrealestate@gmail.com. www.TeamClarity-RealEstate.com SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY Eco-friendly Noonday Collection jewelry works with artisans around the globe to produce stunning jewelry and sustainable jobs. Made of upcycled metal and artillery, paper beads, recycled glass. Shop online at http:// joycrowe.noondaycollection.com and join my facebook group at https:// www.facebook.com/groups/joycrowe. noondayambassador

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resource guide SUSTAINABLE LIVING GROW FOOD EARN MONEY — No money, no land, no problem. FREE INFO Every Wednesday, 6:30-7 p.m. www.GrowFoodEarnMoney.com Workshops & Trainings. Join the Movement! Farm-A-Yard!

SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORS — Making Sustainable Attainable! www. sustainableneighborsnc.com, www.meetup.com/sustainableneighbors Sustainable Sandhills is a nonprofit on a mission to preserve the environment of the Sandhills through education, demonstration and collaboration through four core program areas: Clean Air, Clean Water, Green Schools, Green Business. 351 Wagoner Dr., 2nd Floor, Suite 332-334, Fayetteville.

910.484.9098, info@sustainablesandhills.org, www.sustainablesandhills.org

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www.bikramyogasouthernpines.com Southern Pines Yoga Company, 169 Beverly Lane, Southern Pines.

910.246.0065, 910.639.1089. contact@southernpinesyoga.com www.southernpinesyoga.com WRITING & EDITING SERVICES Plays with Words: Writing, editing, proofreading. Over 25 years' experience.

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CALENDAR

calendar of events • june 3 FRIDAY

Anniversary, June 5-11. Multiple events

you can get one step closer to becoming

Agriculture Takes Center Stage at

throughout the week. For a complete

a North Carolina Junior Park Ranger!

Temple Theatre, Sanford. 5:30 p.m. Join us to

schedule, visit: www.dunntourism.org/general-

(Most appropriate for children ages 6-12.)

watch the film, “Farmland,” and enjoy hors

william-c-lee-celebration/

Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve,

d’oeuvres prepared with local products, along with local beer and other beverages. The film will be followed by a panel discussion about

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Call 910.692.2167 or visit www.ncparks.gov FRIDAY

for more information. 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd.,

Canoe Hike, 6 p.m. and Sunday,

Southern Pines.

the impacts of farms and forests in Lee County

6/12, 9 a.m. Come and join us to learn the

which will round out this fabulous evening.

basics of canoeing and then use those skills to

Registration is required but the event is free.

maneuver through the cypress swamp. Please

This event is for those 21 years old and up.

sign up with the park office. Only 10 will be

This event is sponsord by Greenfields Sandhills,

allowed to sign up. We will meet at the Rain

time. Learn how Fathers would provide food,

USDA Rural Business Development, Lee Coun-

Shelter. Carvers Creek State Park, 2505 Long

shelter and even income from this once vast

ty Farm Bureau and Sanford Area Growth

Valley Rd., Spring Lake. 910.436.4681

longleaf pine forest to support their families.

Alliance. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agriculture-takes-center-stage-in-lee-county-tickets-24409605788

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SUNDAY Father’s Day Hike

Celebrate Father’s Day with a hike back in

Bring water, bug spray and the family to join a SATURDAY

ranger at the Visitor Center for the start of this

General William C. Lee Celebration,

adventure. Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature

30th Anniversary, Evening In The Park – A

Preserve, Call 910.692.2167 or visit www.

SATURDAY

night to “Lift Up God and Country” in Dunn’s

ncparks.gov for more information. 1024 Ft.

Methodist University Doctorate of

Tart Park. The evening will begin at 6 p.m.

Bragg Rd., Southern Pines.

Physical Therapy Health & Wellness Expo, 9

with local favorites, the Band of Oz. The Black

a.m. to 5 p.m.. The Health & Wellness Expo

Daggars Parachute Team will jump in, and the

will offer a variety of wellness classes and

highlight of the evening will be the free

screenings to include: calisthenics, yoga, blood

concert beginning at 8:00 p.m. by The Charlie

pressure assessments, kids classes, kinesio tap-

Daniels Band. The show will conclude with a

wildlife that is active just as the sun sets but

ing, functional movement sasessments. $10

fantastic fireworks display at 10 p.m. This is

it is still light outside. Join us on a nice hike

full day pass ($5 for students), with proceeds

a great family event. Free to the public. Just

while we learn more about the crepuscular

benefiting charity and a scholarship research

bring a lawn chair. NO COOLERS or FOOD

wildlife found here at the park. Please be pre-

fund to DPT students. muhealthandwellness.

brought in. Concessions Available Parking:

pared to hike with proper shoes, water, insect

eventgrid.com

Jackson Road or Elm Street.. 910-892-3282

repellent, etc. We will meet in front of Park

for more information. www.dunntourism.org/

Office. Carvers Creek State Park, 2505 Long

general-william-c-lee-celebration/

Valley Rd., Spring Lake. 910.436.4681

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SUNDAY Going Green, 3 p.m. Go green while

trying out your green thumb at today’s program. We will build small plant terrari-

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FRIDAY Crepuscular Hike, 7:30 p.m.

So what is crepuscular? This word refers to the

SUNDAY

Fourth Friday Arts Celebration, 6 p.m., Downtown

3-Mile History Hike, 6 p.m. Join us on our

Fayetteville. Fourth Friday is a true celebration

ums out of old 2-liter soda bottles and learn

Ranger- led History hike. We will be hiking the trails

of the arts and downtown Fayetteville. Folks

about the water cycle to explain why your

and learning about Mr. Rockefeller and the history of

of all ages get a taste of Fayetteville's art

new mini-garden will be self-sustaining.

his property. We will meet in front of the park office

and entertainment while enjoying the small

All materials will be provided, but you’re

for this event. Carvers Creek State Park, 2505

galleries, bookstores, bistros and shops full

welcome to bring your own soda bottle if you

Long Valley Rd., Spring Lake. 910.436.4681

of unique items. Exhibits, entertainment and

have one to recycle! All ages are welcome.

featured artists all come together to bring the

Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve.

Jr. Ranger Program, 3 p.m. Join a park ranger

art of Fayetteville to one and all. Businesses

Call 910.692.2167 or visit www.ncparks.gov

to learn about the NC Parks Junior Ranger

in the four-and-a-half block radius of historic

for more information. 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd.,

program and what it takes to earn a special

downtown Fayetteville join the action and

Southern Pines.

Weymouth Woods patch and certificate.

become artistic venues, featuring the arts in all

We'll go over the activity booklet, and we'll

forms, for all ages.

General William C. Lee Celebration, 30th

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SATURDAY

Riders must be able to grasp and hold safety

www.theartscouncil.com/fourthmain.php

Pollinator Party, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m..

handles. Reservations are required. For more

910.323.1776

Come to Raven Rock State Park to Celebrate

information, call 910.433.1547. Clark Park &

National Pollinator Week and learn about

Nature Center, 631 Sherman Dr., Fayetteville.

bees, butterflies and hummingbirds and their importance to our world's food supply. We will have live demonstrations with butterflies and a working bee hive, and Susan Campbell will be capturing, tagging and releasing the park's hummingbirds. Come dressed up like your favorite pollinator and enjoy fun, games and crafts. Raven Rock State Park, 3009 Raven Rock Rd., Lillington. 910-893-4888, raven.rock@ncparks.gov

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• FARMERS MARKETS •

Rockefeller House Tours: Call for dates and

Fayetteville City Market, Wednesdays, 2-6

times of Tours of the Rockefeller House. Staff

p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Fourth Friday

will be leading a free historical tour through

6-10 p.m. Fayetteville Transportation & Local

Mr. Rockefeller’s winter get-away. The park

History Museum Grounds, Fayetteville. www.

staff will be leading 10 people through at a

facebook.com/CityMarketAtTheMuseum

time. You must sign up in advance for the

910.433.1457

tours. If you need a ride to the Rockefeller House, you must attend the Tuesday tour.

Carvers Creek State Park, 2505 Long Valley Rd., Spring Lake. 910.436.4681

SUNDAY

Every Wednesday night, Kirtan Night

Sunday Afternoon Yoga, 4 p.m. Karen

at Breathing Space, 1404 Raeford Rd.,

Moore County Farmers Market, Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., year round at The Armory Sports Complex, 604 W. Morganton Rd., Southern Pines.

Moore County Farmers Market, Mondays, 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., First Health Fitness Center,

brings a love of alignment and a sense of fun to

Fayetteville. 910.977.4476, 7:30-9 p.m. It's

each practice – along with a desire for everyone in

free and fun.

the world to have the opportunity to try yoga. Join

Every Thursday, 9 a.m. Hike for Your Health

us for yoga at the millpond. We will meet on the

at Raven Rock State Park. Must be able to

front lawn of the Rockefeller house a few minutes

hike 2 to 5 miles on trails that can be flat, hilly

before class begins at 4 p.m. (Allow approximately

and include steps. Ages 12 and up. Please call

Murchison Road Community Farmers

15 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the

910.893.4888 to register.

Market Opening Day is Wednesday, June 1st

lawn.) Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat and water; you may wish to bring bug repellent as well. Open to all levels. Some yoga props will be available. Carvers Creek State Park, 2505 Long Valley Rd., Spring Lake. 910.436.4681 • ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS • Cape Fear River Trail Golf Cart Tours. For seniors and persons with permanent limited

Second Thursday of each month. Naturalist Thursdays. Curious about nature? Kids 12 and under who attend 4 or more different

170 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst.

Moore County Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m. - noon, Downtown Southern Pines at SE Broad and NY Ave.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., parking lot at Broonco Square (across from Fayetteville State University), Fayetteville.

naturalist programs at any park will receive a

Sandhills Farmers Market, Saturdays 10 a.m.-1

“Junior Naturalist” award. Call to register. All

p..m., Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m., at the Village of

ages; 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. J. Bayard Clark Park

Pinehurst parking lot.

& Nature Center, 631 Sherman Dr, Fayetteville.

910.433.1579

physical abilities, interpretive golf cart tours

Every 4th Friday, 6-10 p.m., Downtown

along the Cape Fear River Trail are available

Fayetteville. 4th Friday is a true celebration

for individuals or groups of up to five people.

of the arts and downtown Fayetteville.

Items are accepted for the calendar on a space-available basis. Please send the info on your free event to joy@sandhillsnaturally.com.

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natural foods market, lunch counter & juice bar

Colon Hydrotherapy • Ionic Foot Detox • Massage • Cranio-Sacral

(910) 692-3811 • www.naturesowninc.com 195 Bell Ave., Southern Pines, NC 28387 Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: Closed June 2016

910-849-8891 Formerly Waterdragon Wellness, now open at our new location.

www.SandhillsNaturally.com

305 Owen Drive, Fayetteville NC purephoenixcleanse@gmail.com

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FRESH

ORGANIC

S E AS O N A L

It takes 10 calories of fossil-fuel1 energy to produce a single calorie of modern supermarket food! Switch to fresh snacks and ingredients for a lighter “foodprint”—your tastebuds and your planet will thank you.

Foods grown organically skip the pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, growth hormones and are not genetically modified!2 Organic not only reduces greenhouse gas but it also builds carbon-storing soils.3

Fruits and veggies that are ripe & in-season have the most flavor and nutrients.4 By choosing these you are supporting a system that works with our Earth, not against it.

LO C A L

COOL FOODS: COOL FACTS

U N P R O C E SS E D

The average conventional food product travels 1,500 miles.5 Support your local food system with a CSA, trip to the farmer’s market, or look for signs at your local grocer. Coolest of all? Try growing your own.

MINIMIZE PAC KAG I N G Packaged foods may seem cheap, but in fact processing and packaging account for 26 cents of every food dollar.6 Opt out of oil-based plastics with fresh snacks.

www.coolfoodscampaign.org

Shorten the journey from farm to you! Eating whole, real foods provides your body with energy while reducing energy-intensive production methods.

LOW WAST E

PASTURED ANIMALS

Feed people not landfills by cooking what you need, loving your leftovers, and composting what’s left. Food makes up 21% of waste going into municipal landfills creating planetwarming Methane gas (CH4).7

Animal confinement operations (beef, poultry, pork & dairy) contribute to air and water contamination8 as well as to CH4, N2O, and CO2 emissions.9 Reduce your intake, and select organic, grass-fed products.

1. http://michaelpollan.com/articles-archive/farmer-in-chief/; 2. http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/nop; 3. http://www.fao.org/docrep/016/ap563e/ap563e.pdf; 4. http://www.naturalnews.com/035575_seasonal_food_diet_health.html; 5. http://www.worldwatch.org/node/6064; 6. http://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-dollar-series/food-dollar-application.aspx#.UVtCTqLqmQ0; 7. http://www.epa.gov/foodrecovery/; 8. http://www.ncifap.org/issues/environment/; 9. http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1646484

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