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Healing the Split From Nature: Accepting Earth’s Guidance

May 30, 2025 ● By Marlaina Donato

Soil microbes, forest immersion and daily time outdoors can ease anxiety, boost immunity and reconnect modern lives with the rhythms and healing of the natural world.

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The Greener Guide to Landscape 
Fungus: Friend or Foe?

May 30, 2025 ● By Patti Beres

Not every fungal guest signals trouble, though some fungi deserve extra attention.

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Health Habits for Dental (and Whole Body) Health

May 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Ample research reminds us that oral health impacts overall health: here are a some oral care tips for healthy mouth and body.

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Step Into the Hidden World of Fungi This September

May 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

The Mycelium Mysteries: Women’s Mushroom Conference is scheduled for September 19 to 21 in Rosholt, Wisconsin, and will explore how fungi silently influences soil health and global culture.

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Soap Fixx Co. Offers Earth-Friendly Artisan Goods

May 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Soap Fixx Co., a local woman-owned business based in Waukesha, offers quality products to customers seeking sustainable self-care.

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To Your Health Juicery Serves Up Wellness at Local Farmers Markets

May 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

On Saturdays and Sundays this season, To Your Health Juicery, a mother-daughter-owned organic juice company, will be serving cold-pressed wellness at 3 southeast Wisconsin farmers markets.

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Sustainable Sportswear: Banishing Plastic From Fitness Apparel

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Tom Whittle

Eco-friendly fabrics and smarter laundering practices help reduce microplastic pollution while maintaining performance in activewear.

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Women in Wellness 2025: Meet Mari Lopez of Soap Fixx Co.

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Customers can expect heartfelt customer service, high-quality artisan products, and a commitment to supporting local, woman-owned businesses—from ingredients to packaging.

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DDS, FAGD, AIAOMT
Women in Wellness 2025: Meet Udoka Holinbeck, 
DDS, FAGD, AIAOMT of Bionica Dental Wellness

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

"We take the time to hear your concerns and curate a care plan that is unique to your needs. We discuss root cause and prevention, rather than just treating symptoms or oral disease."

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The Greener Guide to Inviting Pollinators

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Patti Beres

Spring has finally settled in, and gardens are stirring back to life. There’s a special joy in spotting the first bees and butterflies gliding among fresh blooms.

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Milwaukee Makers Market Celebrates Our Local Makers Community

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

The 2025 Milwaukee Markers Market events are held monthly from March through December. Admission is free.

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Waste Not, Want Not: Benefits of a Circular Economy

Mar 31, 2025 ● By Carrie Jackson

A circular economy reduces waste and resource use by keeping materials in circulation through reuse, repair and redesign.

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Clean and Renewable Energy: New Advancements That Promise a Greener Future

Mar 31, 2025 ● By Tom Whittle

Advancements in solar, wind and AI technology are reshaping how clean energy is generated, stored and integrated into daily life.

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To Your Health Juicery: 2025 Green Profiles

Mar 31, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Founded by a mother-daughter duo, To Your Health Juicery shares the healing benefits of planet-friendly, local and organic cold-pressed juice to our Milwaukee community.

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Driftless Seed Supply: 2025 Green Profiles

Mar 31, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Driftless Seed Supply is making contributions to environmental sustainability through its commitment to regional seed stewardship, using a collaborative approach with Midwest farmers.

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DNA Hemp: 2025 Green Profiles

Mar 31, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

DNA Hemp has been cultivating a hemp “farmacy” since 2019 and offer a line of full-spectrum CBD products from Wisconsin-grown hemp cultivation, using organic farming methods.

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Eco Harmony Landscape & Design: 2025 Green Profiles

Mar 31, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Eco Harmony Landscape specializes in the design and construction of low-maintenance landscaping and patios and serves the greater Milwaukee area.

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Roxy’s Natural Cleaning: 2025 Green Profiles

Mar 31, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Roxy's Natural Cleaning LLC offers services that help create a cleaner, healthier home for you and your family.

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Be Green Pro: 2025 Green Profiles

Mar 31, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Be Green Pro, in Delafield offers Green Lawn, Tree & Garden Care, and Pest Control services that help us create a healthier, more green community.

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The Greener Guide to Earth Day – Every Day

Mar 31, 2025 ● By Patti Beres

Every April, Earth Day arrives as a gentle call to notice the quiet hum of the planet, resonating a life force through every living thing.

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Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet

Mar 31, 2025 ● By Sandra Yeyati

April 22 marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, the worldwide annual event that fosters environmental awareness and champions conservation initiatives designed to curb climate change.

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Rock the Green’s 14th Annual Earth Day Celebration and 30th Annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup

Mar 17, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Saturday, April 26, Milwaukee Riverkeeper will host the annual Spring Cleanup event to restore our local rivers in over 80 locations, followed by Rock the Green Earth Day Celebration.

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Foraging for Herbal Remedies in the Late Midwest Winter

Feb 28, 2025 ● By Linda M. Conroy, MSS, MLSP

Winter in the Midwest offers a chance to forage for healing plants. Cottonwood buds, gathered in February and March, are used to make balm of Gilead oil, known for its anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Drought-Resistant Gardening: Conserving Water in the Backyard

Feb 28, 2025 ● By Sue Markgraf

Water-wise gardening techniques and drought-tolerant plants can conserve resources while maintaining healthy landscapes.

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Windowsill Herb Gardening

Feb 28, 2025

Simple steps for growing fresh herbs at home can reduce pesticide use and packaging waste.

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The Greener Guide to Lush Lawns and Landscapes

Feb 28, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Spring will soon breathe new life into landscapes, and new grass from seeding, sodding and renovating. Here are some tips for nurturing a lush, vibrant lawn from the ground up.

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To Your Health Juicery Brings Organic, Cold-Pressed Juice to Milwaukee

Feb 28, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

To Your Health Juicery, a mother-daughter-owned organic juice company, is on a mission to share the healing benefits of cold-pressed juice.

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Driftless Seed Supply Strengthens Local Food Systems

Feb 28, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Producing regionally adapted, open-pollinated seeds, Driftless Seed Supply ensures that farmers & gardeners have access to varieties suited to the region’s unique climate and soil conditions.

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Milwaukee Makers Market Kicks Off 2025 Season

Feb 28, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Makers Market & Marketplace, founded in 2017 by local artist Ryan Laessig, returns for its 2025 season with monthly events from April through December across Milwaukee.

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Bionica Dental Wellness Moves to New Delafield Location

Feb 28, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Officially opening in Delafield on Feb. 17, renowned holistic and biologic dental office Bionica Dental Wellness has moved to a state-of-the-art facility at 2574 Sun Valley Drive, Suite 100.

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Bringing Back the Monarch Butterfly: How Milkweed and City Gardens Can Help

Jan 31, 2025 ● By The Field Museum of Chicago staff

Urban milkweed gardens play a critical role in saving monarch butterflies and supporting ecosystems.

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Handmade Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Jan 31, 2025

Meaningful, sustainable Valentine’s crafts like birdseed ornaments and melted crayon hearts make gift-giving special.

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Roxy’s Natural Cleaning Offers Special Deals for Spring Cleaning

Jan 31, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

For those looking to refresh their homes without the stress, a reliable natural cleaning service can make all the difference.

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The Greener Guide: Landscape Resilience During Warmer Winters

Jan 31, 2025 ● By Patti Beres

Warmer winters are weaving new patterns across Wisconsin’s landscapes, bringing lighter snowfalls and more frequent freeze-thaw cycles, posing new challenges and innovations.

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Calm Naturally: How Aromatherapy Can Help Manage Anxiety

Jan 31, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

As anxiety becomes more prevalent due to modern stressors, natural alternatives like aromatherapy offer a safe and effective way to cope without unwanted side effects.

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Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference Offers Deep-Dive Preconference Learning Opportunities

Jan 31, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

The 14th annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, taking place May 23 through 25 at Camp Helen Brachman, in Almond, Wisconsin.

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Local REKO Rings Support Local, Sustainable Community Food Access

Jan 31, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

The Ozaukee Area and West Bend REKO Rings introduce a fresh approach to sourcing local, organic goods year-round, using an online platform that connects customers directly with local farmers.

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The Upcycling Lifestyle: How To Make Anything New Again

Dec 31, 2024 ● By Maya Whitman

From fashion to furniture, unleash creativity while reducing waste. Discover how repurposing can inspire sustainability and spark joy.

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New Uses for Old T-Shirts

Dec 31, 2024

Revive old T-shirts with creative DIY ideas. Make scrunchies, tote bags, dog toys, memory quilts, braided baskets, or reusable cleaning cloths.

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Local Leader Inspires Strength and Connection on the Appalachian Trail

Dec 30, 2024 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Trail Dog and Company, led by its passionate founder Liz Pfeifer empowers women to connect outdoor enthusiasts with the spirit of the Appalachian Trail.

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The Greener Guide: Enhancing Connection and Immunity Through Nature

Dec 30, 2024 ● By Patti Beres

Direct contact with others and environmental activities like gardening and hiking provide opportunities to connect with others and strengthen our immune system while doing so.

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Natural Product Sciences Degree at Concordia University Builds Leaders in Health and Sustainability

Dec 30, 2024 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Sponsored Content Concordia University Wisconsin is now enrolling students for its cutting-edge Natural Product Sciences master’s degree and certificate programs.

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The Greener Guide to Nature’s Rhythm: Finding Light in the Darker Days

Nov 30, 2024 ● By Patti Beres

As December settles in, many of us wake and return home in darkness. While this seasonal shift can feel challenging, it’s also nature’s way of encouraging us to slow down and reconnect.

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Click Local: How Online Shopping Boosts Neighborhood Businesses

Nov 29, 2024 ● By Megy Karydes

Support your community while enjoying online convenience. Discover how local businesses combine personal service with digital tools to thrive in today's shopping landscape.

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Green Gadgets for the Home: Smart Choices to Save Money and Preserve Resources

Oct 31, 2024 ● By Deborah Bevilacqua

As consumers take steps to benefit the environment, companies are responding with eco-friendly products. From dryer balls to solar-powered chargers, these innovations reduce waste, save energy, and lower carbon footprints.

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The Local, Sustainable, Wellness Holiday Guide

Oct 31, 2024 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

A local, sustainable, wellness approach to your holiday shopping. Gift Ideas brought to you by Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine.

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The Greener Guide to Fall Fertilization for Lawn Health

Oct 31, 2024 ● By Patti Beres

As the colorful leaves of fall signal winter’s approach, now is the time for the most essential step to prepare your grass for the cold. Read now to learn what you should do.

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Plan Ahead for Spring: Eco Harmony Landscaping Services are Booking Now for Next Year

Oct 31, 2024 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Contact Local green landscaping leader Eco Harmony to get ahead on planning outdoor spaces for next spring.

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Fair-Trade Environmentalism: How Our Purchases Help Workers and the Planet

Sep 30, 2024 ● By Megy Karydes

A GlobeScan study shows 41% of U.S. consumers choose products supporting social and environmental causes. Fair trade is growing as shoppers seek eco-friendly, ethical, and sustainable options.

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The Greener Guide to Preserving Fall Leaves and Making Family Memories

Sep 30, 2024 ● By Patti Beres

Patti Beres with Be Green Pro shares eco-friendly ways to preserve fall memories with this DIY leaf preservation project.

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