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14 OUTDOOR PLAY Make Every Walk an Adventure by Debra Bokur

15 BE AN EARTH ADVOCATE Jump-start Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary Year

16 SPRING GREEN REHAB Give Your Home the Green Light Today

by Crissy Trask

20 MERGING SOCIAL INVESTING AND PHILANTHROPY A Conversation with Author Woody Tasch by Linda Sechrist

23 THE ART OF READING by David L. Ulin

24 SUSTAINABLE NUTRITION Time for a Change by Kristin Wartman

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A brilliant blue sky—65 degrees and sunny—and then, inches and inches of wet snow. Hard to believe it can all happen in the same 24-hour period. It must be spring in Colorado.

Spring: the beginning of flowers, home improvement projects, yardwork, gardens, and farmers’ markets. This month, in Natural Awakenings, we explore “Spring Green Rehab” (page 16), sharing ideas and some national manufacturers of eco-friendly products. We’re fortunate here in Boulder County to support a number of recyclers and eco-friendly retailers, including the Resource Yard and stores that sell eco-friendly paint, flooring, lighting and other options. Some of these products will be showcased at various Earth Day events around town; see page 15 for event listings.

Another thing I really love about Boulder is that its citizens understand the importance of investing time and resources into the local community, into local businesses and events. They seem to really understand the ripple effect of their purchasing decisions. On page 20, Woody Tasch talks about applying this principle to our investment decisions in “Merging Social Investing and Philanthropy.”

It’s all about building community, about making choices that are good for the planet and the people who inhabit it. On page 24, we discuss sustainable nutrition—speaking of which, the Boulder Farmers’ Market kicks off another season on Saturday, April 3.

Enjoy the spring weather and all the fantastic local events this month.

Happy Earth Day!


Happy 40th Anniversary, Earth Day!

Celebrate 40 years of Earth awareness and appreciation at Earthfest Boulder, the largest sustainability-focused com-

munity event, on Sunday, April 25, from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, in Downtown Boulder.

A partner effort of All Phases Event Group, Adventure Film, and the ReDirect Guide, Earthfest features music, speakers, sus-tainable food and drink, a farmers’ market, Dirt Days outdoor activities, and a green-businesses expo.

This free community celebration aims to impart an educa-tional message about conserving natural resources and inspiring change. Pledges and actions will be tracked post-event, and an online community will be created for participants to remember their Earthfest experience and to understand how, together, their actions have a profound impact on the sustainability of their community and local environments.

Earthfest venues include Central Park, the Bandshell, and the Farmers’ Market area. Find out more at EarthfestBoulder.net.

newsbriefsEnergy Solutions for Existing Homes

On the road toward sustainability, we often overlook an opportunity with tremendous environmental impact:

updating our existing homes. Simple, cost-effective home im-provements can significantly reduce energy use while improv-ing indoor air quality and comfort.

On Saturday and Sunday, April 10–11, from 9:00AM–5:00 PM, “Energy Solutions for Existing Homes,” a continuing-education course offered by CU Sustainable Practices, will inform homeowners about this very issue. Students will learn how to assess, prioritize, and implement improvements; iden-tify common air leakage and insulation issues; and distinguish cost-effective improvements from costly ones.

Course tuition is $352. To register, call 303-492-5148. For more information about all CU Sustainable Practices courses, visit http://conted.colorado.edu/sustainable.

Monsanto’s Profits Soar as Weed Resistance to Roundup Herbicide Expands

This past February, scientists at Kansas State University confirmed that five kochia weed (fireweed) populations in

western Kansas are resistant to glyphosate, the key ingredient in Monsanto’s widely used herbicide, Roundup. According to weed scientists, the US now has more herbicide-resistant weeds than any other country, with 130+ types of weeds having developed levels of resistance in 40+ states.

Monsanto’s Roundup Ready crop systems have been genetically engineered (GE) to allow farmers to drench their crop land with Roundup to kill weeds and any other vegetation without killing the crops. Roundup is used on an estimated 250 million GE acres worldwide; and, according to a January 2008 report, “Who Benefits from GE Crops,” by Friends of the Earth International, “in the United States, the widespread adoption of Roundup Ready crops combined with the emergence of glyphosate-resistant weeds has driven a more than 15-fold in-crease in the use of glyphosate on major field crops from 1994 to 2005.” Likewise, the Organic Center’s analysis of Department of Agriculture data shows that GE crops of corn, soybeans and cotton increased herbicide use by 383 million pounds from 1996 to 2008. Such mounting data suggests that increased sales of chemicals and bioengineered products to dependent farmers fuel much of the motivation behind genetic engineering.

According to Securities Exchange Commission data, from 2005 to 2009, Monsanto’s net income rose 727%, from $255 million to $2.109 billion. A jump of $1.031 billion from 2007 to 2008 was the most significant. That same year, sales of Roundup and other glyphosate-based products rose $1.526 billion, con-tributing an additional $1.122 billion to Monsanto’s gross profit.

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newsbriefsThe 2009 net sales of $11.724 billion comprised $7.297 billion from their seeds and genomics segment, $3.527 billion from Roundup and other glyphosate-based herbi-cides, and $900 million from all other agriculture productivity products.

To understand these numbers more practically, consider the 60-month perfor-mance of $100 in the S&P 500 Index and $100 in Monsanto common stock. Invested on September 1, 2004 and assuming reinvestment of all dividends, at the end of 60 months, the S&P 500 Index investor would have $102.50, while the Monsanto inves-tor would be holding 370% more, or $481.72.

An Internet search on “Monsanto” or “GE food” provides numerous articles about the controversy over genetically modified food.

Local Sound Healing Pioneer Releases New Book

Fifteen years ago, Boulder resident Jonathan Goldman made a monumental dis-covery so powerful he contemplated whether he could share it with the world.

His new, seminal book, The Divine Name: The Sound That Can Change the World, reveals that discovery—the secret sound that has the potential to transform our lives and the planet. Originally found in ancient religious texts, this name had been banned, suppressed, and ultimately forgotten and lost for more than 2,500 years. Regardless of one’s religious beliefs, this ancient name, when vocalized, has the power and potential to usher in a new era of healing, peace and unity.

“The intonation of a particular sequence of vowels creates the Divine Name,” shares Goldman, an international authority and pioneer in sound healing for over 30 years. “This is not a spoken word, but a vocalization that sounds extraordinarily like the name of the creator God in the Old Testament— the foundational book of the Abrahamic traditions that is responsible for over half the planet’s religions.”

He continues, “When vocalized, this sound has the ability to create resonance from the top of the head to the base of the spine and then back again; and because it is composed of vowel sounds that are found in all different religions, spiritual paths, cultures and traditions, this Divine Name cannot be confined to any particular group or organization. Additionally, these sounds, when properly intoned, seem to have the ability to affect everyone the same way—creating the same sort of resonance for all.”

In addition to the spiritual effects of self-created sound, the Divine Name creates extraordinary health benefits, balancing our chakras and personal electromagnetic field. Goldman believes that if we learn to create this sound, we’ll activate our in-nate God force, generating major positive changes and transformational healing for ourselves and the world.

The Divine Name: The Sound That Can Change the World is available for purchase at TheDivineName.com and at bookstores nationwide. Learn more about Jonathan Goldman at HealingSounds.com.

Denver’s Biggest Green-Living Event

The 4th annual EarthWorks Expo will be held Saturday, May 22, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM, and Sunday, May 23, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, at the Denver Merchandise Mart.

Come check out the vast array of exhibitors, speakers, workshops and special programs in renewable energy, green building, green transportation, resource conservation, and Earth-friendly products and services.

Admission fee. The Denver Merchandise Mart is located at 451 E. 58th Ave., one block east of I-25, Denver. For more information, visit Earthworks2010.com.

Dynamite Divas Women’s Expo

Tobi Hunt and Bella Weber aim to change the economy one woman at

a time. To empower women to—starting now—take charge of every aspect of their lives, and to celebrate women’s strengths, independence, education, and purchas-ing power, they created the Dynamite Divas Women’s Spring Expo, to be held on Saturday, May 1, from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, at the Aloft Broomfield Hotel.

“Women influence more than 85 percent of the purchasing decisions in America,” says Hunt, “but many women are still in financial darkness and completely unaware of their economic, political and social power.”

The Expo includes inspiring presen-tations by six renowned speakers, a fash-ion show, local-business booths, valuable

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door prizes, and networking. The event is open to all, with over 500 professional women expected to attend.

Entrance fee is $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $5 of which benefits the nonprofit Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Non-violence. The Aloft Broomfield Hotel is located at 8300 Arista Place, Broomfield, CO. For more information, contact Tobi Hunt at 720-406-6907 or Bella Weber at 303-588-5767.

Everest Summiteer Kellie Erwin to Speak at outdoor DIVAS

Since leaving her hometown of As-pen, CO, in 1975, Kellie Erwin has

dedicated her life to adventure, climb-ing, and outdoor education. Her diverse experiences have taken her around the world, most notably to the top of Mount Everest.

On Wednesday, April 21, at 6:30 PM, at the outdoor DIVAS Cherry Creek North location, Erwin will present a slideshow and stories about her suc-cessful mountaineering summits, first ascents, and new, upcoming Heli hiking expedition. Hosted by Canadian Moun-tain Holidays Summer Adventures and outdoor DIVAS, this event will help raise awareness for SheJumps, a nonprofit dedi-cated to increasing women’s participation in outdoor activities through mentorship and coaching from professional and rec-reational outdoor female athletes.

Erwin’s professional endeavors in-clude becoming a Certified Mountain Heli guide and working in adventure documentary cinematography, namely for the CBS film Footprint on Everest and the documentary Everest at the Millennium.

The free evening includes wine and ap-petizers. outdoor DIVAS is located at 2717 East 3rd Ave, Cherry Creek North, Denver. Please RSVP to [email protected].

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Big ImprovementSmall Changes Add Up to Large Cut in Carbon EmissionsA new study from Michigan State University demonstrates how altering everyday decisions can collectively re-duce direct U.S. household carbon di-oxide emissions by 20 percent annually in 10 years, “with little or no reduction in household well-being.” That’s equal to 7.4 percent of U.S. household emis-sions, and more than the total national emissions of France. Researchers note that most policy attention has been placed on long-term options such as clean energy technologies and cap-and-trade programs, but changing individual habits is reasonably achievable in the near-term. Adopting fuel-efficient vehicles and smart home weatherizing top the list of doable changes, followed by use of energy-efficient appliances and heating/cooling equipment, as well as fuel-smart driving behavior, low-rolling resistance tires and carpooling (http://BehavioralWedge.msu.edu/). Entrepreneur Robin Chase, who founded Zipcar (Zipcar.com), the biggest urban car-sharing program in the world, is now also catalyzing a broader com-munications network for carpooling, called ride sharing, via local social networks of friends, coworkers, fellow church-goers and school chums. She notes that car sharing, in which users reserve and pay for the time they use a common-access vehicle, has been proven to reduce road time, as well as personal gas, insurance and maintenance costs.

Create or join a ride-sharing group at http://GoLoco.org.

Earth MusicDigital Downloads Ease Emissions

The environment is reaping the reward of today’s trend toward accessing music via the Internet, pre-empting a trip to the store to purchase a CD in a plastic case. Research-ers at Carnegie Mellon and the Lawrence

Berkeley National Laboratory show relative savings in production and transportation energy

costs and related carbon dioxide emissions of 40 to 80 percent for the digital download; the higher savings is achieved when users choose not to

burn the music onto a CD. Film fans viewing movies on their computer screen similarly render a benefit to Mother Earth.

Source: NewDream.org


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Eco-MomsOnline Communities Support Green Parenting

Mothers who understand the benefits of green living to the health and welfare of their offspring now and in the future can enjoy easy access to help-ful practical information. NatureMoms.com, now in its fourth year, offers its own article archives; GreenMoms.com, which celebrates its first anniversary this Mother’s Day, links to targeted articles on various websites of interest. Both online communi-ties share wide-ranging ideas

and resources to make it easier to live as a green family and both enable online members to join in recommending prod-ucts and services and providing their own insights and tips. In addition, GreenMoms.com invites members to form their own local support groups.

Global CrewStudy Shows Earth Already Past Three Tipping PointsA team of 28 scien-tists responsible for the groundbreaking paper, “Planetary Boundaries: A Safe Operating Space for Humanity,” published in Nature, have identified 10 biophysical systems that are crucial to humanity’s flourishing. They caution against “carbon blindness,” or focusing on atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations above all else; rather, they point to 10 safe operating boundaries within which we must remain to maintain the basic environmental conditions in which we have evolved. “Human activities,” the scientists warn, “have now reached a magnitude that may trigger irreversible and, in some cases, abrupt environmental change, by damaging the regulatory capacity of the systems on Earth that keep the planet in the desired Holocene state” (that of the past 10,000 years). As of 2009, biodiversity loss was already at more than four times the identified tipping point, closely fol-lowed by a damaged nitrogen cycle; climate change had just passed the crucial tipping point. Ocean acidification and stratospheric ozone depletion are currently at the tipping point. Land system change, the phosphorus cycle and global freshwater use are closing in on the critical point, with chemical pollution and atmospheric aerosol loading the other two categorical dangers.

Source: Grist.org

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Spring Into Action Start Your Garden Today

Though it’s still too early to start your outdoor garden due to Colorado’s fickle spring weather, I would like to invite aspiring and seasoned gardeners alike to get a head start on their growing this season. While mid-May is usually when gardeners can plant without worrying about a hard freeze, starting your garden hydroponi-cally TODAY will put you WAY ahead of the growing curve.

Hydroponic and progressive gardening methods give you the ability to grow fruits, veggies and herbs indoors without soil all year long. Or, you can use these methods to get your plants sprouting now and move them outdoors when the weather cooperates. Either way, these methods are earth friendly – you can grow 10x the food in the same amount of space while using 1/10 of the water used for a traditional garden. April is the perfect time to “spring into action” and get your ideal garden growing. I promise your neighbors will be fighting over the lush, tasty produce you raised before they could get their seeds in the ground! Both of our stores carry everything you need to get started and our friendly, knowledgeable sales staff offers all of our customers a big K-I-S-S – Knowledge, Integrity, Service and Selection.

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April 15The Places Each Taxpayer Dollar GoesIn a typical year, before figuring in recent bailouts and stimulus spending, the federal government generally allocates citizen tax dollars as follows:

n 21-22 cents EACH is gobbled up by Defense, Social Security, and Medicare/ Medicaid / CHIP totaling two-thirds of each tax dollar.

n 11 cents goes to safety-net programs, such as earned income credits and school lunches.

n 8 cents pays for interest on the national debt.

n 6 cents benefits federal retirees and veterans.

n 3 cents funds scientific and medical research.

n 2 cents educates our children.

n 1 penny aids people in other countries.

Source: Center of Budget and Policy Priorities, reported in The Christian Science Monitor.

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Stephen Wesley Gorton’s first memory is painting an oil of a lady in blue at the age of five. The internationally renowned artist has been drawing and painting for more than 50 years, and his work has been exhibited widely in Australia, North America and Europe. Reaching beyond local or cultural boundaries, Gorton’s graphic works have been favorably compared with the best 19th- and 20th-century American and European masters. Though often described as a figurative expressionist, Gorton has painted in a variety of styles that reflect the different periods of his 35-year career, from early surrealistic art to later figurative works in oil that range from realism to expressionism to semi-abstractionism. It is difficult to put a single label on Gorton’s work, and he likes it that way. Gorton has authored several articles and a book about art and is the founding director of the Paddington Art School in Sydney, Australia.

Stephen Gorton’s work is held in private and corporate collections worldwide. To view a portion of his portfolio that is available as cards or prints, visit Red Bubble.com/people/stephengorton/art.


Virtual LibraryPioneering School Library Becomes BooklessCushing Academy, in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, might be the first public or private school to trade its paper-and-ink library collection for electronic devices. Before the switchover, spot checks showed that on some days, fewer than 30 books, or about 0.15 percent of its 20,000-book inventory, circulated. Today, the small school’s access to books is in the hundreds of thousands and growing. Staff has been added to help students navigate the elec-tronic stacks using the library’s 65 Kindle e-readers and learn to discern, “what is valuable information or reliable from what is junk,” advises Headmaster James Tracy, Ph.D. Students also are downloading books on their laptops, iPhones and iPod Touch players. The school pays as little as $5 to buy an e-book, so it can access six books for the price of a traditional $30 hardcover. Response has been mixed; the high-tech library is engaging students, but highlighting and saving notes on passages, “is awful,” reports a junior at the school. Cross-referencing maps and graphics is, at present, problematic. Plus, it’s hard for students to happen upon books as they do when physically walking and browsing the aisles.

Primary source: USA Today


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Small Wildlife Victories Yield HopeAttorney Andrew Wetzler, director of the Chicago-based Endangered Species Project, watches and reports on the status of threatened species around the planet. This past year saw the brown pelican fly off the endangered species list. Saiga antelope are making a comeback in Eurasia and wolf sightings are up in Or-egon’s Cascade Mountains. Prospects for captive breeding programs are on the upswing for both the Sia-mese crocodile in Cambodia

and endangered freshwater mussels in Kentucky. Expanded preserves will provide more habitat for Humboldt penguins, Peruvian diving petrels and East African elephants. New legislation now protects Alaskan habitat for polar bears and beluga whales. Recent Mexican and U.S. fishing limits will support survival of vaquita marina porpoises and loggerhead sea turtles, and large-scale industrial fisheries have been pre-empted from expanding into U.S. waters north of the Bering Strait to preserve this strategic Arctic ecosystem. More species winners included Chesapeake Bay oys-ters, England’s rare lapwing (a crested plover) and its Duke of Burgundy butterfly, New Zealand’s parea pigeon, Southeast Atlantic coral reefs and wild-spawning Atlantic salmon, spot-ted in New York’s Salmon River for the first time in a century.

Sources: National Resources Defense Council, Oceana, Environ-mental Defense Fund

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The Trouble with AntidepressantsFor starters, antidepressants don’t work for more than half

the people who take them. New findings from an investi-gation at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medi-cine suggest that antidepressants fall short because they’re aimed at the wrong biochemical targets in the brain. Research led by Northwestern psychiatry professor Eva Redei, Ph.D., using rats (their brains are remarkably similar to ours in areas related to depression), suggests that antidepres-sants are more suited to treating stress than depression and undermines the belief that stress itself can be a major cause of depression. Redei’s research further suggests why antidepressants that aim to boost levels of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepi-nephrine and dopamine are also often ineffective. Her team did not find the dramatic differences in the levels of genes controlling the function of these neurotransmitters that would be expected if depression were related to their activity. In a Neuroscience 2009 conference presentation,

Redei concluded that today’s antidepressants have been focusing primarily on the

effects of depression, not its cause. Renowned integrative physi-

cian Andrew Weil comments that in his view, meditation and regular aerobic exercise are more effective depres-

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Aloe Vera Gel for TeethAloe vera gel can soothe burned skin, take the itch out of bug bites and help

treat rashes from poisonous plants. It also appears to be good for our teeth. A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal General Dentistry found that aloe vera gel worked as well as regular toothpaste to clean teeth and eliminate cavity-causing bacteria. Moreover, the study showed that the gel isn’t as hard on the teeth as abrasive toothpastes and so may be better for folks with sensitive teeth or gums. However, warns Dilip George, a master of dental surgery and co-author of the study, to be effective, products must contain the stabilized gel from the center of the plant and adhere to gentle manufacturing standards. To find a good aloe vera tooth gel, the researchers suggested checking with the Inter-national Aloe Science Council (iasc.org) to review the products that have received its seal of quality.

TAI CHI LESSENS ARTHRITIS PAINNew research from Tufts Univer-

sity School of Medicine shows that patients with knee osteoarthri-tis who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise both improve their physical function and experience less pain. Tai Chi benefits arthritis sufferers, report researchers, because its range of slow rhythmic movements enhances balance, strength and flexibility and induces mental relaxation, all of which contribute to a more positive perception of health and well being.

Source: Wiley-Blackwell, 2009

The Smell of VirtueWho would have thought that a

clean-smelling room, infused with a barely noticeable scent of cit-rus, could turn us into better people? A new study at Brigham Young Uni-versity shows that people who enter a clean-smelling environment do just that; they become fairer, more generous and more charitable. In one experiment, participants received $12, allegedly sent by an anonymous partner in another room. They then had to decide how much to keep and how much to return to their partner, who trusted them to divide it fairly. People in the clean-

scented room returned an average of $5.33 to their partner, versus only $2.81 by those in a normal room. In another experiment, those in the citrus-scented clean room showed a higher interest (4.21 on a 7-point scale) in volunteering for a Habitat for Humanity service project than those in the other room (3.29). Also, 22 percent in the clean room pledged to donate money, compared to only 6 percent in the control group. Cleanliness can help shape our actions, the researchers concluded, as well as our judgments about others and ourselves. “This is a very simple, unobtrusive way to promote ethical behavior,” observes Katie Liljenquist, the lead author on the report in Psychological Science, noting its potential usefulness in workplaces, stores and other organizations that typically rely on traditional surveillance and security measures. Perhaps the findings could be applied at home, too, Liljenquist conjectures: “It could be that getting our kids to clean up their rooms might help them clean up their acts, too.”

How To Stop Junk MailJunk mail not only clogs our mailboxes and the postal system, it consumes valuable natural resources and contributes to pollution, litter and landfill loads. Celebrate Earth Day by banishing this unhealthy junk; search the step- by-step guide at EcoFuture.org.

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Yoga’s Mindfulness Helps Control WeightNew, long-term research by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center shows

that middle-aged people who practice yoga gained less weight over a 10-year period than those who did not, independent of other physical activity and changes in dietary habits. The difference is that yoga teaches mindful eating. The researchers found that people who were aware of why they ate and stopped eating when satisfied weighed less than those who ate without that aware-ness. Yoga cultivates mindfulness in a number of ways, starting with being able to hold a challenging pose. A practitioner’s ability to be calm and observant during physical discomfort teaches how to maintain calm in other challenging situations as well, such as declin-ing to eat when we’re not hungry or not eating extra food when it tastes especially good. Satisfaction also comes from awareness of how food looks, tastes and smells. The researchers concluded that mindfulness appears to be a state that can augment the usual approaches to weight loss, such as counting calories, limiting portion size and not eating when emotionally upset or depressed. Adding yoga practice to a stan-dard weight-loss program may both make it more effective and promote eating behavior that is healthy and empowering.

INDOOR PLANT ALERTWe must

choose carefully when add-ing plants to green our home environ-ment. A recent study shows that instead of sucking up harm-ful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and breathing out healthy oxygen, like most plants do, some species can release harmful gases into the air. Among the latter group are the peace lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii Regel), snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata Prain), weeping fig (Ficus benjamina L.) and areca palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens Wendl). The researchers further noted that other plants potted in plastic pots and sprayed with pesticides during their commercial production also can emit VOCs.

Source: American Society for Horticultural Science, 2009

Current peer-reviewed research is confirming what thousands, possibly millions, of people

have suspected about their thyroid condition: It’s not just in my head!

Although medical research clearly traces mood disorders and cognitive and neurological symptoms to hypothyroidism, current medical practice doesn’t typically address this link. As a result, the influence of thyroid hormones on the nervous system goes unrecognized and therefore untreated. One of the nervous-system cells most sensitive to thyroid hor-mone levels are microglial cells.

So how do these microglial cells become involved when thyroid hormone levels go haywire?

Microglial cells are the first line of defense in the central nervous system. Their job is to monitor, identify, and grab intrud-ers and alert our immune system to a threat. They also monitor for levels of inflammation and respond quickly to a breach in our “blood brain barrier.” These cells get activated when our thyroid hormone levels fluctuate, as in the case of hypothyroid

disease. Activated microglial cells create inflam-mation in a vicious cycle, which can lead to minor cognitive symptoms or, worse, the neurogenerative changes found in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s, according to the article “Possible Roles of Microglial Cells for Neurotoxity,” in the September 2009 issue of Inflammatory Allergy Drug Targets. Further, the removal of the activated microglial cells leads to improvement in these neurodegenerative diseases.

Clearly, microglial cells are at the heart of neurodegeneration, or what I call “old, leaky brain

syndrome.” So what drug can you take to deactivate microglia cells and possibly help with depression, memory loss, brain fog or fatigue? Currently, none!—though there are natural compounds that promise dramatic health benefits for your brain, immune system, and thyroid.

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Helping our children form suc-cessful relationships with other people as a basis for getting

along in the world is important, but building other connections is also vital—including a respectful relation-ship with nature, animals and the world we inhabit. Embarking on an outdoor walking adventure is an easy and enjoy-able way of introducing children to nature’s wonders. Sandra Friend, author of numerous books, including The Florida Trail: The Official Hiking Guide and Hiking Trails of Florida’s National Forests, Parks and Preserves, says that many parents don’t realize the wealth of options that likely exist a short distance from where they live. “County park and recreation of-fices can provide information on a wide variety of parks, urban walks and other resources that you may not even be aware are close by,” says Friend. “Check your county’s website, where you can almost always find excellent information on these and other resources.” When she was young, Friend kept a terrarium on her bedroom windowsill, filled with the things she discovered while out-doors. She understands the benefits of giving children the license and space to explore nature in ways that stimulate their own imagination. Friend of-fers the following suggestions for engaging children while you’re out walking, and turning these experiences into memorable adventures that can help cul-tivate their inherent curiosity.

OUTDOOR PLAYMAKE EVERY WALK AN ADVENTURE

by Debra Bokur

Urban OutingsBotanical gardens, parks, butterfly gardens and zoos are perfect settings for walking adventures, even on a rainy day. Should a child show interest in particular animals, make repeat visits at various times when the animals are be-ing bathed, fed or cared for in different ways. Between visits, watch a nature video together or explore a picture book about the animal. Do your research so that you can share facts about the animal’s behavior, colors, diet and habitat. If individual animals aren’t already named, let your child choose his or her own name. Then, as opportunities arise at home, you can bring up the topic of George the Giraffe or Lucy the Lioness, and encourage kids to use their imagination to create stories starring their animal friends.

Keep a RecordWhether it’s on your street, in a nearby city park or in the yard, a single tree

can become an adventure all its own, especially for a small child who may not be able

to manage long excursions. Make an outline of the tree on

a piece of paper using a thick crayon or marker, and then run off multiple copies. Have the little one chronicle the tree’s

seasonal changes by color-ing them in and by adding the flowers that grow at its base or the birds and squirrels that live

among its branches. Older kids can add

more information, such as

where the tree originated, its general lifespan and what it’s used for. “You can also carry along a camera to record things you encounter on your walks,” advises Friend. “Then, help your chil-dren assemble a scrapbook of their walking adventures.”

Into the WildVacations are another opportunity for family walking adventures. Have kids research the area you’ll be visiting before leaving home, and plan walking routes ahead of time to make the most of your vacation. Remember, though, that huge ex-panses of wilderness can be intimidat-ing, especially if you’re not even two feet tall. “Short trails are good for small kids,” counsels Friend. “Make it an adventure by picking a topic before you head out. If it’s butterflies, for example, have your child point out what they notice when they encounter one.”

Make it a QuestDon’t discount the mysteries and mag-ic of your own backyard. Especially when children are very small, walking around the seemingly vast universe right outside their back door can be the source of some pretty great adven-tures. Hang a birdfeeder and learn the names of the birds that come to visit. Chart the seasons with their comings and goings, as well as the changes in the nearby plants and various trees. Older children can be in charge of their own garden plots; strolls to and from watering and caring for them can be a slow excursion to examine the rocks and insects along the way. Just be sure you’re ready to answer questions about everything you see.

Poet, screenwriter and author Debra Bokur looks forward to her daily medi-tation walks in the Colorado Rockies. She is a contributor to Mindful-Mama.com, a healthy parenting community. Her latest Web-based project is NextPlaneMedia.com.


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The world, now in greater peril than ever, also has unprecedented opportunity to build a new future. In 2010, April 22, the 40th anniversary

of the first global Earth Day, we have the collective power to bring about historic advances in indi-vidual, civic, corporate, national and international commitments to sustainability. Earth Day Network, a nonprofit organization that spearheads care for the Earth among 17,000 partners and collaborating organizations, sees this year as pivotal. “Earth Day is a catalyst for environmental change—40 years and 190 countries strong,” says Denis Hayes, the original Earth Day organizer and an Earth Day Network board member. Together, he says, “We will ignite this generation, the Green Generation, with the vigor and passion of the first Earth Day.” More than a billion people annually partici-pate in Earth Day activities. This month, volunteers around the world are engaged in large and small steps to green up their communities as part of the networks’ A Billion Acts of Green movement. Some are widening their reach through a green social network. Oth-ers are participating in 500 town hall-style meetings with local leaders on Earth Day to discuss response to climate change. Students are rallying in campus events. Communities of artists and athletes for the Earth are also on board. “The first Earth Day motivated U.S. citizens to charge government leaders with responsibility for the health of the environment,” says Carl Pope, execu-tive director of the Sierra Club. “Forty years later, environmental legislation for climate action is more important than ever; passing a climate bill in the United States by April 22, 2010 is imperative.” Supported priorities include renewable energy, green jobs and a new green economy. April 24 is also designated as a global day of celebration, marking all contributing achievements, in 40 events in major cities, including Washington, D.C. Find scheduled Earth Day activities and register a personal or corporate green action at EarthDay.net. Plan now to attend and support these local events.

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year, it’s only natural to feel inspired to rejuvenate our indoor environ-ment, too. Given this natural source of inspiration, it makes sense to do it using green products that are better both for us and for the Earth. Kelly Lerner, a principal of One World Design Architecture, in Spo-kane, Washington, and co-author of Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House, sees a willingness among home-owners to sort through all the green options. “Yes, green materials have become stylish and chic. But homeowners are genuinely concerned about their own health and they also see the connection between their own well-being and the health of their homes and the ecosystem. We all depend on clean water and air, indoors and out, for example, and consumers

are beginning to see how their everyday ac-tions impact the whole system.” It helps to know that making over our home doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing proposition, says Lern-er. “Taking even small steps to renew a space

will give us a sense of owner-ship, pride and comfort every time we enter it.”

Rehab FloorsFoot (and perhaps paw) traffic, spills and abuse take a toll on floors. We could just cover them up with new carpet, but carpet harbors dirt and bacteria. A hard floor is easier to keep clean and will provide more flexibility, should we decide to redecorate down the road. Among the dizzying array of flooring options, a growing number of choices are better for the environment, so doing the right thing doesn’t mean compromising on style and quality.

Certified sustainable woodForest certification began as a way to urge logging companies to adopt environmentally sound practices. Today, several certification programs exist within the industry, but according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, in-dependent Forest Stewardship Council

certification remains the only credible seal of approval for wood products. Look for the FSC mark on packaging and accept no substitutes.

Reputable sources include EcoTimber.com and AltruWood.com.

BambooBamboo, a rapidly renewable resource that grows faster than almost any other plant, has found its way into many products, most notably, flooring. Dan Smith, president and founder of Smith & Fong Co., makers of Plyboo, remarks that “Bamboo easily passes the environ-mental test, but it’s also aesthetically and tactilely pleasing as a finish product.” To ensure quality and sustainabil-ity, select bamboo flooring that carries reputable third-party certifications of compliance with high environmental and indoor air quality standards.

Some reputable sources include Plyboo.com and Teragren.com.

CorkCork flooring is made from either the bark of a cork oak tree or recycled natural cork wine stoppers. The former renews every 10 years; the latter, each time we uncork a bottle of wine. As long as cork is harvested correctly, the cork tree is unharmed and regener-ates bark 20 or more times during its lifespan.

Spring Green Rehab

Give Your Home the Green Light Todayby Crissy Trask


Cork is strong, resilient and re-duces noise, making it an ideal choice for many home applications. Look for formaldehyde- and PVC-free products.

Intriguing sources include NaturalCork.com and Jelinek.com.

Natural linoleumNatural linoleum flooring is made from renewable raw materials such as linseed oil, pine rosin, wood flour and jute. Marmoleum, produced by Forbo, comes in so many different colors that the design possibilities are limitless. But its color palette is just the beginning of the allure: “Marmoleum actually becomes stronger with age, as the linseed oil oxidizes,” explains Melanie Valerian, the company’s product line manager, “and its natural anti-static properties repel dust and dirt, making it easy to clean and maintain.”

Visit TheMarmoleumStore.com.

Make Over Countertops Got peeling laminate or stained grout? Resist the popular choice, granite, which is nonrenewable and requires significant energy to extract and ship. Instead, try a renewable countertop material that rivals or surpasses gran-ite in beauty and performance for the kitchen, bar or bathroom.

Recycled composites Countertops made from recycled paper or glass are desirable for far more than their renewable status; among their fine qualities are strength, durability and a stone-like appearance. Another advantage is the ease of workmanship involved, making the installed price often lower than that for stone.

Good sources include PaperStoneProd-ucts.com and IceStone.biz.

Low-impact concreteThis versatile and beautifully distinc-tive material can be poured in place, molded into any shape and comple-mented with decorative accents to cre-ate custom looks. Mining aggregate is disruptive to the landscape and producing cement for conventional concrete is energy inten-sive. It’s better to choose a local fabrica-tor that uses recycled, locally sourced aggregate and industrial waste byprod-ucts to replace some of the cement.

More information at ConcreteNetwork.com/Sustainable-Countertops.

Wake Up WallsOne of the most dramatic changes we can make to a room is changing the wall covering. Something as simple as a fresh, vibrant coat of paint can liven up a room and our mood. Here are several Earth-friendly ways to introduce decorative color and texture.

Safe paint Paint that is low in VOCs emits fewer volatile organic compounds that pol-lute indoor air, but note that low-VOC paint can still contain harmful toxins. Other toxic ingredients like formalde-hyde, acetone and ammonia are found in many conventional paints. Be good to the environment and choose paints that omit troublesome ingredients without compromising quality.

Sources include AFMsafecoat.com and BioShieldPaint.com.

Tips to Green an Outdoor Living Space(Hint: It takes more

than plants.)

n Select permeable pavers for walkways and patios that permit water to filter through into the soil, instead of run off into storm drains.

n Build rock walls and borders using local stone.

n Use deck boards made from recycled plastic and industrial or agricultural byproducts. These keep waste materials out of the landfill and provide low-maintenance areas for entertaining.

n Opt for a gas grill if home elec-tricity comes primarily from fossil fuels (check with the local utility company). If it comes from clean sources—like hydro, wind and solar—an electric grill is a good choice.

n Light walkways with solar lights and install energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lights in entertainment areas. LEDs won’t attract bugs.

n Choose native plants, trees and shrubs that will thrive on what is naturally provided by local soil and precipitation once they are established. Opt for drip irrigation systems and rain sensors.

As much as 90 percent of residential construction

and demolition project waste is recyclable.

~ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency


Natural clay plasterPlaster is a natural, environmentally friendly material, used in homes for thousands of years because of its strength and longevity. Its unrivaled beauty is now draw-ing the interest of modern home owners, notes Armin Croft Elsaesser, president of American Clay Enterprises, LLC. Plaster’s beauty is more than skin deep, however. “Plaster controls moisture, absorbs odors and doesn’t attract dirt,” he says, “which makes it the workhorse of wall coverings.”

Learn more at AmericanClay.com.

Plant-based wall coveringsWho knew that covering our walls with grass or coconut shells could produce such exquisite results? Papers, tiles and panels crafted from sustain-able plants and reclaimed agricultural waste will beautifully cover sections or entire walls, imbuing them with pattern, texture and color.

Design-worthy sources include PhillipJeffries.com and KireiUSA.com.

Add Architectural DetailArchitectural detail can be that special touch that really makes a room pop. Crown molding, baseboards, door and window trim, mantels, beams and wain-scoting are affordable details that add in-terest and value to a home. Planet-friend-ly products of recycled and reclaimed origin ensure that we get the look we want and keep a clear conscience.

Reclaimed woodReclaimed wood comes from a vari-ety of sources and species. Whether it’s heart pine from a 1890 Virginia warehouse or burgundy-stained oak from old California wine barrels, all reclaimed wood has a story—and the kind of character and richness not avail-able with new wood. Choosing re-claimed goodies also keeps more trees firmly planted in the ground.

Recommended sources include VintageTimber.com, Elmwood

ReclaimedTimber.com and Habitat.org/cd/env/restore.aspx.

Wood alternativesWood-like composites made from recycled plastics are as much or more effective as solid wood for interior decoration. Timbron International makes decorative moldings that are 90 percent recycled. “Our moldings can be cut, nailed, glued, sanded, caulked and painted, just like wood,” says Steve Lacy, the company’s president and CEO, “but, unlike wood, our product is more durable and impervious to water.”

Innovative sources include Timbron.com and PlasTeak.com.

Dress Up Windows Window treatments should comple-ment décor, rather than dominate or dictate it. Earth-kind window fashions that come in soft, natural colors allow furnishings and decorative touches to be the star. Select natural window treat-ments that are easy on the planet and anything but drab.

Natural shadesNatural shades enhance any design aesthetic, from traditional to modern. Earthshade, a leader in natural window fashions made from rapidly renewable plants such as grass, reed and bamboo, produces shades in an array of styles

Keep Waste to a Minimum

Reducen Share project details and mea-surements with a salesperson or contractor to obtain material esti-mates and avoid over-ordering.

n Measure twice and cut once to avoid expensive material waste.

Reuse & Recyclen When renovating, think decon-struction, rather than demolition.

n Require that a contractor’s bid include a plan for reducing, reusing or recycling construction waste and references from similar projects.

n Much of what is left over after demolition and remodeling can be recycled or reused. Use Earth911.org to identify such materials and businesses willing to take them.

n Save leftover paint, adhesives and scraps that can be used later for touch-ups and repairs.

n Look for a materials exchange, such as Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores (Habitat.org/env/restores.aspx), which may offer both new (surplus/overstock) and used build-ing materials and components.

Contributing Source: Union of Concerned Scientists at ucsusa.org/action


and flexible options. Principal Craig Swanson promotes the rigorous quality standards his shades must meet, as well as the fact that they are sustainably pro-cured and fair trade crafted, all without chemicals.

Learn more at EarthShade.com.

Natural curtainsNatural window fabrics may be luxurious silk or organically grown cotton, hemp or linen. These fabrications are much more than renewable, however. Hemp, for example, is naturally insulating and can improve a window’s energy performance. Loose linen weaves will allow natural light to filter through while protecting furnishings from harsh sunlight.

Reputable sources include Rawganique.com and PlumRidge.com.

Improve Lighting Lighting is an integral part of a room’s appeal, but the right lighting does more than enhance the beauty and utility of a room; it can also improve its energy efficiency and safety.

CFL applicationsUse compact fluorescent light bulbs only in fixtures that are continuously on for a half hour or more a day. For fixtures turned off and on for a few minutes at a time, stick with standard bulbs. This protects your investment in CLFs, which can deteriorate faster if subjected to frequent on/off cycles. Recycle at Home Depot or a hazard-ous waste receiving site because these bulbs contain a trace of mercury.

HomeDepot.com lists eco-options.

LED applicationsLight emitting diodes are fast becom-ing the new light source for ultra- energy-efficient household lighting. Bulbs designed for home applications typically house a cluster of several small LED bulbs under a diffuser lens with an Edison base. Although more expensive than a comparable incan-descent bulb, an LED bulb can last up to 50 times longer and use 85 percent less energy, so the cost is recouped over time.

Five Reliable Green Rehab Certifications

Source: Green Building Alliance

Note: The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) developed Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards as benchmarks for the design, con-struction and operation of high performance green buildings. This list of compliant certifications is not intended to be comprehensive.

LEED Compliance

Materials and resources

Innovation and design

Indoor air quality

Indoor air quality

Innovation and design

Product Categories

wood and bamboo products

Building products, textiles and flooring

Building products

Flooring

Building products

Certification

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

Smart Certified (SMaRT)

Green Seal

FloorScore

Cradle to Cradle (C2C)

Helpful sources include Polar-Ray.com and LEDBulb.com.

Light sensorsWe want to turn lights off to save en-ergy, but no one likes fumbling in the dark for a light switch. Occupancy sen-sors enable lights to turn on automati-cally when a room is entered and shut off once exited. No more forgetting to turn out the light. Look for sensors us-ing passive infrared technology that de-tect the heat energy from our bodies.

Find some options at Leviton.com.

With a growing number of green products and materi-als to choose from, it’s becoming easier to remodel respon-sibly, safely and

elegantly. Lerner concludes that “This empowers us to make healthy choices and create the life we want to lead.”

Crissy Trask, the author of It’s Easy Being Green: A Handbook for Earth-Friendly Living, is a freelance writer and green lifestyle consultant based in Washington state. She can be reached at [email protected].

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ald’s restaurant in Rome, Italy. Now, this grassroots social movement, with some 85,000 members, promotes a way of living and eating that strengthens the connections between the food we eat and the health of our communities, our bioregion and our planet. The second aspect is about creat-ing a grassroots financial movement. The initial goal is to attract the attention of one million or more Americans who are willing to invest a small fraction of their investment dollars in small-scale agriculture. This supports the health of the individual and ultimately, leads to a more robust community. Slow Money is a new nonprofit

In Inquiries into the Nature of Slow Money, author Woody Tasch points the way to strategies for fixing the

economy, from the ground up. His prin-ciples of responsible investing connect investors to the places where they live and to the land, offering life-affirming, culturally rich alternatives to global markets run amok.

What do you mean by the term "slow money"?

There are two aspects to slow money. The first is intertwined with the slow food movement, initially begun as a response to the opening of a McDon-

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Merging Social Investing and PhilanthropyA Conversation with Author Woody Taschby Linda Sechrist

that organizes local and national networks and develops new financial products and services to bring money back down to earth. We are cur-rently steering significant new sources of capital to small food enterprises, appropriate-scale organic farming and local food systems. In addition, we seek to catalyze the emergence of the new nurture capi-tal industry—entrepreneurial financing aimed to support soil fertility, carrying capacity, sense of place, cultural and ecological diversity and nonviolence—all of which connects investors to their local economies. Present examples in-clude credit unions, co-ops, community supported agriculture and community development venture capital funds like Community Development Financial, which is already in place. At the heart of our organization are two questions. What if we put soil fertility into return-on-investment cal-culations that serve people and place as much as they serve industry sectors and markets? What if we could design capital markets built around preserva-tion and restoration, rather than extrac-tion and consumption?

So, by contrast, how would you define fast money?

Fast money refers to investment dollars that have become so detached from the people, places and activities being financed that it is impossible to say whether the world economy is going through a correction in the markets trig-gered by the sub-prime mortgage crisis, or whether we are teetering on the edge of something much deeper and more challenging. Fast money creates a baffling environment that cannot be understood or managed, even by financial experts. This kind of befuddlement arises when the relationships among capital, com-munity and bioregion are broken. If we continue to invest in ways that uproot companies, putting them in the hands of a broad, shallow pool of absentee shareholders whose primary goal is the endless growth of their financial capital, the depletion of our social and natural capital will continue.


Why do you believe today’s industrial finance strategies are not working?

Organized from “markets down,” rather than from “the ground up,” industrial finance is inherently limited in its ability to nurture the long-term health of a community and bioregion. These limits are nowhere more ap-parent than in the food sector, where financial strategies bent on optimiz-ing the efficient use of capital have resulted in cheap, chemical-laden food; millions of acres of genetically modified corn; trillions of food trans-port miles; widespread degradation of soil fertility; depleted and eutrophied

aquifers [where nutrient and algae overload snuff out oxygen and helpful organisms]; a dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico; and an obesity epidemic that exists side-by-side with persistent hunger in this country.

What do you believe is the crux of the problem with the present financial system?

The bifurcation of social purpose and fiscal prudence is at the root of the problem. If the goal is to make more money through our investments as fast as possible, so that we have more mon-ey to give away for cleaning up existing problems, then we are on the wrong track. Cleaning up problems with phil-anthropic money may have seemed to make sense in the 20th century, but it is no longer conscionable or appropri-ate for the 21st century. We need more realistic expectations for smart invest-ments that can sustain and preserve the planet’s wealth for generations to come. We have to ask ourselves this: Do we want communities whose main streets include local merchants whom

we know, or do we want them made up of multinational companies, owned by people we think we know, that produce products under conditions of which we are not aware?

For more information about Woody Tasch and Slow Money, visit SlowMoneyAlliance.org.


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In his 1967 memoir, Stop-Time, Frank Conroy describes his initiation into literature as an adolescent on

Manhattan’s Upper East Side. “I’d lie in bed…,” he writes, “and read one paper-back after another until two or three in the morning. The real world dissolved and I was free to drift in fantasy, living a thousand lives, each one more power-ful, more accessible and more real than my own.” I know that boy: Growing up in the same neighborhood, I was that boy. And I have always read like that, although these days, I find myself driven by the idea that in their intimacy, the one-to-one attention they require, books are not tools to retreat from the world, but, rather, ways to better under-stand and interact with it. As an act of contemplation, read-ing relies on our ability to still our mind long enough to inhabit someone else’s world, and to let that someone else inhabit ours. We possess the books we read, but they possess us also, filling us with thoughts and observations, asking us to make them part of ourselves. This is what Conroy was hinting at in his ac-count of adolescence. In order for this to work, however, we need a certain type of silence, an ability to filter out the world’s incessant noise. Such a state is increasingly elu-sive in our hyper-networked culture, in which every rumor and banality is blogged and tweeted. Today, it seems it is not contemplation we seek, but an odd sort of distraction, busily masquerading as being in the know. How do we pause when we must know everything instantly? How do we rumi-nate when we are constantly expected to respond? How do we become immersed in some-thing (an idea, emotion or deci-

The Art of Readingby David L. Ulin

sion) when we are no longer willing to give ourselves the space to reflect? This is where real reading comes in, because it demands that space and restores time to us in a fundamental way. Books insist that we slow down and immerse ourselves in them. We can rely on books to pull us back from the world, to reconnect us with a more elemental sense of who we are. Text has a permanence that eclipses boundar-ies of time and space, whether written yesterday or 1,000 years ago. After spending hours each day reading emails and fielding phone calls in the office, tracking information

across countless websites, I find it diffi-cult to quiet down in the evening. I pick up a book and read, but some nights it takes 20 pages to settle down. Still, it happens if we want it to, if we consider it necessary. “My experience,” William James once observed, “is what I agree to attend to,” a line Winifred Gallagher uses to set forth the theme of her book, Rapt: Attention and the Focused Life. Attention, she posits, is a lens through which we consider not merely identity, but desire. Who do we want to be, she asks, and how do we go about that pro-cess of becoming, in a world of endless options, distractions and possibilities? When I was a kid, my grandmother used to get mad at me for attending family functions with a book. Back then, if I’d had the language for it, I might have argued that the world within the pages was more compelling than the world without; I was reading both to escape and to be engaged. All these years later, I find myself in a similar position, in which reading has become an act of contemplative medita-tion, with all of meditation’s attendant difficulty and grace. I sit down. I try to make a place for silence. It’s harder than it used to be, but still, I read.

David L. Ulin is the book editor of the Los Angeles Times.

April 11-17 is National Library Week

A 2008 Scholastic study found that 82 percent of children ages five to eight and 55 percent of

teens ages 15 to 17 like to read for pleasure. Nearly two-thirds prefer to read

physical books rather than a computer screen or digital device. High-

frequency Internet users are more likely to read books for fun every day.


According to the United Nations, “sustainability” is defined in terms of development: “Sustainable development…

meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” When we apply this to food and to our health, we can clearly see the environmental and economic relevance. Food, the most basic of human needs, must be reevaluated and understood in a way that creates and builds health—for both the individual and the environment. It’s quite simple, but we’ve gone far astray. Sustainable nutrition is the notion that we can get back to this ideal and truly value healthful, clean food.

Living SustainabilityWhat actions can we take or abstain from that will foster

sustainability—in our ecology, economy and health? The most sustainable action we as consumers can take is to eat as locally as possible, dramatically reducing our carbon footprint, as Sharon Astyk and Aaron Newton illustrate in A Nation of Farmers:

“Whether flown or trucked, all industrial food has a heavy carbon impact. Food is fertilized with fossil fuel…which creates the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide. Pesticides are manufactured with and from petrochemicals. Soil amendments are trucked around the world, and then added to the soils with carbon-spewing tractors. The food is often harvested mechani-cally, packed into warehouses cooled with fossil fuels, and then trucked, shipped, refrigerated, processed in every way, each with its carbon impact, until the day you drive to the supermarket to buy it” (27).

Shopping at local farmers’ markets and planting vegetable and herb gardens minimizes our reliance on industrial agricul-ture and boosts the local economy. The need for pesticides and fertilizers is reduced or eliminated, as is the need for warehous-ing, storing, and refrigeration—what allows the food to spend up to ten days in transit.

A Plant-Based Diet Is Sustainable Eating less meat and more plants is another way to foster

sustainability. Industrial livestock farming is one of the biggest contributors to global warming and to soil and water pollution. Not only is animal feces the largest source of methane (one of the most potent warming gases) in the US, according to A Na-tion of Farmers, but millions of tons of fertilizer and petroleum are required for grain production to feed the livestock.

Sustainable Nutrition = Greater HealthSo, how does this affect individual health? Buying lo-

cally means that the food we eat is fresher. And, according to Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food, crops grown organically have higher levels of antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, and other nutrients than those grown conventionally.

Meat as a CondimentConsider using meat as a condiment in your sustainable-

nutrition, plant-based diet. It most benefits our ecology, economy and health if our meat, dairy, and poultry products come from free-range, pasture-based farms—meaning that the animals roam around outdoors and are free to eat grass, leaves, and, in the case of chickens and pigs, whatever else happens to cross their path.

Economic Impact of Sustainable Nutrition Grass-fed beef and other organically grown foods carry a

higher price tag than conventional foods in part because the latter benefits from government subsidies for corn, wheat, beef, dairy and other products grown and raised in the industrial model. The true cost of these foods, however, is reflected in widespread obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and environmental disaster. Time did a cost analysis and found that organically, sustainably raised foods would cost the average American an additional $900 a year in food expenses—while the average annual cost of medical expenses after a diagnosis of diabetes is $13,000 (Pollan, 136).

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ReferencesAstyk, Sharon, and Aaron Newton. A Nation of

Farmers: Defeating the Food Crisis on American Soil. Gabriola Island, British Columbia: New Society Publishers, 2009.

Bauman, Edward. Fatal Attraction: The Connection Between Obesity and Toxicity. Bauman College Press, 2008.

Benbrook, Charles, Xin Zhao, Jaime Yáñez, Neal Davies, and Preston Andrews. State of Science Review: Nutritional Superiority of Organic Foods, Critical Issue Report, March 2008. Boulder, CO: The Organic Center. http://organic-center.org/reportfiles/Nutrient_Content_SSR_FINAL_V2.pdf.

Campbell, T. Colin, and Thomas M. Campbell II. The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-Term Health. Dallas. TX: BenBella Books, 2006.

Eatwild. “Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Products.” www.eatwild.com/healthbenefits.htm.

Kingsolver, Barbara. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 2007.

Long, Cheryl, and Tabitha Alterman. “Meet Real Free-Range Eggs.” Mother Earth News (October/November 2007). www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/2007-10-01/Tests-Reveal-Healthier-Eggs.aspx.

Pollan, Michael. In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto. New York: Penguin Press, 2008.

Pollan, Michael. The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals. New York: Penguin Press, 2006.

Walsh, Bryan. “Getting Real Cost About the High Price of Cheap Food.” Time (August 21, 2009). www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1917458,00.html.

Kristin Wartman, M.A., N.E, is a writer and nutrition educator working in Los Angeles.. Visit her food blog at FoodbyKristin.wordpress.com. Edward Bauman, M.Ed., Ph.D., N.C., is the director of Bauman College, offering training in Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts. He is the originator of the Eating for Health™ approach to whole-food nutrition. Visit BaumanCollege.org.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 1Herbal Medicine – April 1-3. Herbal and wild food workshop with Brigitte Mars. School of Natural Medicine, Boulder; purehealth.com.

Healthier Living with Chronic Disease Workshop – 3-5:30pm. Thursdays, 4/1-5/13. Free for adults 60+. Boulder Community Hospital, Mapleton Location, Boulder. Pre-Registration required 303-441-3599

Healing Meditation: Celebrating Grief – 7-8:30pm. Realizing that celebrating what we are grieving opens the heart to love and joy. $10 donation. 1800 30th St. Suite 307, Boulder. 303-545-5562.

SATURDAY, APRIL 3Fruit Trees In Permaculture Systems – 8:30am-12:30pm. Learn about fruit tree care, including selection, pruning and grafting. $45. 63rd St. Farm, 3796 No. 63rd St., Boulder. Register 303-530-1415.

Backyard Chickens 101 – 1:30-5pm., 101 reasons to raise chickens and other poultry! Poultry can help you control pests in your garden, enrich the soil, and provide eggs and meat. $45. 63rd St. Farm, 3796 No. 63rd St., Boulder. Register 303-530-1415.

The Yin of Yoga: From PMS to Perimenopause – 2-4:30pm. An all-level yoga workshop for women’s health and wellbeing. $30, Yo Mama Yoga members receive 10% discount. Yo Mama Yoga Studio, 737 29th St, Boulder. Pre-reg online AngieSamadhi.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 4Rebroadcast of Talk by Sri Harold Klemp – 10:30am-noon. Talk from the previous night by Sri Harold Klemp, the Mahanta, the Living Eck Master. Free. ECKANKAR Center of Boulder Valley, Crossroads Gardens, 1800 30th St. Suite 208, Boulder. 303-443-1610

MONDAY, APRIL 5Nutrition Essentials for Everyone Community Education Course – Mondays 6-8:30pm, 4/5-5/24. Learn to increase your energy, improve your health, and elevate your mood with food! Bauman College, 1128 Pine Street, Boulder. Register now BaumanCollege.org or 800-987-7530.

TUESDAY, APRIL 6Healthy Aging by Managing the Inflammation Response – 6pm. Discover how whole food nutrients can play a positive role in healthy aging by promoting a healthy inflammation response every day. Free. Lafayette Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. VitaminCottage.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7Climate Smart Facts – 6-8pm. Simple Solar will present about the Climate Smart Program for home owners. ellie’s eco home store; 2525 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder. Details 303-952-1004.

What A Way To Go: Life at the End of Empire – 7-10pm. A middle class white guy comes to grips with Peak Oil, Climate Change, Mass Extinction, Population Overshoot and the demise of the American Lifestyle. Film and discussion, adults only. $5. Crescent Grange, 7901 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield. 303-248-6677

THURSDAY, APRIL 8Slickrock Yoga Retreat – Apr 8-11. This out-and-back backpacking trip includes daily yoga practice as well as exploratory hikes to the arches, winding canyons and vast mesas of the canyon country. Grand Junction, CO. $799. Women’s Wilderness Institute. Info 303-939-9191

Mens Path of the Ceremonial Arts Intro. Night – 6-8:30pm. An experiential introductory

evening to the Men’s PCA. Connecting to yourself and community as men of spirit. Free. The StarHouse, Boulder. 303-245-8452.

FRIDAY, APRIL 9Accepting the Gift...EMBRACING LOSS – 10-11:30am ( Longmont) and 1- 2:30 pm ( Boulder). Have you lived thru an incomprehensible loss? Heal your heart and to move forward in your life. $199. Info/register 720-301-3993.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1014th Annual Longmont Taste of Therapy Wellness Fair – 9am-3pm. Over 40 wellness practitioners provide 15 minute hands-on sessions for $5: appointments taken at fair and fill quickly. Free. Longmont Recreation Services 303-774-4827

Voices for the Earth – 3-6 pm Multi media and participatory experience of local people and organization stories-paths to care for the Earth. Sponsor--Our Sacred Earth Free. Boulder. RSVP 303-273-5582.

MONDAY, APRIL 12Detox and Beyond: Your Amazing Liver – 6pm. Learn how to optimize liver health, improve digestion, properly detoxify and build lasting health. Free. Lafayette Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. VitaminCottage.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 13BGBG Residential Brown Bag Series: Solar Thermal – 11:30am-1:30pm. Simple & Practical Applications for Solar Thermal in Residential Settings. Green building educational series and networking. Free/$20 Non-members. REI Community Room, 1789 28th St Boulder. bgbg.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 15Atomic Circus Third Thursdays Salon Series – 7-9pm. “Water, Water Everywhere,” with Greg Hobbs, Greg Cortopassi, Zia Parker, and Ross Thomas. Atomic love donation. Free wine and snacks. Boulder Center for Conscious Living, 1637 28th St., Boulder. AtomicCircus.net

Tele-Psychic Tools for Beginners – 7-9pm. Learn how to heal yourself and develop your psychic

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Healing Meditation: Clearing Past Lives – 7-8:30pm. In which we explore how to clear the past life component of current issues. A powerful healing. $10 suggested donation. 1800 30th St. Suite 307, Boulder. 303-545-5562.

FRIDAY, APRIL 16Fruita Singletrack Sampler – Apr 16-18. 3 days of amazing trails, 3 different types of terrain and 360 degrees of jaw-dropping views. Climbing and cornering, mastering switchbacks and simple tricks. Fruita, CO. $610. Women’s Wilderness Institute. Info 303-939-9191

PujaGroove – 7-9:30pm. Tantra meets Dance. Come integrate conscious open hearted intimacy with free form rhythmic movement. $15. Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl St. 303-530-0920.

Mysticpoetics: Writing the Alchemical Self – 7-9pm. How can poetry be viewed through a Jungian lens? Local poet and writer, Jennifer Phelps, explores the work of Brenda Hillman. $15/$10/members free. Info bfjung.org, 303-473-8373.

SATURDAY, APRIL 17Shred-It-A-Thon Community Event – 9-noon. Bring up to 3 copy boxes or one large trash bag full of your personal confidential documents and we will “cross cut” shred it for MAXIMUM destruction. (Not for Businesses). Free. Boulder – 5505 Arapahoe Ave. (at Boulder Valley Credit Union). Longmont – 2101 N. Main (behind Elevations Credit Union)

Wild Earth Saturday – 10am-4pm. Enjoy an obstacle course, constellations, animals, live music, solar displays and more. FREE. NCAR’s Mesa Lab. wildbear.org

Earth Day Celebration at Ellie’s Eco Home Store – 10am-5pm. Visit with earth friendly product vendors; free $75 value gift bags to the first 25 customer purchases, valuable prizes, Simple Solar Van, and much more! The earth is what we all have in common! Come celebrate with Ellie’s!

Rainwater Harvesting at Home – 10am-4pm. Apr 17-18. Learn to effectively make use of rainwater in the home landscape. Comprehensive in the varied methods of rainwater harvesting. One day, $55, both days, $100. Sponsored by Transition Colorado. Contrast Ranch, Arapahoe & 63rd St., Boulder. Call 303-258-7982 for more information

American Clay Class – 10am-4pm. Basic Training from Master Artisan, Fred Mirabel. $125, includes supplies. Ellie’s Eco Home Store. Register 303-952-1004.

SUNDAY, APRIL 18ECKANKAR Open House – 10:30-noon. Come share, and explore ECKANKAR in an open house setting. Free. ECKANKAR Center of Boulder Valley, Crossroads Gardens, 1800 30th St. Suite 208, Boulder. 303-443-1610

TUESDAY, APRIL 20Natural Healing through Ayurveda: the Ancient Science of Health – 6pm. Learn how

to determine your own Ayurvedic body type to support your specific type in good health with herbal, nutritional, and daily lifestyle approaches. Free. Lafayette Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. VitaminCottage.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21A New Face on Old Truths – 7pm. A spiritually uplifting video by Harold Klemp, the Spiritual Leader of ECKANKAR. Free. ECKANKAR Center of Boulder Valley, Crossroads Gardens, 1800 30th St. Suite 208, Boulder. 303-443-1610

The Sexual Herbal – 7:30pm. Brigitte Mars talks about her latest book on passion, pleasure, sexual nutrition, herbal aphrodisiacs, bedroom feng shui and much more. Boulder Bookstore, 1107 Pearl Street, Free 303 447-2074.

THURSDAY, APRIL 22Volunteer Wellness Coach Training – 9am-4:30pm. Thursdays and Fridays, April 22, 23, 29 & 30. Become a certified Leader of Stanford Universities Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Free. Boulder, Pre-reg required. 303-441-3599

Meet and Greet at the Center for People With Disabilities (CPWD) – 3-5pm. Meet and Greet Reception to Welcome our new Executive Director, Ian Engle. CPWD, 1675 Range Street, Boulder, CO. [email protected].

Grow Veggies, Successfully, First Try! – 6-8:30pm. All New Square Foot Gardening Method. It requires NO tilling, NO weeding, and NO digging. $45. New Vista High School, Boulder. Register early at bvsd.org/LLL.

FRIDAY, APRIL 23SpiritTalk: The Fine Art of Discernment – 7-9pm. Exploring all the difference between judgment and discernment. A key to avoiding karma. $15 tickets, admit 2. Advance discount. The Bead Lounge 320 Main St., Longmont. 303-545-5562.

SATURDAY, APRIL 24Boulder’s First Annual Dandelion Festival – All day. 303 444-6981

Aspen EcoFest – 10am-4pm. Enjoy an Eco Marketplace , Bicycle Clunker Criterium, Eco Swap, Environmental Art Show, Eco Fashion Show at the Green Tie Ball, Roundtable Conversations , Green Tie Ball (tickets $35-$50), Canine Eco Fashion Show and more. Free. Inn at Aspen, Aspen, CO. AspenEcoFest.com.

Galileo Channeling & Healing – 10-1pm. Inspiration, Innovation, Initiative, and Influence. Learn how to see your world anew and take charge of your life! Receive personal healing and communication from Galileo. $50. 303-530-0920.

SUNDAY, APRIL 25CRC’s EarthDay 5k Run/Walk – 10am-noon. Pott’s Field, CU. conservationcenter.org

Aspen EcoFest – 10am-4pm. Enjoy an Eco Marketplace , Bicycle Clunker Criterium, Eco Swap, Environmental Art Show, Eco Fashion Show at the Green Tie Ball, Roundtable Conversations , Green

Tie Ball (tickets $35-$50), Canine Eco Fashion Show and more. Free. Inn at Aspen, Aspen, CO. AspenEcoFest.com.

Earthfest Boulder – 11am-4pm. A free community celebration featuring music, sustainable food and drink, farmers market, speakers, Dirt Days outdoor activities, an expo of green businesses, and much more! Downtown Boulder - Central Park, the Bandshell, and the Farmer’s Market Area. Info earthfestboulder.net

MONDAY, APRIL 26Boulder County Green Building Conference: Ideas To Action – 7:30am- 4:30pm. Green building professionals, local government staff, local officials, practitioners, and innovators to educate, learn, inspire, and build connections. RSVP. University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder. bgbg.org

Money Smart Seminars – 4-6 pm. Learn about the importance of saving, how you can make the most of your money, and other Money Smart suggestions. Free. RSVP 303-415-3505. Boulder Valley Credit Union, 5505 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder

TUESDAY, APRIL 27Money Smart Seminars – 4-6 pm. Learn about the importance of saving, how you can make the most of your money, and other Money Smart suggestions. Free. RSVP 303-415-3505. Boulder Valley Credit Union, 5505 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28Money Smart Seminars – 4-6 pm. Learn about the importance of saving, how you can make the most of your money, and other Money Smart suggestions. Free. RSVP 303-415-3505. Boulder Valley Credit Union, 5505 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder

THURSDAY, APRIL 29Money Smart Seminars – 4-6 pm. Learn about the importance of saving, how you can make the most of your money, and other Money Smart suggestions. Free. RSVP 303-415-3505. Boulder Valley Credit Union, 5505 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder

Healing Meditation: Weaving the Fires of Heaven and Earth – 7-8:30pm. In which we will combine the fires of Earth with those of the Stars in the vessel of the heart. $10 suggested donation. 1800 30th St. Suite 307, Boulder. 303-545-5562.

FRIDAY, APRIL 30Money Smart Seminars – 4-6 pm. Learn about the importance of saving, how you can make the most of your money, and other Money Smart suggestions. Free. RSVP 303-415-3505. Boulder Valley Credit Union, 5505 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder

SATURDAY, MAY 1Parent-Daughter Service Project – All day. Spend the day together outside as you work on a service project to help better your community. As you work together, you’ll learn and grow, laugh and play and feel great about the difference you each are making. Cost $175 per pair. Women’s Wilderness Institute. Info 303-939-9191


Dynamite Divas Women’s Spring Expo – 10am-4pm. Over 70 exhibitors, fashion show, speakers and fun. $12 at door, $10 advance. Aloft Hotel, Broomfield. DynamiteDivas.net or 303-413-6025.

Sound Circle – 7pm. Broomfield Auditorium. $20/$15. Tickets 1-800-838-3006. Info (303) 473-4525 or soundcirclesings.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 2Sound Circle – 1 and 5pm. Broomfield Auditorium. $20/$15. Tickets 1-800-838-3006. Info (303) 473-4525 or soundcirclesings.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 4Seasonal Allergies: Why You Don’t Have To Suffer Every Year – 6pm. A frank and thorough discussion on allergies, the immune system, and what you can do to enjoy the great outdoors again! Free. Lafayette Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. VitaminCottage.com.

Zumba – 6-7:30pm. 5/4-6/8. The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. $95. Community Montessori School, Boulder. Register early at bvsd.org/LLL.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5Basic Bouldering – 5:30-7pm. May 5-19. Learn the art of rock climbing-This introductory class establishes a foundation of movement and technique. $129. The Spot Gym. Register early at bvsd.org/LLL.

THURSDAY, MAY 6Introduction to Hydroponic Gardening – 6-9pm. Why wait until summer to plant? Hydroponic gardening is a great way to grow fresh produce and plants all year round. $45. Arapahoe Campus, Boulder. Register early through BVSD Lifelong Learning at bvsd.org/LLL.

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Planetary Healing, World Harmony Meditations Teleclass – 6-7am. Guided Meditations and Self Mastery tools that assist to clear ourselves and the planet of our unconsious fears. Contact Linda Lawson 720-301-3993 for details.

Sunday Meditation – 9am. Service to follow at 10:30am. Unity Center, 505 Main St, Longmont. 720-251-1419 or UnityLongmont.org.

Awakening Women – 6:30pm. Warm, supportive environment to release inner struggle by focusing on your most important relationship-Self. $20 sliding scale. 4500 19th St. Boulder. RSVP Andrea 303-545-5485; www.radiantawareness.com

Satsang at Sacred Mountain Ashram – 7pm. Kirtan, satsang and meditation, all are welcome. 10668 Gold Hill Road, Boulder. 303-447-1637. TruthConsciousness.org.

Jazz or Blues Jam – 7:30-10pm. Players welcome. Boulder Outlook Hotel. 800 28th Street. BoulderOutlook.com/musiccalendar.html

Kids Story Time for Preschoolers – 9am. Come enjoy time with your little one in GMY’s new Hanuman Kids Studio. Each week will feature a new story and a few yoga poses to go along. $3 per child. Space is limited. Please register today at 303-421-4131.

Cardio Kickboxing – 6:15-7pm. Get in shape and reduce stress. 1st class free. Boulder Quest Center, 1200 Yarmouth Ave, Boulder. 303-440-3647 BoulderQuest.com.

Yoga For Conditioning and Restoring – 9-10:15am. Vinyasa flow, all levels. Focus on potent pranayam (conscious breathing), an increase in sustained energy, muscular balance and flexibility. $15 ($12 3 or more classes). The Nook, 985 Westview Dr. Boulder.EnergizeShanti.com.

Lunch-time Laughter Club – 12-12:45pm. Laughter Yoga. All levels. Dispels stress and worry. Rejuvenates. Free. Unitarian University Fellowship, 1241 Ceres Dr, Lafayette. LiveLifeLaughing.org.

Tribal Belly Dance – 6pm. American Tribal Style with Jennifer Goran. Boulder Quest Center, 1200 Yarmouth Ave. 303-440-3647 or BoulderQuest.com.

Healing Space – 12-2pm. 15 minute energy clearings or healings. Free/donation. 1800 30th St. Ste 307 Boulder. 303-545-5562.

Ninja Self Defense – 1-2pm. Personal Safety and Empowerment. Free Trial class. 1200 Yarmouth Ave. Adults Only. BoulderQuest.com.

Business Women’s Network Meeting – 1-2:15pm. Enhancing the growth of members’ businesses. $10/month. Remax Alliance Office 4770 Baseline Ave., Suite 200 Boulder. 303-480-5838. BWNboulder.com

Weekly Healing Meditation Service – 7pm. A free healing and meditation service. Open to the public. Unity of Boulder. 303-442-1411 or UnityofBoulder.com.

Heart Mastery Class – 7-8:30pm. Experience how to release the love of power and become powerfully loving. $20. Info 720-301-3993

Qi Gong for Beginners – 7-8pm. 1800 30th St,

Boulder. Crossroads Gardens, Ste 201. First visit free. David Moore, 303 917-3318. JinGui.com

Conscious Core Conditioning: Pilates Fitball & Weights – 9-10am. Core integration, spine stabilization, conditioning and balance. All levels. $18/$15. The Nook, 985 Westview Dr. Boulder. Pre-reg required [email protected].

Free Aura & Chakra Healings – 6-7pm, drop in. Clear foreign energy from your space and feel great! Free. Contact Boulder Psychic Institute at 303-530-0920.

Ninja Fit – 6-6:45pm. 45 minutes of ab busting, glute toning strength and flexibility training. 1st class free. Boulder Quest Center, 1200 Yarmouth Ave, Boulder. 303-440-3647.

Free Psychic Readings – 7-8:30pm. Discover your past lives and the colors of your aura. Free. 4887 Kings Ridge Blvd, Boulder. Schedule 303-530-0920.

Ninja Self Defense – 7:30-8:15pm. Personal Safety and Empowerment. Free Trial class. 1200 Yarmouth Ave. Adults Only. BoulderQuest.com.

School of the Blues – 7:30-10pm. Live music. Boulder Outlook Hotel, 800 28th Street, Boulder. BoulderOutlook.com/musiccalendar.html.

Open Mic Night – 8pm. Poetry, spoken word, musicians (acoustic set) all are welcome. Folsom Street Coffee, 1795 Folsom St, Boulder. 303-440-8808

Live Music at Folsom Street – 8pm. Folsom Street Coffee, 1795 Folsom St, Boulder. 303-440-8808.

Live Music at Boulder Outlook Hotel – 8-10:30pm. 800 28th Street, Boulder. BoulderOutlook.com

Boulder Farmer’s Market – 8am-2pm. Locally grown vegetables, meats, fruits, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses and wines sold by the farmers that produce them. 13th St between Canyon and Arapahoe. boulderfarmers.org

Cosmetic Acupuncture Special – 9am-2pm. Reduce fine lines, scars, and wrinkles. Sliding scale $25-45. Limited to 12 participants, register early.3405 Penrose Place, Suite 202, Boulder. 303-875-2896, RoseOM.com.

Cardio Sword –11:45am. Like cardio kickboxing only you use a sword on the bags. 1st class free. Boulder Quest Center, 1200 Yarmouth Ave. 303-440-3647 BoulderQuest.com.

Live music – 8pm. At Boulder’s zero waste, eco-friendly coffee shop. Folsom Street Coffee, 1795 Folsom St, Boulder. 303-440-8808.

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