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Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine

April 2012 Issue

The Horticratic Oath

Mar 28, 2012 10:13AM ● By Darrell Smith

The ancient Hippocratic Oath begins, “First, do no harm…” Perhaps a “Horticratic Oath” is an equally important promise, addressing the foundation of life on earth.

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Labyrinth Garden Earth Sculpture: Meditation Garden for the Community

Mar 28, 2012 10:03AM ● By Mary Steiner

After gathering a few grants to get started, plus permission from the city to build in a public park and a core of dedicated volunteers, the Labyrinth Garden Earth Sculpture became a reality.

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Creating Habitats and Saving Pollinators: LaceWing Gardening and Consulting Services

Mar 28, 2012 09:56AM ● By Beth Davis

As the owner of LaceWing Gardening, Design and Consulting Services, Diane Olson-Schmidt shares her knowledge and love of the landscape with clients throughout the Milwaukee area—using sustainable landscape practices every step of the way.

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Energy-Efficient Lighting: A guide to saving energy, money and the environment

Mar 28, 2012 09:29AM ● By Adam Borut

Energy-efficient lighting is a fast, easy and low-cost way to save energy.

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Milwaukee, Powered by Solar and People: A Bright Beacon of Hope for Renewable Energy

Mar 28, 2012 09:14AM ● By Linda Sechrist

In 1990, when a small group of thoughtful and committed citizens from Central Wisconsin initially assembled to plan their first Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair, there were several confident optimists in the group who believed in an imminent future powered by renewable energy.

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How-to Series Explains Restoring Ecological Health to Your Land

Mar 27, 2012 05:55PM

In the Restoring Ecological Health to Your Land book series, authors Steven I. Apfelbaum, M.S., and Dr. Alan Haney explain how and why to restore an ecosystem to its natural state.

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Yoga Barn Opens in Germantown

Mar 27, 2012 05:28PM

The Yoga Barn has opened at N132 W17303 Rockfield Road, in Germantown, and yogis of all ages and abilities are invited to practice yoga in a peaceful, nurturing environment.

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Get Help Starting a Yard Garden

Mar 27, 2012 04:44PM

Growing Power and The Green Team of Wisconsin have joined forces to launch the 20,000 Backyard Gardens Initiative.

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Little Free Library

Mar 27, 2012 04:40PM

Milwaukee native Tom Bugbee recently donated a Little Free Library, near the Riverside Park entrance of the Urban Ecology Center.

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April 2012 Publisher Letter

Mar 27, 2012 03:20PM

As we celebrate Earth Day this month and beyond, let’s acknowledge the remarkable place where we live and protect our region’s bounty through conservation and sustainability.

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