April 2020 Edition of Natural Awakenings Mar 30, 2020 02:00PM ● By Marilee Burrell Welcome to our April 2020 Edition Nature: The Antidote That’s Always There Social distancing is very easy out in nature. Simply walk a safe distance from any of the people you happen to be hiking with. Or go it alone. Read More » Astrology for April 2020 – with Pamela Cucinell For those interested in the coronavirus from a spiritual, astrological perspective, visit Pamela’s blog at InsightOasis.com. Read More » Rain Barrels and Indoor/Outdoor Compost Bins at 50% Off - an Earth Day Festival Special Offer Offered by Westchester County and the Greenburgh Nature Center. A portion of the proceeds will support the GNC. Read More » Great Saw Mill River Cleanup Postponed Groundwork Hudson Valley’s annual Great Saw Mill River Cleanup, originally scheduled for April 18 and 19, 2020, has been postponed due to coronavirus. Read More » Poughkeepsie Farm Project (PFP) Launches Innovative New Program, Poughkeepsie Food Power At Home Pilot Program Teaches Kids to Grow and Prepare Produce Read More » Sound Earth Leads Trends Again with Less Packaging “One significant way to implement sustainable packaging to use less of it,” she says. “The majority of our cleaning products come in concentrate form. Smarter, more environmentally conscious packaging has a positive impact on the market we serve. Smaller labels and reusable packaging make a big difference too.” Read More » How Vision Affects Posture and Movement Dr. Samantha Slotnick, a behavioral and developmental optometrist, is expanding her treatment skills with respect to movement and eye-hand coordination. Read More » Z Farms Organic Expands its 2020 CSA Offerings The Dover Plains NY Organic CSA starts June 1 and runs through November Read More » SPACE on Ryder Farm Opens Registration for 2020 CSA Membership Organic farm in Brewster offers Community-Supported Art + Agriculture Membership. Read More » Bernadette Bloom to Teach Energy Medicine Class in April 2020 Medical intuitive, energy healer and holistic physical therapist Bernadette Bloom will present Energy Medicine for the 21st Century: A Soul-Focused Living and Healing Part 1 Class April 19. Read More » Penny Lavin to Teach One Light Healing Touch June through November 2020 in Lagrangeville The One Light Healing Touch School teaches 33 advanced energy healing techniques and practices for healing oneself and others. Read More » Donna Coyote Rain Shares Native Wisdom on Facebook Donna Costa says these stories taught her how to connect with the earth’s natural elements, and how to respect and care for her fellow travelers—human, plant and animal—for they all have a story to tell and a lesson to learn. Read More » Awaken Wellness Fair Planned for Tarrytown is Now Postponed Until July 26 For an immediate intuitive reading, phone sessions are available now. Read More » Virtual Doors Opening for Online Environmental Education in Response to Coronavirus Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation is hosting live Zoom video sessions for teachers, parents and others. Read More » World Peace Sanctuary’s New Trail Open to Public The purpose of the new Wisdom Walk Trail in Wassaic, NY is to help people reduce their anxiety and enhance their spirituality through tranquil interaction with nature. Read More » Mindfulness Guide Offers Support Through Online Course Raditia Lasry to teach Reaching Full Potential Midst Internal Turmoil online in April. Read More » 5 Steps to Promote Lymphatic Drainage Dr. Jodi Kennedy suggests these Ways to Keep the Lymph Moving which is Essential to Antiviral Immunity Read More » Homeopathic Practitioners Coordinating on Coronavirus Effort Currently a worldwide network of homeopathic practitioners from India, Asia, Europe and the Americas are coordinating to better understand and address the novel coronavirus. Read More » 10 Healthy Ways to Deal with Covid–19 Dr. George Gertner, Chiropractor in Westchester NY, offers tips for staying safe during Coronavirus. Read More » Boosting Antiviral Immunity - Tips from Wellness Practitioners in Westchester and Dutchess NY There’s currently no vaccine for Covid-19, but there are ways to support our immune system to stay as healthy as possible Read More » Publisher's Letter for April 2020 What a difference a month can make. It’s suddenly a new world we all find ourselves navigating. Read More » In-Print