Local Produce Guide: Sources for the Local Cornicopia of Organic Winter Veggies

Co-ops, clubs, CSAs and coummunity gardens are growing to meet the demand for fresh, locally grown, organic produce. Read More »

New Green Series Explores Human-Nature Relationships

High Tech North continues its Green Series of eco-workshops with Ecopsychology. Read More »

Clotheslines Make a Comeback: They’re Green, Clean and Diaper-Friendly

Today, eco-minded individuals are trying to build awareness of Florida’s existing Right to Dry law, which guarantees that sunshine state residents have the option to dry their clothes on outdoor clotheslines, rather than being held hostage by a clothes dryer. Read More »

New Drum Circle in Fort Myers

Imagine the fun of drumming and dancing to a communal beat along the shores of the Caloosahatchee River at sunset and beyond. Read More »

Volunteers Needed to Lead Beach Walks

Lee County Parks and Recreation is looking for friendly, outgoing adults to lead fun and healthy group walks along two of the area’s more popular beaches, beginning in December. Read More »

A 12-Month Eco Extravaganza: The 10/10/10 Initiative Extends Far Beyond One Day

Ask any of the 10/10/10 Eco Extravaganza committee members for their feedback on the daylong October 10 event at the Mercato, in Naples, and you will hear the same comment: “It was beyond our wildest expectations!” Read More »

Acupuncture Center of Naples Relocates: Traditional Chinese Medicine Center Now More Convenient For Patients

The Acupuncture Center of Naples has relocated. Now it is easier to visit Dr. Xiu Qiong Cen to treat ailments with alternative healing methods and herbs. Read More »

Conservancy Nature Center Reopens: Family Fun and Nature Education

Following major renovations, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center reopened on November 1. Read More »

Gail Kowatch: Local Filmmaker Wins Top Prizes for Inspirational Short Film

Naples resident Gail Kowatch’s first short film, The Right Friend, won for Best Religious/Christian/Spiritual Film at the Great Lakes International Film Festival and received the Best Short Inspirational Excellence award at the Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival. Read More »

It’s Celebrate the Arts Month in Collier

More than 100 events will highlight the fourth annual Celebrate the Arts Month in Collier County during November. Read More »

New Hypnotherapist in Naples: Sessions and Classes at Anahata Center and Journey Arts

Mena Anin has begun hosting hypnotherapy and astrology sessions and classes at both the Anahata Holistic & Spiritual Center and Journey Arts. Read More »

Ashiatsu at Joyful Yoga & Ayurvedic Spa: Foot Pressure Technique Offers Deep-Tissue Massage

Joyful Yoga & Ayurvedic Spa is now offering Ashiatsu “Barefoot” Massage, with Licensed Massage Therapist Linda Glenn. Read More »

Everything Is Free at the Really Really Free Market: Building Community and Connections, Free of Charge

No money. No barter. No trade. Everything is free at a really really free market, where community and connections are being built. Read More »

Local Boot Camps for Women: Making Workouts an Adventure

The term, “boot camp,” often elicits visions of camouflage suits and a screaming drill sergeant, but these offer the support and encouragement many women need to reach their goals. Read More »

Luxurious Simplicity

My life is anything but simple—the theme of this month’s issue. Maybe that’s why I was so drawn to this topic in the first place. Confucius gives me pause when he says, “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” Read More »

The Joys of Simple Living

In search of what Southwest Floridians are doing to weather the stresses of our economic storm, <i>Natural Awakenings</i> queried several local individuals who are celebrating some of life’s simplest pleasures, doing more with less, and finding new ways to enjoy heart and hearth time. Read More »