Natural Awakenings Columbia - June 2017 Read the June 2017 edition of Natural Awakenings Columbia. Plant Foods That Give Life Want to learn how to increase energy levels, reduce inflammation and stress, and even greatly reduce or possibly eliminate the need for curr... Read More » Fathers, Dads and Something … Summer is finally here! And on Sunday, June 18, we will celebrate Father’s Day. With that, let me pose this: When I say (or, rather, write) ... Read More » City of Columbia Hosts Rain Barrel Workshop Get smart … harvest rainwater! The City of Columbia is hosting a rain barrel workshop on Saturday, June 10, at Greenview Park, located at 67... Read More » The 2017 Glo Run 5K Time to “glo” again! On Saturday, June 17, Saluda Shoals Park, in Columbia, will host its 1980s-themed Glo Run. This nighttime 5K course wil... Read More » ICRC Garage Sales in June On Saturday, June 3, from 7 to 11 a.m., the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) will host a garage sale at Crooked Creek Park, located ... Read More » EEASC Hosts 2017 Summer Conference The Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC) will host a summer conference from Friday, June 9, through Sunday, June 11... Read More » SC DHEC Hosts Take Action Today Workshop Attention to all S.C. teachers and environmental educators! It’s time to take action by attending the Take Action Today Workshop on Tuesday,... Read More » Yoga Gives Back! On Mondays starting at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays starting at 6:30 p.m., open yoga classes will be available for those interested in attending thr... Read More » Sustainable Midlands Hosts Farm-to-Fork Summer Camp Calling all parents of middle school students! Sustainable Midlands is hosting its exciting Farm-to-Fork educational summer camp from Monday... Read More » RCSM Hosts Water Education Workshop On Wednesday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Richland County Stormwater Management Division will host its Water Education Workshop at... Read More » RCSC Hosts Free Monitor Training Sessions The Richland Countywide Stormwater Consortium (RCSC) will host a free Adopt-A-Stream Chemical, Bacterial and Macroinvertebrate training sess... Read More » Expect Wellness Hosts Free June Wellness Sessions Spring flowers have bloomed and summer has arrived. And, generally speaking, most individuals (in particular women) seem to be fixated on ca... Read More » Lil’ Duck Kombucha! The Healing Tea … Kombucha is an ancient fermented tea-based probiotic beverage produced by fermenting sweet tea with a culture of yeast and bacteria. It has ... Read More » House Divided Lawn Care Is Serving the Midlands Jason Garner, University of South Carolina graduate and owner of House Divided Lawn Care, started his successful company from humble beginni... Read More » Palms to Palmettos: a Place Like No Other Edie Enright is a self-taught artist who transcends time and space with her "Spirit"-guided paintings inspired from her rich life experience... Read More » Keeping Pets Cool and Pest-Free … Naturally The summer heat has arrived, and it is crucial to protect pets on hot days. Dogs and cats don’t sweat the way people do, so they are very se... Read More » The Importance of Sleep Quality in Children I want you to think of a very basic body function. Ask yourself, “How does my child sleep?” As a parent, I spend so much time controlling my... Read More » What Can Himalayan Salt Do for You? Himalayan salt is a type of rock salt best known for its alluring pink color—a property emanating from the natural presence of important tra... Read More » Winning the Chronic Pain War Countless millions nationwide suffer from chronic or acute pain in some way every day. Unrelenting pain, whether caused by injury, illness o... Read More » In-Print