Natural Awakenings Columbia - April 2018

Talking Sustainability …

Happy Earth Day readers! I’m going to take a different editorial road with regard to this month’s publisher’s letter—and for good reason. Tu... Read More »

Palms to Palmettos Hosts Annual Holistic Arts and Healing Festival

On Sunday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Palms to Palmettos and Dawn of Your Wellness will proudly host their 4th annual Holistic Arts and ... Read More »

It’s Earth Day at Soda City Market on Main Street

It’s an Earth Day celebration at the Soda City Market on Main Street! On Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., learning tables highligh... Read More »

Season Opens for Saluda Splash

Kids … time to hit the water! On Saturday, April 28, Saluda Shoals Park, in Columbia, will officially open one of its most exciting and newe... Read More »

Saluda Shoals Hosts Its Saluda Shoals Jazz Series

Attention all music and dance lovers! On Friday, April 6, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saluda Shoals Park will kick off its three-week live music... Read More »

KMB Hosts Adopt-A-Highway

On Saturday, May 12, Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) is hosting an Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) campaign in the Midlands area. Individuals, organ... Read More »

Lexington County Hosts Recycling Collection Events

In honor of Earth Day, Lexington County is sponsoring two recycling collection events for Lexington County residents. On Saturday, April 14,... Read More »

Lexington County Hosts Backyard Compost, Bins and Mulch Sale

On Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, the Lexington County Solid Waste Department will host its backyard compost, bin and mulch sale f... Read More »

Richland County Has Compost Bins Available

Richland County has a limited number of compost bins available for residents. The bins can be purchased for $33 each and include a free smal... Read More »

River Rocks Music Festival 2018

On Saturday, April 14, from noon to 8pm, Congaree Riverkeeper is hosting its River Rocks Music Festival at the riverfront lot (adjacent Foun... Read More »

My River Starts Here Campaign in April

Throughout the month of April, Richland County Stormwater Management and Columbia Water are celebrating Storm Drain Marking Month with the M... Read More »

KMB Hosts Recycle Shoe Drive

From Sunday, April 1, through Friday, May 18, Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) will host a Shoe Recycling Drive to support local area conse... Read More »

National Environmental Education Week

Environmental Education Week is coming! Held each spring around the time of Earth Day, National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) promo... Read More »

Holistic Moms Network’s Lexington Chapter Kickoff

Attention all Moms! On Thursday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m., the Holistic Moms Network will officially open its Lexington Chapter with a meeting... Read More »

SAFY Save the Date—Midlands Gives!

Midlands Gives 2018 is on Tuesday, May 1. More than 350 local nonprofit organizations are participating, including SAFY. From midnight to mi... Read More »

Elite Personal Training Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

Elite Personal Training Studio celebrates 10 years of business this month. Owner Tina Wilkerson is excited about this milestone. “Being part... Read More »

The Green Steps Schools Program: Empowering Tomorrow’s Sustainable Leaders

It is often said that our children are our future. As such, teaching kids about the importance of environmental conservation and stewardship... Read More »

Forest Acres Well Care: Breathing Wellness Into the Midlands

Health and wellness services in the Midlands have just experienced a tremendous upgrade in quality and care with the recent and much-anticip... Read More »