I am excited to announce that the Living Free Center for Spirituality and Healing will be hosting the 4th annual Midwest Holistic Wellness Fair on Saturday September 13, from 11 am to 5 pm at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville Illinois. ADMISSION IS FREE!!
I grew up in California where holistic wellness fairs were common, […]
By Natalie R. Toney, M.F.A., C.H., Healthy Planet Food Editor
As I enjoy my remaining fresh blackberries and peaches from the orchard, a sweltering heat wave has landed here in St.Louis. Wrapped in this current shroud of humidity, it’s almost inconceivable to think of apple picking season with pumpkins nestled among bales of hay. Yet in […]
Picture it: the hum of conversation echoing through the St. Charles Convention Center, the glint of new gear under bright lights, the earthy scent of climbing holds and bike tires. Everywhere you look, people are swapping trail stories, testing the latest gadgets, and planning their next big adventure.
That’s the Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit, and […]
Summer Ends as September Arrives but it Opens Fresh ARTful Opportunities, with New Exhibitions, Performances, and Concerts
By Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky
Photo: Classical guitarist Leonela Alejandro performs, St. Louis Classical Guitar.
The granddaddy of art/craft festivals, Cedarhurst Art & Craft Fair in Mount Vernon, IL, celebrates its 50th year, September 5-7—and bids farewell. After hosting juried artists […]
Miles Altai Diekemper, Intern at BE-Ex STL
On an early July day in 2011, raindrops began to fall on the streets of Copenhagen. Over the next few hours, a “100-year storm” dumped ten inches of rain and caused widespread flooding. Damage to infrastructure was massive and city departments were caught off-guard. In the years since, however, […]
By Madison Serfas, Assistance Home Care, Community Social Strategist
According to AARP, the vast majority (75%) of seniors aged 50 and older wish to stay in their homes, or age-in-place. This blog explores a supportive care solution that empowers seniors to do just that: Companion care services.
What is Companion Care?
Companion care is a type of elder […]
By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Department of Conservation
Photo caption: A stand of winged sumac invades an autumn woodland with a carpet of red.
Photo by Dan Zarlenga
H.G. Well’s 1898 novel, War of the Worlds, told an enduring tale of Earth being invaded by aliens from Mars. One memorable aspect of the story was the red weed, a […]
By Diane K. Wilson
Your body is wise. When pain, fatigue, or emotional strain lingers, it’s often your system signaling that something deeper is out of balance.
Frequency energy work helps restore harmony by addressing not just the symptoms, but the underlying issues that keep you from feeling your best. How do you know if it might […]
By Jean Ponzi
Be Mosquito Alert!
They bite us, we swat them. That’s fair.
There’s also positive action we can take. Let this buzz of mosquito facts inspire protecting our precious pollinators — and ourselves — as we control these pests.
Who Bites Whom — and Why?
Only female mosquitos bite. Males lack the proboscis, a specialized mouthpart, that females […]
By JB Lester
It’s that time of year when all the kids go back to school. I have two grandchildren in preschool, one in 7th grade and one in 1st grade this year. And another grandson is about to come into this world. I can only wonder what school will be like when he attends in […]
By Jasmin Acosta, Healthy Planet Staff Writer
Healing is a continuous journey with no definitive endpoint with many possible paths along the way. Each of our paths are uniquely shaped based on our individual experiences. At times, in our pursuit to heal, we unknowingly slip into self-isolation where we pull away from others not out of […]
By Dr. Gail Cloud
Let’s talk about the heart from the perspective of caring for our hearts physically as well as caring for and listening to our hearts energetically and emotionally. Number one, do we have the heart for something? Do we have the courage or the passion enough to do something near and dear to […]
By Tom & Carol Braford
What if the solutions to climate change and lots of other seemingly endemic challenges were hiding in plain sight? What if 11.625M scientists at the National Academy of Sciences were right in 2020 when they said social tipping […]
We are thrilled to announce that we are coming to the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, IL for a magical Harvest weekend! This October, immerse yourself in an extraordinary event filled with metaphysical wonders, spiritual enlightenment, and holistic healing. The fair will feature some of the best practitioners, artists, and vendors in the metaphysical community.
What to Expect: Join […]
The Gateway Koi and Pond Club of St. Louis will host the 23rd Annual Northern Midwest ZNA Koi Show & Pond Expo in conjunction with the ZNA Eastern District Koi Show & Seminar on September 19-21, 2025. The event will be held at Timberwinds Nursery in Ellisville, MO and is open to the public with free […]
By Linda Wiggen Kraft, Green & Growing Editor
“God spoke today in flowers, and I, who was waiting on words, almost missed the conversation”― Ingrid Goff-Maidoff
This poem appeared online recently. The beautiful words captured what many of us miss when looking at or being surrounded by gardens. Nature speaks its own language. But we have to listen […]
Alton Main Street, the Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project, and Jacoby Arts Center are announcing the return of the Mississippi Earthtones Festival to the Alton Amphitheater on Saturday, September 20th from noon until 10:00 p.m. The 19th annual festival in Downtown Alton is a vibrant celebration dedicated to our river and environment. Featuring over […]
By Ann Lapides
Peonies are perennial garden classics, adored the world over for their magnificent blossoms and heavenly fragrance. They are incredibly long-lived plants; some have been known to live 100 years! Superb as cut flowers, Peonies have no rivals. Alone or in mixed bouquets, they have an ethereal beauty and an unforgettable perfume. Peonies are excellent […]
Murphysboro is Illinois’ BBQ capital, and BBQ aficionados have long known the trip to Murphysboro, is more than worth it. The small town hosts a barbecue cook-off every September and is perhaps the only town in the country with two Barbecue Hall of Famers. In addition to the BBQ history, experience a booming craft beer movement that is […]
There’s Something Special About September
By Susan Hunt-Bradford
There’s just something about September that fills me with a deep sense of happiness. Maybe it’s the promise of cooler days on the horizon, the store shelves brimming with cozy fall décor, or the treasured memories of growing up in the Adirondacks—where the first blush of autumn paints the […]
By Steve Davies, Healthy Planet Columnist
I have to say that my kids and I just got back from vacation up in northern Minnesota and I once again realized how much recycling is just a part of life, even on vacation. At our family cabin, we have one bin for recycling, one for items to burn […]
With school back in session, life is filled with deadlines, events, activities, and daily demands. During this busy season, making time for self-care is essential. Regular moments of rest help reduce stress, sustain energy, and keep your mind and body in balance.
At Vitality Unlimited Spa, we support whole-person wellness through natural, calming experiences in a […]
By Ann Lapides
Just like at the end of a long race, sometimes our garden’s flower power begins to tucker out at the end of the season. However, some of the best flowering perennial plants bloom late! Burst through the flowering finish line with these beauties that flower from summer through fall, and come back year […]
Article courtesy of the Clean Air Partnership
When we think about summer hazards, sunburns and heat waves may come to mind first. But there’s another invisible danger that can take a serious toll on our health — air pollution. Ozone and particle pollution are more than just environmental concerns; they affect how we breathe, how our […]
The 45th Annual Builders Home & Remodeling Show, presented by James Hardie, returns to St. Charles Convention Center September 19-21. The Show, produced by the Home Builders Association of St. Louis, gives area residents the opportunity to visit both levels of the Convention Center to shop the latest home products and services in one convenient location. Hundreds of […]
By Dr. Amy Davis, MD
As kids head back to school, the transition from summer break to a structured routine can be exciting but challenging. One of the biggest obstacles for many students is staying focused in class and managing distractions—particularly those related to screen time. With more learning happening online and kids’ access to smartphones, […]
By Jess Coffin
What’s fresh in Missouri in August? Yup! It’s the “Missouri banana,” aka the pawpaw!
Missouri’s favorite funky fruit is getting the star treatment at Ferguson’s 2nd Annual Pawpaw Fest, hosted by EarthDance Organic Farm School and the Ferguson Farmers Market on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 8 a.m. to Noon! The fest promises a […]