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Holiday Lights, Green Tree Competition at Calusa Nature Center
T
he Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, in Fort Myers, is celebrating the holidays with a weeklong series of attractions and a special competition focus- ing on sustainability, all sup- porting the nonprofit institution’s programs, operations and animal care. Holiday Arbor Lights, with 150,000-plus lights and decora- tions, pictures with Santa, kids’ crafts, refreshments and a special
holiday planetarium laser light show, will sparkle from 6 to 9 p.m., December 16 to 23. The highlight of the event is a first-ever green Christmas tree competition, with an awards ceremony on the final night.
Entries in the competition, accepted until December 9, will showcase alternative holiday decoration ideas that embrace a waste reduction, reuse and recycling theme, and will be displayed during the week. Participants can also use new ways of displaying decorations instead of using fresh or artificial trees. The best school entry will receive a visit and presentation by Adam Pottruck, the facility’s director of animal care and education.
Fees: $10, adults; $8, member adults; $5, children 12 and under. Location: 3450 Ortiz Ave. For more information, call 239-275-3435 or visit
CalusaNature.com. For more informa- tion on the green Christmas tree competition, call Sarah Davis at 239-590-7679.
Natural Awakenings Launches New Health Network
N
atural Awakenings Pub- lishing Corp., whose sig-
nature Natural Awakenings magazines support sustainable, healthy living, is launching an innovative, cost-saving green and healthy living network. The new Natural Awakenings Network (NAN) will allow
members to obtain membership cards that will provide dis- counts on products and services focused on wellness; green and sustainable living; and natural, healthy lifestyles. NAN’s extensive network in 88 territories across the nation will encompass practitioners of alternative and complementary medicine, including chiropractic, naturopathy, acupuncture, body therapies and energy work, as well as health and fitness clubs, health food stores, yoga centers, bookstores, green and sustainable living products, spas and vegetarian/healthy restaurants. Members will enjoy discounts ranging from 5 to 50 percent on products and services offered through NAN providers and can choose individual or family coverage. Additional benefits include an annual Natural Awakenings digital subscription, a NAN Provider Directory and newsletter, and access to NAN’s website and free Consultation Line.
Company founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman says, “The wellness revolution is in full swing, propelled by the kind of people who read our magazines and website. Natural Awak- enings Network is our next step in helping people map out alternate routes to healthier, happier, longer lives.”
For information about how to become a NAN provider call 239-272-8155 or 239-434-9392. Visit NaturalAwakenings
Network.com or email
ChrisM@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. See ad, page 54.
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