Reconnecting Through Nature’s Rhythm

Through mindful immersion in Earth’s rhythms, we align with a deeper sense of unity, vitality and presence. Our universe offers both vast and intimate spaces, and we invite all to join in celebrating the treasures found among them. Read More »

Pawpaw Tickets on Sale Now

The 21st annual York County Pawpaw Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 20, 2025, at the Horn Farm Center. Read More »

Recharge at Home With Kundalini Yoga

Cosmic Breath Kundalini Yoga offers beginner-friendly online classes to help reset mind, body, and spirit from home. These sessions combine movement, breathwork, and meditation to boost energy, clarity and emotional balance. Read More »

Rivers of Tradition and Tranquility: Culture and Recreation Along the Susquehanna and Conestoga

The Susquehanna and Conestoga rivers, winding through Pennsylvania’s landscape, are rich with cultural history and natural beauty. Read More »

Join Barbara O’Neill for a Five-Day Holistic Health Experience in Lancaster

Barbara O’Neill returns to Lancaster this fall on October 14 to 18, 2025, at Lancaster Mennonite School, for a five-day holistic health series focused on natural healing and lifestyle medicine. Read More »

Take Charge of Your Health Through Perimenopause and Beyond

MiddleWay Wellness offers integrative, personalized care for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Their holistic approach supports hormone balance, mood, bone health and overall vitality during these transformative life stages. Read More »

Berks County Shines in Global City Nature Challenge Debut

Berks County made an impressive debut in the 2025 City Nature Challenge, documenting over 800 species with 235 local participants. Read More »

Rooted In Renewal: Nature as a Prescription for Whole-Person Wellness

Integrating regular outdoor time is essential for physical, mental, and emotional well-being, serving as a powerful, natural form of healing. Read More »

Savor Local Flavor at This Year’s Good Food Fest

The fifth annual Good Food Fest, hosted by Growing Roots Partners, returns to the Kimberton Fairgrounds, in Phoenixville, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 2, 2025. Read More »

Step Into the Life You’ve Been Craving With One-on-One Coaching

Danielle Stewart of The Happy Human Being offers personalized coaching to help high-achievers overcome resistance and find purposeful, fulfilling lives. Read More »

On the Cover

This month’s cover celebrates those small, sacred spaces that offer peace, connection, and healing. Read More »

Take Charge of Your Health With Genetic Testing

Dr. Thomas Wachtmann at Link Chiropractic Clinic now offers genetic testing to help patients understand their health risks and take proactive wellness steps. Read More »

Functional Freedom Expands Holistic Fertility Care in Lancaster

Functional Freedom in Lancaster now offers Mercier Therapy, a gentle technique supporting reproductive health and fertility. Read More »

Bring Nature Back to Your Landscape With Waxwing EcoWorks

Waxwing EcoWorks Co. offers ecological restoration services focused on invasive plant removal and native planting to revive landscapes naturally and safely. Read More »

Cultivating Change: Rodale Institute Backs Bold Legislation to Transform Pennsylvania’s Food System

Pennsylvania is leading a transformative effort with the Healthy PA legislative package, aiming to protect public health and support regenerative farming. Read More »

Gifts That Give Hope Lancaster

Gifts That Give Hope Lancaster offers a meaningful way to support local and global nonprofits through charitable donations made in a loved one’s honor. Read More »

Lancaster Friends School Expands to Hamilton Park With New Preschool Program

Lancaster Friends School is expanding to a new location in Hamilton Park this fall, adding a preschool program for ages 3 and 4. Read More »

QHHT Lancaster Expands Into New Healing Space

QHHT Lancaster, led by Keysha Koy Whitsel, has expanded to a larger space in Landisville, offering a wider range of healing services including hypnosis, energy work, and workshops. Read More »

Relax With Lavender at Herbal-Infused Yoga

Elemental Wellness is introducing an Herbal-Infused Yoga series starting July 16, 2025, featuring lavender’s calming benefits and led by herbalist and certified yoga therapist Molly Kauffman. Read More »

Savor Summer With Local Flavors at Udder Bliss Creamery

Udder Bliss Creamery invites the community to savor summer with locally inspired ice cream flavors and extended daily hours. Read More »

The Microadventure Mindset: Finding Natural Splendor Close to Home

Short, local outdoor escapes—“microadventures”—boost well-being, connect people to nearby nature, and foster community, making adventure accessible to all. Read More »

Julian Hoffman on Finding Our Place in an Interconnected World

Writer Julian Hoffman urges redefining home to include wild places, sharing how ordinary people can protect ecosystems through love, grief, and collective action. Read More »

Protein-Forward Breakfasts: Starting the Day Strong

Starting the day with protein supports metabolism, mood, and satiety, with dietitians recommending plant-based scrambles, nut butters, and cottage cheese for lasting energy. Read More »

Southwestern-Style Tofu Breakfast Scramble

Crumbled tofu sautéed with turmeric and smoked paprika mimics scrambled eggs, topped with guacamole and salsa for a plant-based, protein-rich start. Read More »

Honey Papaya Yogurt Parfait

Greek yogurt, diced papaya, granola, and a touch of honey layer into a refreshing, high-protein parfait that’s naturally sweet and ideal for busy mornings. Read More »

Abandoning Routine and Courting Delight

Small seasonal joys—sunset picnics, solo road trips, barefoot walks—invite a playful reset from routine, reminding us to embrace summer’s sensory abundance. Read More »

Edible Landscapes: Creating Regenerative Sustenance

Food forests mimic natural ecosystems to produce resilient, edible landscapes, offering biodiversity, soil health, and local food solutions—even in small urban spaces. Read More »

The New Cycle of Innovation: How Tech Is Shaping the Future of Bicycling

Tech advances in gravel and e-bikes, safer tires, and app-connected rides are transforming cycling into a more inclusive, versatile, and environmentally friendly mode of transport. Read More »

Sun-Kissed, Not Stressed: Keys to Protecting and Replenishing Summer Skin

Natural ingredients like oatmeal, honey, and lavender help soothe summer skin, offering eco-friendly alternatives to chemical sunscreens and replenishing hydration after sun exposure. Read More »

The Power of Outdoor Play: Expanding a Child’s Development With the Help of Mother Nature

Outdoor play fosters emotional resilience and cognitive skills, with nature’s sensory-rich environments shown to lower stress and boost attention in children, including those with ADHD. Read More »

Alleviating Arthritis in Dogs: Joint Health Begins in the Gut

Gut health may hold the key to easing canine arthritis, with research linking digestive inflammation to joint pain and highlighting benefits of whole foods over processed diets. Read More »

Paternal Dietary Influences on Sperm Quality

A small study shows that diet changes can quickly alter sperm gene regulators, suggesting that paternal nutrition may influence offspring health from conception. Read More »

Tick-Borne Disease Spreads to Mid-Atlantic States

Ticks in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware are now carrying babesiosis, a rare parasite once limited to the Northeast and Midwest, raising public health concerns. Read More »

At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening

A newly FDA-approved self-test device enables at-home HPV screening, offering a less invasive alternative to Pap smears and encouraging broader participation. Read More »

Shingles Vaccine May Reduce Dementia Risk

A study links shingles vaccination to a 20% lower dementia risk, suggesting immune response and reduced inflammation may play protective roles—especially in women. Read More »

Novel Defense Against Infections

New research reveals proteasomes generate infection-fighting peptides, potentially opening a path to novel antibiotic therapies for resistant bacterial strains. Read More »

3D-Printed Train Station

A 3D-printed station in Japan was installed overnight, slashing costs and build time, showcasing how additive manufacturing can transform public infrastructure Read More »

Chilean Deep-Sea Ecosystems Discovered

Scientists discovered 60+ new species and methane-fed life in unexplored Chilean seafloor canyons, using robotic dives nearly 10,000 feet below the surface. Read More »

Seeing a New Color

Researchers used lasers to stimulate eye cells, leading participants to see “olo,” a vivid bluish-green color reportedly outside the standard human color range. Read More »

Solar-Powered Sea Slug

The leaf sheep sea slug stores algae chloroplasts and photosynthesizes, a rare trait in animals that lets it convert sunlight into energy for days. Read More »

U.S. Air Quality Is Declining

A record 156 million Americans now live with unhealthy air, as climate change fuels wildfire smoke and extreme heat, reversing decades of clean air progress Read More »

Rescuing Old Items for Garden Décor

Old teapots, ladders, and boots become whimsical, low-cost garden art, as upcycling breathes creative, eco-conscious life into outdoor spaces Read More »