Natural Living Speaker Series
Please open up the attached documents for the specific times and days!
Urban Ambassadors Forums on Sustainability
Urban Ambassadors Forums on Health
Green Building Speakers and Classes
Holistic Health & Wellness Speakers & Classes
Saturday, March 27 – SUSTAINABILITY
Return of the Small-Scale Farmer – Markets are growing rapidly for independent farms and vineyards. While corn and beans aren’t going anywhere, specialty niches are shaping up to give us the rebirth of the family farm.
Transportation That Works for All – Can Des Moines come out of the current recession with its public transportation intact? Come find out what is possible in the city… and what might be at stake.
A Sustaining Built Environment – With so much talk about green building, where have all the green buildings gone? You may be surprised. Find out what people are doing under the radar and where you need to look to learn more.
Energy Independence Within Reach – If renewable energy is so great, why aren’t we using it? You might be surprised. Come find out, not what you can do now but, more importantly, when you should do it.
Zero Waste Horizons – Waste is a commodity, from the east coast to the west coast. So, why not in Des Moines? Find out what’s missing and what is being done to help residents and businesses.
Sunday, March 28 – SUSTAINABILITY
A New DNA for Business
Tired of hearing: “It’s nothing personal, just business?” Business is not only very personal, but it can be good for the environment. Find out how the real pioneers are turning things around in the 21st Century.
Food in the City
Growing urban environments require larger and more industrial forms of agriculture, right? Maybe not. Learn how our city and others are seeking food security and new roles as producers.
Non-Profits as Change Agents
Saturday, March 27 – HEALTH / WELLNESS
Urban Ambassadors Forums on Health
The Future of Holistic Health
Is Des Moines taking a larger, more inclusive, view of what it means to be healthy? Come learn what’s moving us forward and what’s holding us back.
Your Body is the Foundation
You are not your body. You do, however, want a healthy and vibrant body so you can access greater levels of health and wellness in your personal, social, professional and spiritual life.
Intuitive Health & Healing
What does Des Moines have to offer in the form of more intuitive therapies such as Reiki, Healing Touch, psychic readings, and more? Find out what works and where to get it.
Your Beautiful Spine
You are not your body. You do, however, want a healthy and vibrant body so you can access greater levels of health and wellness in your personal, social, professional and spiritual life.
The Science of Backrubs
Find out how massage therapy literally “breaks up” stress in your body, allowing you to release tension, change unhealthy patterns of thinking, and prevent stagnation in your own personal practices.
Sunday, March 28 – SUSTAINABILITY
Growing a Culture of Creativity
The arts inspire us. They drive innovation in every sector – from business to education. Over the last decade, Des Moines has made strides in building its art culture. Will it last?
Vote with Your Dollars
In a market economy, what you spend your money on is as good as a day at the polls. How can you not overspend, but spend consciously to improve the health of your community and the environment.
Nutrition Education
We all know the Food Pyramid. Why isn’t that enough? What are the simple, easy-to-remember rules on how to make appropriate food choices for ourselves and our families.
Green Building Speakers and Classes
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Maintenance for a Healthy Home – Teaching sustainable approaches to home maintenance projects that can lead to a more affordable and healthier living environment.
Consumer Intro to Quality Heating & Cooling Installation – This informative workshop is on how to save money, maintain efficient heating, cooling and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, improve indoor air quality and make informed decisions when installing a new system.
How to Choose a Contractor – Learn how to ask key questions, gauge expertise and find resources to help determine the right sustainable building contractor for your project.
An Earthship Home in Southern Iowa – Using natural and recycled materials, this aggressively designed, carbon zero, sustainable home uses low-tech solutions that you can retrofit into your existing home lowering utility bills.
Sunday, March 28 2010
Strawbale Home Building in Iowa – Using plastered straw bales, trees and recycled barn beams, this is a unique green project in central Iowa. Anyone can learn this DIY technique.
Existing Home Assessment: Prioritizing Rehab Projects - This workshop provides insightful information on evaluating a home as an integrated system. Discover your home’s green potential and establish priorities.
Sustainability at Iowa Campuses and Beyond - Students and directors who are making a difference on campuses across the state join COSC’s Executive Director Lynnae Hentzen to discuss visions for a sustainable Iowa and how Iowa can support ambitions beyond the academic experience.
Holistic Health & Wellness Speakers & Classes
Saturday, March 27
The Peak Energy Solution – Do you find that you lack the energy you need to get through the day? The Peak Energy Solution comprises seven specific changes to help you achieve your peak energy and productivity; learn how to incorporate each change into your way of life at this workshop.
The Pillars of Balanced Living – More than 2,000 years ago, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners recognized the importance of living in harmony with nature and their environment. In an effort to maintain a more balanced existence, they delineated four pillars of health to ensure a long and healthy life. This class is an introduction to the pillars and how they apply to modern living.
Introduction to Classical Homeopathy – Classical Homeopathy, truly holistic and environmentally friendly care, has been practiced for more than 200 years. In this class, you’ll learn how to use certain homeopathic remedies for acute relief.
Traditional Thai Massage – Thai Massage, practiced all over the world, offers a wide range of benefits to people wanting to experience a deeper stretch or assisted stretching combined with massage. Because it requires no disrobing, this modality of massage can be used anywhere, anytime. Learn the benefits while watching a live demonstration.
Sunday, March 28
Cleanse, Detox & Yeast – Have you heard about body detoxification and cleansing, and feel curious to learn more? Not only will you discover why, how and where to start, you’ll learn about personalized choices for your detox, including foot baths, herbal cleanses and more. Plenty of time in this class is devoted to question and answer.
Natural Hormonal Balance for Men & Women – Are you not feeling as well as you used to, even though you’re taking care of yourself? Are you having trouble maintaining a healthy weight? Hormonal balance is crucial to a healthy life, and imbalance can occur at any age. Learn about using natural, bio-identical hormones and herbs to restore your life to healthy balance.
Enhance Energy & Harmony in Your Life with Feng Shui – This class sheds light on the basic principles of Feng Shui. Since a deep, restorative night’s sleep is essential to enhance energy and harmony in your life, the focus is on how to apply those principles in your bedroom. The presentation also includes electromagnetic field pollution and simple and affordable ways that you can protect yourself from harmful exposure.
