Past Events

  Is your garden overflowing?  Want to save all that goodness and bounty for later, using a traditional method to enhance flavor AND nutrition? Learn how to make living, cultured, probiotic sauerkraut at home using traditional methods. You’ll leave knowing the basics to get you started on cabbage, beets, garlic, carrots, turnips and onions. We’ll talk about what equipment you need, how to start, what to look for during the fermentation process; and work on recipe development. We’ll discuss troubleshooting,…

Social distancing.  Online classes.  Health anxiety.  For families with children and teenagers, these challenging times are in many ways unprecedented. Join author, psychologist, and consultant Chris Willard in this workshop for parents interested in sharing mindfulness with their children and teenagers through the ongoing pandemic and beyond. Dr. Willard will share fun, creative ways to integrate mindfulness into your family routine for greater calm, happiness, and resilience. Dr. Christopher Willard (PsyD) is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston specializing…

  You may have heard the saying “beauty is only skin deep,” but we beg to differ!  From our trillions of cells all the way out to our layers of skin, proper nutrition and supplementation is key to ensuring our inner beauty shines through from all the layers of our physical bodies.   These layers include the skin, muscles, tendons, and internal organs. Our speakers will discuss the role of collagen in maintaining vibrant health through all these layers, and offer…

The kingdom of fungi is a powerful ally in health and wellness. Join clinical herbalist and educator, Jerry Angelini, for a review of beneficial mushrooms in human health (and animal health, too).  We all understand that mushrooms can support immunity -- and in case you don't, Jerry will touch on that.  But Jerry will also speak about mushrooms for stamina, lung function, heart health, brain function, skin, and more. Cordyceps has an impact on lung functioning and athletic performance*. Lion’s…

Dr. Merville is a pharmacist who specializes in homeopathy.  He will begin with the basics: what homeopathy is, how to use it, and how to choose and select a dilution and regimen.  He will then turn to a discussion of homeopathic medicines for the cold season, and leave plenty of time for Q&A.

"Hemp may be a magical plant, but CBD is not a magical compound.  And there's more to probiotics than individual strains, in the gut."

We've all heard the simplified versions: Probiotics are for digestion.  Hemp CBD is for calming, and sometimes pain. 

None of that isn't true.  But there's a lot more going on.  Cutting edge research now points to CBD having a major role in gut health.  Meanwhile, we now are beginning to understand how probiotics effect everything from mood and behavior to weight management and even long-term disease risk.  In fact, CBD and other hemp compounds help the probiotics work, and vice versa.

Mostly, we'll empower you to use this somewhat mysterious modality, making it simple and user-friendly, dissolving common myths...!" Homeopathy can offer safe, effective and fast-acting natural medicines for this stressful world ... for seasonal depression ... for grief around holidays when we're aware of the loved ones no longer with us ... all of which undermine our immune system. We'll talk about remedies for the emotions likely to come up, and also practical remedies for colds and flu. Mostly we'll…

Join an internationally recognized speaker for a far-ranging and highly informative discussion on Adaptogens, herbs for vitality, energy, and resilience.  Adaptogens are herbs that help us respond to stress.  They don't calm us down, they don't wind us up.  They build up our reserves, so we can handle more of life's stresses, with energy, vitality, immunity, and (emotional) grace.

Herbs mostly alter systems in one direction only.  We'll help differentiate herbs for immunity that we all need during this historic time." Most folks who use herbs talk about what the herb is "for."   This herb is for the brain.  That herb is for the liver.  But what does that really mean?  How do these herbs effect the system, and the person? And then we come to immunity and viruses...  Yes, some herbs strengthen immunity -- but what does that…

Essential oils can be a beautiful and integral part of your wellness goals" Essential oils are more than just perfume.  They're the most concentrated essence of the plant.  So we're excited for this Intro talk -- and even more excited for its sequel, Aromatherapy 201, which we hope to host in a month or so.  Tonight we'll explore important topics such as: what essential oils are, and why plants make them? the different ways in which essential oils and hydrosols…

Please come armed with questions about solar energy, alternative proteins, smart cities, LED lighting, and water!"   Bill Page, Senior Portfolio Manager at Essex Investment Management has spent his entire career focused on socially responsible investing. Over a decade ago, Bill decided that climate change presented the greatest challenge of our generation. With challenges, come opportunity. Bill will give his take on climate change, how he frames the problem, and then invests in the solutions. He will describe thematic investing, clean technology investing,…