Natural Awakenings Dallas Metroplex Magazine

10/24/2026

SAVE THE DATE - NOV 1🎬🍿🎞
The Historic Forest Theatre is Reopening with The Grand Return, a community homecoming celebrating the landmark’s return to South Dallas. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will feature live entertainment, musical guests, local businesses in Vendor Village, food trucks and opportunities to explore the restored theater. The evening will culminate in the relighting of the theater’s iconic tower and marquee for the first time in more than 50 years. For more information and registration, visit ForestForward.org.

10/23/2026

SAVE THE DATE!! Nov 6 - 8 🍎🍷🍇
The Chefs For Farmers Food + W**e Festival returns to Dallas November 6 through 8, bringing together Texas chefs, local farmers, food artisans and culinary enthusiasts for a celebration of locally sourced food and the people who produce it. For tickets and more information, visit ChefsForFarmers.com.

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The Chefs For Farmers Food + W**e Festival returns to Dallas November 6 through 8.

10/22/2026

New survey reveals a substantial gap between how strongly Americans value nature and how much time they spend outdoors.🌞🌸🌲

REI Co-op and the Nature & Health Alliance have launched the American Nature & Health Survey, a recurring national study designed to examine Americans’ relationship with nature.

10/21/2026

Apples are more than just a fall favorite—they are a powerhouse of health benefits.😄🏋🍎🍏

Apples deliver fiber, antioxidants and versatile flavor, with colorful and tart varieties offering distinct benefits for gut, heart and metabolic health.

10/20/2026

The Texan by Nature's Annual Conservation Summit is on October 27.Centered on the theme Future of Conservation, the summit will feature panel discussions focused on successful conservation strategies, emerging challenges, lessons learned and opportunities for collaboration among businesses and environmental organizations.]

Texan by Nature will bring conservation, business and community leaders together for its annual Conservation Summit from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., October 27, at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas.

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Pet Care
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, or TCVM, is gaining attention among pet owners seeking additional ways to support their animals’ health, mobility and quality of life. Rather than replacing conventional veterinary medicine, TCVM can be used as part of an integrative approach that brings Eastern and Western methods together.

Integrating Traditional Chinese and Conventional Veterinary Medicine

10/16/2026

HAVE A GREEN HALLOWEEN👻🍬🎃
Halloween can generate a surprising amount of waste, from candy wrappers and disposable decorations to single-use costumes and plastic treat buckets. Fortunately, a few thoughtful choices can greatly reduce environmental impacts while preserving the fun and tradition. These small changes can collectively foster healthier communities.
https://www.nadallas.com/2026/09/30/584053/green-halloween

10/15/2026

Healing is rarely as simple as addressing a single symptom.

For Nena Watkins, LAc, of Oak Cliff Acupuncture Clinic, Five Element Chinese Medicine offers a way to look beyond an isolated complaint and consider the person as a whole.

“Tongue and pulse diagnoses are my first steps in understanding what’s going on with a client’s body as a whole,” Watkins says. “When you address the person as a whole rather than just chasing the symptom, you can begin to understand why that symptom is there in the first place.”

How Chinese Medicine Connects Body, Mind and the Rhythms of Nature

10/14/2026

As we age, poor posture can lead to pain, soreness and stiffness throughout the body. Simple changes can make a big difference!!!

Poor posture can contribute to pain and stiffness, while daily stretches, core strengthening and better screen habits may improve alignment and mobility.