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Touch Mother Earth 2018 Celebrates its Third Year

Touch Mother Earth 2018 is where a learning center and music festival meet. Now in its third year, the gathering continues to inspire and raise awareness about sustainable living, reducing waste and caring for our planet through live music, transformative workshops and lectures, learning activities for kids, eco-friendly and spiritually-minded vendors and services, plus delicious, healthy food. This exciting, zero-waste event takes place June 1 to 3 on the grounds of Mount Eden Retreat, 183 partially forested acres in the hills of Warren County.

Participants can experience life-enhancing, hands-on workshops that include tools for sustainability, along with informative seminars, body movement classes, sound healing, do-it-yourself activities and nutritional advice.

This high-vibe gathering will ignite spirit through dance, live music and drum circles around the fire. Featured artists include the VooDUDES, Answer the Muse, Dalien 13 Hands, David Young, Sharon Silverstein and the Peace Project, Solar Circuit, Way of the Sacred, Bright Hawk, Gypsy Funk Squad, The Mystical Kirtan of Mirabai Moon, Wild Moon, Tabitha Booth, Dominick Antonelli, Laurie Cagno and Richie Olivera.

The festival runs from Friday, 5 pm until Sunday, 8 pm. Participants are welcome to come for just one day or for the full weekend. Onsite camping and inside lodging are available.

Cost: Tickets start at $25, kids under 16 free. Location: 56 Mill Pond Rd., Washington, NJ. Vendor and volunteer opportunities are available. For information, complete list of activities and tickets, visit TouchMotherEarth.com or contact [email protected]. See ad, page 23.

 

 

The Tick Tackler Tutor: Three Impactful Tick Remediation Strategies for the Homeowner

By Jennifer Meisenbacher

Did you know most tick bites occur in and around the home—and that ticks spend more than 95% of their life off a host?

With more than 19 years of field experience, Tick Tackler offers a practical, easy-to-follow approach that empowers homeowners to significantly reduce tick activity on their properties. From gardening and yard work to children’s play areas, this guide outlines essential adjustments to help protect your outdoor spaces from ticks.

The Tick Tackler Tutor introduces three impactful strategies designed to identify high-risk areas and minimize exposure. These methods are versatile and adaptable—whether you’re a homeowner, pet owner, beekeeper, or managing a larger property such as a doggy daycare or horse farm.

Inside, readers will discover how education leads to confidence, how small changes can yield visible results, and how breaking tick control into manageable steps restores a sense of control. The book simplifies complex concepts into three core strategies, guiding readers in creating a personalized plan to reduce tick activity effectively.

For those eager to reclaim their yards but unsure where to begin, this guide delivers clear, actionable solutions. Transform your outdoor environment into a safer, more enjoyable space for family, pets, and everyday living.

Available now on Amazon.

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