"Epiphanies in the Garden" Presentation
Joliet Library, Black Road Branch, Rooms A&B, 3395 Black Rd, Joliet, IL, 60431 Map
Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Public Restroom Free Public Parking
What happens when Chicagoans relocate to the Southwest suburbs and discover that the land surrounding their new multigenerational home is "dead" — devoid of bees, birds, butterflies, and creatures of all kinds? For Elizabeth and her daughter, Alexia Neubauer (now president of the Sag Moraine Native Plant Community), this shocking discovery marked the beginning of a journey into sustainable "yardening." They had left the city precisely to enjoy Nature but found a silent landscape right in their own backyard. In her presentation, Homer Glen resident Elizabeth-Anne Stewart will explain the importance of "Epiphany Moments" in shifting thinking away from lava rock and manicured lawns towards the need to create landscapes that are pollinator-friendly.
You will learn of the family's mistakes and triumphs, culminating in their home being recognized as an environmentally-friendly "Conservation@Home" property. There will be time for laughter, storytelling, and shared wisdom.
Bio:
Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart, BCC, PCC
Author | Speaker | Transformational Coach
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Born in England and raised on the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta, Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart is committed to expanding consciousness and compassion through both the inward journey and the outer journey -- hence her passion for native plants! In addition to Spiritual Direction and Transformational Coaching, Dr. Stewart offers personal development workshops and retreats; she also teaches at St. Xavier University and The Institute for Life Coach Training. She holds a PhD in Theology from the University of Malta and is the author of 14 books and many articles; additional interests include the mythic imagination, poetry, the environment, and photography. Her most recent book, Unlocking Epiphany Moments: A Primer for Life Coaches and Other Inner Guides, was published by Collective Ink in the U.K. in 2025 .
Registration required by each attendee.