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--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, Jeff Lowenfels <jeff_at_...> wrote:
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> And I will be speaking, so do come!!!
> Jeff L
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> Plant A Row For The Hungry...and read "TEAMING WITH MICROBES: THE ORGANIC=
GARDENER'S GUIDE TO THE SOIL FOOD WEB."
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> On May 6, 2011, at 3:37 PM, "Tad" <tadhussey_at_...> wrote:
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> > Northwest Lawn & Garden Pesticide Summit in Seattle â€" An Overview
> >
> > COOL (Coalition of Organic Landscape Professionals) is partnering with =
the SafeLawns Foundation to present the Northwest Lawn & Garden Pesticide S=
ummit in Seattle on Saturday, June 4, 2011.
> >
> > The goal of the summit is to create awareness of the health hazards and=
environmental degradation associated with pesticides, and to strategize wa=
ys to reduce their use, including changes in policy and legislation. Our me=
ssage: take action to reduce the cosmetic use of pesticides in our environm=
ent â€" especially where children are most at risk. Children are the mo=
st vulnerable to the effects of pesticides used on lawns and playfields. As=
a result they are most susceptible to hyperactivity and certain cancers wh=
ich have been linked to the use of pesticides.
> >
> > For this summit we will present information on the dangers associated w=
ith the use of pesticides and we will hear from panelists about successful =
efforts in the northwest and across the country to reduce the use of pestic=
ides, and to enact pesticide policies, ordinances and statewide legislation=
. Our primary focus will be on lawn and garden pesticides â€" weed kill=
ers, insect killers and fungicides â€" used around homes, public parks =
and school grounds. We will specifically examine New York State's Child Saf=
e Playing Fields Act, which became law in 2010 and bans the use of chemical=
pesticides on school playing fields and day care playgrounds.
> >
> > We hope to involve educators, medical professionals, scientists, enviro=
nmentalists, government and school district staff, landscapers, union leade=
rs, elected officials and concerned citizens for a day of inspiration and o=
rganizational strategies. We are inviting participation from Washington, Or=
egon and Idaho.
> >
> > WHAT: Northwest Lawn & Garden Pesticide Summit in Seattle
> >
> > WHERE: University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
> >
> > WHEN: Saturday, June 4, 2011, 9am-2:30pm
> >
> > WHY: To learn, share, discuss, and strategize on pesticide activism
> >
> > FEE: $15 (includes lunch)
> >
> > REGISTRATION: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/167686
> >
> > MORE INFO: www.organiclandscapers.org
> >
> > CONTACT: If you have questions or if you would like to participate in p=
lanning the event please contact Nancy Morrison at (206) 362-8947 or weedsr=
us1_at_...
> >
> > About COOL: The Coalition of Organic Landscape Professionals is a non-p=
rofit organization comprised of arborists, designers, educators, horticultu=
rists, gardeners, and other landscape professionals who are committed to or=
ganic and sustainable garden care and design. Since its inception in 2003, =
COOL has dedicated itself to educating the public as well as other landscap=
e professionals about successful and sustainable organic gardening practice=
s. Website: organiclandscapers.org
> >
> > About SafeLawn.org: SafeLawns.org is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organizati=
on dedicated to reduction in the use of lawn and garden pesticides and synt=
hetic chemical fertilizers. It has produced a series of high-profile campai=
gns since its inception in 2006. Website: SafeLawns.org
> >
> >
>
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