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Breaking News for Back to School: Recent Artificial Turf Study Shows Carcinogens and Toxins in Synthetic Fields North Haven, Conn., August 30, 2010 – Synthetic turf fields have been installed at schools across the country, and the findings of a new artificial turf study show that these fields contain chemical carcinogens, neurotoxins, respiratory toxins [...] Systems Approach to Natural Turf Management In this workshop, Chip Osborne will discuss the realities of Natural Turf 9:00-9:15 Why Go Organic 9:15-9:30 Difference between Conventional and Natural lawn Sunday, August 15th on Sunday Journal, an interview with Sandra Larsen and Jared Collins. Be informed! Also streamed live via the Internet on http://www.capecodbroadcasting.com 5:00 AM on WKPE 103.9 — www.capecountry104.com 6:00 AM on WFCC 107.5 — www.wfcc.com 7:00 AM on WQRC 99.9 — www.wqrc.com 8:00 AM on WOCN 104.7– www.ocean1047.com 8/11/2010 11:30 AM at 200 Summer St. Yarmouthport, MA GreenCAPE is an all volunteer grassroots organization based in West Barnstable and our mission is to encourage nontoxic methods of pest control over the Cape’s sole-source aquifer-its only drinking water supply. We compile and distribute information about pesticides and their toxicity, provide information on safer alternatives, and work [...] Cape Cod is a national treasure, known for its rare beauty and pristine environment. Unfortunately, the Cape also has a history of contamination and some of the highest cancer rates in the country. Recently a new threat emerged on Cape Cod – NSTAR, the largest Massachusetts electric utility, plans to spray toxic pesticides along [...] The KICK-OFF PARTY to stop the spray and to CELEBRATE the 2010 current Spray Delay was a big success. The room was packed with a cross section of citizens, political figures and volunteers working for a permanent end to the use of toxic chemicals Because NSTAR’s website [...] “Alternatives to Pesticides: Outsmarting Garden Pests Without Poison.” July 15 (Thursday) at 6:30 PM at the Chapel In The Pines (next door to the Eastham Library at 190 Samoset Rd.) This power point program is a review of organic gardening methods and includes some health concerns around the use of conventional pesticides. I will conclude with [...] NORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMING ASSOCIATION Over 200 workshops on organic farming, gardening, land care, sustainability and Teen and children’s program, dozens of outdoor exhibits and vendors. Entertainment including dancing, country fair, live auction. Dorm Keynote speakers: Sally Fallon Morrell, founder of Weston A. Price Moles and voles are hands down the biggest problem our gardeners are confronting early this season. How do you distinguish between these underground pests: Moles are mostly blind, strange looking little guys with BIG front claws that eat grubs and earthworms in lawns. They are carnivores–they NEVER eat plants; but their raised tunnels can make your [...] Click on the new link on the top of the blog page to investigate What’s on My Food?, a project of the Pesticide Action Network. Be sure to check out the cranberries! |
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