organic turf care course at Windhorse Farm

Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 10:42:28 -0300
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From: Susan Bone <ramona@tallships.ca>
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Hello,

We are hearing a lot about the hazards to biodiversity and human health
associated with the use of  pesticides on private lawns, parks, schools and
shopping areas. Many biologists and medical professionals have warned of
the dangers of pesticide poisoning, and several municipalities, including
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), are considering legislation banning or
severely restricting the use of  chemical pesticides for so-called
"cosmetic" uses.

Questions arise about alternative methods of turf management. In response
to this, the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, in conjunction with
Windhorse Farm, will offer a class in "natural turf care" taught by two
well-known and eminently qualified scientists, Dr. David Patriquin and Dr.
Nick Hill. You are invited to join us at Windhorse Farm from 4-8 PM,
Wednesday, June 14th. 

I will include below the official announcement of the class. 


Sincerely, Jim and Margaret Drescher



Natural History and Natural Care of Turfs

Wednesday, June 14th, 4 - 8 pm 

Professors David Patriquin (Agroecologist, Dalhousie University) and
Nicholas Hill (Plant Ecologist, Mount Saint Vincent University) will lead
this workshop at Windhorse Farm.  It will include discussion and
illustration of the ecology of various species of grasses and herbs, and of
how pests, diseases, and the balance of plant species are affected by
management.  (Please feel free to bring an evening snack.)





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Susan Bone, MLIS
Editorial and Research Services
R.R.#1, LaHave, N.S. 
B0R 1C0 Canada
Tel: 902-688-2541
Fax: 902-688-1553
ramona@tallships.ca



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