another SSPRAG fundraiser

Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2002 08:08:54 -0300
To: sust-mar@chebucto.ns.ca
From: Susan Bone <ramona@tallships.ca>
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The South Shore Pesticide Reduction Action Group is often asked for a good,
inexpensive how-to manual for healthy lawn and garden care. We've found
one, and are now selling it as a fundraiser for our organization. 

"How to get your lawn and garden off drugs: pesticide-free gardening for a
healthier environment" by B.C. author Carole Rubin is now available by mail
order directly from SSPRAG. All proceeds from book sales go directly
towards our public education activities.

This concise (98 pages), clearly-written gem gives you all the information
you need to keep your lawn and garden healthy without pesticides and
synthetic fertilizers. It includes sections on preventing and coping with
chinch bug, white grub and other common insect invasions, as well as
measures for preventing and dealing with bacterial and fungal diseases.  

For those who already take care of their properties organically, this is a
great reference book to have on hand. It also makes a wonderful gift for
those who need encouragement to make the change to sustainable lawn care
practices. Consider buying a copy for your pesticide-using neighbours,
relatives or friends. 

To receive your copy, please send a cheque for $12.50 to:

SSPRAG
R.R.#1
LaHave, N.S. 
B0R 1C0

Expect delivery within 2-3 weeks.

The South Shore Pesticide Reduction Action Group (SSPRAG) is a registered
not-for-profit society, formed in February 2000 to raise awareness of the
dangers of pesticides used for cosmetic purposes. 

We believe that everyone has the right to live, work and travel in
communities free from harmful chemical pesticides. To that end, we
encourage individuals, organizations, businesses, governments and others in
the counties of Lunenburg and Queens to eliminate pesticides from their
properties and communities, and adopt more healthful practices of lawn,
garden and property care. 

SSPRAG's mandate is supported by the Nova Scotia College of Family
Physicians, the Medical Society of Nova Scotia, the Chief Medical Officers
for the Western and Central Regional Health Boards, and the Canadian
Association of Physicians for the Environment. 

We welcome members from across Nova Scotia. Membership is $10 per year per
family. This fee goes directly to covering our administrative and materials
costs, photocopying, postage and other expenses; all our work is done by
volunteers.  

For more information about SSPRAG, or to join, please contact us at the
numbers below.



______________________________________________
Susan Bone
South Shore Pesticide Reduction Action Group (SSPRAG)
R.R.#1, LaHave, N.S. 
B0R 1C0 Canada
tel: 902-688-2541
fax: 902-688-1553
ramona@tallships.ca

Come join SSPRAG's on-line community at www.communityzero.com/ssprag 



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CLOSE CALL AT HALIFAX'S PUBLIC GARDENS
An outing to see the ducks at the Public Gardens in Halifax nearly
turned tragic for a young family when an out of control car
almost plowed into them.
FULL STORY
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