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(Beyond Pesticides<\/em>, April 19, 2021) In celebration of Earth Day and its fourth annual Ladybug Love\u00a0campaign throughout the month of April, Natural Grocers is supporting Beyond Pesticides. The campaign celebrates insects that play a crucial role in food supply stability, and regenerative farming practices that use ladybugs and other beneficial insects instead of harmful synthetic pesticides to control pests. Natural Grocers will donate $1 to Beyond Pesticides for each person who pledges<\/a> (including renewals) \u201cnot use chemicals that harm ladybugs and other beneficial insects on their lawn or garden, and to support 100% organic produce.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

>>1. Sign the Ladybug Pledge and support Beyond Pesticides.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

You do not have to be a Natural Grocers shopper to sign this nationwide pledge. For shoppers at any of Natural Grocers’ 161 stores<\/a>\u2014all in 20 states west of the Mississippi\u2014you can donate to Beyond Pesticides at checkout. Thank you! Ladybug Love also features in-store promotions.<\/p>\r\n

>>2. Advertise your commitment with a Beyond Pesticides \u201cPesticide Free Zone\u201d sign.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Natural Grocers’ fundraising efforts have supported Beyond Pesticides and local leaders in converting the following parks and recreational areas to convert exclusively to organic practices and to eliminate the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers: Roosevelt Park in Longmont, CO, Chief Garry Park in Spokane, WA, Reid Park and Silverlake Fields in Tucson, AZ, Tempe Sports Complex in Tempe, AZ, Irwin Park in Eugene, OR, and Island Park in Springfield, OR. Beyond Pesticides<\/a> has assisted other cities in such a transformation and invites people and local governments to contact us about the program at info@beyondpesticides.org<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

>>3. Sign the letter below to ask your Mayor to convert to organic landcare in city parks and other public places.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n

A growing body of evidence in scientific literature shows that pesticide exposure can adversely affect neurological, respiratory, immune, and endocrine systems in humans, even at low levels. Children are especially sensitive to pesticide exposure because they (1) take up more pesticides (relative to their body weight) than do adults, and (2) have developing organ systems that are more vulnerable to pesticide impacts and less able to detoxify harmful chemicals. Fortunately, there are proven safe, effective, and affordable ways to maintain attractive lawns and playing fields without the use of toxic pesticides.<\/p>\r\n

On this Earth Day, please commit to converting care of public lands in our city to organic practices. Organic practices have been proven to be successful and cost-effective. Avoiding use of toxic pesticides is good for public health, particularly in these times when respiratory assaults can increase the threat of COVID-19. Organic practices are also climate-friendly and support biodiversity.<\/p>\r\n

Thank you.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Ladybug Love also features in-store promotions. >>2. Advertise your commitment with a Beyond Pesticides \u201cPesticide Free Zone\u201d sign. 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