1. Form a group for support, to share the work and to get informed together. Why not get some web-space here, so that you can give-out your URL as you spread the word?

2. Circulate a petition: find local businesses that will keep a copy on their counter; get a table at community events

3. Take a positive approach: talk green lawn care and education as alternatives. Don't focus on the 'problem' of pesticide effects on health & environment.

4. Create momentum in the community by organizing a public meeting: invite speakers who can address the major issues, and some who can inform the group about organic lawn care

5. Attract attention: get the media involved in your public meeting, write letters to the editor, give interviews

6. Lobby your local legislators: write letters to your local politicians, call them, make a presentation at the local council meeting
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7. Draft a by-law: According to the Exec. Director of CAPE, Gideon Foreman, Peterborough's by-law (see link at right) is one of the best in the country, because it is simple, and easy to follow without loopholes.

Petitions:
Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield (MSword)

Sample letters to local legislators:
Letter1
Letter2

Pesicide By-laws:
Halifax
Peterborough

generic (from Environment Canada)

For an updated list of communities who have legislation, go to Mike Christie's list

For more great info about taking action in your community, go to Pesticide Reform Ontario