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.

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.