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4° "WEEKEND STAR" ' "° FRIDAY, JULY "3, 2601 Out of school and don't know what to do? Scugog Shores Historical Museumoffers six fun filled afternoons of sun, fun and fantasy. During these exciting afternoons, chil- dren will have an opportunity to explore nature, the First Nations, life in Port Perry, Museum offers great summer programs archaeology, learn about themselves and their family, tell ghost stories and partici- pate in various crafts and games. Children can pre-register at the muse- um. Spaces are limited, so register early. For more information contact the Scugog Shores Historical Museum at 905-985- 35809. TAYLOR FORD | imi | os son Eons 1 905-985-3655 278 Queen Street, y / 7 Port Perry, ON LOL 1B9 905-985-2159 WA poripsny a.com f Philp Pontiac Bu teks | 1 oc 8 I: a hi di es if ai Er diss cli ani AE fia. lo. daa. a oc dll. avalide. Sheth. filed. ated gi: www.ridgenorth.on.ca - a 1894 Scugog St., ; Port Perry Plaza RIG Nowtii Port Perry dily 905-985-9777 905-986-1046 GHEE com We ep romise the moon... and we deliver! is) Wily, NAC rtowic 41 Bottling 5 LBT WAT TOWN {O24 KOO) 905 OKS (32009 AAR AL VR VAL LE MLO NLA BGR EOI 0D Wa They offer chemical-free alternatives Effort aims to change thinking about pesticides By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star A group of Scugog citizens have begun a campaign aimed at encouraging their neighbours to consider alternatives to using pesticides on their lawns. Noreen Calderbank is among the local people moting the Pesticide Free Naturally: ofr that's being undertaken nationally by the Green Communities Association. The program promotes the use of natural alternatives to pesticides to help nurture healthy lawns, and reduce the use of chemicals in other household situa- tions. The Greenbank resident hopes to pro- mote awareness that, over time, will result in a dramatic decrease in the use of chem- + icals on lawns. She has established a long- term strategy to bring about what she calls "societal change", and is beginning the campaign in Scugog with an information campaign. "This isn't something that can be done in one season," she said. "This is some- thing that involves societal change. "We want to let people know what they may be doing when they use pesticides, and some of the alternatives out there." While the potential effects and health issues surrounding the domestic use of pesticides are the subjects of constant debate, there is a growing concern about - the widespread use of chemicals, especial- ly in residential areas. Ms Calderbank hopes the -campaign here will at least encourage people to carefully consider their use of pesticides, something many homeowners in search of the perfect lawn take ior granted. "I just believe that basically, the aver- age person is under the assumption (pes- ticides) are more controlled than they actually are," said Ms Calderbank, a chem- ical engineer. "I would like people to understand (the complexities of the chemicals) before they make the decigion as to what to use on their property." The group is distributing an information package which contains numerous tips for alternatives to chemicals, dealing with everything from crabgrass to grubs to the fleas your dog may bring into the house. There are tips on lawn maintenance, and in-depth discussions of the potential health hazards of pesticides, as well as addresses to numerous websites. from which people can glean more information on the issue. The effort has been endorsed by Scugog Township's environmental commit- tee; the kits, which sell for a suggested price of $5 each, are available at the town- ship offices on Perry St., and will also be distributed through local stores. It is Ms Calderbank's goal to run a low- key, non-confrontational campaign, which focuses on the positive aspects of using natural alternatives to chemicals. She hopes that encouraging folks to think about changing the way they do things will result in action; and eventually, she'd like to see the non-chemical approach embraced by a majority in the community. More information of the Pesticide Free Naturally campaign can be obtained at the Green Communities website - www.gca.ca - or by calling Ms Calderbank at 905-985- 5000. The fifth annual Gardens of Uxbridge tour is set to go tomorrow, July 14, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. 'The tour includes some of the most beautiful pri- vate . gardens in the Uxbridge area. Visitors can plan their own itiner- ary as they drive and walk the township to see the well-tended gardens at their finest. The tour includes the garden of Grace and Roger Inglis on Reach St. The Inglis garden is a fine example of the garden as both horticulture and art. 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