Pesticides Discovered in Organic Products
ALERT!
Thanks to an organic grower's independent test and complaint,
the Oregon Department of Agriculture has found that neem oil products
from six manufacturers, approved for organic use, have tested positive for
toxic pesticides.
The department's investigation found that Malathion, Chlorpyrifos and Permethrin were hidden ingredients in these "organic" insecticides on the shelves of Oregon stores. ODA has issued stop sale, use, and removal orders for the products.
Please share this information with other growers!
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Integrated Food Forest Gardening
Two Days: July 20 (10-12) and July 27 10-12 or 4-6
From theory to implementation Terry Trantham will walk you through the foundations of Integrated Food Forest Gardening.
In this two-part class, you will learn the philosophy of this innovative gardening technique and practical tips to implement your new skills.
Join Terry in the classroom one day, and then in her garden for the second class
to experience real life examples of how to repair your soils
to produce nutrient dense foods.
Cost: $25 for both days; 25 person maximum
See flyer below.
Register on Facebook or call 458-214-0508.
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Get Involved! Pacific Northwest Bumble Bee Atlas Project!
Training: Saturday, July 20, 10am - 4pm
GEOS Institute, Ashland
Wouldn't it be awesome to participate in a study of our native bees?
Come and learn about the nearly 30 species of Pacific Northwest bumble bees,
their conservation status, and how to participate in the Pacific Northwest
Bumble Bee Atlas Project during this one-day workshop and training.
This project is seeking trained volunteers to help scientists track the distribution and current status of bees in the Pacific Northwest.
A partnership between Oregon Department of Agriculture, Oregon State University,
The Xerces Society, and Idaho and Washington Fish and Wildlife.
Information and Registration
$25; limited to 35 participants
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Top 10 Beneficial Insects to Know & Love
Sunday, July 21, 2019 10am-12pm
Lavender Fields Forever, 375 Hamilton Rd, Applegate Valley
What are beneficial insects? Why do we want them? Which ones are "the Best"?
How do we get and keep them in our gardens?
Join Kristina Lefever, President of Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, as she answers these questions and explains the benefits of lots of insects in your garden,
especially the ones you can't even see!
See Facebook invite for details.
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Non Toxic Jacksonville Work Party
Friday July 26, 2019, 9-11am
Come to our Doc Griffin Park weeding party in Jacksonville and help us demonstrate to the City that citizens are committed and willing to help maintain the park,
and that pesticide-free zones need to be expanded to all parks and city property
in Jacksonville!
Snacks and drinks are provided. Kids are welcome!
We are looking for someone to design a sign for the City to celebrate that
"Doc Griffin Park is Pesticide Free!"
Please contact Lauren Kemple at nontoxicjacksonville@gmail.com for more info.
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Pollinators' Pick:
Give Your Yard Back to Nature
Are you looking to get a new patch of your yard converted to a pollinator garden?
This excellent Popular Mechanics article offers wise insight about plant choice strategy to develop your yard as an ecosystem rather than just planting for aesthetics.
Gaining knowledge on your local plants and native soil will help you create an environment that thrives with nature rather than against it,
saving water, fertilizer, and a great deal of human labor.
And, check out this blog from Aimee Code of The Xerces Society about pesticide-free gardening, deterring ants from entering your home, and planning plantings.
"Once I’ve gotten through my garden projects, I love to sit back and observe the diversity of critters that enjoy my yard."
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Are You on the No-Spray Lists?
Pollinator Project Rogue Valley continues to monitor and publicize maps of Jackson County Vector Control District's mosquito control treatments.
The adulticide used most often is deltamithrin, an insecticide toxic to bees and aquatic life, and also a hormone-disrupter for humans. JCVCD also uses larvicides, which is the better choice, usually Natular.
Information about these products can be found here.
Please encourage your friends and neighbors to get on JCVCD's no-spray list!
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If you live on a county road, chances are your road is being sprayed with
glyphosate and other toxic pesticides!
If you are willing and able to manage your road frontage, please ask
Jackson and Josephine Counties to add you to their no-spray list.
See contact info below, along with a picture of a sprayed and scraped roadside. (thanks to Wanda Borland for the picture)
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Bat Houses for Sale!
Bats eat mosquitos and other insects.
One way to encourage bats in your neighborhood is to give them a home!
And we have just the house for them! Made of Oregon pine by local woodworker, Tim Short, each house can hold 100 bats!
The best news is that Tim is donating $5 toPollinator Project Rogue Valley
from the sale of each house we sell! Yay!
$30 payable to Tim Short - cash or check only, please.
Come by our office to pick up yours!
See picture and flyer below!
(Our office hours can vary, so best to schedule an appointment.)
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Seeking Volunteers!
Pollinator Project Rogue Valley is a fun place to volunteer!
Come help us get good things going with pollinators,
plants, gardens, (no) pesticides, and more!
Volunteer to write articles for this newsletter or our blog, table at events,
send letters to the editor about important issues, help with social media, and more.
We invite fun-loving, creative people to join our Events Committee
and to table at community events!
Send us an email to let us know how you would like to bee involved!
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Questions or Comments? Please contact us at
pollinator@pollinatorprojectroguevalley.org
Keep up to date with all things Pollinator on our Facebook page:
Pollinator Project Rogue Valley
Office Hours: noon - 5 pm, Tuesday - Friday
and by appointment
312 N. Main St., Suite B, Phoenix
Mail to: PO Box 242, Phoenix, OR 97535
458-214-0508
Visit our website.
Click here for archived editions of The Pollinator Times.
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