THE TOXICS INFORMATION
PROJECT (TIP)
“LESS TOXIC LANDSCAPING CAMPAIGN”
PRESENTS
THE LESS TOXIC LANDSCAPING
CONTEST!
A Chance to Win Great Prizes While Helping Support
Healthier Landscaping &
Gardening Practices in
RHODE
ISLANDERS OF ALL AGES MAY ENTER!
(YOU DON’T EVEN NEED TO BE A GARDENER)
This Contest supports TIP’s “Less Toxic Landscaping” Campaign by addressing the
three big questions about Less Toxic Landscaping: WHAT is it?
HOW can it be done? WHY
care? We hope to collect helpful,
informative materials for passing along to neighbors, friends and family – and
for inclusion in our upcoming LTL Resource Guide. The benefits will be felt in
improved environment, human and animal health.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: SEPTEMBER 15.
SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
(NOTE:
Teachers may submit Less Toxic Landscaping
related lesson or activity plans for any category, or covering all three.)
EXAMPLES OF HEALTHY LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Photographs, drawings, descriptions or models of
attractive, interesting & healthy landscaping designs or plans, existing
lawns and grounds, plantings or gardens.
HOW-TO INFORMATION ON HEALTHY
GARDENING & LANDSCAPING
“How-To” articles, tips;
descriptions of LTL gardening methods & success stories.
WRITTEN OR VISUAL MATERIALS
SUPPORTING THE CAMPAIGN & ITS GOALS
Posters, cartoons, “Why Less Toxic Landscaping?” articles or
letters (to the editor, the neighbors, legislators, mayors, or us) about
environmental and health effects of lawn pesticide use, and the advantages of
creative landscaping alternatives and organic gardening.
For more information, contact
401-351-9193,
E—Mail: LTL@toxicsinfo.org, Web:: www.toxicsinfo.org