(1789,2,'2014-09-04 14:31:24','2014-09-04 14:31:24','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’ouevres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities. Bid in our auction on a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a> where you can learn the avant-garde cooking techniques for which Moto has become known.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. Can’t make the party? You can still support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-09-04 14:31:24','2014-09-04 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center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’oeuvres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities. Bid in our auction on a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a> where you can learn the avant-garde cooking techniques for which Moto has become known.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. Can’t make the party? You can still support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-09-09 20:58:57','2014-09-09 20:58:57','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1852,3,'2014-09-16 14:18:28','2014-09-16 14:18:28','<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past</span></span></strong></h1>\r\n<strong>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em> </span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control Project, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Virginia Scott, Original Steering Committee, describes the initial need for a project focused on safer pest control:</b></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rachel Rosenberg, former Executive Director of SPCP, explains the need for IPM in schools legislation:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n<strong>Please join us in celebrating our 20th anniversary on October 9th at Garfield Park Conservatory!  <a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\">See here for ticketing info.</a></strong>','Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past','','publish','closed','open','','celebrating-20-years-voices-from-the-past','','','2014-09-16 21:41:35','2014-09-16 21:41:35','',12,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?page_id=1852',0,'page','',0),(1853,3,'2014-09-15 19:49:39','2014-09-15 19:49:39','<strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"127\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"127\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”<em><i>\r\n</i></em>   <em><span style=\"color: #808080;\">   - Mary Ross, PhD, former Illinois Sierra Club activist and IEC board member, organizer of the grassroots network that preceded Safer Pest Control Project </span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"\r\n</span><em><span style=\"color: #808080;\">-Jill Viehweg, Former Executive Director</span></em>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span><em><em><em>\r\n</em>   </em><span style=\"color: #808080;\">   -Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director\r\n</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"\r\n</span> <span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>- Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst, Business and Professional People for the Public Interest (BPI)</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.</span><em><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">”\r\n</span></em><em>-Wes King, Executive Director, Illinois Stewardship Alliance</em>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-15 19:49:39','2014-09-15 19:49:39','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1854,3,'2014-09-15 20:36:03','2014-09-15 20:36:03','<strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(51, 153, 102);\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\r\n</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-15 20:36:03','2014-09-15 20:36:03','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1855,3,'2014-09-15 20:40:19','2014-09-15 20:40:19','<strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(51, 153, 102);\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Virginia Scott, MPAC founder, describes the initial need for a project focused on safer pest control:</b></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"><strong>Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\r\n</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(51, 153, 102);\"><strong>Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\"><strong>Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rachel Rosenberg, former Executive Direct of SPCP, explains the need for IPM in schools legislation:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-15 20:40:19','2014-09-15 20:40:19','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1856,3,'2014-09-15 20:41:08','2014-09-15 20:41:08','<strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(51, 153, 102);\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Virginia Scott, MPAC founder, describes the initial need for a project focused on safer pest control:</b></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"><strong>Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\r\n</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(51, 153, 102);\"><strong>Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\"><strong>Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rachel Rosenberg, former Executive Direct of SPCP, explains the need for IPM in schools legislation:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-15 20:41:08','2014-09-15 20:41:08','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1857,3,'2014-09-15 20:41:33','2014-09-15 20:41:33','<strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(51, 153, 102);\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Virginia Scott, MPAC founder, describes the initial need for a project focused on safer pest control:</b></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"><strong>Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\r\n</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(51, 153, 102);\"><strong>Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\"><strong>Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rachel Rosenberg, former Executive Direct of SPCP, explains the need for IPM in schools legislation:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-15 20:41:33','2014-09-15 20:41:33','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1858,3,'2014-09-15 20:41:50','2014-09-15 20:41:50','<strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(51, 153, 102);\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Virginia Scott, MPAC founder, describes the initial need for a project focused on safer pest control:</b></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"><strong>Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\r\n</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(51, 153, 102);\"><strong>Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\"><strong>Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rachel Rosenberg, former Executive Direct of SPCP, explains the need for IPM in schools legislation:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-15 20:41:50','2014-09-15 20:41:50','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1859,3,'2014-09-15 20:42:10','2014-09-15 20:42:10','<strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(51, 153, 102);\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Virginia Scott, MPAC founder, describes the initial need for a project focused on safer pest control:</b></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"><strong>Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\r\n</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(51, 153, 102);\"><strong>Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\"><strong>Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rachel Rosenberg, former Executive Direct of SPCP, explains the need for IPM in schools legislation:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-15 20:42:10','2014-09-15 20:42:10','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1860,3,'2014-09-15 20:42:32','2014-09-15 20:42:32','<strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Virginia Scott, MPAC founder, describes the initial need for a project focused on safer pest control:</b></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\r\n</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rachel Rosenberg, former Executive Direct of SPCP, explains the need for IPM in schools legislation:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-15 20:42:32','2014-09-15 20:42:32','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1861,3,'2014-09-16 14:16:09','2014-09-16 14:16:09','<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past</span></a></strong></h1>\r\n<strong>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Virginia Scott, MPAC founder, describes the initial need for a project focused on safer pest control:</b></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\r\n</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rachel Rosenberg, former Executive Direct of SPCP, explains the need for IPM in schools legislation:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-16 14:16:09','2014-09-16 14:16:09','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1862,3,'2014-09-16 14:16:54','2014-09-16 14:16:54','<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past</span></strong></h1>\r\n<strong>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Virginia Scott, MPAC founder, describes the initial need for a project focused on safer pest control:</b></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\r\n</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rachel Rosenberg, former Executive Direct of SPCP, explains the need for IPM in schools legislation:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-16 14:16:54','2014-09-16 14:16:54','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1863,3,'2014-09-16 14:17:33','2014-09-16 14:17:33','<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past</span></span></strong></h1>\r\n<strong>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Virginia Scott, MPAC founder, describes the initial need for a project focused on safer pest control:</b></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\r\n</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rachel Rosenberg, former Executive Direct of SPCP, explains the need for IPM in schools legislation:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-16 14:17:33','2014-09-16 14:17:33','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1864,3,'2014-09-16 14:19:22','2014-09-16 14:19:22','<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past</span></span></strong></h1>\r\n<strong>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em> </span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span> <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Virginia Scott, MPAC founder, describes the initial need for a project focused on safer pest control:</b></span> <iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</strong></span> <em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</strong></span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</strong></span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rachel Rosenberg, former Executive Direct of SPCP, explains the need for IPM in schools legislation:</span></strong> <iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>','Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-16 14:19:22','2014-09-16 14:19:22','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1867,3,'2014-09-16 14:42:00','2014-09-16 14:42:00','<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past</span></span></strong></h1>\r\n<strong>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em> </span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Virginia Scott, MPAC founder, describes the initial need for a project focused on safer pest control:</b></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rachel Rosenberg, former Executive Direct of SPCP, explains the need for IPM in schools legislation:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n<strong>Please join us in celebrating our 20th anniversary on October 9th at Garfield Park Conservatory!  <a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\">See here for ticking info.</a></strong>','Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-16 14:42:00','2014-09-16 14:42:00','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1869,2,'2014-09-16 21:30:28','2014-09-16 21:30:28','<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past</span></span></strong></h1>\r\n<strong>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em> </span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control Project, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Virginia Scott, MPAC founder, describes the initial need for a project focused on safer pest control:</b></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rachel Rosenberg, former Executive Direct of SPCP, explains the need for IPM in schools legislation:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n<strong>Please join us in celebrating our 20th anniversary on October 9th at Garfield Park Conservatory!  <a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\">See here for ticking info.</a></strong>','Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-16 21:30:28','2014-09-16 21:30:28','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1870,2,'2014-09-16 21:40:18','2014-09-16 21:40:18','<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past</span></span></strong></h1>\r\n<strong>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em> </span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control Project, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Virginia Scott, Original Steering Committee, describes the initial need for a project focused on safer pest control:</b></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rachel Rosenberg, former Executive Direct of SPCP, explains the need for IPM in schools legislation:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n<strong>Please join us in celebrating our 20th anniversary on October 9th at Garfield Park Conservatory!  <a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\">See here for ticking info.</a></strong>','Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-16 21:40:18','2014-09-16 21:40:18','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1871,2,'2014-09-16 21:41:01','2014-09-16 21:41:01','<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past</span></span></strong></h1>\r\n<strong>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em> </span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control Project, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Virginia Scott, Original Steering Committee, describes the initial need for a project focused on safer pest control:</b></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rachel Rosenberg, former Executive Director of SPCP, explains the need for IPM in schools legislation:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n<strong>Please join us in celebrating our 20th anniversary on October 9th at Garfield Park Conservatory!  <a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\">See here for ticking info.</a></strong>','Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-16 21:41:01','2014-09-16 21:41:01','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1872,2,'2014-09-16 21:41:35','2014-09-16 21:41:35','<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1799\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805131708.tif\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805131708\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" /></a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past</span></span></strong></h1>\r\n<strong>We contacted past employees, board members, and founders of Midwest Pesticide Action Center to see what they had to say about our <a title=\"Garden Gala 2014\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/gardengala2014/\">organization\'s 20th anniversary</a>.  Below, you\'ll find a collection of our favorite written quotes, sound clips, and photographs from our archive:</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1801\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"129\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1801\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Samsung-SCX-6x45-Series_20140805130540-209x300.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung SCX-6x45 Series_20140805130540\" width=\"129\" height=\"182\" /> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Resident Education Comic book, distributed during the Horner Housing program</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Mary Ross, PhD and former Illinois Sierra Club activist, describes the birth of the organization:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Initially, this network of activists met informally, in public buildings like libraries, or by phone, and information was shared through a simple bulletin prepared in my basement apartment. IEC [Illinois Environmental Council] and the Sierra Club launched legislative efforts that resulted in initial success in promoting Integrated Pest Management for Illinois schools. The momentum built to support the formation of a separate organization in 1994... Look how it’s grown! What a joy to see how successful this organization has been in these past 20 years, and to imagine how the Midwest Pesticide Action Center will continue to develop in the next 20 years.”</span></em> </span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1810\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Jillfounding-exec-director-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"174\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Jill Viehweg, circa 1996</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jill Viehweg, former Executive Director of Safer Pest Control Project, recalls our work with the Horner Residents Committee:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Happy Birthday Midwest Pesticide Action Center! In 1994 I was hired by the founding partner organizations to coordinate what was then Safer Pest Control Project. I have many fond memories from my five years with SPCP. One highlight was in 1998 when, along with the Horner Residents Committee, SPCP received a Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award for a successful IPM pilot project at Henry Horner Homes. This project demonstrated that IPM can work even in the complex and challenging situations faced by public housing residents. And it helped me as a young professional experience first-hand the power of collaborating with others to advance a common goal.I’m so happy and proud that Midwest Pesticide Action Center is still going strong, doing great work to protect human health and the environment by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides. So congratulations, thank you, and happy 20<sup>th </sup>birthday!\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><b>Virginia Scott, Original Steering Committee, describes the initial need for a project focused on safer pest control:</b></span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243404&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"281\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1800\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jo-patton-et-al-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton\" width=\"281\" height=\"176\" /> <span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sue Kamuda, State Representative Patti Bellock, Diane Fleming, Jo Patton</span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Kim Stone, former Board Member, Executive Director, and Associate Director, on the perks of a small office:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center is small but mighty.  It\'s intense focus on pesticide issues, flexibility, and efficient methods enable us to accomplish a lot with a small staff and small budget.  I loved working with a group of people who were all so committed to a single cause, and who worked together to solve problems.\"</span></em>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Jo Patton, Former Policy Analyst for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, speaks on the passage of Illinois state laws regarding IPM &amp; schools:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"An early and significant victory for the Safer Pest Control Project was the passage of legislation requiring IPM in Illinois schools.  By mandating the adoption of IPM practices and requiring notice to parents when pesticides were used, the law reduced pesticide use and increased public awareness of pesticide health threats.  It passed because the SPCP campaign mobilized parents and school staff in an effective lobbying effort, another organization milestone.\"</span></em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Wes King, the Executive Director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance, reflects on 20 years of dedicated work:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Illinois Environmental Council member groups formed the Safer Pest Control Project (now Midwest Pesticide Action Center) to build on work we were (separately) doing to reduce pesticide use.  It is wonderful that this project has turned into a thriving organization, and that 20 years later it continues the important work of promoting pesticide alternatives, which make our homes and public places safer, and healthier for the environment.”</em></span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Rachel Rosenberg, former Executive Director of SPCP, explains the need for IPM in schools legislation:</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166243398&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n<strong>Please join us in celebrating our 20th anniversary on October 9th at Garfield Park Conservatory!  <a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\">See here for ticketing info.</a></strong>','Celebrating 20 Years: Voices from the Past','','inherit','closed','open','','1852-revision-v1','','','2014-09-16 21:41:35','2014-09-16 21:41:35','',1852,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1852-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1875,3,'2014-09-19 19:54:48','2014-09-19 19:54:48','Autumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temperatures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Growing-Plants_125x125.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-643\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Growing-Plants_125x125.jpg\" alt=\"Growing-Plants_125x125\" width=\"195\" height=\"195\" /></a>Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce compaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to note that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\n\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will helpmaintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','Natural Lawn Care: Three Steps YOU Can Take This Fall','','publish','closed','open','','important-natural-lawn-care-activities-for-fall','','','2014-09-19 20:29:51','2014-09-19 20:29:51','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=1875',0,'post','',1),(1876,3,'2014-09-19 19:32:57','2014-09-19 19:32:57','Autumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temp\r\neratures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<strong>Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce\r\ncompaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to\r\nnote that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-439\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380920002738.jpg\" alt=\"Push Mower\" width=\"325\" height=\"142\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will help maintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','','','inherit','closed','open','','1875-revision-v1','','','2014-09-19 19:32:57','2014-09-19 19:32:57','',1875,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1875-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1877,3,'2014-09-19 19:38:35','2014-09-19 19:38:35','Autumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temp\r\neratures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-439\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380920002738.jpg\" alt=\"Push Mower\" width=\"360\" height=\"157\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce compaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to note that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will helpmaintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','','','inherit','closed','open','','1875-revision-v1','','','2014-09-19 19:38:35','2014-09-19 19:38:35','',1875,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1875-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1878,3,'2014-09-19 19:39:15','2014-09-19 19:39:15','<img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-439\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380920002738.jpg\" alt=\"Push Mower\" width=\"360\" height=\"157\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAutumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temperatures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<strong>Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce compaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to note that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will helpmaintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','','','inherit','closed','open','','1875-revision-v1','','','2014-09-19 19:39:15','2014-09-19 19:39:15','',1875,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1875-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1879,3,'2014-09-19 19:39:30','2014-09-19 19:39:30','&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAutumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temperatures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<strong><img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-439\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380920002738.jpg\" alt=\"Push Mower\" width=\"360\" height=\"157\" />Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce compaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to note that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will helpmaintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','','','inherit','closed','open','','1875-revision-v1','','','2014-09-19 19:39:30','2014-09-19 19:39:30','',1875,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1875-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1880,3,'2014-09-19 19:42:08','2014-09-19 19:42:08','Autumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temperatures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<strong><img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-439\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380920002738.jpg\" alt=\"Push Mower\" width=\"360\" height=\"157\" />Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce compaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to note that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will helpmaintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','Changing Season Means Time for Lawn Maintenance ','','inherit','closed','open','','1875-revision-v1','','','2014-09-19 19:42:08','2014-09-19 19:42:08','',1875,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1875-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1881,3,'2014-09-19 19:42:41','2014-09-19 19:42:41','Autumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temperatures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<strong><img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-439\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380920002738.jpg\" alt=\"Push Mower\" width=\"360\" height=\"157\" />Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce compaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to note that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will helpmaintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','Autumn: Prime Time for Natural Lawn Care','','inherit','closed','open','','1875-revision-v1','','','2014-09-19 19:42:41','2014-09-19 19:42:41','',1875,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1875-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1882,3,'2014-09-19 19:43:07','2014-09-19 19:43:07','Autumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temperatures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<strong><img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-439\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380920002738.jpg\" alt=\"Push Mower\" width=\"360\" height=\"157\" />Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce compaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to note that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will helpmaintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','Changing Season Presents Prime Time for Natural Lawn Care','','inherit','closed','open','','1875-revision-v1','','','2014-09-19 19:43:07','2014-09-19 19:43:07','',1875,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1875-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1883,3,'2014-09-19 19:53:05','2014-09-19 19:53:05','Autumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temperatures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<strong><img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-439\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380920002738.jpg\" alt=\"Push Mower\" width=\"360\" height=\"157\" />Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce compaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to note that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will helpmaintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','Autumn is an Important Time for Natural Lawn Care Maintenance','','inherit','closed','open','','1875-revision-v1','','','2014-09-19 19:53:05','2014-09-19 19:53:05','',1875,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1875-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1884,3,'2014-09-19 19:53:46','2014-09-19 19:53:46','Autumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temperatures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<strong><img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-439\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380920002738.jpg\" alt=\"Push Mower\" width=\"360\" height=\"157\" />Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce compaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to note that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will helpmaintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','Important Natural Lawn Care Activities for Fall','','inherit','closed','open','','1875-revision-v1','','','2014-09-19 19:53:46','2014-09-19 19:53:46','',1875,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1875-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1885,3,'2014-09-19 19:55:47','2014-09-19 19:55:47','Autumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temperatures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<strong><img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-439\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380920002738.jpg\" alt=\"Push Mower\" width=\"360\" height=\"157\" />Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce compaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to note that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\n\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will helpmaintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','Important Natural Lawn Care Maintenance for Fall','','inherit','closed','open','','1875-revision-v1','','','2014-09-19 19:55:47','2014-09-19 19:55:47','',1875,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1875-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1886,3,'2014-09-19 19:56:14','2014-09-19 19:56:14','Autumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temperatures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<strong><img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-439\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380920002738.jpg\" alt=\"Push Mower\" width=\"360\" height=\"157\" />Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce compaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to note that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\n\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will helpmaintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','Natural Lawn Care Maintenance for Fall','','inherit','closed','open','','1875-revision-v1','','','2014-09-19 19:56:14','2014-09-19 19:56:14','',1875,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1875-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1887,3,'2014-09-19 19:56:28','2014-09-19 19:56:28','Autumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temperatures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<strong><img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-439\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380920002738.jpg\" alt=\"Push Mower\" width=\"360\" height=\"157\" />Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce compaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to note that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\n\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will helpmaintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','Natural Lawn Care Maintenance during Fall','','inherit','closed','open','','1875-revision-v1','','','2014-09-19 19:56:28','2014-09-19 19:56:28','',1875,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1875-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1888,3,'2014-09-19 20:17:02','2014-09-19 20:17:02','Autumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temperatures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<strong><img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-439\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380920002738.jpg\" alt=\"Push Mower\" width=\"360\" height=\"157\" />Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce compaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to note that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\n\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will helpmaintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','Natural Lawn Care: 3 Steps YOU Can Take This Fall','','inherit','closed','open','','1875-revision-v1','','','2014-09-19 20:17:02','2014-09-19 20:17:02','',1875,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1875-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1889,3,'2014-09-19 20:27:16','2014-09-19 20:27:16','Autumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temperatures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<strong><img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-439\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380920002738.jpg\" alt=\"Push Mower\" width=\"360\" height=\"157\" />Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce compaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to note that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\n\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will helpmaintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','Natural Lawn Care: 3 Steps YOU Can Take This Fall','','inherit','closed','open','','1875-autosave-v1','','','2014-09-19 20:27:16','2014-09-19 20:27:16','',1875,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1875-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1890,3,'2014-09-19 20:17:24','2014-09-19 20:17:24','Autumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temperatures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Growing-Plants_125x125.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-643\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Growing-Plants_125x125.jpg\" alt=\"Growing-Plants_125x125\" width=\"195\" height=\"195\" /></a>Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce compaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to note that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\n\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will helpmaintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','Natural Lawn Care Maintenance during Fall','','inherit','closed','open','','1875-revision-v1','','','2014-09-19 20:17:24','2014-09-19 20:17:24','',1875,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1875-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1891,3,'2014-09-19 20:29:51','2014-09-19 20:29:51','Autumn is an <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\">important time of year</a>  for keeping your lawn healthy and attractive without the use of dangerous chemicals.  Here at MPAC, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">we advocate for Natural Lawn Care</a>, a method of approaching lawn care issues that provides safe and healthy recreational spaces. As the seasons change, precipitation levels increase and temperatures drop— the time is ideal for aeration, top-dressing, and reseeding of lawns.\r\n\r\n<strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Growing-Plants_125x125.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-643\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Growing-Plants_125x125.jpg\" alt=\"Growing-Plants_125x125\" width=\"195\" height=\"195\" /></a>Aeration: </strong>First, the lawn should be aerated as needed to reduce compaction of the soil, therefore providing more space in the soil for oxygen to break down organic matter, root growth and water storage. In addition to reducing compaction, the holes left behind allow air, water and nutrients from fertilizers to more easily access the roots.  For this reason, aeration should be done before top-dressing and reseeding.  It is important to note that devices with spikes will only increase compaction and should not be used for aeration; only machines that remove plugs of soil will effectively aerate your lawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top-dressing: </strong>The next step to Natural Lawn Care during the fall season is to top-dress with compost. This keeps a maximum number of microbes in the soil as the weather turns cold. Nutrient rich compost can be <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\">made at home</a>  by mixing food wastes, grass clipping from a yard, leaves, twigs, and barks with native soil. Alternatively, high quality compost can be purchased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reseeding: </strong>Last but not least, the lawn should be reseeded. This should be done at least once a year using a variety of grasses that are well adapted to your region, including hardy grasses if possible. Native seed selection ensures that you are growing a lawn that is well suited to the climate, soil type, and other environmental factors inherent to your yard.  After reseeding, the lawn must be watered lightly every day for two weeks to ensure the seeds are established.\r\n\r\nThese steps, along with manual weed and leaf removal, will helpmaintain a healthy lawn throughout the fall while preparing it for the winter months to come.  Visit our <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">natural lawn care</a> page for more information on keeping your lawn healthy, beautiful, and safe.','Natural Lawn Care: Three Steps YOU Can Take This Fall','','inherit','closed','open','','1875-revision-v1','','','2014-09-19 20:29:51','2014-09-19 20:29:51','',1875,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1875-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1894,2,'2014-09-23 21:12:49','2014-09-23 21:12:49','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’oeuvres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities. Bid in our auction on a Nature Lover\'s Getaway, a Green Garden package, or a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a>. Can\'t attend? Place your bids now through our <a title=\"Garden Gala Online Auction\" href=\"http://www.32auctions.com/MPACGardenGala\" target=\"_blank\">online auction</a>.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. Can’t make the party? You can still support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-09-23 21:12:49','2014-09-23 21:12:49','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1895,2,'2014-09-23 21:13:46','2014-09-23 21:13:46','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, hors d’oeuvres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nBid in our auction on a Nature Lover\'s Getaway, a Green Garden package, or a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a>. Can\'t attend? Place your bids now through our <a title=\"Garden Gala Online Auction\" href=\"http://www.32auctions.com/MPACGardenGala\" target=\"_blank\">online auction</a>.\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities.\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. Can’t make the party? You can still support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-09-23 21:13:46','2014-09-23 21:13:46','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1898,2,'2014-09-30 13:58:11','2014-09-30 13:58:11','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, food from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> and fresh juices by the greatly anticipated <a title=\"Owen &amp; Alchemy\" href=\"http://www.owenandalchemy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Owen &amp; Alchemy</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nBid in our auction on a private 4-course dinner for 12 by internationally acclaimed <a title=\"Chef Charles Webb\" href=\"http://chefcharleswebb.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chef Charles Webb</a>; a Green Garden package complete with design, installation, and plants of your choice; a stay-cation at Thompson Chicago, one of the city\'s newest and most unique hotels; or a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a>. Can\'t attend? Place your bids now through our <a title=\"Garden Gala Online Auction\" href=\"http://www.32auctions.com/MPACGardenGala\" target=\"_blank\">online auction</a>.\r\n\r\nBring your appetite because we\'ll have delicious <span class=\"il\" style=\"color: #222222;\">vegan</span><span style=\"color: #222222;\">, vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat options from <a title=\"The Amazing Kale Burger\" href=\"http://www.amazingkaleburger.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Amazing Kale Burger</a>, <a title=\"Chop Shop\" href=\"http://www.chopshopchi.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chop Shop</a>, <a title=\"Rockit Bar &amp; Grill\" href=\"http://rockitbarandgrill.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rockit Bar &amp; Grill</a>, <a title=\"Limelight Catering\" href=\"http://www.limelightcatering.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Limelight Catering</a>, and juices from Pint in Season.</span>\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be playing country and bluegrass tunes, teaching you how to do-si-do and promenade your way down Horticulture Hall. Once you\'re warmed up, award-winning <a title=\"Slo Mo\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Slo-Mo/168021113283275\" target=\"_blank\">DJ Tess of Slo \'M</a>o will close out the night spinning old school jams and new popular tunes. <span style=\"color: #606060;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. Can’t make the party? You can still support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> and <a title=\"Field and Florist\" href=\"http://www.fieldandflorist.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Field &amp; Florist</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-09-30 13:58:11','2014-09-30 13:58:11','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1899,2,'2014-09-30 13:59:37','2014-09-30 13:59:37','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, food from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> and fresh juices by the greatly anticipated <a title=\"Owen &amp; Alchemy\" href=\"http://www.owenandalchemy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Owen &amp; Alchemy</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nBid in our auction on a private 4-course dinner for 12 by internationally acclaimed <a title=\"Chef Charles Webb\" href=\"http://chefcharleswebb.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chef Charles Webb</a>; a Green Garden package complete with design, installation, and plants of your choice; a stay-cation at Thompson Chicago, one of the city\'s newest and most unique hotels; or a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a>. Can\'t attend or want to start shopping? Place your bids now through our <a title=\"Garden Gala Online Auction\" href=\"http://www.32auctions.com/MPACGardenGala\" target=\"_blank\">online auction</a>.\r\n\r\nBring your appetite because we\'ll have delicious <span class=\"il\" style=\"color: #222222;\">vegan</span><span style=\"color: #222222;\">, vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat options from <a title=\"The Amazing Kale Burger\" href=\"http://www.amazingkaleburger.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Amazing Kale Burger</a>, <a title=\"Chop Shop\" href=\"http://www.chopshopchi.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chop Shop</a>, <a title=\"Rockit Bar &amp; Grill\" href=\"http://rockitbarandgrill.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rockit Bar &amp; Grill</a>, <a title=\"Limelight Catering\" href=\"http://www.limelightcatering.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Limelight Catering</a>, and juices from Pint in Season.</span>\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be playing country and bluegrass tunes, teaching you how to do-si-do and promenade your way down Horticulture Hall. Once you\'re warmed up, award-winning <a title=\"Slo Mo\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Slo-Mo/168021113283275\" target=\"_blank\">DJ Tess of Slo \'M</a>o will close out the night spinning old school jams and new popular tunes. <span style=\"color: #606060;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. Can’t make the party? You can still support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> and <a title=\"Field and Florist\" href=\"http://www.fieldandflorist.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Field &amp; Florist</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-09-30 13:59:37','2014-09-30 13:59:37','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1900,2,'2014-09-30 14:03:24','2014-09-30 14:03:24','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, food from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> and fresh juices by the greatly anticipated <a title=\"Owen &amp; Alchemy\" href=\"http://www.owenandalchemy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Owen &amp; Alchemy</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nBid in our auction on a private 4-course dinner for 12 by internationally acclaimed <a title=\"Chef Charles Webb\" href=\"http://chefcharleswebb.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chef Charles Webb</a>; a Green Garden package complete with design, installation, and plants of your choice; a stay-cation at one of the city\'s newest and most unique hotels, <a title=\"Thompson Chicago\" href=\"http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/thompson-chicago\" target=\"_blank\">Thompson Chicago</a>; or a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a>. Can\'t attend or want to start shopping? Place your bids now through our <a title=\"Garden Gala Online Auction\" href=\"http://www.32auctions.com/MPACGardenGala\" target=\"_blank\">online auction</a>.\r\n\r\nBring your appetite because we\'ll have delicious <span class=\"il\" style=\"color: #222222;\">vegan</span><span style=\"color: #222222;\">, vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat options thanks to <a title=\"The Amazing Kale Burger\" href=\"http://www.amazingkaleburger.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Amazing Kale Burger</a>, <a title=\"Chop Shop\" href=\"http://www.chopshopchi.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chop Shop</a>, <a title=\"Rockit Bar &amp; Grill\" href=\"http://rockitbarandgrill.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Rockit Bar &amp; Grill</a>, <a title=\"Limelight Catering\" href=\"http://www.limelightcatering.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Limelight Catering</a>, as well as juices from Pint in Season.</span>\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be playing country and bluegrass tunes, teaching you how to do-si-do and promenade your way down Horticulture Hall. Once you\'re warmed up, award-winning <a title=\"Slo Mo\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Slo-Mo/168021113283275\" target=\"_blank\">DJ Tess of Slo \'M</a>o will close out the night spinning old school jams and new popular tunes. <span style=\"color: #606060;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. Can’t make the party? You can still support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> and <a title=\"Field and Florist\" href=\"http://www.fieldandflorist.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Field &amp; Florist</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-09-30 14:03:24','2014-09-30 14:03:24','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1909,3,'2014-10-06 13:47:54','2014-10-06 13:47:54','Residents of the Midwest rely on the water quality of the Great Lakes for daily needs; one need not look further than the recent <a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/04/ohio-water-ban_n_5646766.html\">water contamination</a> of Lake Erie for proof of this. This water contamination, which resulted in a 3 day period without drinking water, was caused by an ‘algal bloom’, or the rapid accumulation of algae.  Algal blooms are the result of nutrient pollution, and are further enhanced by the loss of wetlands, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. In some cases, like the recent events in Lake Erie, the bloom releases natural toxins which can be harmful to human health.\r\n\r\nIn light of the crisis in Toledo, the City of Chicago has increased its water testing. This is a step in the right direction; however, it is crucial for Chicago to take preventative measures by reducing nutrient runoff in order to minimize the risk of algal blooms occurring in the first place.\r\n\r\nAt home, you can help reduce runoff by adopting a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care</a> routine.  Natural Lawn Care includes, but is certainly not limited to, fertilizing organically, avoiding the use of pesticides or other additive chemicals, watering only as needed, choosing native plants, and using climate-friendly tools. Such practices will reduce the amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and other nutrients that are washed away from your lawn and into drinking water sources.  Aside from preventing run-off, Natural Lawn Care provides several other benefits, such as climate change reduction. Reducing your output of nutrient pollution is a great start to choosing a better future for our Great Lakes.  Don’t forget, though, that you can <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\">take action</a> to ensure the City of Chicago does its share as well.  Everyone, from residents to corporations to city and state government, is responsible for keeping our Great Lakes clean and safe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Algal Bloom: A Problem for All Great Lakes Residents','','publish','closed','open','','algal-bloom-a-problem-for-all-great-lakes-residents','','','2014-10-06 13:49:20','2014-10-06 13:49:20','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=1909',0,'post','',1),(1910,3,'2014-10-03 18:51:23','2014-10-03 18:51:23','<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-386 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/water-e1380920131967.jpg\" alt=\"water\" width=\"300\" height=\"131\" />Denizens of the Midwest rely on the water quality of the Great Lakes for daily needs; one need not look further than the recent <a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/04/ohio-water-ban_n_5646766.html\">water contamination</a> of Lake Erie for proof of this. This water contamination, which resulted in a 3 day period without drinking water, was caused by an ‘algal bloom’, or the rapid accumulation of algae.  Algal blooms are the result of nutrient pollution, and are further enhanced by the loss of wetlands, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. In some cases, such as that in Lake Erie, the bloom releases natural toxins which can be harmful to human health.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn light of the crisis in Toledo, the City of Chicago has increased its water testing. This is a step in the right direction; however, it is crucial for Chicago to take preventative measures by reducing nutrient runoff in order to minimize the risk of an algal bloom occurring in the first place.\r\n\r\nAt home, you can help reduce runoff by adopting a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care</a> routine.  Natural Lawn Care includes, but is certainly not limited to, fertilizing organically, avoiding the use of pesticides or other additive chemicals, watering only as needed, choosing native plants, and using climate-friendly tools. Such practices will reduce the amounts of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and other nutrients that are washed away from your lawn and into drinking water sources.   Aside from preventing run-off, Natural Lawn Care provides several other benefits, such as climate change reduction. Reducing your output of nutrient pollution is a great start to choosing a better future for our Great Lakes.  Don’t forget, though, that you can <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\">take action</a> to ensure the City of Chicago does its share as well.  Everyone, from residents to corporations to city and state government, is responsible for keeping our Great Lakes clean and safe.','','','inherit','closed','open','','1909-revision-v1','','','2014-10-03 18:51:23','2014-10-03 18:51:23','',1909,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1909-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1911,3,'2014-10-03 18:52:29','2014-10-03 18:52:29','<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-386 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/water-e1380920131967.jpg\" alt=\"water\" width=\"300\" height=\"131\" />\r\n\r\nDenizens of the Midwest rely on the water quality of the Great Lakes for daily needs; one need not look further than the recent <a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/04/ohio-water-ban_n_5646766.html\">water contamination</a> of Lake Erie for proof of this. This water contamination, which resulted in a 3 day period without drinking water, was caused by an ‘algal bloom’, or the rapid accumulation of algae.  Algal blooms are the result of nutrient pollution, and are further enhanced by the loss of wetlands, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. In some cases, such as that in Lake Erie, the bloom releases natural toxins which can be harmful to human health.\r\n\r\nIn light of the crisis in Toledo, the City of Chicago has increased its water testing. This is a step in the right direction; however, it is crucial for Chicago to take preventative measures by reducing nutrient runoff in order to minimize the risk of an algal bloom occurring in the first place.\r\n\r\nAt home, you can help reduce runoff by adopting a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care</a> routine.  Natural Lawn Care includes, but is certainly not limited to, fertilizing organically, avoiding the use of pesticides or other additive chemicals, watering only as needed, choosing native plants, and using climate-friendly tools. Such practices will reduce the amounts of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and other nutrients that are washed away from your lawn and into drinking water sources.   Aside from preventing run-off, Natural Lawn Care provides several other benefits, such as climate change reduction. 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This water contamination, which resulted in a 3 day period without drinking water, was caused by an ‘algal bloom’, or the rapid accumulation of algae.  Algal blooms are the result of nutrient pollution, and are further enhanced by the loss of wetlands, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. In some cases, such as that in Lake Erie, the bloom releases natural toxins which can be harmful to human health.\r\n\r\nIn light of the crisis in Toledo, the City of Chicago has increased its water testing. This is a step in the right direction; however, it is crucial for Chicago to take preventative measures by reducing nutrient runoff in order to minimize the risk of an algal bloom occurring in the first place.\r\n\r\nAt home, you can help reduce runoff by adopting a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care</a> routine.  Natural Lawn Care includes, but is certainly not limited to, fertilizing organically, avoiding the use of pesticides or other additive chemicals, watering only as needed, choosing native plants, and using climate-friendly tools. Such practices will reduce the amounts of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and other nutrients that are washed away from your lawn and into drinking water sources.   Aside from preventing run-off, Natural Lawn Care provides several other benefits, such as climate change reduction. Reducing your output of nutrient pollution is a great start to choosing a better future for our Great Lakes.  Don’t forget, though, that you can <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\">take action</a> to ensure the City of Chicago does its share as well.  Everyone, from residents to corporations to city and state government, is responsible for keeping our Great Lakes clean and safe.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-386 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/water-e1380920131967.jpg\" alt=\"water\" width=\"300\" height=\"131\" />','','','inherit','closed','open','','1909-revision-v1','','','2014-10-03 18:53:05','2014-10-03 18:53:05','',1909,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1909-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1913,3,'2014-10-03 18:57:03','2014-10-03 18:57:03','Denizens of the Midwest rely on the water quality of the Great Lakes for daily needs; one need not look further than the recent <a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/04/ohio-water-ban_n_5646766.html\">water contamination</a> of Lake Erie for proof of this. This water contamination, which resulted in a 3 day period without drinking water, was caused by an ‘algal bloom’, or the rapid accumulation of algae.  Algal blooms are the result of nutrient pollution, and are further enhanced by the loss of wetlands, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. In some cases, such as that in Lake Erie, the bloom releases natural toxins which can be harmful to human health.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-386 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/water-e1380920131967.jpg\" alt=\"water\" width=\"317\" height=\"138\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn light of the crisis in Toledo, the City of Chicago has\r\nincreased its water testing. This is a step in the right direction; however, it is crucial for Chicago to take preventative measures by reducing nutrient runoff in order to minimize the risk of analgal bloom occurring in the first place.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt home, you can help reduce runoff by adopting a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care</a> routine.  Natural Lawn Care includes, but is certainly not limited to, fertilizing organically, avoiding the use of pesticides or other additive chemicals, watering only as needed, choosing native plants, and using climate-friendly tools. Such practices will reduce the amounts of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and other nutrients that are washed away from your lawn and into drinking water sources.   Aside from preventing run-off, Natural Lawn Care provides several other benefits, such as climate change reduction. 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This water contamination, which resulted in a 3 day period without drinking water, was caused by an ‘algal bloom’, or the rapid accumulation of algae.  Algal blooms are the result of nutrient pollution, and are further enhanced by the loss of wetlands, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. In some cases, such as that in Lake Erie, the bloom releases natural toxins which can be harmful to human health.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-386 \" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/water-e1380920131967.jpg\" alt=\"water\" width=\"317\" height=\"138\" />\r\n\r\nIn light of the crisis in Toledo, the City of Chicago has increased its water testing. This is a step in the right direction; however, it is crucial for Chicago to take preventative measures by reducing nutrient runoff in order to minimize the risk of analgal bloom occurring in the first place.\r\n\r\nAt home, you can help reduce runoff by adopting a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care</a> routine.  Natural Lawn Care includes, but is certainly not limited to, fertilizing organically, avoiding the use of pesticides or other additive chemicals, watering only as needed, choosing native plants, and using climate-friendly tools. Such practices will reduce the amounts of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and other nutrients that are washed away from your lawn and into drinking water sources.   Aside from preventing run-off, Natural Lawn Care provides several other benefits, such as climate change reduction. Reducing your output of nutrient pollution is a great start to choosing a better future for our Great Lakes.  Don’t forget, though, that you can <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\">take action</a> to ensure the City of Chicago does its share as well.  Everyone, from residents to corporations to city and state government, is responsible for keeping our Great Lakes clean and safe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1909-revision-v1','','','2014-10-03 18:57:48','2014-10-03 18:57:48','',1909,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1909-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1915,3,'2014-10-03 19:01:30','2014-10-03 19:01:30','Denizens of the Midwest rely on the water quality of the Great Lakes for daily needs; one need not look further than the recent <a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/04/ohio-water-ban_n_5646766.html\">water contamination</a> of Lake Erie for proof of this. This water contamination, which resulted in a 3 day period without drinking water, was caused by an ‘algal bloom’, or the rapid accumulation of algae.  Algal blooms are the result of nutrient pollution, and are further enhanced by the loss of wetlands, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. In some cases, such as that in Lake Erie, the bloom releases natural toxins which can be harmful to human health.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/448-x-299-_MG_2443.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-356\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/448-x-299-_MG_2443-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Pesticide Free Zone\" width=\"216\" height=\"144\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn light of the crisis in Toledo, the City of Chicago has increased its water testing. This is a step in the right direction; however, it is crucial for Chicago to take preventative measures by reducing nutrient runoff in order to minimize the risk of analgal bloom occurring in the first place.\r\n\r\nAt home, you can help reduce runoff by adopting a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care</a> routine.  Natural Lawn Care includes, but is certainly not limited to, fertilizing organically, avoiding the use of pesticides or other additive chemicals, watering only as needed, choosing native plants, and using climate-friendly tools. Such practices will reduce the amounts of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and other nutrients that are washed away from your lawn and into drinking water sources.   Aside from preventing run-off, Natural Lawn Care provides several other benefits, such as climate change reduction. Reducing your output of nutrient pollution is a great start to choosing a better future for our Great Lakes.  Don’t forget, though, that you can <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\">take action</a> to ensure the City of Chicago does its share as well.  Everyone, from residents to corporations to city and state government, is responsible for keeping our Great Lakes clean and safe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1909-revision-v1','','','2014-10-03 19:01:30','2014-10-03 19:01:30','',1909,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1909-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1916,3,'2014-10-03 19:12:04','2014-10-03 19:12:04','Denizens of the Midwest rely on the water quality of the Great Lakes for daily needs; one need not look further than the recent <a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/04/ohio-water-ban_n_5646766.html\">water contamination</a> of Lake Erie for proof of this. This water contamination, which resulted in a 3 day period without drinking water, was caused by an ‘algal bloom’, or the rapid accumulation of algae.  Algal blooms are the result of nutrient pollution, and are further enhanced by the loss of wetlands, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. In some cases, such as that in Lake Erie, the bloom releases natural toxins which can be harmful to human health.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/448-x-299-_MG_2443.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-356\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/448-x-299-_MG_2443-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Pesticide Free Zone\" width=\"216\" height=\"144\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn light of the crisis in Toledo, the City of Chicago has increased its water testing. This is a step in the right direction; however, it is crucial for Chicago to take preventative measures by reducing nutrient runoff in order to minimize the risk of an algal bloom occurring in the first place.\r\n\r\nAt home, you can help reduce runoff by adopting a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care</a> routine.  Natural Lawn Care includes, but is certainly not limited to, fertilizing organically, avoiding the use of pesticides or other additive chemicals, watering only as needed, choosing native plants, and using climate-friendly tools. Such practices will reduce the amounts of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and other nutrients that are washed away from your lawn and into drinking water sources.  Aside from preventing run-off, Natural Lawn Care provides several other benefits, such as climate change reduction. Reducing your output of nutrient pollution is a great start to choosing a better future for our Great Lakes.  Don’t forget, though, that you can <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\">take action</a> to ensure the City of Chicago does its share as well.  Everyone, from residents to corporations to city and state government, is responsible for keeping our Great Lakes clean and safe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1909-revision-v1','','','2014-10-03 19:12:04','2014-10-03 19:12:04','',1909,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1909-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1917,3,'2014-10-03 20:52:26','2014-10-03 20:52:26','','Midwest Grows Green brochure print','','inherit','closed','open','','midwest-grows-green-brochure-print','','','2014-10-03 20:52:26','2014-10-03 20:52:26','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Midwest-Grows-Green-brochure-print.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(1918,3,'2014-10-06 13:47:01','2014-10-06 13:47:01','Residents of the Midwest rely on the water quality of the Great Lakes for daily needs; one need not look further than the recent <a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/04/ohio-water-ban_n_5646766.html\">water contamination</a> of Lake Erie for proof of this. This water contamination, which resulted in a 3 day period without drinking water, was caused by an ‘algal bloom’, or the rapid accumulation of algae.  Algal blooms are the result of nutrient pollution, and are further enhanced by the loss of wetlands, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. In some cases, like the recent events in Lake Erie, the bloom releases natural toxins which can be harmful to human health.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/448-x-299-_MG_2443.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-356\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/448-x-299-_MG_2443-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Pesticide Free Zone\" width=\"216\" height=\"144\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn light of the crisis in Toledo, the City of Chicago has increased its water testing. This is a step in the right direction; however, it is crucial for Chicago to take preventative measures by reducing nutrient runoff in order to minimize the risk of algal blooms occurring in the first place.\r\n\r\nAt home, you can help reduce runoff by adopting a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care</a> routine.  Natural Lawn Care includes, but is certainly not limited to, fertilizing organically, avoiding the use of pesticides or other additive chemicals, watering only as needed, choosing native plants, and using climate-friendly tools. Such practices will reduce the amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and other nutrients that are washed away from your lawn and into drinking water sources.  Aside from preventing run-off, Natural Lawn Care provides several other benefits, such as climate change reduction. Reducing your output of nutrient pollution is a great start to choosing a better future for our Great Lakes.  Don’t forget, though, that you can <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\">take action</a> to ensure the City of Chicago does its share as well.  Everyone, from residents to corporations to city and state government, is responsible for keeping our Great Lakes clean and safe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Algal Bloom: A Problem for All Great Lakes Residents','','inherit','closed','open','','1909-revision-v1','','','2014-10-06 13:47:01','2014-10-06 13:47:01','',1909,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1909-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1919,3,'2014-10-06 13:47:54','2014-10-06 13:47:54','Residents of the Midwest rely on the water quality of the Great Lakes for daily needs; one need not look further than the recent <a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/04/ohio-water-ban_n_5646766.html\">water contamination</a> of Lake Erie for proof of this. This water contamination, which resulted in a 3 day period without drinking water, was caused by an ‘algal bloom’, or the rapid accumulation of algae.  Algal blooms are the result of nutrient pollution, and are further enhanced by the loss of wetlands, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. In some cases, like the recent events in Lake Erie, the bloom releases natural toxins which can be harmful to human health.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn light of the crisis in Toledo, the City of Chicago has increased its water testing. This is a step in the right direction; however, it is crucial for Chicago to take preventative measures by reducing nutrient runoff in order to minimize the risk of algal blooms occurring in the first place.\r\n\r\nAt home, you can help reduce runoff by adopting a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care</a> routine.  Natural Lawn Care includes, but is certainly not limited to, fertilizing organically, avoiding the use of pesticides or other additive chemicals, watering only as needed, choosing native plants, and using climate-friendly tools. Such practices will reduce the amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and other nutrients that are washed away from your lawn and into drinking water sources.  Aside from preventing run-off, Natural Lawn Care provides several other benefits, such as climate change reduction. Reducing your output of nutrient pollution is a great start to choosing a better future for our Great Lakes.  Don’t forget, though, that you can <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\">take action</a> to ensure the City of Chicago does its share as well.  Everyone, from residents to corporations to city and state government, is responsible for keeping our Great Lakes clean and safe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Algal Bloom: A Problem for All Great Lakes Residents','','inherit','closed','open','','1909-revision-v1','','','2014-10-06 13:47:54','2014-10-06 13:47:54','',1909,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1909-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1920,3,'2014-10-06 13:49:20','2014-10-06 13:49:20','Residents of the Midwest rely on the water quality of the Great Lakes for daily needs; one need not look further than the recent <a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/04/ohio-water-ban_n_5646766.html\">water contamination</a> of Lake Erie for proof of this. This water contamination, which resulted in a 3 day period without drinking water, was caused by an ‘algal bloom’, or the rapid accumulation of algae.  Algal blooms are the result of nutrient pollution, and are further enhanced by the loss of wetlands, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. In some cases, like the recent events in Lake Erie, the bloom releases natural toxins which can be harmful to human health.\r\n\r\nIn light of the crisis in Toledo, the City of Chicago has increased its water testing. This is a step in the right direction; however, it is crucial for Chicago to take preventative measures by reducing nutrient runoff in order to minimize the risk of algal blooms occurring in the first place.\r\n\r\nAt home, you can help reduce runoff by adopting a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care</a> routine.  Natural Lawn Care includes, but is certainly not limited to, fertilizing organically, avoiding the use of pesticides or other additive chemicals, watering only as needed, choosing native plants, and using climate-friendly tools. Such practices will reduce the amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and other nutrients that are washed away from your lawn and into drinking water sources.  Aside from preventing run-off, Natural Lawn Care provides several other benefits, such as climate change reduction. Reducing your output of nutrient pollution is a great start to choosing a better future for our Great Lakes.  Don’t forget, though, that you can <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\">take action</a> to ensure the City of Chicago does its share as well.  Everyone, from residents to corporations to city and state government, is responsible for keeping our Great Lakes clean and safe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Algal Bloom: A Problem for All Great Lakes Residents','','inherit','closed','open','','1909-revision-v1','','','2014-10-06 13:49:20','2014-10-06 13:49:20','',1909,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1909-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1922,2,'2014-10-06 13:59:58','2014-10-06 13:59:58','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, food from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> and fresh juices by the greatly anticipated <a title=\"Owen &amp; Alchemy\" href=\"http://www.owenandalchemy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Owen &amp; Alchemy</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nBid in our auction on a private 4-course dinner for 12 by internationally acclaimed <a title=\"Chef Charles Webb\" href=\"http://chefcharleswebb.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chef Charles Webb</a>; a Green Garden makeover complete with design, installation, and plants of your choice; a stay-cation at one of the city\'s newest and most unique hotels, <a title=\"Thompson Chicago\" href=\"http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/thompson-chicago\" target=\"_blank\">Thompson Chicago</a>; or a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a>. Can\'t attend or want to start shopping? Place your bids now through our <a title=\"Garden Gala Online Auction\" href=\"http://www.32auctions.com/MPACGardenGala\" target=\"_blank\">online auction</a>.\r\n\r\nBring your appetite because we\'ll have delicious <span class=\"il\" style=\"color: #222222;\">vegan</span><span style=\"color: #222222;\">, vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat options thanks to <a title=\"The Amazing Kale Burger\" href=\"http://www.amazingkaleburger.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Amazing Kale Burger</a>, <a title=\"Chop Shop\" href=\"http://www.chopshopchi.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chop Shop</a>, <a title=\"Sunda\" href=\"http://sundachicago.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sunda</a>, <a title=\"Limelight Catering\" href=\"http://www.limelightcatering.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Limelight Catering</a>, as well as juices from Pint in Season.</span>\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be playing country and bluegrass tunes, teaching you how to do-si-do and promenade your way down Horticulture Hall. Once you\'re warmed up, award-winning <a title=\"Slo Mo\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Slo-Mo/168021113283275\" target=\"_blank\">DJ Tess of Slo \'M</a>o will close out the night spinning old school jams and new popular tunes. <span style=\"color: #606060;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. Can’t make the party? You can still support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> and <a title=\"Field and Florist\" href=\"http://www.fieldandflorist.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Field &amp; Florist</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-10-06 13:59:58','2014-10-06 13:59:58','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1923,3,'2014-10-08 20:13:21','2014-10-08 20:13:21','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, food from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> and fresh juices by the greatly anticipated <a title=\"Owen &amp; Alchemy\" href=\"http://www.owenandalchemy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Owen &amp; Alchemy</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nBid in our auction on a private 4-course dinner for 12 by internationally acclaimed <a title=\"Chef Charles Webb\" href=\"http://chefcharleswebb.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chef Charles Webb</a>; a Green Garden makeover complete with design, installation, and plants of your choice; a stay-cation at one of the city\'s newest and most unique hotels, <a title=\"Thompson Chicago\" href=\"http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/thompson-chicago\" target=\"_blank\">Thompson Chicago</a>; or a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a>. Can\'t attend or want to start shopping? Place your bids now through our <a title=\"Garden Gala Online Auction\" href=\"http://www.32auctions.com/MPACGardenGala\" target=\"_blank\">online auction</a>.\r\n\r\nBring your appetite because we\'ll have delicious <span class=\"il\" style=\"color: #222222;\">vegan</span><span style=\"color: #222222;\">, vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat options thanks to <a title=\"The Amazing Kale Burger\" href=\"http://www.amazingkaleburger.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Amazing Kale Burger</a>, <a title=\"Chop Shop\" href=\"http://www.chopshopchi.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chop Shop</a>, <a title=\"Sunda\" href=\"http://sundachicago.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sunda</a>, <a title=\"Limelight Catering\" href=\"http://www.limelightcatering.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Limelight Catering</a>, as well as PINT juices from In Season LLC.</span>\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be playing country and bluegrass tunes, teaching you how to do-si-do and promenade your way down Horticulture Hall. Once you\'re warmed up, award-winning <a title=\"Slo Mo\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Slo-Mo/168021113283275\" target=\"_blank\">DJ Tess of Slo \'M</a>o will close out the night spinning old school jams and new popular tunes. <span style=\"color: #606060;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. Can’t make the party? You can still support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> and <a title=\"Field and Florist\" href=\"http://www.fieldandflorist.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Field &amp; Florist</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-10-08 20:13:21','2014-10-08 20:13:21','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1924,3,'2014-10-08 20:18:46','2014-10-08 20:18:46','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.\r\n\r\nGuests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, food from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> and fresh juices by the greatly anticipated <a title=\"Owen &amp; Alchemy\" href=\"http://www.owenandalchemy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Owen &amp; Alchemy</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.\r\n\r\nBid in our auction on a private 4-course dinner for 12 by internationally acclaimed <a title=\"Chef Charles Webb\" href=\"http://chefcharleswebb.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chef Charles Webb</a>; a Green Garden makeover complete with design, installation, and plants of your choice; a stay-cation at one of the city\'s newest and most unique hotels, <a title=\"Thompson Chicago\" href=\"http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/thompson-chicago\" target=\"_blank\">Thompson Chicago</a>; or a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a>. Can\'t attend or want to start shopping? Place your bids now through our <a title=\"Garden Gala Online Auction\" href=\"http://www.32auctions.com/MPACGardenGala\" target=\"_blank\">online auction</a>.\r\n\r\nBring your appetite because we\'ll have delicious <span class=\"il\" style=\"color: #222222;\">vegan</span><span style=\"color: #222222;\">, vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat options thanks to <a title=\"The Amazing Kale Burger\" href=\"http://www.amazingkaleburger.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Amazing Kale Burger</a>, <a title=\"Chop Shop\" href=\"http://www.chopshopchi.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chop Shop</a>, Pint, <a title=\"Sunda\" href=\"http://sundachicago.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sunda</a>, and <a title=\"Limelight Catering\" href=\"http://www.limelightcatering.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Limelight Catering</a>.</span>\r\n\r\nDust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be playing country and bluegrass tunes, teaching you how to do-si-do and promenade your way down Horticulture Hall. Once you\'re warmed up, award-winning <a title=\"Slo Mo\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Slo-Mo/168021113283275\" target=\"_blank\">DJ Tess of Slo \'M</a>o will close out the night spinning old school jams and new popular tunes. <span style=\"color: #606060;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nA complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nPurchase your tickets <a href=\"http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. Can’t make the party? You can still support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\" target=\"_blank\">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.\r\n\r\nThis party is produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> and <a title=\"Field and Florist\" href=\"http://www.fieldandflorist.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Field &amp; Florist</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-10-08 20:18:46','2014-10-08 20:18:46','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1928,3,'2014-10-13 19:09:41','2014-10-13 19:09:41','','Home','','inherit','closed','open','','36-revision-v1','','','2014-10-13 19:09:41','2014-10-13 19:09:41','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/36-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1929,3,'2014-10-14 15:43:19','2014-10-14 15:43:19','<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3184-x-2120-DSC_7272_00201767-e1380814390450.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-362\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3184-x-2120-DSC_7272_00201767-e1380814390450.jpg\" alt=\"Row of Buildings PC\" width=\"500\" height=\"290\" /></a>\r\n<h1>Managing Healthy Homes</h1>\r\nWe spend about 90 percent of our time indoors and much of that time is in our home. What most of us do not know is that indoor environments are often more polluted than outdoor. In fact, Americans spend billions of dollars every year in housing-related healthcare costs such as asthma, lead-based paint poisoning, and allergies.\r\n\r\nA healthy home is dry, clean, ventilated, free from pests and contaminants, well maintained, and safe. Integrated Pest Management is an effective, safe way to control pests and is an important component of a healthy home.\r\n\r\nIntegrated Pest Management is an effective, common-sense approach to pest control that provides information on the habits and traits of pests and how they interact with our environment. This approach encourages a well-maintained home, free of water damage and other structural issues, and the use of the least toxic methods for control of pests to limit the impacts of pesticides on health issues like asthma and cancer.\r\n\r\nSince 2009, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Held 65 housing related training events in IPM</li>\r\n	<li>Trained over 3,000 individuals</li>\r\n	<li>Impacted over 200,000 households</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nContinue reading for <a name=\"Empower\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Empower\">Empowering Residents</a>, <a href=\"#Educate\">Educating Housing Managers</a>, <a href=\"#Green\">Green and Healthy Homes</a>\r\n<h2>Empowering Residents</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center educates resident on reducing the misuse and overuse of pesticides while still effectively controlling pests by advocating for Integrated Pest Management.\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed many helpful resources that explain Integrated Pest Management to both renters and homeowners in an understandable way. We deliver this information by:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Talking to residents on a one-on-one basis at housing fairs;</li>\r\n	<li>Organizing informative workshops that are targeted to residents;</li>\r\n	<li>Collaborating with other organizations to inform renters and other residents on their right to healthy living conditions; and</li>\r\n	<li>Providing technical assistance over the phone to hundreds of<a name=\"Educate\"></a> residents</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Educating Housing Managers</h2>\r\nWe have trained thousands of landlords and housing managers on safe, cost-effective, pest-control methods.  Low-income residents and public housing are often particularly affected by unhealthy homes.\r\n\r\nIn 1996, Midwest Pesticide Action Center worked with Chicago’s Henry Horner Public Housing Development to launch a landmark IPM program. Highlights of the program include:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Targeted improvements in building maintenance, resident involvement and education on pest-management practices;</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Regular pest inspection with minimal treatment by an operator with Integrated Pest Management expertise;</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>In the first year, 90 percent of the development’s 500 residents reported satisfaction with the program; and</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>An 83 percent drop in the amount of insecticidal gel bait used on the property.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<blockquote>“You folks are unique in so many ways and so very important to landlords, tenants, the City of Chicago and, last but not least, the American way of life.\"\r\n\r\n- Paul Bernstein, Attorney at<a name=\"Green\"></a> Law</blockquote>\r\n<h2>Green and Healthy Homes</h2>\r\nThe <a href=\"http://www.greenandhealthyhomes.org/\">Green and Healthy Homes Initiative</a> is a national partnership of public, private, and philanthropic efforts that delivers a cost-effective and integrated approach to housing interventions through weatherization, energy efficiency, health, and safety. In Chicago, over 20 organizations work together to deliver services and provide education on healthy homes to residents, service providers, building owners, and the community.\r\n\r\nAs a member of the Chicago Green and Healthy Homes Initiative and with the support of the National Center for Healthy Housing and the City of Chicago, Midwest Pesticide Action Center works to support the initiative by offering information and training on Integrated Pest Management to promote best practices for maintaining a healthy home.\r\n\r\nOur Healthy Homes program is supported by the <a title=\"Illinois Department of Public Health\" href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Department of Public Health</a>, <a title=\"Polk Bros. Foundation\" href=\"http://www.polkbrosfdn.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Polk Bros. Foundation</a>, and the <a title=\"City of Chicago Housing and Economic Development\" href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd.html\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago</a>.\r\n<h3>For Further Reading</h3>\r\n<b>What You Can Do</b>: For tips on making healthy decisions in your home. <a class=\"more\" title=\"In Your Home\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/in-your-home/\">Learn More</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Ten Steps to Pest Control:</strong> For information on Integrated Pest Management factsheets provides easy tips for a pest-free home. <a class=\"more\" title=\"Ten Steps to Pest Control\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\">Learn More</a>\r\n\r\n<b>Training</b>: Sign up for upcoming training events happening in the Midwest. <a class=\"more\" title=\"Events\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Learn More</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"more\" title=\"View all Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">View all resources</a>\r\n\r\n<em>Photo courtesy of John Booz</em>','Managing Healthy Homes','','inherit','closed','open','','76-revision-v1','','','2014-10-14 15:43:19','2014-10-14 15:43:19','',76,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/76-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1930,3,'2014-10-14 15:45:58','2014-10-14 15:45:58','','MPAC BITE Back! newsletters vol.1-11','','inherit','closed','open','','mpac-bite-back-newsletters-vol-1-11','','','2014-10-14 15:45:58','2014-10-14 15:45:58','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-11.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(1931,3,'2015-01-12 17:37:44','2015-01-12 17:37:44','<h1><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000001262286Large-Bedroom-e1380746954290.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-375\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000001262286Large-Bedroom-e1380746954290.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom\" width=\"500\" height=\"289\" /></a></h1>\n<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\nOne out of every five Americans has had a bed bug infestation in their home or knows someone who has. Bed bugs can be found everywhere—from single-family homes, apartment buildings, and shelters, to office buildings and hotels. Residents, building managers, and businesses are taking desperate measures to control these tenacious pests, often leading to dangerous use and misuse of pesticides that aggravate asthma and cause unnecessary exposure to high levels of chemicals. Bed bugs can be controlled safely and effectively and with minimal use of pesticides. Midwest Pesticide Action Center holds training events, workshops, and has developed outreach materials to educate residents and institutions on how to spot early signs of bed bug infestations, response strategies, and effective treatment options. Continue reading<a name=\"Events\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Events\">Bed Bugs and Chicago Training Events</a>, <a href=\"#Outreach\">Outreach that Informs and Empowers</a>, <a href=\"#Policy\">Policy Making</a>, <a href=\"#Change\">Making Institutional Change</a>\n<h2>Bed Bugs and Chicago Training Events</h2>\nBeing informed and aware is the best way of controlling bed bugs. Our training events are held throughout Chicago and provide a basic knowledge of bed bug behavior and control.\n<ul>\n	<li>These sessions are offered to residents, landlords, and business owners.</li>\n	<li>Designed in a “Train the Trainer” format, we provide attendees with materials and tools to share what they learn with their own organizations and residents.</li>\n	<li>Bed Bugs in Chicago has trained over 3,100 individuals and impacted an estimated 144,000 households.</li>\n	<li>Visit the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Upcoming Events Page</a> to sign up for the next training.</li>\n	<li>Subscribe to our e-newsletter to be alerted when new events are<a name=\"Outreach\"></a> scheduled.</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-Regional-Bedbug-Flyer-Banner-2.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-911 aligncenter\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-Regional-Bedbug-Flyer-Banner-2-1024x411.jpg\" alt=\"2013 Regional Bedbug Flyer Banner 2\" width=\"410\" height=\"164\" /></a></p>\n\n<h2>Outreach That Informs and Empowers</h2>\nWe have a number of resources that inform landlords and residents on their rights and responsibilities when it comes to bed bug treatment.\n<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BITE-Back-Volume-12-Page-1.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-913 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BITE-Back-Volume-12-Page-1-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"BITE Back Volume 12 Page 1\" width=\"230\" height=\"298\" /></a>The <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter</a>, which explores new options on controlling bed bugs, and how to be an informed consumer when paying for services and products.</li>\n	<li>We have many materials in Spanish, and some in Polish, French, and Mandarin.</li>\n	<li>Participating in and hosting information sessions on the Chicago Bed Bug<a name=\"Policy\"></a> Ordinance.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Policy Making</h2>\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center works to impact the greatest number of people for the greatest good.\n<ul>\n	<li>As part of our appointment duties to the Structural Pest Control Task Force,<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-page-0-e1385066657229.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1094 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-page-0-e1385066657229.jpg\" alt=\"MPAC Battling Bed Bugs-page-0\" width=\"245\" height=\"317\" /></a> we worked with the state on the <a href=\"http://spcpweb.org/attachments/SOBBREPORT_10_14_11Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">State of Bed Bugs in Illinois report</a>, which makes recommendations regarding next steps for the state’s response to the bed bug problem.</li>\n	<li>Midwest Pesticide Action Center has worked with the City of Chicago’s City Council to <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/\">pass the public health-protection ordinance</a> on bed bugs, which classifies bed bugs as a public nuisance.</li>\n	<li>The ordinance passed in 2013 and was based on the 2011 Midwest Pesticide Action Center Report: Bed Bugs: Making the Case for a Comprehensive<a name=\"Change\"></a> Approach.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Making Institutional Change</h2>\nThrough customized training, workshops, and one-on-one education, Midwest Pesticide Action Center works with institutions and building mangers to develop strategies for structural and mechanical methods, monitoring, sanitation, and non-chemical and least-toxic treatments for the control of bed bugs and helps ensures the health of thousands of people. A short list of institutions we have worked with includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Chicago Housing Authority</li>\n	<li>Heartland Alliance</li>\n	<li>Chicago Department of Family Support Services</li>\n	<li>Mercy Housing</li>\n	<li>LUCHA</li>\n	<li>The University of Arizona</li>\n</ul>\n<blockquote>“We provide homes for the most vulnerable populations of society and have been greatly affected by the resurgence of bedbugs in the area. Our experience with this ‘new normal’ has really affected us and [Midwest Pesticide Action Center] has been an excellent ally in advising us on early detection and providing training resources for both our staff and participants. The training and informative resources [Midwest Pesticide Action Center] has provided to our organization are priceless.” - Director of Property Management, Heartland Housing</blockquote>\nContact Nishaat Yunus at <a href=\"mailto:nyunus@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">nyunus@pesticideaction.org</a> if your organization is interested in working with Midwest Pesticide Action Center. Much of our Beating Back Bed Bugs program is funded by the<a title=\"Polk Bros. Foundation\" href=\"http://www.polkbrosfdn.org/\" target=\"_blank\"> Polk Bros. Foundation</a> and the <a title=\"City of Chicago Bed Bug Information\" href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/bed_bug_information.html\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago</a>.\n<h3>For More Information</h3>\n<strong>University of Arizona Bed Bug Survey</strong>\n\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago- Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan: </strong>Policy paper produced by Midwest Pesticide Action Center. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\">Learn More</a>\n\n<strong>Chicago Bed Bug Ordinance:</strong> The City of Chicago passes a comprehensive public health-protection ordinance on bed bug control. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/\">Learn More </a>\n\n<strong>B.I.T.E. Back!</strong> We have 11 previous issues of the BITE Back! newsletter, which provides timely information on bed bug treatment and control. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-11.pdf\">Download All Issues </a>\n\n<strong>In Your Home:</strong> For tips on controlling the spread of bed bugs by making smart decisions. <a class=\"more\" title=\"In Your Home\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/in-your-home/\">Learn More</a>\n\n<strong>View Resources</strong> in multiple languages for efficient and safe ways to control bed bugs.  <a class=\"more\" title=\"View all Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">Learn More</a>','Beating Back Bed Bugs','','inherit','closed','open','','216-autosave-v1','','','2015-01-12 17:37:44','2015-01-12 17:37:44','',216,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/216-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1932,3,'2014-10-14 15:46:33','2014-10-14 15:46:33','<h1><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000001262286Large-Bedroom-e1380746954290.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-375\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000001262286Large-Bedroom-e1380746954290.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom\" width=\"500\" height=\"289\" /></a></h1>\r\n<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\r\nOne out of every five Americans has had a bed bug infestation in their home or knows someone who has. Bed bugs can be found everywhere—from single-family homes, apartment buildings, and shelters, to office buildings and hotels. Residents, building managers, and businesses are taking desperate measures to control these tenacious pests, often leading to dangerous use and misuse of pesticides that aggravate asthma and cause unnecessary exposure to high levels of chemicals. Bed bugs can be controlled safely and effectively and with minimal use of pesticides.\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center holds training events, workshops, and has developed outreach materials to educate residents and institutions on how to spot early signs of bed bug infestations, response strategies, and effective treatment options.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Events\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Events\">Bed Bugs and Chicago Training Events</a>, <a href=\"#Outreach\">Outreach that Informs and Empowers</a>, <a href=\"#Policy\">Policy Making</a>, <a href=\"#Change\">Making Institutional Change</a>\r\n<h2>Bed Bugs and Chicago Training Events</h2>\r\nBeing informed and aware is the best way of controlling bed bugs. Our training events are held throughout Chicago and provide a basic knowledge of bed bug behavior and control.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>These sessions are offered to residents, landlords, and business owners.</li>\r\n	<li>Designed in a “Train the Trainer” format, we provide attendees with materials and tools to share what they learn with their own organizations and residents.</li>\r\n	<li>Bed Bugs in Chicago has trained over 3,100 individuals and impacted an estimated 144,000 households.</li>\r\n	<li>Visit the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Upcoming Events Page</a> to sign up for the next training.</li>\r\n	<li>Subscribe to our e-newsletter to be alerted when new events are<a name=\"Outreach\"></a> scheduled.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-Regional-Bedbug-Flyer-Banner-2.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-911 aligncenter\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-Regional-Bedbug-Flyer-Banner-2-1024x411.jpg\" alt=\"2013 Regional Bedbug Flyer Banner 2\" width=\"410\" height=\"164\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Outreach That Informs and Empowers</h2>\r\nWe have a number of resources that inform landlords and residents on their rights and responsibilities when it comes to bed bug treatment.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BITE-Back-Volume-12-Page-1.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-913 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BITE-Back-Volume-12-Page-1-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"BITE Back Volume 12 Page 1\" width=\"230\" height=\"298\" /></a>The <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=1930\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter</a>, which explores new options on controlling bed bugs, and how to be an informed consumer when paying for services and products.</li>\r\n	<li>We have many materials in Spanish, and some in Polish, French, and Mandarin.</li>\r\n	<li>Participating in and hosting information sessions on the Chicago Bed Bug<a name=\"Policy\"></a> Ordinance.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Policy Making</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center works to impact the greatest number of people for the greatest good.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>As part of our appointment duties to the Structural Pest Control Task Force,<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-page-0-e1385066657229.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1094 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-page-0-e1385066657229.jpg\" alt=\"MPAC Battling Bed Bugs-page-0\" width=\"245\" height=\"317\" /></a> we worked with the state on the <a href=\"http://spcpweb.org/attachments/SOBBREPORT_10_14_11Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">State of Bed Bugs in Illinois report</a>, which makes recommendations regarding next steps for the state’s response to the bed bug problem.</li>\r\n	<li>Midwest Pesticide Action Center has worked with the City of Chicago’s City Council to <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/\">pass the public health-protection ordinance</a> on bed bugs, which classifies bed bugs as a public nuisance.</li>\r\n	<li>The ordinance passed in 2013 and was based on the 2011 Midwest Pesticide Action Center Report: Bed Bugs: Making the Case for a Comprehensive<a name=\"Change\"></a> Approach.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Making Institutional Change</h2>\r\nThrough customized training, workshops, and one-on-one education, Midwest Pesticide Action Center works with institutions and building mangers to develop strategies for structural and mechanical methods, monitoring, sanitation, and non-chemical and least-toxic treatments for the control of bed bugs and helps ensures the health of thousands of people. A short list of institutions we have worked with includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Chicago Housing Authority</li>\r\n	<li>Heartland Alliance</li>\r\n	<li>Chicago Department of Family Support Services</li>\r\n	<li>Mercy Housing</li>\r\n	<li>LUCHA</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<blockquote>“We provide homes for the most vulnerable populations of society and have been greatly affected by the resurgence of bedbugs in the area. Our experience with this ‘new normal’ has really affected us and [Midwest Pesticide Action Center] has been an excellent ally in advising us on early detection and providing training resources for both our staff and participants. The training and informative resources [Midwest Pesticide Action Center] has provided to our organization are priceless.”\r\n\r\n- Director of Property Management, Heartland Housing</blockquote>\r\nContact Nishaat Yunus at <a href=\"mailto:nyunus@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">nyunus@pesticideaction.org</a> if your organization is interested in working with Midwest Pesticide Action Center. Much of our Beating Back Bed Bugs program is funded by the<a title=\"Polk Bros. Foundation\" href=\"http://www.polkbrosfdn.org/\" target=\"_blank\"> Polk Bros. Foundation</a> and the <a title=\"City of Chicago Bed Bug Information\" href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/bed_bug_information.html\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago</a>.\r\n<h3>For More Information</h3>\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago- Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan: </strong>Policy paper produced by Midwest Pesticide Action Center. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\">Learn More </a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Bed Bug Ordinance:</strong> The City of Chicago passes a comprehensive public health-protection ordinance on bed bug control. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/\">Learn More </a>\r\n\r\n<strong>B.I.T.E. Back!</strong> We have 11 previous issues of the BITE Back! newsletter, which provides timely information on bed bug treatment and control. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-11.pdf\">Download All Issues</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>In Your Home:</strong> For tips on controlling the spread of bed bugs by making smart decisions. <a class=\"more\" title=\"In Your Home\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/in-your-home/\">Learn More</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>View Resources</strong> in multiple languages for efficient and safe ways to control bed bugs.  <a class=\"more\" title=\"View all Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">Learn More</a>','Beating Back Bed Bugs','','inherit','closed','open','','216-revision-v1','','','2014-10-14 15:46:33','2014-10-14 15:46:33','',216,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/216-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1933,3,'2014-10-14 15:47:16','2014-10-14 15:47:16','<h1><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000001262286Large-Bedroom-e1380746954290.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-375\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000001262286Large-Bedroom-e1380746954290.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom\" width=\"500\" height=\"289\" /></a></h1>\r\n<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\r\nOne out of every five Americans has had a bed bug infestation in their home or knows someone who has. Bed bugs can be found everywhere—from single-family homes, apartment buildings, and shelters, to office buildings and hotels. Residents, building managers, and businesses are taking desperate measures to control these tenacious pests, often leading to dangerous use and misuse of pesticides that aggravate asthma and cause unnecessary exposure to high levels of chemicals. Bed bugs can be controlled safely and effectively and with minimal use of pesticides. Midwest Pesticide Action Center holds training events, workshops, and has developed outreach materials to educate residents and institutions on how to spot early signs of bed bug infestations, response strategies, and effective treatment options. Continue reading<a name=\"Events\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Events\">Bed Bugs and Chicago Training Events</a>, <a href=\"#Outreach\">Outreach that Informs and Empowers</a>, <a href=\"#Policy\">Policy Making</a>, <a href=\"#Change\">Making Institutional Change</a>\r\n<h2>Bed Bugs and Chicago Training Events</h2>\r\nBeing informed and aware is the best way of controlling bed bugs. Our training events are held throughout Chicago and provide a basic knowledge of bed bug behavior and control.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>These sessions are offered to residents, landlords, and business owners.</li>\r\n	<li>Designed in a “Train the Trainer” format, we provide attendees with materials and tools to share what they learn with their own organizations and residents.</li>\r\n	<li>Bed Bugs in Chicago has trained over 3,100 individuals and impacted an estimated 144,000 households.</li>\r\n	<li>Visit the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Upcoming Events Page</a> to sign up for the next training.</li>\r\n	<li>Subscribe to our e-newsletter to be alerted when new events are<a name=\"Outreach\"></a> scheduled.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-Regional-Bedbug-Flyer-Banner-2.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-911 aligncenter\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-Regional-Bedbug-Flyer-Banner-2-1024x411.jpg\" alt=\"2013 Regional Bedbug Flyer Banner 2\" width=\"410\" height=\"164\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Outreach That Informs and Empowers</h2>\r\nWe have a number of resources that inform landlords and residents on their rights and responsibilities when it comes to bed bug treatment.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BITE-Back-Volume-12-Page-1.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-913 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BITE-Back-Volume-12-Page-1-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"BITE Back Volume 12 Page 1\" width=\"230\" height=\"298\" /></a>The <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter</a>, which explores new options on controlling bed bugs, and how to be an informed consumer when paying for services and products.</li>\r\n	<li>We have many materials in Spanish, and some in Polish, French, and Mandarin.</li>\r\n	<li>Participating in and hosting information sessions on the Chicago Bed Bug<a name=\"Policy\"></a> Ordinance.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Policy Making</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center works to impact the greatest number of people for the greatest good.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>As part of our appointment duties to the Structural Pest Control Task Force,<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-page-0-e1385066657229.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1094 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-page-0-e1385066657229.jpg\" alt=\"MPAC Battling Bed Bugs-page-0\" width=\"245\" height=\"317\" /></a> we worked with the state on the <a href=\"http://spcpweb.org/attachments/SOBBREPORT_10_14_11Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">State of Bed Bugs in Illinois report</a>, which makes recommendations regarding next steps for the state’s response to the bed bug problem.</li>\r\n	<li>Midwest Pesticide Action Center has worked with the City of Chicago’s City Council to <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/\">pass the public health-protection ordinance</a> on bed bugs, which classifies bed bugs as a public nuisance.</li>\r\n	<li>The ordinance passed in 2013 and was based on the 2011 Midwest Pesticide Action Center Report: Bed Bugs: Making the Case for a Comprehensive<a name=\"Change\"></a> Approach.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Making Institutional Change</h2>\r\nThrough customized training, workshops, and one-on-one education, Midwest Pesticide Action Center works with institutions and building mangers to develop strategies for structural and mechanical methods, monitoring, sanitation, and non-chemical and least-toxic treatments for the control of bed bugs and helps ensures the health of thousands of people. A short list of institutions we have worked with includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Chicago Housing Authority</li>\r\n	<li>Heartland Alliance</li>\r\n	<li>Chicago Department of Family Support Services</li>\r\n	<li>Mercy Housing</li>\r\n	<li>LUCHA</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<blockquote>“We provide homes for the most vulnerable populations of society and have been greatly affected by the resurgence of bedbugs in the area. Our experience with this ‘new normal’ has really affected us and [Midwest Pesticide Action Center] has been an excellent ally in advising us on early detection and providing training resources for both our staff and participants. The training and informative resources [Midwest Pesticide Action Center] has provided to our organization are priceless.” - Director of Property Management, Heartland Housing</blockquote>\r\nContact Nishaat Yunus at <a href=\"mailto:nyunus@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">nyunus@pesticideaction.org</a> if your organization is interested in working with Midwest Pesticide Action Center. Much of our Beating Back Bed Bugs program is funded by the<a title=\"Polk Bros. Foundation\" href=\"http://www.polkbrosfdn.org/\" target=\"_blank\"> Polk Bros. Foundation</a> and the <a title=\"City of Chicago Bed Bug Information\" href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/bed_bug_information.html\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago</a>.\r\n<h3>For More Information</h3>\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago- Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan: </strong>Policy paper produced by Midwest Pesticide Action Center. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\">Learn More </a> <strong>Chicago Bed Bug Ordinance:</strong> The City of Chicago passes a comprehensive public health-protection ordinance on bed bug control. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/\">Learn More </a> <strong>B.I.T.E. Back!</strong> We have 11 previous issues of the BITE Back! newsletter, which provides timely information on bed bug treatment and control. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-11.pdf\">Download All Issues</a> <strong>In Your Home:</strong> For tips on controlling the spread of bed bugs by making smart decisions. <a class=\"more\" title=\"In Your Home\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/in-your-home/\">Learn More</a> <strong>View Resources</strong> in multiple languages for efficient and safe ways to control bed bugs.  <a class=\"more\" title=\"View all Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">Learn More</a>','Beating Back Bed Bugs','','inherit','closed','open','','216-revision-v1','','','2014-10-14 15:47:16','2014-10-14 15:47:16','',216,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/216-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1934,3,'2014-10-14 15:47:48','2014-10-14 15:47:48','<h1><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000001262286Large-Bedroom-e1380746954290.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-375\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000001262286Large-Bedroom-e1380746954290.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom\" width=\"500\" height=\"289\" /></a></h1>\r\n<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\r\nOne out of every five Americans has had a bed bug infestation in their home or knows someone who has. Bed bugs can be found everywhere—from single-family homes, apartment buildings, and shelters, to office buildings and hotels. Residents, building managers, and businesses are taking desperate measures to control these tenacious pests, often leading to dangerous use and misuse of pesticides that aggravate asthma and cause unnecessary exposure to high levels of chemicals. Bed bugs can be controlled safely and effectively and with minimal use of pesticides. Midwest Pesticide Action Center holds training events, workshops, and has developed outreach materials to educate residents and institutions on how to spot early signs of bed bug infestations, response strategies, and effective treatment options. Continue reading<a name=\"Events\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Events\">Bed Bugs and Chicago Training Events</a>, <a href=\"#Outreach\">Outreach that Informs and Empowers</a>, <a href=\"#Policy\">Policy Making</a>, <a href=\"#Change\">Making Institutional Change</a>\r\n<h2>Bed Bugs and Chicago Training Events</h2>\r\nBeing informed and aware is the best way of controlling bed bugs. Our training events are held throughout Chicago and provide a basic knowledge of bed bug behavior and control.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>These sessions are offered to residents, landlords, and business owners.</li>\r\n	<li>Designed in a “Train the Trainer” format, we provide attendees with materials and tools to share what they learn with their own organizations and residents.</li>\r\n	<li>Bed Bugs in Chicago has trained over 3,100 individuals and impacted an estimated 144,000 households.</li>\r\n	<li>Visit the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Upcoming Events Page</a> to sign up for the next training.</li>\r\n	<li>Subscribe to our e-newsletter to be alerted when new events are<a name=\"Outreach\"></a> scheduled.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-Regional-Bedbug-Flyer-Banner-2.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-911 aligncenter\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-Regional-Bedbug-Flyer-Banner-2-1024x411.jpg\" alt=\"2013 Regional Bedbug Flyer Banner 2\" width=\"410\" height=\"164\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Outreach That Informs and Empowers</h2>\r\nWe have a number of resources that inform landlords and residents on their rights and responsibilities when it comes to bed bug treatment.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BITE-Back-Volume-12-Page-1.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-913 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BITE-Back-Volume-12-Page-1-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"BITE Back Volume 12 Page 1\" width=\"230\" height=\"298\" /></a>The <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter</a>, which explores new options on controlling bed bugs, and how to be an informed consumer when paying for services and products.</li>\r\n	<li>We have many materials in Spanish, and some in Polish, French, and Mandarin.</li>\r\n	<li>Participating in and hosting information sessions on the Chicago Bed Bug<a name=\"Policy\"></a> Ordinance.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Policy Making</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center works to impact the greatest number of people for the greatest good.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>As part of our appointment duties to the Structural Pest Control Task Force,<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-page-0-e1385066657229.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1094 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-page-0-e1385066657229.jpg\" alt=\"MPAC Battling Bed Bugs-page-0\" width=\"245\" height=\"317\" /></a> we worked with the state on the <a href=\"http://spcpweb.org/attachments/SOBBREPORT_10_14_11Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">State of Bed Bugs in Illinois report</a>, which makes recommendations regarding next steps for the state’s response to the bed bug problem.</li>\r\n	<li>Midwest Pesticide Action Center has worked with the City of Chicago’s City Council to <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/\">pass the public health-protection ordinance</a> on bed bugs, which classifies bed bugs as a public nuisance.</li>\r\n	<li>The ordinance passed in 2013 and was based on the 2011 Midwest Pesticide Action Center Report: Bed Bugs: Making the Case for a Comprehensive<a name=\"Change\"></a> Approach.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Making Institutional Change</h2>\r\nThrough customized training, workshops, and one-on-one education, Midwest Pesticide Action Center works with institutions and building mangers to develop strategies for structural and mechanical methods, monitoring, sanitation, and non-chemical and least-toxic treatments for the control of bed bugs and helps ensures the health of thousands of people. A short list of institutions we have worked with includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Chicago Housing Authority</li>\r\n	<li>Heartland Alliance</li>\r\n	<li>Chicago Department of Family Support Services</li>\r\n	<li>Mercy Housing</li>\r\n	<li>LUCHA</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<blockquote>“We provide homes for the most vulnerable populations of society and have been greatly affected by the resurgence of bedbugs in the area. Our experience with this ‘new normal’ has really affected us and [Midwest Pesticide Action Center] has been an excellent ally in advising us on early detection and providing training resources for both our staff and participants. The training and informative resources [Midwest Pesticide Action Center] has provided to our organization are priceless.” - Director of Property Management, Heartland Housing</blockquote>\r\nContact Nishaat Yunus at <a href=\"mailto:nyunus@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">nyunus@pesticideaction.org</a> if your organization is interested in working with Midwest Pesticide Action Center. Much of our Beating Back Bed Bugs program is funded by the<a title=\"Polk Bros. Foundation\" href=\"http://www.polkbrosfdn.org/\" target=\"_blank\"> Polk Bros. Foundation</a> and the <a title=\"City of Chicago Bed Bug Information\" href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/bed_bug_information.html\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago</a>.\r\n<h3>For More Information</h3>\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago- Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan: </strong>Policy paper produced by Midwest Pesticide Action Center. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\">Learn More </a> <strong>Chicago Bed Bug Ordinance:</strong> The City of Chicago passes a comprehensive public health-protection ordinance on bed bug control. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/\">Learn More </a> <strong>B.I.T.E. Back!</strong> We have 11 previous issues of the BITE Back! newsletter, which provides timely information on bed bug treatment and control. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-11.pdf\">Download All Issues</a> <strong>In Your Home:</strong> For tips on controlling the spread of bed bugs by making smart decisions. <a class=\"more\" title=\"In Your Home\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/in-your-home/\">Learn More</a> <strong>View Resources</strong> in multiple languages for efficient and safe ways to control bed bugs.  <a class=\"more\" title=\"View all Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">Learn More</a>','Beating Back Bed Bugs','','inherit','closed','open','','216-revision-v1','','','2014-10-14 15:47:48','2014-10-14 15:47:48','',216,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/216-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1935,3,'2014-10-14 15:48:32','2014-10-14 15:48:32','<h1><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000001262286Large-Bedroom-e1380746954290.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-375\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000001262286Large-Bedroom-e1380746954290.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom\" width=\"500\" height=\"289\" /></a></h1>\r\n<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\r\nOne out of every five Americans has had a bed bug infestation in their home or knows someone who has. Bed bugs can be found everywhere—from single-family homes, apartment buildings, and shelters, to office buildings and hotels. Residents, building managers, and businesses are taking desperate measures to control these tenacious pests, often leading to dangerous use and misuse of pesticides that aggravate asthma and cause unnecessary exposure to high levels of chemicals. Bed bugs can be controlled safely and effectively and with minimal use of pesticides. Midwest Pesticide Action Center holds training events, workshops, and has developed outreach materials to educate residents and institutions on how to spot early signs of bed bug infestations, response strategies, and effective treatment options. Continue reading<a name=\"Events\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Events\">Bed Bugs and Chicago Training Events</a>, <a href=\"#Outreach\">Outreach that Informs and Empowers</a>, <a href=\"#Policy\">Policy Making</a>, <a href=\"#Change\">Making Institutional Change</a>\r\n<h2>Bed Bugs and Chicago Training Events</h2>\r\nBeing informed and aware is the best way of controlling bed bugs. Our training events are held throughout Chicago and provide a basic knowledge of bed bug behavior and control.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>These sessions are offered to residents, landlords, and business owners.</li>\r\n	<li>Designed in a “Train the Trainer” format, we provide attendees with materials and tools to share what they learn with their own organizations and residents.</li>\r\n	<li>Bed Bugs in Chicago has trained over 3,100 individuals and impacted an estimated 144,000 households.</li>\r\n	<li>Visit the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Upcoming Events Page</a> to sign up for the next training.</li>\r\n	<li>Subscribe to our e-newsletter to be alerted when new events are<a name=\"Outreach\"></a> scheduled.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-Regional-Bedbug-Flyer-Banner-2.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-911 aligncenter\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-Regional-Bedbug-Flyer-Banner-2-1024x411.jpg\" alt=\"2013 Regional Bedbug Flyer Banner 2\" width=\"410\" height=\"164\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Outreach That Informs and Empowers</h2>\r\nWe have a number of resources that inform landlords and residents on their rights and responsibilities when it comes to bed bug treatment.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BITE-Back-Volume-12-Page-1.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-913 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BITE-Back-Volume-12-Page-1-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"BITE Back Volume 12 Page 1\" width=\"230\" height=\"298\" /></a>The <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter</a>, which explores new options on controlling bed bugs, and how to be an informed consumer when paying for services and products.</li>\r\n	<li>We have many materials in Spanish, and some in Polish, French, and Mandarin.</li>\r\n	<li>Participating in and hosting information sessions on the Chicago Bed Bug<a name=\"Policy\"></a> Ordinance.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Policy Making</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center works to impact the greatest number of people for the greatest good.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>As part of our appointment duties to the Structural Pest Control Task Force,<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-page-0-e1385066657229.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1094 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-page-0-e1385066657229.jpg\" alt=\"MPAC Battling Bed Bugs-page-0\" width=\"245\" height=\"317\" /></a> we worked with the state on the <a href=\"http://spcpweb.org/attachments/SOBBREPORT_10_14_11Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">State of Bed Bugs in Illinois report</a>, which makes recommendations regarding next steps for the state’s response to the bed bug problem.</li>\r\n	<li>Midwest Pesticide Action Center has worked with the City of Chicago’s City Council to <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/\">pass the public health-protection ordinance</a> on bed bugs, which classifies bed bugs as a public nuisance.</li>\r\n	<li>The ordinance passed in 2013 and was based on the 2011 Midwest Pesticide Action Center Report: Bed Bugs: Making the Case for a Comprehensive<a name=\"Change\"></a> Approach.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Making Institutional Change</h2>\r\nThrough customized training, workshops, and one-on-one education, Midwest Pesticide Action Center works with institutions and building mangers to develop strategies for structural and mechanical methods, monitoring, sanitation, and non-chemical and least-toxic treatments for the control of bed bugs and helps ensures the health of thousands of people. A short list of institutions we have worked with includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Chicago Housing Authority</li>\r\n	<li>Heartland Alliance</li>\r\n	<li>Chicago Department of Family Support Services</li>\r\n	<li>Mercy Housing</li>\r\n	<li>LUCHA</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<blockquote>“We provide homes for the most vulnerable populations of society and have been greatly affected by the resurgence of bedbugs in the area. Our experience with this ‘new normal’ has really affected us and [Midwest Pesticide Action Center] has been an excellent ally in advising us on early detection and providing training resources for both our staff and participants. The training and informative resources [Midwest Pesticide Action Center] has provided to our organization are priceless.” - Director of Property Management, Heartland Housing</blockquote>\r\nContact Nishaat Yunus at <a href=\"mailto:nyunus@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">nyunus@pesticideaction.org</a> if your organization is interested in working with Midwest Pesticide Action Center. Much of our Beating Back Bed Bugs program is funded by the<a title=\"Polk Bros. Foundation\" href=\"http://www.polkbrosfdn.org/\" target=\"_blank\"> Polk Bros. Foundation</a> and the <a title=\"City of Chicago Bed Bug Information\" href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/bed_bug_information.html\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago</a>.\r\n<h3>For More Information</h3>\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago- Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan: </strong>Policy paper produced by Midwest Pesticide Action Center. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\">Learn More\r\n</a><strong>Chicago Bed Bug Ordinance:</strong> The City of Chicago passes a comprehensive public health-protection ordinance on bed bug control. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/\">Learn More\r\n</a><strong>B.I.T.E. Back!</strong> We have 11 previous issues of the BITE Back! newsletter, which provides timely information on bed bug treatment and control. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-11.pdf\">Download All Issues\r\n</a> <strong>In Your Home:</strong> For tips on controlling the spread of bed bugs by making smart decisions. <a class=\"more\" title=\"In Your Home\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/in-your-home/\">Learn More</a>\r\n<strong>View Resources</strong> in multiple languages for efficient and safe ways to control bed bugs.  <a class=\"more\" title=\"View all Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">Learn More</a>','Beating Back Bed Bugs','','inherit','closed','open','','216-revision-v1','','','2014-10-14 15:48:32','2014-10-14 15:48:32','',216,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/216-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1936,3,'2014-10-14 15:49:19','2014-10-14 15:49:19','<h1><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000001262286Large-Bedroom-e1380746954290.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-375\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000001262286Large-Bedroom-e1380746954290.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom\" width=\"500\" height=\"289\" /></a></h1>\r\n<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\r\nOne out of every five Americans has had a bed bug infestation in their home or knows someone who has. Bed bugs can be found everywhere—from single-family homes, apartment buildings, and shelters, to office buildings and hotels. Residents, building managers, and businesses are taking desperate measures to control these tenacious pests, often leading to dangerous use and misuse of pesticides that aggravate asthma and cause unnecessary exposure to high levels of chemicals. Bed bugs can be controlled safely and effectively and with minimal use of pesticides. Midwest Pesticide Action Center holds training events, workshops, and has developed outreach materials to educate residents and institutions on how to spot early signs of bed bug infestations, response strategies, and effective treatment options. Continue reading<a name=\"Events\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Events\">Bed Bugs and Chicago Training Events</a>, <a href=\"#Outreach\">Outreach that Informs and Empowers</a>, <a href=\"#Policy\">Policy Making</a>, <a href=\"#Change\">Making Institutional Change</a>\r\n<h2>Bed Bugs and Chicago Training Events</h2>\r\nBeing informed and aware is the best way of controlling bed bugs. Our training events are held throughout Chicago and provide a basic knowledge of bed bug behavior and control.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>These sessions are offered to residents, landlords, and business owners.</li>\r\n	<li>Designed in a “Train the Trainer” format, we provide attendees with materials and tools to share what they learn with their own organizations and residents.</li>\r\n	<li>Bed Bugs in Chicago has trained over 3,100 individuals and impacted an estimated 144,000 households.</li>\r\n	<li>Visit the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Upcoming Events Page</a> to sign up for the next training.</li>\r\n	<li>Subscribe to our e-newsletter to be alerted when new events are<a name=\"Outreach\"></a> scheduled.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-Regional-Bedbug-Flyer-Banner-2.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-911 aligncenter\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-Regional-Bedbug-Flyer-Banner-2-1024x411.jpg\" alt=\"2013 Regional Bedbug Flyer Banner 2\" width=\"410\" height=\"164\" /></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Outreach That Informs and Empowers</h2>\r\nWe have a number of resources that inform landlords and residents on their rights and responsibilities when it comes to bed bug treatment.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BITE-Back-Volume-12-Page-1.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-913 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/BITE-Back-Volume-12-Page-1-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"BITE Back Volume 12 Page 1\" width=\"230\" height=\"298\" /></a>The <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter</a>, which explores new options on controlling bed bugs, and how to be an informed consumer when paying for services and products.</li>\r\n	<li>We have many materials in Spanish, and some in Polish, French, and Mandarin.</li>\r\n	<li>Participating in and hosting information sessions on the Chicago Bed Bug<a name=\"Policy\"></a> Ordinance.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Policy Making</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center works to impact the greatest number of people for the greatest good.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>As part of our appointment duties to the Structural Pest Control Task Force,<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-page-0-e1385066657229.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-1094 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-page-0-e1385066657229.jpg\" alt=\"MPAC Battling Bed Bugs-page-0\" width=\"245\" height=\"317\" /></a> we worked with the state on the <a href=\"http://spcpweb.org/attachments/SOBBREPORT_10_14_11Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">State of Bed Bugs in Illinois report</a>, which makes recommendations regarding next steps for the state’s response to the bed bug problem.</li>\r\n	<li>Midwest Pesticide Action Center has worked with the City of Chicago’s City Council to <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/\">pass the public health-protection ordinance</a> on bed bugs, which classifies bed bugs as a public nuisance.</li>\r\n	<li>The ordinance passed in 2013 and was based on the 2011 Midwest Pesticide Action Center Report: Bed Bugs: Making the Case for a Comprehensive<a name=\"Change\"></a> Approach.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Making Institutional Change</h2>\r\nThrough customized training, workshops, and one-on-one education, Midwest Pesticide Action Center works with institutions and building mangers to develop strategies for structural and mechanical methods, monitoring, sanitation, and non-chemical and least-toxic treatments for the control of bed bugs and helps ensures the health of thousands of people. A short list of institutions we have worked with includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Chicago Housing Authority</li>\r\n	<li>Heartland Alliance</li>\r\n	<li>Chicago Department of Family Support Services</li>\r\n	<li>Mercy Housing</li>\r\n	<li>LUCHA</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<blockquote>“We provide homes for the most vulnerable populations of society and have been greatly affected by the resurgence of bedbugs in the area. Our experience with this ‘new normal’ has really affected us and [Midwest Pesticide Action Center] has been an excellent ally in advising us on early detection and providing training resources for both our staff and participants. The training and informative resources [Midwest Pesticide Action Center] has provided to our organization are priceless.” - Director of Property Management, Heartland Housing</blockquote>\r\nContact Nishaat Yunus at <a href=\"mailto:nyunus@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">nyunus@pesticideaction.org</a> if your organization is interested in working with Midwest Pesticide Action Center. Much of our Beating Back Bed Bugs program is funded by the<a title=\"Polk Bros. Foundation\" href=\"http://www.polkbrosfdn.org/\" target=\"_blank\"> Polk Bros. Foundation</a> and the <a title=\"City of Chicago Bed Bug Information\" href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/bed_bug_information.html\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago</a>.\r\n<h3>For More Information</h3>\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago- Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan: </strong>Policy paper produced by Midwest Pesticide Action Center. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\">Learn More</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Bed Bug Ordinance:</strong> The City of Chicago passes a comprehensive public health-protection ordinance on bed bug control. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/\">Learn More </a>\r\n\r\n<strong>B.I.T.E. Back!</strong> We have 11 previous issues of the BITE Back! newsletter, which provides timely information on bed bug treatment and control. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-11.pdf\">Download All Issues </a>\r\n\r\n<strong>In Your Home:</strong> For tips on controlling the spread of bed bugs by making smart decisions. <a class=\"more\" title=\"In Your Home\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/in-your-home/\">Learn More</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>View Resources</strong> in multiple languages for efficient and safe ways to control bed bugs.  <a class=\"more\" title=\"View all Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">Learn More</a>','Beating Back Bed Bugs','','inherit','closed','open','','216-revision-v1','','','2014-10-14 15:49:19','2014-10-14 15:49:19','',216,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/216-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1937,3,'2014-10-14 15:51:19','2014-10-14 15:51:19','<h3><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000018320281Medium-Hands-Raised-e1380815404656.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-365\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000018320281Medium-Hands-Raised-e1380815404656.jpg\" alt=\"Hands Raised\" width=\"499\" height=\"290\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h2>Catalyze Change in Your Community</h2>\r\nYou can catalyze change that will make your community a safer place.  Affecting community-wide policies in schools and parks can have a huge impact on limiting the use of toxic pesticides. Take a look at the steps below to learn how you can help reduce pesticide use in your neighborhoods and public spaces.\r\n\r\nContinue reading for: <a href=\"#Blog\">Connect to Our Blog</a>, <a href=\"#Campaign\">Start a Campaign to Promote Sustainable Lawn and Landscape Care in Your Community</a>, <a href=\"#Engage\">Engage Politically</a>, <a href=\"#SC\">Promote Healthy Schools and Childcares</a>, <a href=\"#Park\">Bring \"A Natural Park is a Healthy Park\" to Your Community</a>, <a name=\"Blog\"></a> <a href=\"#Public\">Ensure Public Buildings and Properties are Healthy Places for the Community</a>\r\n<h3>Connect to Our Blog</h3>\r\nCommunity activists are working across the nation to reduce the health and environmental effects of pesticide use and making a real impact. Stay informed by connecting <a name=\"Campaign\"></a> to <span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\"><a title=\"Blog\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/blog/\">our blog</a>.</span>\r\n<h3>Start a Campaign to Promote Sustainable Lawn and Landscape Care in Your Community</h3>\r\nWe’ve created the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\">Activist’s Toolkit</a>, with support from <a title=\"Patagonia Becoming a Responsible Company\" href=\"http://www.patagonia.com/us/patagonia.go?assetid=2329\" target=\"_blank\">Patagonia</a>, an easy-to-use resource to help inspire you, the local activist, to catalyze change in your own community. The guide covers many of the basic tools for building a campaign that can influence decision makers, generate media coverage, and reach out to community members through social media. Help your community minimize the harmful environmental effects of conventional lawncare:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Nationwide, turf grass is estimated to cover over 40 million acres, an area three times larger than the amount dedicated to corn.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Conventionally maintained lawns and landscapes use many of our precious resources, as large amounts of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and water are necessary for maintenance.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>These practices degrade local waterways, pollute the air, harm pets and wildlife, contribute to climate change, and threaten human health.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a name=\"Engage\"></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-93\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Activists_Toolkit_Webheader.jpg\" alt=\"Activists_Toolkit_Webheader\" width=\"860\" height=\"215\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Engage Politically</h3>\r\nOrganizations and coalitions across the country are working to pass laws and policies to protect us from exposure to pesticides and other toxic chemicals. To learn more about these campaigns and how you can contribute, click the links below.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Midwest Pesticide Action Center works to <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/\">advance toxic-free policies</a> in Chicago and the Midwest.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Sign up to receive action alerts from <a href=\"http://action.beyondpesticides.org/signup_page/actionalerts\" target=\"_blank\">Beyond Pesticides</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Take action with <a href=\"http://www.panna.org/get-involved/action-center\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Action Network of North America</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a name=\"SC\"></a>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Take action with the <a href=\"http://www.ewg.org/take-action\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Working Group</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Promote Healthy Schools and Childcares</h3>\r\nChildren face higher risks from exposure to pesticides than adults exposed at the same level. It is important to ensure your child’s school or childcare is following best practices and state laws which limit the use of pesticides.\r\n\r\nFor in-depth information, please see our <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">resources page</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Midwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a comprehensive guide to help administration in to implement <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\">Integrated Pest Management</a>. Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org </a>for information on how to use this resource.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>In Illinois, Integrated Pest Management is required by law in public schools and licensed childcare facilities. Schools must either report an Integrated Pest Management  plan to the Illinois Department of Public Health or send a representative to receive Integrated Pest Management training.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>As a parent or guardian, you can be notified when pesticides are to be applied on school grounds. School districts can either notify you by adding you to a registry of parents who have signed up for notifications, or provide written notification through correspondence regularly published by the school district.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>We encourage you to ask your school if they maintain a registry and if they are in compliance with the state law requiring Integrated Pest Management. Visit our<a name=\"Park\"></a> <a title=\"Advancing Toxic-Free Policies\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/\" target=\"_blank\">policy page</a> to learn more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Bring \"A Natural Park is a Healthy Park\" to Your Community</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign-1-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Parks Campaign Chicago\" width=\"245\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center launched the “<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\">A Natural Park is a Healthy Park</a>” campaign to alter park management practices and to promote sustainably managed parks as a healthy place for children and pets without exposure to toxic chemicals.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>If you would like to learn how to incorporate sustainable practices into your parks, feel free to contact us via <a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>If your park district already sustainably manages its parks and you would like community members to know about these healthy practices, consider working with Midwest Pesticide Action Center to bring this campaign to your community</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nVisit our<a name=\"Public\"></a> “<a title=\"Maintaining Healthy Parks\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/maintaining-healthy-parks/\">A Natural Park is a Healthy Park</a>” page for more information.\r\n<h3>Ensure Public Buildings and Properties are Healthy Places for the Community.</h3>\r\nMunicipalities play a large role in our lives and the spaces in which we interact, managing large facilities and parks that the public uses every day. As a municipal official, you can use our “<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>” to make your buildings and property healthy places for the community.\r\n\r\nThe guide provides sample Integrated Pest Management contracts, monitoring plans, and tips for reducing pesticide use in a cost-effective way.\r\n\r\nContact us for a copy today: <a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org</a>\r\n<h3>Resources</h3>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of resources to help you make real change in your community, including promoting natural landscape care, talking to decision-makers about policy decisions, and encouraging school administration to adopt responsible procedures to protect the health of our children. <a class=\"more\" title=\"View all Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">Learn More</a>','In Your Community','','inherit','closed','open','','97-revision-v1','','','2014-10-14 15:51:19','2014-10-14 15:51:19','',97,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/97-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1940,3,'2014-10-15 20:08:14','2014-10-15 20:08:14','<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Bedbugs_Wrkshp_FlyerIMAGE.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-2040 size-full\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Bedbugs_Wrkshp_FlyerIMAGE.jpg\" alt=\"Bedbugs_Wrkshp_FlyerIMAGE\" width=\"2559\" height=\"3300\" /></a>','Beating Back Bed Bugs: Indianapolis-Area Bed Bug Workshop For Managers','','publish','closed','open','','bed-bug-preparedness-101-hands-on-training-for-building-managers','','','2015-02-12 16:07:33','2015-02-12 16:07:33','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?page_id=1940',0,'page','',0),(1942,3,'2014-10-15 20:08:01','2014-10-15 20:08:01','<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Capture3.png\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1941 size-full\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Capture3.png\" alt=\"Capture3\" width=\"1019\" height=\"657\" /></a>','Bed Bug Preparedness 101: Hands-on Training for Building Managers','','inherit','closed','open','','1940-revision-v1','','','2014-10-15 20:08:01','2014-10-15 20:08:01','',1940,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1940-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1945,3,'2014-10-16 20:52:39','2014-10-16 20:52:39','','MPAC Building Manager sponsorship form Dec 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','mpac-building-manager-sponsorship-form-dec-2014','','','2014-10-16 20:52:39','2014-10-16 20:52:39','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MPAC-Building-Manager-sponsorship-form-Dec-2014.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(1947,2,'2014-10-20 17:14:02','2014-10-20 17:14:02','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/821918\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"228px\" height=\"115px\" border=\"0\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014, Midwest Pesticide Action Center celebrated our 20th anniversary with 150 friends at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>. The event raised nearly $18,000 to support our work of<span style=\"color: #222222;\"> protecting people and the environment from harmful pesticides.</span>\r\n\r\nGuests enjoyed the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, bites from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attended the VIP hour experienced a private tour of the Conservatory, as well as farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> with fresh juices by the greatly anticipated <a title=\"Owen &amp; Alchemy\" href=\"http://www.owenandalchemy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Owen &amp; Alchemy</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opened to general admission attendees.\r\n\r\nOur wonderful supporters bid in the <a title=\"Garden Gala online auction\" href=\"http://www.32auctions.com/MPACGardenGala\" target=\"_blank\">auction</a> on fabulous packages including a private 4-course dinner for 12 by internationally acclaimed <a title=\"Chef Charles Webb\" href=\"http://chefcharleswebb.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chef Charles Webb</a>; a Green Garden makeover; a stay-cation at one of the city\'s newest and most unique hotels, <a title=\"Thompson Chicago\" href=\"http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/thompson-chicago\" target=\"_blank\">Thompson Chicago</a>; and a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a>.\r\n\r\nThe event featured delicious <span class=\"il\" style=\"color: #222222;\">vegan</span><span style=\"color: #222222;\">, vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat options thanks to <a title=\"The Amazing Kale Burger\" href=\"http://www.amazingkaleburger.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Amazing Kale Burger</a>, <a title=\"Chop Shop\" href=\"http://www.chopshopchi.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chop Shop</a>, <a title=\"Pint\" href=\"http://pintinseason.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pint</a>, <a title=\"Sunda\" href=\"http://sundachicago.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sunda</a>, and <a title=\"Limelight Catering\" href=\"http://www.limelightcatering.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Limelight Catering</a>.</span>\r\n\r\nThe award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band played country and bluegrass tunes, taught guests how to do-si-do and promenade their way down Horticulture Hall. Once they were warmed up, award-winning DJ Tess closed out the night spinning old school jams and new popular tunes. <span style=\"color: #606060;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nThis party was produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> and <a title=\"Field and Florist\" href=\"http://www.fieldandflorist.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Field &amp; Florist</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-10-20 17:14:02','2014-10-20 17:14:02','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1948,2,'2014-10-20 17:14:27','2014-10-20 17:14:27','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014, Midwest Pesticide Action Center celebrated our 20th anniversary with 150 friends at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>. The event raised nearly $18,000 to support our work of<span style=\"color: #222222;\"> protecting people and the environment from harmful pesticides.</span>\r\n\r\nGuests enjoyed the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, bites from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attended the VIP hour experienced a private tour of the Conservatory, as well as farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> with fresh juices by the greatly anticipated <a title=\"Owen &amp; Alchemy\" href=\"http://www.owenandalchemy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Owen &amp; Alchemy</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opened to general admission attendees.\r\n\r\nOur wonderful supporters bid in the <a title=\"Garden Gala online auction\" href=\"http://www.32auctions.com/MPACGardenGala\" target=\"_blank\">auction</a> on fabulous packages including a private 4-course dinner for 12 by internationally acclaimed <a title=\"Chef Charles Webb\" href=\"http://chefcharleswebb.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chef Charles Webb</a>; a Green Garden makeover; a stay-cation at one of the city\'s newest and most unique hotels, <a title=\"Thompson Chicago\" href=\"http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/thompson-chicago\" target=\"_blank\">Thompson Chicago</a>; and a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a>.\r\n\r\nThe event featured delicious <span class=\"il\" style=\"color: #222222;\">vegan</span><span style=\"color: #222222;\">, vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat options thanks to <a title=\"The Amazing Kale Burger\" href=\"http://www.amazingkaleburger.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Amazing Kale Burger</a>, <a title=\"Chop Shop\" href=\"http://www.chopshopchi.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chop Shop</a>, <a title=\"Pint\" href=\"http://pintinseason.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pint</a>, <a title=\"Sunda\" href=\"http://sundachicago.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sunda</a>, and <a title=\"Limelight Catering\" href=\"http://www.limelightcatering.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Limelight Catering</a>.</span>\r\n\r\nThe award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band played country and bluegrass tunes, taught guests how to do-si-do and promenade their way down Horticulture Hall. Once they were warmed up, award-winning DJ Tess closed out the night spinning old school jams and new popular tunes. <span style=\"color: #606060;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nThis party was produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> and <a title=\"Field and Florist\" href=\"http://www.fieldandflorist.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Field &amp; Florist</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-10-20 17:14:27','2014-10-20 17:14:27','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1949,2,'2014-10-20 17:14:58','2014-10-20 17:14:58','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014, Midwest Pesticide Action Center celebrated our 20th anniversary with 150 friends at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>. The event raised nearly $18,000 to support our continued work of<span style=\"color: #222222;\"> protecting people and the environment from harmful pesticides.</span>\r\n\r\nGuests enjoyed the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, bites from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attended the VIP hour experienced a private tour of the Conservatory, as well as farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> with fresh juices by the greatly anticipated <a title=\"Owen &amp; Alchemy\" href=\"http://www.owenandalchemy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Owen &amp; Alchemy</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opened to general admission attendees.\r\n\r\nOur wonderful supporters bid in the <a title=\"Garden Gala online auction\" href=\"http://www.32auctions.com/MPACGardenGala\" target=\"_blank\">auction</a> on fabulous packages including a private 4-course dinner for 12 by internationally acclaimed <a title=\"Chef Charles Webb\" href=\"http://chefcharleswebb.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chef Charles Webb</a>; a Green Garden makeover; a stay-cation at one of the city\'s newest and most unique hotels, <a title=\"Thompson Chicago\" href=\"http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/thompson-chicago\" target=\"_blank\">Thompson Chicago</a>; and a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a>.\r\n\r\nThe event featured delicious <span class=\"il\" style=\"color: #222222;\">vegan</span><span style=\"color: #222222;\">, vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat options thanks to <a title=\"The Amazing Kale Burger\" href=\"http://www.amazingkaleburger.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Amazing Kale Burger</a>, <a title=\"Chop Shop\" href=\"http://www.chopshopchi.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chop Shop</a>, <a title=\"Pint\" href=\"http://pintinseason.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pint</a>, <a title=\"Sunda\" href=\"http://sundachicago.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sunda</a>, and <a title=\"Limelight Catering\" href=\"http://www.limelightcatering.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Limelight Catering</a>.</span>\r\n\r\nThe award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band played country and bluegrass tunes, taught guests how to do-si-do and promenade their way down Horticulture Hall. Once they were warmed up, award-winning DJ Tess closed out the night spinning old school jams and new popular tunes. <span style=\"color: #606060;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nThis party was produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> and <a title=\"Field and Florist\" href=\"http://www.fieldandflorist.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Field &amp; Florist</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-10-20 17:14:58','2014-10-20 17:14:58','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1950,2,'2014-10-20 17:17:45','2014-10-20 17:17:45','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014, Midwest Pesticide Action Center celebrated our 20th anniversary with 150 friends at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>. The event raised nearly $18,000 to support our continued work of<span style=\"color: #222222;\"> protecting people and the environment from harmful pesticides.</span>\r\n\r\nGuests enjoyed the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, bites from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attended the VIP hour experienced a private tour of the Conservatory, as well as farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> with fresh juices by the greatly anticipated <a title=\"Owen &amp; Alchemy\" href=\"http://www.owenandalchemy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Owen &amp; Alchemy</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opened to general admission attendees.\r\n\r\nOur wonderful supporters bid in the <a title=\"Garden Gala online auction\" href=\"http://www.32auctions.com/MPACGardenGala\" target=\"_blank\">auction</a> on fabulous packages including a private 4-course dinner for 12 by internationally acclaimed <a title=\"Chef Charles Webb\" href=\"http://chefcharleswebb.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chef Charles Webb</a>; a Green Garden makeover donated by <a title=\"Greenwise Organic Lawn Care\" href=\"http://www.iamgreenwise.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Greenwise Organic Lawn Care</a> and <a title=\"Midwest Groundcovers\" href=\"http://www.midwestgroundcovers.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Groundcovers LLC</a>; a stay-cation at one of the city\'s newest and most unique hotels, <a title=\"Thompson Chicago\" href=\"http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/thompson-chicago\" target=\"_blank\">Thompson Chicago</a>; and a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a>.\r\n\r\nThe event featured delicious <span class=\"il\" style=\"color: #222222;\">vegan</span><span style=\"color: #222222;\">, vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat options thanks to <a title=\"The Amazing Kale Burger\" href=\"http://www.amazingkaleburger.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Amazing Kale Burger</a>, <a title=\"Chop Shop\" href=\"http://www.chopshopchi.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chop Shop</a>, <a title=\"Pint\" href=\"http://pintinseason.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pint</a>, <a title=\"Sunda\" href=\"http://sundachicago.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sunda</a>, and <a title=\"Limelight Catering\" href=\"http://www.limelightcatering.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Limelight Catering</a>.</span>\r\n\r\nThe award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band played country and bluegrass tunes, taught guests how to do-si-do and promenade their way down Horticulture Hall. Once they were warmed up, award-winning DJ Tess closed out the night spinning old school jams and new popular tunes. <span style=\"color: #606060;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nThis party was produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> and <a title=\"Field and Florist\" href=\"http://www.fieldandflorist.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Field &amp; Florist</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-10-20 17:17:45','2014-10-20 17:17:45','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1951,2,'2014-10-20 17:19:29','2014-10-20 17:19:29','<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1754\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Logo1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, October 9th, 2014, Midwest Pesticide Action Center celebrated our 20th anniversary with 150 friends at the legendary <a href=\"http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>. The event raised nearly $18,000 to support our continued work of<span style=\"color: #222222;\"> protecting people and the environment from harmful pesticides.</span>\r\n\r\nGuests enjoyed the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, bites from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title=\"Revolution Brewing\" href=\"http://revbrew.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title=\"Frey Vineyards\" href=\"http://www.freywine.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href=\"http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.\r\n\r\nThose who attended the VIP hour experienced a private tour of the Conservatory, as well as farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href=\"http://letherbee.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Letherbee</a> with fresh juices by the greatly anticipated <a title=\"Owen &amp; Alchemy\" href=\"http://www.owenandalchemy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Owen &amp; Alchemy</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opened to general admission attendees.\r\n\r\nOur wonderful supporters bid in the <a title=\"Garden Gala online auction\" href=\"http://www.32auctions.com/MPACGardenGala\" target=\"_blank\">auction</a> on fabulous packages including a private 4-course dinner for 12 by internationally acclaimed <a title=\"Chef Charles Webb\" href=\"http://chefcharleswebb.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chef Charles Webb</a>; a Green Garden makeover donated by <a title=\"Greenwise Organic Lawn Care\" href=\"http://www.iamgreenwise.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Greenwise Organic Lawn Care</a> and <a title=\"Midwest Groundcovers\" href=\"http://www.midwestgroundcovers.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Groundcovers LLC</a>; a stay-cation at one of the city\'s newest and most unique hotels, <a title=\"Thompson Chicago\" href=\"http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/thompson-chicago\" target=\"_blank\">Thompson Chicago</a>; Glam-camping in Michigan\'s Upper Peninsula, and; a Chef for a Day experience at <a title=\"Moto Restaurant\" href=\"http://motorestaurant.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Moto Restaurant</a>.\r\n\r\nThe event featured delicious <span class=\"il\" style=\"color: #222222;\">vegan</span><span style=\"color: #222222;\">, vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat options thanks to <a title=\"The Amazing Kale Burger\" href=\"http://www.amazingkaleburger.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Amazing Kale Burger</a>, <a title=\"Chop Shop\" href=\"http://www.chopshopchi.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Chop Shop</a>, <a title=\"Pint\" href=\"http://pintinseason.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pint</a>, <a title=\"Sunda\" href=\"http://sundachicago.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sunda</a>, and <a title=\"Limelight Catering\" href=\"http://www.limelightcatering.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Limelight Catering</a>.</span>\r\n\r\nThe award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band played country and bluegrass tunes, taught guests how to do-si-do and promenade their way down Horticulture Hall. Once they were warmed up, award-winning DJ Tess closed out the night spinning old school jams and new popular tunes. <span style=\"color: #606060;\"> </span>\r\n\r\nFor the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.\r\n\r\nThis party was produced in partnership with <a href=\"http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage\" target=\"_blank\">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title=\"The Spirited Gardener\" href=\"http://www.spiritedgardener.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Spirited Gardener</a> and <a title=\"Field and Florist\" href=\"http://www.fieldandflorist.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Field &amp; Florist</a> for also sponsoring this event.','Garden Gala 2014','','inherit','closed','open','','1715-revision-v1','','','2014-10-20 17:19:29','2014-10-20 17:19:29','',1715,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1715-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1952,2,'2014-10-20 17:22:18','2014-10-20 17:22:18','','Home','','inherit','closed','open','','36-revision-v1','','','2014-10-20 17:22:18','2014-10-20 17:22:18','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/36-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1956,2,'2014-11-03 19:38:45','2014-11-03 19:38:45','<h1>Donate to Midwest Pesticide Action Center</h1>\r\n<b>Thank you for supportin</b><strong>g Midwest Pesticide Action Center.</strong> Your contribution helps us to:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><img class=\" wp-image-355 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1331-x-2000-Smiling-Girl-Outdoors-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling Girl Outdoors\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" />Minimize pesticide use in schools, childcares, yards, and parks;</li>\r\n	<li>Decrease runoff of and exposure to toxic lawn and garden chemicals;</li>\r\n	<li>Reduce pesticide exposure and pest problems in low-income communities;</li>\r\n	<li>Inform people about pesticide risks and the availability of safer alternatives; and</li>\r\n	<li>Advance policies that provide greater protections against pesticide exposure.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nEIN: 36-4361525\r\n\r\n<iframe id=\"etapIframe\" style=\"width: 549px; border: none; height: 1812px;\" src=\"https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/SaferPestControlProject/donate.html\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\"></iframe>','Donate to Midwest Pesticide Action Center','','inherit','closed','open','','84-revision-v1','','','2014-11-03 19:38:45','2014-11-03 19:38:45','',84,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/84-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1958,2,'2014-11-03 19:41:36','2014-11-03 19:41:36','<h1>Donate to Midwest Pesticide Action Center</h1>\r\n<b>Thank you for supportin</b><strong>g Midwest Pesticide Action Center.</strong> Your contribution helps us to:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><img class=\" wp-image-355 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1331-x-2000-Smiling-Girl-Outdoors-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling Girl Outdoors\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" />Minimize pesticide use in schools, childcares, yards, and parks;</li>\r\n	<li>Decrease runoff of and exposure to toxic lawn and garden chemicals;</li>\r\n	<li>Reduce pesticide exposure and pest problems in low-income communities;</li>\r\n	<li>Inform people about pesticide risks and the availability of safer alternatives; and</li>\r\n	<li>Advance policies that provide greater protections against pesticide exposure.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. EIN: 36-4361525\r\n\r\n<iframe id=\"etapIframe\" style=\"width: 549px; border: none; height: 1812px;\" src=\"https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/SaferPestControlProject/donate.html\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\"></iframe>','Donate to Midwest Pesticide Action Center','','inherit','closed','open','','84-revision-v1','','','2014-11-03 19:41:36','2014-11-03 19:41:36','',84,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/84-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1959,2,'2014-11-03 19:42:20','2014-11-03 19:42:20','<h1>Donate to Midwest Pesticide Action Center</h1>\r\n<b>Thank you for supportin</b><strong>g Midwest Pesticide Action Center.</strong> Your contribution helps us to:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><img class=\" wp-image-355 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1331-x-2000-Smiling-Girl-Outdoors-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling Girl Outdoors\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" />Minimize pesticide use in schools, childcares, yards, and parks;</li>\r\n	<li>Decrease runoff of and exposure to toxic lawn and garden chemicals;</li>\r\n	<li>Reduce pesticide exposure and pest problems in low-income communities;</li>\r\n	<li>Inform people about pesticide risks and the availability of safer alternatives; and</li>\r\n	<li>Advance policies that provide greater protections against pesticide exposure.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.\r\n\r\nEIN: 36-4361525\r\n\r\n<iframe id=\"etapIframe\" style=\"width: 549px; border: none; height: 1812px;\" src=\"https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/SaferPestControlProject/donate.html\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\"></iframe>','Donate to Midwest Pesticide Action Center','','inherit','closed','open','','84-revision-v1','','','2014-11-03 19:42:20','2014-11-03 19:42:20','',84,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/84-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1960,2,'2014-11-03 19:43:55','2014-11-03 19:43:55','<h1>Donate to Midwest Pesticide Action Center</h1>\r\n<b>Thank you for supportin</b><strong>g Midwest Pesticide Action Center.</strong> Your contribution helps us to:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><img class=\" wp-image-355 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1331-x-2000-Smiling-Girl-Outdoors-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling Girl Outdoors\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" />Minimize pesticide use in schools, childcares, yards, and parks;</li>\r\n	<li>Decrease runoff of and exposure to toxic lawn and garden chemicals;</li>\r\n	<li>Reduce pesticide exposure and pest problems in low-income communities;</li>\r\n	<li>Inform people about pesticide risks and the availability of safer alternatives; and</li>\r\n	<li>Advance policies that provide greater protections against pesticide exposure.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 36-4361525\r\n\r\n<iframe id=\"etapIframe\" style=\"width: 549px; border: none; height: 1812px;\" src=\"https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/SaferPestControlProject/donate.html\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\"></iframe>','Donate to Midwest Pesticide Action Center','','inherit','closed','open','','84-revision-v1','','','2014-11-03 19:43:55','2014-11-03 19:43:55','',84,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/84-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1961,2,'2014-11-03 19:45:07','2014-11-03 19:45:07','<h1>Donate to Midwest Pesticide Action Center</h1>\r\n<b>Thank you for supportin</b><strong>g Midwest Pesticide Action Center.</strong> Your contribution helps us to:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><img class=\" wp-image-355 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1331-x-2000-Smiling-Girl-Outdoors-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling Girl Outdoors\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" />Minimize pesticide use in schools, childcares, yards, and parks;</li>\r\n	<li>Decrease runoff of and exposure to toxic lawn and garden chemicals;</li>\r\n	<li>Reduce pesticide exposure and pest problems in low-income communities;</li>\r\n	<li>Inform people about pesticide risks and the availability of safer alternatives; and</li>\r\n	<li>Advance policies that provide greater protections against pesticide exposure.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<iframe id=\"etapIframe\" style=\"width: 549px; border: none; height: 1812px;\" src=\"https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/SaferPestControlProject/donate.html\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\"></iframe>\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. EIN: 36-4361525','Donate to Midwest Pesticide Action Center','','inherit','closed','open','','84-revision-v1','','','2014-11-03 19:45:07','2014-11-03 19:45:07','',84,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/84-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1962,2,'2014-11-03 19:45:44','2014-11-03 19:45:44','<h1>Donate to Midwest Pesticide Action Center</h1>\r\n<b>Thank you for supportin</b><strong>g Midwest Pesticide Action Center.</strong> Your contribution helps us to:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><img class=\" wp-image-355 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1331-x-2000-Smiling-Girl-Outdoors-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling Girl Outdoors\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" />Minimize pesticide use in schools, childcares, yards, and parks;</li>\r\n	<li>Decrease runoff of and exposure to toxic lawn and garden chemicals;</li>\r\n	<li>Reduce pesticide exposure and pest problems in low-income communities;</li>\r\n	<li>Inform people about pesticide risks and the availability of safer alternatives; and</li>\r\n	<li>Advance policies that provide greater protections against pesticide exposure.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<iframe id=\"etapIframe\" style=\"width: 549px; border: none; height: 1812px;\" src=\"https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/SaferPestControlProject/donate.html\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\"></iframe>\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.\r\n\r\nEIN: 36-4361525','Donate to Midwest Pesticide Action Center','','inherit','closed','open','','84-revision-v1','','','2014-11-03 19:45:44','2014-11-03 19:45:44','',84,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/84-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1963,2,'2014-11-03 19:46:06','2014-11-03 19:46:06','<h1>Donate to Midwest Pesticide Action Center</h1>\r\n<b>Thank you for supportin</b><strong>g Midwest Pesticide Action Center.</strong> Your contribution helps us to:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><img class=\" wp-image-355 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1331-x-2000-Smiling-Girl-Outdoors-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling Girl Outdoors\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" />Minimize pesticide use in schools, childcares, yards, and parks;</li>\r\n	<li>Decrease runoff of and exposure to toxic lawn and garden chemicals;</li>\r\n	<li>Reduce pesticide exposure and pest problems in low-income communities;</li>\r\n	<li>Inform people about pesticide risks and the availability of safer alternatives; and</li>\r\n	<li>Advance policies that provide greater protections against pesticide exposure.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<iframe id=\"etapIframe\" style=\"width: 549px; border: none; height: 1812px;\" src=\"https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/SaferPestControlProject/donate.html\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\"></iframe>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">EIN: 36-4361525</p>','Donate to Midwest Pesticide Action Center','','inherit','closed','open','','84-revision-v1','','','2014-11-03 19:46:06','2014-11-03 19:46:06','',84,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/84-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1966,3,'2014-11-04 22:51:23','0000-00-00 00:00:00','<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1968 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Seasonal-Fall-Foliage-Upper-Penninsula-Michigan-MI-Sea-Grant.-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"Peshekee River, Highway 28 / 41, upper peninsula, Michigan\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />As winter approaches and many insects become dormant, ticks remain active despite the dropping temperatures. As ticks are notorious for spreading illnesses such as <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/lyme_disease\">Lyme disease</a>, <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/\">Rocky Mountain spotted fever</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/Tularemia/\">tularemia</a>, being able to identify ticks is important for your safety.\r\n\r\nLike spiders, ticks are arachnids and have eight legs. Ticks most commonly found in the Midwest belong to the ‘hard tick family’ which means that, when unfed, they are flat and have a tough exterior. As adults, ticks can be identified by keeping an eye out for a <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">scutum</a>, or a round, black or brown shield that is located on their back.\r\n\r\nIn the Midwest, there are twenty species of ticks; however, only four are commonly encountered: the American dog tick, the deer tick or black legged tick, the lone star tick, and the brown dog tick. The health risks associated with each species varies, so it is helpful to be able to identify the four types:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/dog_tick\">American Dog Tick</a> – </strong>The American dog tick is the most common tick in Illinois and usually feeds on small mammals such as dogs. Occasionally, it will bite people and can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. These ticks are identified by the jagged silvery white lines on the center of their back. Additionally, they have <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">festoons</a>, or small areas around the rear margin of their back separated by short grooves.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/deer_tick\">Deer Tick/Black Legged Tick</a></strong> – The deer tick has <a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/tickkey.htm\">long, narrow mouthparts</a> that are visible from above the tick. Their bodies range in color from dark brown to red, while their legs are black. These ticks can spread Lyme disease along with <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/human_babesiosis\">Babesiosis</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.aldf.com/Anaplasmosis.shtml\">Anaplasmosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/lone_star_tick\">Lone Star Tick</a></strong> – The lone star tick also has festoons. It is distinguished by white markings on the rear margin of the tick’s back or by a single white spot in the center of its back. The lone star tick can spread tulameria, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, <a href=\"http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/human-monocytic-ehrlichiosis-hme\">Monocytic Ehrlichiosis</a> and <a href=\"http://www.columbia-lyme.org/patients/tbd_stari.html\">‘Stari’ borreliosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/brown_dog_tick\">Brown Dog Tick</a> </strong>– The brown dog tick is oval and has shorter, thicker mouthparts that those previously discussed. It is commonly found in kennels and other areas where dogs live, due to the fact that it feeds primarily on dogs. This tick rarely bites or transmits disease to people, however it is the only one that can reproduce indoors.\r\n\r\nBeing able to identify ticks is a valuable skill for those who spend any time outdoors or have pets. If bitten, <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/faq/tick_removal\">remove the tick properly</a> and save it after removal by sealing it in closed container with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Schedule an appointment with your primary physician. It is often possible to submit the tick for testing to confirm the species. The best method of reducing health risks posed by ticks is to <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/features/stopticks/\">reduce your exposure</a> by wearing protective clothing and performing frequent tick checks when spending time outdoors.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','draft','closed','open','','','','','2014-11-04 22:51:23','2014-11-04 22:51:23','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=1966',0,'post','',0),(1967,3,'2014-11-04 22:34:52','2014-11-04 22:34:52','As winter approaches and many insects become dormant, ticks remain active despite the dropping temperatures. As ticks are notorious for spreading illnesses such as <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/lyme_disease\">Lyme disease</a>, <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/\">Rocky Mountain spotted fever</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/Tularemia/\">tularemia</a>, being able to identify ticks is important for your safety.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dog.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1684\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dog-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"dog\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLike spiders, ticks are arachnids and have eight legs. Ticks most commonly found in the Midwest belong to the ‘hard tick family’ which means that, when unfed, they are flat and have a tough exterior. As adults, ticks can be identified by keeping an eye out for a <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">scutum</a>, or a round, black or brown shield that is located on their back.\r\n\r\nIn the Midwest, there are twenty species of ticks; however, only four are commonly encountered: the American dog tick, the deer tick or black legged tick, the lone star tick, and the brown dog tick. The health risks associated with each species varies, so it is helpful to be able to identify the four types:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/dog_tick\">American Dog Tick</a> – </strong>The American dog tick is the most common tick in Illinois and usually feeds on small mammals such as dogs. Occasionally, it will bite people and can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. These ticks are identified by the jagged silvery white lines on the center of their back. Additionally, they have <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">festoons</a>, or small areas around the rear margin of their back separated by short grooves.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/deer_tick\">Deer Tick/Black Legged Tick</a></strong> – The deer tick has <a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/tickkey.htm\">long, narrow mouthparts</a> that are visible from above the tick. Their bodies range in color from dark brown to red, while their legs are black. These ticks can spread Lyme disease along with <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/human_babesiosis\">Babesiosis</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.aldf.com/Anaplasmosis.shtml\">Anaplasmosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/lone_star_tick\">Lone Star Tick</a></strong> – The lone star tick also has festoons. It is distinguished by white markings on the rear margin of the tick’s back or by a single white spot in the center of its back. The lone star tick can spread tulameria, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, <a href=\"http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/human-monocytic-ehrlichiosis-hme\">Monocytic Ehrlichiosis</a> and <a href=\"http://www.columbia-lyme.org/patients/tbd_stari.html\">‘Stari’ borreliosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/brown_dog_tick\">Brown Dog Tick</a> </strong>– The brown dog tick is oval and has shorter, thicker mouthparts that those previously discussed. It is commonly found in kennels and other areas where dogs live, due to the fact that it feeds primarily on dogs. This tick rarely bites or transmits disease to people, however it is the only one that can reproduce indoors.\r\n\r\nBeing able to identify ticks is a valuable skill for those who spend any time outdoors or have pets. If bitten, <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/faq/tick_removal\">remove the tick properly</a> and save it after removal by sealing it in closed container with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Schedule an appointment with your primary physician. It is often possible to submit the tick for testing to confirm the species. The best method of reducing health risks posed by ticks is to <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/features/stopticks/\">reduce your exposure</a> by wearing protective clothing and performing frequent tick checks when spending time outdoors.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1966-revision-v1','','','2014-11-04 22:34:52','2014-11-04 22:34:52','',1966,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1966-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1968,3,'2014-11-04 22:36:09','2014-11-04 22:36:09','','Peshekee River, Highway 28 / 41, upper peninsula, Michigan','','inherit','closed','open','','peshekee-river-highway-28-41-upper-peninsula-michigan','','','2014-11-04 22:36:09','2014-11-04 22:36:09','',1966,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Seasonal-Fall-Foliage-Upper-Penninsula-Michigan-MI-Sea-Grant..jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1969,3,'2014-11-04 22:36:17','2014-11-04 22:36:17','As winter approaches and many insects become dormant, ticks remain active despite the dropping temperatures. As ticks are notorious for spreading illnesses such as <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/lyme_disease\">Lyme disease</a>, <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/\">Rocky Mountain spotted fever</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/Tularemia/\">tularemia</a>, being able to identify ticks is important for your safety.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Seasonal-Fall-Foliage-Upper-Penninsula-Michigan-MI-Sea-Grant..jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1968\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Seasonal-Fall-Foliage-Upper-Penninsula-Michigan-MI-Sea-Grant.-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"Peshekee River, Highway 28 / 41, upper peninsula, Michigan\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLike spiders, ticks are arachnids and have eight legs. Ticks most commonly found in the Midwest belong to the ‘hard tick family’ which means that, when unfed, they are flat and have a tough exterior. As adults, ticks can be identified by keeping an eye out for a <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">scutum</a>, or a round, black or brown shield that is located on their back.\r\n\r\nIn the Midwest, there are twenty species of ticks; however, only four are commonly encountered: the American dog tick, the deer tick or black legged tick, the lone star tick, and the brown dog tick. The health risks associated with each species varies, so it is helpful to be able to identify the four types:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/dog_tick\">American Dog Tick</a> – </strong>The American dog tick is the most common tick in Illinois and usually feeds on small mammals such as dogs. Occasionally, it will bite people and can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. These ticks are identified by the jagged silvery white lines on the center of their back. Additionally, they have <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">festoons</a>, or small areas around the rear margin of their back separated by short grooves.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/deer_tick\">Deer Tick/Black Legged Tick</a></strong> – The deer tick has <a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/tickkey.htm\">long, narrow mouthparts</a> that are visible from above the tick. Their bodies range in color from dark brown to red, while their legs are black. These ticks can spread Lyme disease along with <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/human_babesiosis\">Babesiosis</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.aldf.com/Anaplasmosis.shtml\">Anaplasmosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/lone_star_tick\">Lone Star Tick</a></strong> – The lone star tick also has festoons. It is distinguished by white markings on the rear margin of the tick’s back or by a single white spot in the center of its back. The lone star tick can spread tulameria, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, <a href=\"http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/human-monocytic-ehrlichiosis-hme\">Monocytic Ehrlichiosis</a> and <a href=\"http://www.columbia-lyme.org/patients/tbd_stari.html\">‘Stari’ borreliosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/brown_dog_tick\">Brown Dog Tick</a> </strong>– The brown dog tick is oval and has shorter, thicker mouthparts that those previously discussed. It is commonly found in kennels and other areas where dogs live, due to the fact that it feeds primarily on dogs. This tick rarely bites or transmits disease to people, however it is the only one that can reproduce indoors.\r\n\r\nBeing able to identify ticks is a valuable skill for those who spend any time outdoors or have pets. If bitten, <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/faq/tick_removal\">remove the tick properly</a> and save it after removal by sealing it in closed container with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Schedule an appointment with your primary physician. It is often possible to submit the tick for testing to confirm the species. The best method of reducing health risks posed by ticks is to <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/features/stopticks/\">reduce your exposure</a> by wearing protective clothing and performing frequent tick checks when spending time outdoors.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1966-revision-v1','','','2014-11-04 22:36:17','2014-11-04 22:36:17','',1966,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1966-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1970,3,'2014-11-04 22:36:40','2014-11-04 22:36:40','<img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1968\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Seasonal-Fall-Foliage-Upper-Penninsula-Michigan-MI-Sea-Grant.-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"Peshekee River, Highway 28 / 41, upper peninsula, Michigan\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />As winter approaches and many insects become dormant, ticks remain active despite the dropping temperatures. As ticks are notorious for spreading illnesses such as <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/lyme_disease\">Lyme disease</a>, <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/\">Rocky Mountain spotted fever</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/Tularemia/\">tularemia</a>, being able to identify ticks is important for your safety.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLike spiders, ticks are arachnids and have eight legs. Ticks most commonly found in the Midwest belong to the ‘hard tick family’ which means that, when unfed, they are flat and have a tough exterior. As adults, ticks can be identified by keeping an eye out for a <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">scutum</a>, or a round, black or brown shield that is located on their back.\r\n\r\nIn the Midwest, there are twenty species of ticks; however, only four are commonly encountered: the American dog tick, the deer tick or black legged tick, the lone star tick, and the brown dog tick. The health risks associated with each species varies, so it is helpful to be able to identify the four types:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/dog_tick\">American Dog Tick</a> – </strong>The American dog tick is the most common tick in Illinois and usually feeds on small mammals such as dogs. Occasionally, it will bite people and can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. These ticks are identified by the jagged silvery white lines on the center of their back. Additionally, they have <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">festoons</a>, or small areas around the rear margin of their back separated by short grooves.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/deer_tick\">Deer Tick/Black Legged Tick</a></strong> – The deer tick has <a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/tickkey.htm\">long, narrow mouthparts</a> that are visible from above the tick. Their bodies range in color from dark brown to red, while their legs are black. These ticks can spread Lyme disease along with <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/human_babesiosis\">Babesiosis</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.aldf.com/Anaplasmosis.shtml\">Anaplasmosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/lone_star_tick\">Lone Star Tick</a></strong> – The lone star tick also has festoons. It is distinguished by white markings on the rear margin of the tick’s back or by a single white spot in the center of its back. The lone star tick can spread tulameria, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, <a href=\"http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/human-monocytic-ehrlichiosis-hme\">Monocytic Ehrlichiosis</a> and <a href=\"http://www.columbia-lyme.org/patients/tbd_stari.html\">‘Stari’ borreliosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/brown_dog_tick\">Brown Dog Tick</a> </strong>– The brown dog tick is oval and has shorter, thicker mouthparts that those previously discussed. It is commonly found in kennels and other areas where dogs live, due to the fact that it feeds primarily on dogs. This tick rarely bites or transmits disease to people, however it is the only one that can reproduce indoors.\r\n\r\nBeing able to identify ticks is a valuable skill for those who spend any time outdoors or have pets. If bitten, <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/faq/tick_removal\">remove the tick properly</a> and save it after removal by sealing it in closed container with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Schedule an appointment with your primary physician. It is often possible to submit the tick for testing to confirm the species. The best method of reducing health risks posed by ticks is to <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/features/stopticks/\">reduce your exposure</a> by wearing protective clothing and performing frequent tick checks when spending time outdoors.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1966-revision-v1','','','2014-11-04 22:36:40','2014-11-04 22:36:40','',1966,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1966-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1971,3,'2014-11-04 22:37:00','2014-11-04 22:37:00','<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1968 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Seasonal-Fall-Foliage-Upper-Penninsula-Michigan-MI-Sea-Grant.-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"Peshekee River, Highway 28 / 41, upper peninsula, Michigan\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />As winter approaches and many insects become dormant, ticks remain active despite the dropping temperatures. As ticks are notorious for spreading illnesses such as <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/lyme_disease\">Lyme disease</a>, <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/\">Rocky Mountain spotted fever</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/Tularemia/\">tularemia</a>, being able to identify ticks is important for your safety.\r\n\r\nLike spiders, ticks are arachnids and have eight legs. Ticks most commonly found in the Midwest belong to the ‘hard tick family’ which means that, when unfed, they are flat and have a tough exterior. As adults, ticks can be identified by keeping an eye out for a <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">scutum</a>, or a round, black or brown shield that is located on their back.\r\n\r\nIn the Midwest, there are twenty species of ticks; however, only four are commonly encountered: the American dog tick, the deer tick or black legged tick, the lone star tick, and the brown dog tick. The health risks associated with each species varies, so it is helpful to be able to identify the four types:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/dog_tick\">American Dog Tick</a> – </strong>The American dog tick is the most common tick in Illinois and usually feeds on small mammals such as dogs. Occasionally, it will bite people and can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. These ticks are identified by the jagged silvery white lines on the center of their back. Additionally, they have <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">festoons</a>, or small areas around the rear margin of their back separated by short grooves.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/deer_tick\">Deer Tick/Black Legged Tick</a></strong> – The deer tick has <a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/tickkey.htm\">long, narrow mouthparts</a> that are visible from above the tick. Their bodies range in color from dark brown to red, while their legs are black. These ticks can spread Lyme disease along with <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/human_babesiosis\">Babesiosis</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.aldf.com/Anaplasmosis.shtml\">Anaplasmosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/lone_star_tick\">Lone Star Tick</a></strong> – The lone star tick also has festoons. It is distinguished by white markings on the rear margin of the tick’s back or by a single white spot in the center of its back. The lone star tick can spread tulameria, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, <a href=\"http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/human-monocytic-ehrlichiosis-hme\">Monocytic Ehrlichiosis</a> and <a href=\"http://www.columbia-lyme.org/patients/tbd_stari.html\">‘Stari’ borreliosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/brown_dog_tick\">Brown Dog Tick</a> </strong>– The brown dog tick is oval and has shorter, thicker mouthparts that those previously discussed. It is commonly found in kennels and other areas where dogs live, due to the fact that it feeds primarily on dogs. This tick rarely bites or transmits disease to people, however it is the only one that can reproduce indoors.\r\n\r\nBeing able to identify ticks is a valuable skill for those who spend any time outdoors or have pets. If bitten, <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/faq/tick_removal\">remove the tick properly</a> and save it after removal by sealing it in closed container with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Schedule an appointment with your primary physician. It is often possible to submit the tick for testing to confirm the species. The best method of reducing health risks posed by ticks is to <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/features/stopticks/\">reduce your exposure</a> by wearing protective clothing and performing frequent tick checks when spending time outdoors.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1966-revision-v1','','','2014-11-04 22:37:00','2014-11-04 22:37:00','',1966,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1966-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1972,3,'2014-11-04 22:38:45','2014-11-04 22:38:45','','House in Woods Arabadjis','','inherit','closed','open','','house-in-woods-arabadjis','','','2014-11-04 22:38:45','2014-11-04 22:38:45','',1966,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/House-in-Woods-Arabadjis.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1973,3,'2014-11-04 22:49:54','2014-11-04 22:49:54','<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1968 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Seasonal-Fall-Foliage-Upper-Penninsula-Michigan-MI-Sea-Grant.-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"Peshekee River, Highway 28 / 41, upper peninsula, Michigan\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />As winter approaches and many insects become dormant, ticks remain active despite the dropping temperatures. As ticks are notorious for spreading illnesses such as <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/lyme_disease\">Lyme disease</a>, <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/\">Rocky Mountain spotted fever</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/Tularemia/\">tularemia</a>, being able to identify ticks is important for your safety.\r\n\r\nLike spiders, ticks are arachnids and have eight legs. Ticks most commonly found in the Midwest belong to the ‘hard tick family’ which means that, when unfed, they are flat and have a tough exterior. As adults, ticks can be identified by keeping an eye out for a <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">scutum</a>, or a round, black or brown shield that is located on their back.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the Midwest, there are twenty species of ticks; however, only four are commonly encountered: the American dog tick, the deer tick or black legged tick, the lone star tick, and the brown dog tick. The health risks associated with each species varies, so it is helpful to be able to identify the four types:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/dog_tick\">American Dog Tick</a> – </strong>The American dog tick is the most common tick in Illinois and usually feeds on small mammals such as dogs. Occasionally, it will bite people and can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. These ticks are identified by the jagged silvery white lines on the center of their back. Additionally, they have <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">festoons</a>, or small areas around the rear margin of their back separated by short grooves.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/deer_tick\">Deer Tick/Black Legged Tick</a></strong> – The deer tick has <a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/tickkey.htm\">long, narrow mouthparts</a> that are visible from above the tick. Their bodies range in color from dark brown to red, while their legs are black. These ticks can spread Lyme disease along with <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/human_babesiosis\">Babesiosis</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.aldf.com/Anaplasmosis.shtml\">Anaplasmosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/lone_star_tick\">Lone Star Tick</a></strong> – The lone star tick also has festoons. It is distinguished by white markings on the rear margin of the tick’s back or by a single white spot in the center of its back. The lone star tick can spread tulameria, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, <a href=\"http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/human-monocytic-ehrlichiosis-hme\">Monocytic Ehrlichiosis</a> and <a href=\"http://www.columbia-lyme.org/patients/tbd_stari.html\">‘Stari’ borreliosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/brown_dog_tick\">Brown Dog Tick</a> </strong>– The brown dog tick is oval and has shorter, thicker mouthparts that those previously discussed. It is commonly found in kennels and other areas where dogs live, due to the fact that it feeds primarily on dogs. This tick rarely bites or transmits disease to people, however it is the only one that can reproduce indoors.\r\n\r\nBeing able to identify ticks is a valuable skill for those who spend any time outdoors or have pets. If bitten, <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/faq/tick_removal\">remove the tick properly</a> and save it after removal by sealing it in closed container with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Schedule an appointment with your primary physician. It is often possible to submit the tick for testing to confirm the species. The best method of reducing health risks posed by ticks is to <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/features/stopticks/\">reduce your exposure</a> by wearing protective clothing and performing frequent tick checks when spending time outdoors.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1966-revision-v1','','','2014-11-04 22:49:54','2014-11-04 22:49:54','',1966,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1966-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1974,3,'2014-11-04 22:50:04','2014-11-04 22:50:04','<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1968 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Seasonal-Fall-Foliage-Upper-Penninsula-Michigan-MI-Sea-Grant.-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"Peshekee River, Highway 28 / 41, upper peninsula, Michigan\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />As winter approaches and many insects become dormant, ticks remain active despite the dropping temperatures. As ticks are notorious for spreading illnesses such as <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/lyme_disease\">Lyme disease</a>, <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/\">Rocky Mountain spotted fever</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/Tularemia/\">tularemia</a>, being able to identify ticks is important for your safety.\r\n\r\nLike spiders, ticks are arachnids and have eight legs. Ticks most commonly found in the Midwest belong to the ‘hard tick family’ which means that, when unfed, they are flat and have a tough exterior. As adults, ticks can be identified by keeping an eye out for a <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">scutum</a>, or a round, black or brown shield that is located on their back.\r\n\r\nIn the Midwest, there are twenty species of ticks; however, only four are commonly encountered: the American dog tick, the deer tick or black legged tick, the lone star tick, and the brown dog tick. The health risks associated with each species varies, so it is helpful to be able to identify the four types:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/dog_tick\">American Dog Tick</a> – </strong>The American dog tick is the most common tick in Illinois and usually feeds on small mammals such as dogs. Occasionally, it will bite people and can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. These ticks are identified by the jagged silvery white lines on the center of their back. Additionally, they have <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">festoons</a>, or small areas around the rear margin of their back separated by short grooves.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/deer_tick\">Deer Tick/Black Legged Tick</a></strong> – The deer tick has <a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/tickkey.htm\">long, narrow mouthparts</a> that are visible from above the tick. Their bodies range in color from dark brown to red, while their legs are black. These ticks can spread Lyme disease along with <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/human_babesiosis\">Babesiosis</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.aldf.com/Anaplasmosis.shtml\">Anaplasmosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/lone_star_tick\">Lone Star Tick</a></strong> – The lone star tick also has festoons. It is distinguished by white markings on the rear margin of the tick’s back or by a single white spot in the center of its back. The lone star tick can spread tulameria, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, <a href=\"http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/human-monocytic-ehrlichiosis-hme\">Monocytic Ehrlichiosis</a> and <a href=\"http://www.columbia-lyme.org/patients/tbd_stari.html\">‘Stari’ borreliosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/brown_dog_tick\">Brown Dog Tick</a> </strong>– The brown dog tick is oval and has shorter, thicker mouthparts that those previously discussed. It is commonly found in kennels and other areas where dogs live, due to the fact that it feeds primarily on dogs. This tick rarely bites or transmits disease to people, however it is the only one that can reproduce indoors.\r\n\r\nBeing able to identify ticks is a valuable skill for those who spend any time outdoors or have pets. If bitten, <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/faq/tick_removal\">remove the tick properly</a> and save it after removal by sealing it in closed container with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Schedule an appointment with your primary physician. It is often possible to submit the tick for testing to confirm the species. The best method of reducing health risks posed by ticks is to <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/features/stopticks/\">reduce your exposure</a> by wearing protective clothing and performing frequent tick checks when spending time outdoors.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1966-revision-v1','','','2014-11-04 22:50:04','2014-11-04 22:50:04','',1966,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1966-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1975,3,'2014-11-04 22:50:32','2014-11-04 22:50:32','As winter approaches and many insects become dormant, ticks remain active despite the dropping temperatures. As ticks are notorious for <img class=\"alignright wp-image-1968 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Seasonal-Fall-Foliage-Upper-Penninsula-Michigan-MI-Sea-Grant.-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"Peshekee River, Highway 28 / 41, upper peninsula, Michigan\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />spreading illnesses such as <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/lyme_disease\">Lyme disease</a>, <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/\">Rocky Mountain spotted fever</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/Tularemia/\">tularemia</a>, being able to identify ticks is important for your safety.\r\n\r\nLike spiders, ticks are arachnids and have eight legs. Ticks most commonly found in the Midwest belong to the ‘hard tick family’ which means that, when unfed, they are flat and have a tough exterior. As adults, ticks can be identified by keeping an eye out for a <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">scutum</a>, or a round, black or brown shield that is located on their back.\r\n\r\nIn the Midwest, there are twenty species of ticks; however, only four are commonly encountered: the American dog tick, the deer tick or black legged tick, the lone star tick, and the brown dog tick. The health risks associated with each species varies, so it is helpful to be able to identify the four types:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/dog_tick\">American Dog Tick</a> – </strong>The American dog tick is the most common tick in Illinois and usually feeds on small mammals such as dogs. Occasionally, it will bite people and can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. These ticks are identified by the jagged silvery white lines on the center of their back. Additionally, they have <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">festoons</a>, or small areas around the rear margin of their back separated by short grooves.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/deer_tick\">Deer Tick/Black Legged Tick</a></strong> – The deer tick has <a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/tickkey.htm\">long, narrow mouthparts</a> that are visible from above the tick. Their bodies range in color from dark brown to red, while their legs are black. These ticks can spread Lyme disease along with <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/human_babesiosis\">Babesiosis</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.aldf.com/Anaplasmosis.shtml\">Anaplasmosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/lone_star_tick\">Lone Star Tick</a></strong> – The lone star tick also has festoons. It is distinguished by white markings on the rear margin of the tick’s back or by a single white spot in the center of its back. The lone star tick can spread tulameria, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, <a href=\"http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/human-monocytic-ehrlichiosis-hme\">Monocytic Ehrlichiosis</a> and <a href=\"http://www.columbia-lyme.org/patients/tbd_stari.html\">‘Stari’ borreliosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/brown_dog_tick\">Brown Dog Tick</a> </strong>– The brown dog tick is oval and has shorter, thicker mouthparts that those previously discussed. It is commonly found in kennels and other areas where dogs live, due to the fact that it feeds primarily on dogs. This tick rarely bites or transmits disease to people, however it is the only one that can reproduce indoors.\r\n\r\nBeing able to identify ticks is a valuable skill for those who spend any time outdoors or have pets. If bitten, <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/faq/tick_removal\">remove the tick properly</a> and save it after removal by sealing it in closed container with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Schedule an appointment with your primary physician. It is often possible to submit the tick for testing to confirm the species. The best method of reducing health risks posed by ticks is to <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/features/stopticks/\">reduce your exposure</a> by wearing protective clothing and performing frequent tick checks when spending time outdoors.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1966-revision-v1','','','2014-11-04 22:50:32','2014-11-04 22:50:32','',1966,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1966-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1976,3,'2014-11-04 22:51:06','2014-11-04 22:51:06','<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1968 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Seasonal-Fall-Foliage-Upper-Penninsula-Michigan-MI-Sea-Grant.-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"Peshekee River, Highway 28 / 41, upper peninsula, Michigan\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" />As winter approaches and many insects become dormant, ticks remain active despite the dropping temperatures. As ticks are notorious for spreading illnesses such as <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/lyme_disease\">Lyme disease</a>, <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/\">Rocky Mountain spotted fever</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/Tularemia/\">tularemia</a>, being able to identify ticks is important for your safety.\r\n\r\nLike spiders, ticks are arachnids and have eight legs. Ticks most commonly found in the Midwest belong to the ‘hard tick family’ which means that, when unfed, they are flat and have a tough exterior. As adults, ticks can be identified by keeping an eye out for a <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">scutum</a>, or a round, black or brown shield that is located on their back.\r\n\r\nIn the Midwest, there are twenty species of ticks; however, only four are commonly encountered: the American dog tick, the deer tick or black legged tick, the lone star tick, and the brown dog tick. The health risks associated with each species varies, so it is helpful to be able to identify the four types:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/dog_tick\">American Dog Tick</a> – </strong>The American dog tick is the most common tick in Illinois and usually feeds on small mammals such as dogs. Occasionally, it will bite people and can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. These ticks are identified by the jagged silvery white lines on the center of their back. Additionally, they have <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">festoons</a>, or small areas around the rear margin of their back separated by short grooves.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/deer_tick\">Deer Tick/Black Legged Tick</a></strong> – The deer tick has <a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/tickkey.htm\">long, narrow mouthparts</a> that are visible from above the tick. Their bodies range in color from dark brown to red, while their legs are black. These ticks can spread Lyme disease along with <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/human_babesiosis\">Babesiosis</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.aldf.com/Anaplasmosis.shtml\">Anaplasmosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/lone_star_tick\">Lone Star Tick</a></strong> – The lone star tick also has festoons. It is distinguished by white markings on the rear margin of the tick’s back or by a single white spot in the center of its back. The lone star tick can spread tulameria, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, <a href=\"http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/human-monocytic-ehrlichiosis-hme\">Monocytic Ehrlichiosis</a> and <a href=\"http://www.columbia-lyme.org/patients/tbd_stari.html\">‘Stari’ borreliosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/brown_dog_tick\">Brown Dog Tick</a> </strong>– The brown dog tick is oval and has shorter, thicker mouthparts that those previously discussed. It is commonly found in kennels and other areas where dogs live, due to the fact that it feeds primarily on dogs. This tick rarely bites or transmits disease to people, however it is the only one that can reproduce indoors.\r\n\r\nBeing able to identify ticks is a valuable skill for those who spend any time outdoors or have pets. If bitten, <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/faq/tick_removal\">remove the tick properly</a> and save it after removal by sealing it in closed container with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Schedule an appointment with your primary physician. It is often possible to submit the tick for testing to confirm the species. The best method of reducing health risks posed by ticks is to <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/features/stopticks/\">reduce your exposure</a> by wearing protective clothing and performing frequent tick checks when spending time outdoors.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','','','inherit','closed','open','','1966-revision-v1','','','2014-11-04 22:51:06','2014-11-04 22:51:06','',1966,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1966-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1978,3,'2014-11-26 16:42:09','2014-11-26 16:42:09','Amy Bartucci is the founder of <strong>Go Green Park Ridge (GGPR)</strong>, a group dedicated to raising environmental awareness in Park Ridge and inspiring people to take action to make a difference. Amy is making a difference by leading a subcommittee of GGPR tasked with moving the Park District to more sustainable lawn care and landscaping practices like natural lawn care. MPAC along with others has been helping her along the way. We thought we\'d have a chat and find out how things are going.  Here are excerpts of that interview:\r\n\r\nMPAC: What led you to form GGPR?  Was there one particular issue that you were concerned about or are you just interested in environmental issues in general?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>A few years back, I was involved with a very active student green club at my children\'s elementary school.  One particular activity we embarked on as a group led us to meetings at City Hall!  After a few months of conversations with the council and no response it was obvious that our town needed more awareness and initiatives that focus on environmental stewardship in general. </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: There are so many environmental issues to engage on, why did you decide to get involved with the issue of natural lawn care and the Park Ridge Park District?  Was there something you became aware of that the district was doing that sparked your interest?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>The majority of our member</strong><strong>s decided that this was an important topic and we formed a subcommittee to look into it.  We all agreed that taking better care of our green spaces is such a worthwhile community issue because so many residents use the park district fields and lawns. We wanted to make a difference for as many people as possible and this seemed to be the way. </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: If there is one thing you could change immediately about the way Park Ridge manages its parks, what would it be?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: We’d want them</strong><strong> to build and manage an entire park from the ground up with reputable sustainable practices.  It would be so awesome to create a crown jewel for our town and show residents how gratifying sustainable land stewardship really is.  We’d want them to post excellent signage around the park explaining the whys and more importantly the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">hows</span> of sustainable green space management and its positive impact </strong><strong>-</strong><strong> especially during this time when our planet is in such need of repair.</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: How long have you been working on the issue of sustainable lawn care and landscaping?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>GGPR has been working on this particular sustainable lawn care issue for a year. </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: What has been your biggest frustration?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>Our biggest frustration has been repeating the same request over and over again.  It has been a struggle to connect the dots between how the park district lawns are currently being managed and using natural lawn care practices.  It’s been hard to communicate that natural/organic lawn care does not mean doing nothing or just replacing one product for another.   We are actually asking them to change policy and practices for managing Park Ridge’s green spaces and this is not a small task.  </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: On the flip side, what about successes? Can you point to any progress you\'ve made. <strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: From my perspective, I am not really certain we\'ve made significant progress yet.  However, we are in non-combative, ongoing conversation with Park District personnel which I feel is a success.  We hope to make tangible progress (finally) in 2015 moving the conversations into actions!  </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: What has been the most useful aspect of the help MPAC has provided?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>The most useful aspect of the help MPAC has provided is their willingness to provide GGPR generous amounts of their<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> time</span>.  MPAC provided us with great responses to our questions and concerns via emails, phone calls, and attending face to face meetings.   Their continued engagement has given  our group the moral and scientific support we needed to know that what we are asking for is neither impossible nor outlandish.  On the practical side, MPAC helped GGPR design a flyer specifically about our lawn care initiative to distribute to the community which was great.</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: Do you have any advice for others who want to take on similar change in their community?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: Yes, </strong><strong>don’t expect things to happen overnight!  (We were told this too!)  We would also suggest that a community considering this issue reach out to both the parks and the public schools at the same time.  They often have overlapping concerns.</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: You are an inspiration to those people that feel we all have a responsibility to the environment and want to do something to impact the future.  What do you say to people that are pessimistic about the individual\'s ability to affect change? <strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: I just don\'t hear pessimistic people like that in my world!  That kind of negativity brings me down and I can\'t afford to lose my groove and balance (I am a Libra!).  I have an old children\'s book that I reflect on often, it\'s called <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">If Everybody Did</span>, by Joann Stover.  It\'s not even an environmentally themed book but it inadvertently gives the reader a strong message: We can\'t all keep treating the planet in the ways we have grown accustomed to, we just can\'t.  Encouraging others to make small positive changes is what inspires me to keep going.</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: Speaking of books, are you reading any environmentally themed books right now?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: I have been reading and reflecting on a very upbeat environmentally themed book called <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The World We Made</span>, by Jonathin Porritt. It is exceptional because it gives a renewed sense of purpose and hope as a team of confident nations to make a better world for all.  It has great pictures, captions, graphics, and text!</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: Thank you for your time, Amy.  We applaud your efforts and certainly understand the frustration that comes with trying to move an administration to meaningful change. We hope to remain available to help with our time, expertise, and resources with the goal of adding the acreage managed by Park Ridges’ Park District to our 20,000-Acres-to-Celebrate-20-Years campaign.','Interview with Amy Bartucci of Go Green Park Ridge','','publish','closed','open','','interview-with-amy-bartucci-of-ggpr','','','2014-11-26 16:42:09','2014-11-26 16:42:09','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=1978',0,'post','',0),(1979,3,'2014-11-14 21:41:42','2014-11-14 21:41:42','','Interview with Amy Bartucci of Go Green Park Ridge','','inherit','closed','open','','1978-revision-v1','','','2014-11-14 21:41:42','2014-11-14 21:41:42','',1978,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1978-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1981,3,'2014-11-25 14:40:44','2014-11-25 14:40:44','Amy Bartucci is the founder of <strong>Go Green Park Ridge (GGPR)</strong>, a group dedicated to raising environmental awareness in Park Ridge and inspiring people to take action to make a difference. Amy is making a difference by leading a subcommittee of GGPR tasked with moving the Park District to more sustainable lawn care and landscaping practices like natural lawn care. MPAC along with others have been helping her along the way. We thought we\'d have a chat and find out how things are going.  Here are excerpts of that interview:\r\n\r\nMPAC: What led you to form GGPR?  Was there one particular issue that you were concerned about or are you just interested in environmental issues in general?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>A few years back, I was involved with a very active student green club at my children\'s elementary school.  One particular activity we embarked on as a group led us to meetings at City Hall!  After a few months of conversations with the council and no response it was obvious that our town needed more awareness and initiatives that focus on environmental stewardship in general. </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: There are so many environmental issues to engage on, why did you decide to get involved with the issue of natural lawn care and the Park Ridge Park District?  Was there something you became aware of that the district was doing that sparked your interest?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>The majority of our member</strong><strong>s decided that this was an important topic and we formed a subcommittee to look into it.  We all agreed that taking better care of our green spaces is such a worthwhile community issue because so many residents use the park district fields and lawns. We wanted to make a difference for as many people as possible and this seemed to be the way. </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: If there is one thing you could change immediately about the way Park Ridge manages its parks what would it be?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: We’d want them</strong><strong> to build and manage an entire park from the ground up with reputable sustainable practices.  It would be so awesome to create a crown jewel for our town and show residents how gratifying sustainable land stewardship really is.  We’d want them to post excellent signage around the park explaining the whys and more importantly the HOWs (Amy’s emphasis) of sustainable green space management and its positive impact </strong><strong>-</strong><strong> especially during this time when our planet is in such need of repair.</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: How long have you been working on the issue of sustainable lawn care and landscaping?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>GGPR has been working on this particular sustainable lawn care issue for a year. </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: What has been your biggest frustration?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>Our biggest frustration has been repeating the same request over and over again.  It has been a struggle to connect the dots between how the park district lawns are currently being managed and using natural lawn care practices.  It’s been hard to communicate that natural/organic lawn care does not mean doing nothing or just replacing one product for another.   We are actually asking them to change policy and practices for managing Park Ridge’s green spaces and this is not a small task.  </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: On the flip side, what about successes? Can you point to any progress you\'ve made. <strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: From my perspective, I am not really certain we\'ve made significant progress yet.  However, we are in non-combative, ongoing conversation with Park District personnel which I feel is a success.  We hope to make tangible progress (finally) in 2015 moving the conversations into actions!  </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: What has been the most useful aspect of the help MPAC has provided?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>The most useful aspect of the help MPAC has provided is their willingness to provide GGPR generous amounts of their TIME (Amy’s emphasis).  MPAC provided us with great responses to our questions and concerns via emails, phone calls, and attending face to face meetings.   Their continued engagement has given  our group the moral and scientific support we needed to know that what we are asking for is neither impossible nor outlandish.  On the practical side, MPAC helped GGPR design a flyer specifically about our lawn care initiative to distribute to the community which was great.</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: Do you have any advice for others who want to take on similar change in their community?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: Yes, </strong><strong>don’t expect things to happen overnight!  (We were told this too!)  We would also suggest that a community considering this issue reach out to both the parks and the public schools at the same time.  They often have overlapping concerns.</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: You are an inspiration to those people that feel we all have a responsibility to the environment and want to do something to impact the future.  What do you say to people that are pessimistic about the individual\'s ability to affect change? <strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: I just don\'t hear pessimistic people like that in my world!  That kind of negativity brings me down and I can\'t afford to </strong>lose my<strong> groove and balance (I am a Libra!).  I have an old children\'s book that I reflect on often, it\'s called If Everybody Did, by Joann Stover.  It\'s not even an environmentally themed book but it inadvertently gives the reader a strong message: We can\'t all keep treating the planet in the ways we have grown accustomed to, we just can\'t.  Encouraging others to make small positive changes is what inspires me to keep going.</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: Speaking of books, are you reading any environmentally themed books right now?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: I have been reading and reflecting on a very upbeat environmentally themed book called The World We Made, by Jonathin Porritt. It is exceptional because it gives a renewed sense of purpose and hope as a team of confident nations to make a better world for all.  It has great pictures, captions, graphics, and text!</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: Thank you for your time, Amy.  We applaud your efforts and certainly understand the frustration that comes with trying to move an administration to meaningful change. We hope to remain available to help with our time, expertise, and resources with the goal of adding the acreage managed by Park Ridges’ Park District to our 20,000-Acres-to-Celebrate-20-Years campaign.','Interview with Amy Bartucci of Go Green Park Ridge','','inherit','closed','open','','1978-revision-v1','','','2014-11-25 14:40:44','2014-11-25 14:40:44','',1978,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1978-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1982,3,'2014-11-25 14:46:23','2014-11-25 14:46:23','Amy Bartucci is the founder of <strong>Go Green Park Ridge (GGPR)</strong>, a group dedicated to raising environmental awareness in Park Ridge and inspiring people to take action to make a difference. Amy is making a difference by leading a subcommittee of GGPR tasked with moving the Park District to more sustainable lawn care and landscaping practices like natural lawn care. MPAC along with others have been helping her along the way. We thought we\'d have a chat and find out how things are going.  Here are excerpts of that interview:\r\n\r\nMPAC: What led you to form GGPR?  Was there one particular issue that you were concerned about or are you just interested in environmental issues in general?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>A few years back, I was involved with a very active student green club at my children\'s elementary school.  One particular activity we embarked on as a group led us to meetings at City Hall!  After a few months of conversations with the council and no response it was obvious that our town needed more awareness and initiatives that focus on environmental stewardship in general. </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: There are so many environmental issues to engage on, why did you decide to get involved with the issue of natural lawn care and the Park Ridge Park District?  Was there something you became aware of that the district was doing that sparked your interest?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>The majority of our member</strong><strong>s decided that this was an important topic and we formed a subcommittee to look into it.  We all agreed that taking better care of our green spaces is such a worthwhile community issue because so many residents use the park district fields and lawns. We wanted to make a difference for as many people as possible and this seemed to be the way. </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: If there is one thing you could change immediately about the way Park Ridge manages its parks what would it be?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: We’d want them</strong><strong> to build and manage an entire park from the ground up with reputable sustainable practices.  It would be so awesome to create a crown jewel for our town and show residents how gratifying sustainable land stewardship really is.  We’d want them to post excellent signage around the park explaining the whys and more importantly the HOWs (Amy’s emphasis) of sustainable green space management and its positive impact </strong><strong>-</strong><strong> especially during this time when our planet is in such need of repair.</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: How long have you been working on the issue of sustainable lawn care and landscaping?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>GGPR has been working on this particular sustainable lawn care issue for a year. </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: What has been your biggest frustration?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>Our biggest frustration has been repeating the same request over and over again.  It has been a struggle to connect the dots between how the park district lawns are currently being managed and using natural lawn care practices.  It’s been hard to communicate that natural/organic lawn care does not mean doing nothing or just replacing one product for another.   We are actually asking them to change policy and practices for managing Park Ridge’s green spaces and this is not a small task.  </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: On the flip side, what about successes? Can you point to any progress you\'ve made. <strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: From my perspective, I am not really certain we\'ve made significant progress yet.  However, we are in non-combative, ongoing conversation with Park District personnel which I feel is a success.  We hope to make tangible progress (finally) in 2015 moving the conversations into actions!  </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: What has been the most useful aspect of the help MPAC has provided?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>The most useful aspect of the help MPAC has provided is their willingness to provide GGPR generous amounts of their TIME (Amy’s emphasis).  MPAC provided us with great responses to our questions and concerns via emails, phone calls, and attending face to face meetings.   Their continued engagement has given  our group the moral and scientific support we needed to know that what we are asking for is neither impossible nor outlandish.  On the practical side, MPAC helped GGPR design a flyer specifically about our lawn care initiative to distribute to the community which was great.</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: Do you have any advice for others who want to take on similar change in their community?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: Yes, </strong><strong>don’t expect things to happen overnight!  (We were told this too!)  We would also suggest that a community considering this issue reach out to both the parks and the public schools at the same time.  They often have overlapping concerns.</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: You are an inspiration to those people that feel we all have a responsibility to the environment and want to do something to impact the future.  What do you say to people that are pessimistic about the individual\'s ability to affect change? <strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: I just don\'t hear pessimistic people like that in my world!  That kind of negativity brings me down and I can\'t afford to lose my groove and balance (I am a Libra!).  I have an old children\'s book that I reflect on often, it\'s called If Everybody Did, by Joann Stover.  It\'s not even an environmentally themed book but it inadvertently gives the reader a strong message: We can\'t all keep treating the planet in the ways we have grown accustomed to, we just can\'t.  Encouraging others to make small positive changes is what inspires me to keep going.</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: Speaking of books, are you reading any environmentally themed books right now?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: I have been reading and reflecting on a very upbeat environmentally themed book called The World We Made, by Jonathin Porritt. It is exceptional because it gives a renewed sense of purpose and hope as a team of confident nations to make a better world for all.  It has great pictures, captions, graphics, and text!</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: Thank you for your time, Amy.  We applaud your efforts and certainly understand the frustration that comes with trying to move an administration to meaningful change. We hope to remain available to help with our time, expertise, and resources with the goal of adding the acreage managed by Park Ridges’ Park District to our 20,000-Acres-to-Celebrate-20-Years campaign.','Interview with Amy Bartucci of Go Green Park Ridge','','inherit','closed','open','','1978-revision-v1','','','2014-11-25 14:46:23','2014-11-25 14:46:23','',1978,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1978-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1984,3,'2014-11-25 21:59:09','2014-11-25 21:59:09','Amy Bartucci is the founder of <strong>Go Green Park Ridge (GGPR)</strong>, a group dedicated to raising environmental awareness in Park Ridge and inspiring people to take action to make a difference. Amy is making a difference by leading a subcommittee of GGPR tasked with moving the Park District to more sustainable lawn care and landscaping practices like natural lawn care. MPAC along with others has been helping her along the way. We thought we\'d have a chat and find out how things are going.  Here are excerpts of that interview:\r\n\r\nMPAC: What led you to form GGPR?  Was there one particular issue that you were concerned about or are you just interested in environmental issues in general?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>A few years back, I was involved with a very active student green club at my children\'s elementary school.  One particular activity we embarked on as a group led us to meetings at City Hall!  After a few months of conversations with the council and no response it was obvious that our town needed more awareness and initiatives that focus on environmental stewardship in general. </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: There are so many environmental issues to engage on, why did you decide to get involved with the issue of natural lawn care and the Park Ridge Park District?  Was there something you became aware of that the district was doing that sparked your interest?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>The majority of our member</strong><strong>s decided that this was an important topic and we formed a subcommittee to look into it.  We all agreed that taking better care of our green spaces is such a worthwhile community issue because so many residents use the park district fields and lawns. We wanted to make a difference for as many people as possible and this seemed to be the way. </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: If there is one thing you could change immediately about the way Park Ridge manages its parks, what would it be?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: We’d want them</strong><strong> to build and manage an entire park from the ground up with reputable sustainable practices.  It would be so awesome to create a crown jewel for our town and show residents how gratifying sustainable land stewardship really is.  We’d want them to post excellent signage around the park explaining the whys and more importantly the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">hows</span> of sustainable green space management and its positive impact </strong><strong>-</strong><strong> especially during this time when our planet is in such need of repair.</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: How long have you been working on the issue of sustainable lawn care and landscaping?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>GGPR has been working on this particular sustainable lawn care issue for a year. </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: What has been your biggest frustration?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>Our biggest frustration has been repeating the same request over and over again.  It has been a struggle to connect the dots between how the park district lawns are currently being managed and using natural lawn care practices.  It’s been hard to communicate that natural/organic lawn care does not mean doing nothing or just replacing one product for another.   We are actually asking them to change policy and practices for managing Park Ridge’s green spaces and this is not a small task.  </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: On the flip side, what about successes? Can you point to any progress you\'ve made. <strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: From my perspective, I am not really certain we\'ve made significant progress yet.  However, we are in non-combative, ongoing conversation with Park District personnel which I feel is a success.  We hope to make tangible progress (finally) in 2015 moving the conversations into actions!  </strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: What has been the most useful aspect of the help MPAC has provided?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: </strong><strong>The most useful aspect of the help MPAC has provided is their willingness to provide GGPR generous amounts of their<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> time</span>.  MPAC provided us with great responses to our questions and concerns via emails, phone calls, and attending face to face meetings.   Their continued engagement has given  our group the moral and scientific support we needed to know that what we are asking for is neither impossible nor outlandish.  On the practical side, MPAC helped GGPR design a flyer specifically about our lawn care initiative to distribute to the community which was great.</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: Do you have any advice for others who want to take on similar change in their community?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: Yes, </strong><strong>don’t expect things to happen overnight!  (We were told this too!)  We would also suggest that a community considering this issue reach out to both the parks and the public schools at the same time.  They often have overlapping concerns.</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: You are an inspiration to those people that feel we all have a responsibility to the environment and want to do something to impact the future.  What do you say to people that are pessimistic about the individual\'s ability to affect change? <strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: I just don\'t hear pessimistic people like that in my world!  That kind of negativity brings me down and I can\'t afford to lose my groove and balance (I am a Libra!).  I have an old children\'s book that I reflect on often, it\'s called <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">If Everybody Did</span>, by Joann Stover.  It\'s not even an environmentally themed book but it inadvertently gives the reader a strong message: We can\'t all keep treating the planet in the ways we have grown accustomed to, we just can\'t.  Encouraging others to make small positive changes is what inspires me to keep going.</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: Speaking of books, are you reading any environmentally themed books right now?\r\n\r\n<strong>AB: I have been reading and reflecting on a very upbeat environmentally themed book called <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The World We Made</span>, by Jonathin Porritt. It is exceptional because it gives a renewed sense of purpose and hope as a team of confident nations to make a better world for all.  It has great pictures, captions, graphics, and text!</strong>\r\n\r\nMPAC: Thank you for your time, Amy.  We applaud your efforts and certainly understand the frustration that comes with trying to move an administration to meaningful change. We hope to remain available to help with our time, expertise, and resources with the goal of adding the acreage managed by Park Ridges’ Park District to our 20,000-Acres-to-Celebrate-20-Years campaign.','Interview with Amy Bartucci of Go Green Park Ridge','','inherit','closed','open','','1978-revision-v1','','','2014-11-25 21:59:09','2014-11-25 21:59:09','',1978,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1978-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1985,3,'2014-11-26 17:45:11','2014-11-26 17:45:11','','Winter 2014 Update','','inherit','closed','open','','mpac_winter14_5','','','2014-11-26 17:45:11','2014-11-26 17:45:11','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/MPAC_Winter14_5.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(1986,3,'2014-12-01 19:11:25','2014-12-01 19:11:25','As winter approaches and many insects become dormant, ticks remain active despite the dropping temperatures. As ticks are notorious for spreading illnesses such as <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/lyme_disease\">Lyme disease</a>, <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/\">Rocky Mountain spotted fever</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/Tularemia/\">tularemia</a>, being able to identify ticks is important for your safety.\r\n\r\nLike spiders, ticks are arachnids and have eight legs. Ticks most commonly found in the Midwest belong to the ‘hard tick family’ which means that, when unfed, they are flat and have a tough exterior. As adults, ticks can be identified by keeping an eye out for a <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">scutum</a>, or a round, black or brown shield that is located on their back.\r\n\r\nIn the Midwest, there are twenty species of ticks; however, only four are commonly encountered: the American dog tick, the deer tick or black legged tick, the lone star tick, and the brown dog tick. The health risks associated with each species varies, so it is helpful to be able to identify the four types:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/dog_tick\"><strong>American Dog Tick</strong></a><strong> – </strong>The American dog tick is the most common tick in Illinois and usually feeds on small mammals such as dogs. Occasionally, it will bite people and can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. These ticks are identified by the jagged silvery white lines on the center of their back. Additionally, they have <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">festoons</a>, or small areas around the rear margin of their back separated by short grooves.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/deer_tick\"><strong>Deer Tick/Black Legged Tick</strong></a> – The deer tick has <a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/tickkey.htm\">long, narrow mouthparts</a> that are visible from above the tick. Their bodies range in color from dark brown to red, while their legs are black. These ticks can spread Lyme disease along with <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/human_babesiosis\">Babesiosis</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.aldf.com/Anaplasmosis.shtml\">Anaplasmosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/lone_star_tick\"><strong>Lone Star Tick</strong></a> – The lone star tick also has festoons. It is distinguished by white markings on the rear margin of the tick’s back or by a single white spot in the center of its back. The lone star tick can spread tulameria, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, <a href=\"http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/human-monocytic-ehrlichiosis-hme\">Monocytic Ehrlichiosis</a> and <a href=\"http://www.columbia-lyme.org/patients/tbd_stari.html\">‘Stari’ borreliosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/brown_dog_tick\"><strong>Brown Dog Tick</strong></a>– The brown dog tick is oval and has shorter, thicker mouthparts that those previously discussed. It is commonly found in kennels and other areas where dogs live, due to the fact that it feeds primarily on dogs. This tick rarely bites or transmits disease to people, however it is the only one that can reproduce indoors.\r\n\r\nBeing able to identify ticks is a valuable skill for those who spend any time outdoors or have pets. If bitten, <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/faq/tick_removal\">remove the tick properly</a> and save it after removal by sealing it in closed container with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Schedule an appointment with your primary physician. It is often possible to submit the tick for testing to confirm the species. The best method of reducing health risks posed by ticks is to <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/features/stopticks/\">reduce your exposure</a> by wearing protective clothing and performing frequent tick checks when spending time outdoors.','Ticks: What to Watch For','','publish','closed','open','','ticks-what-to-watch-for','','','2014-12-01 19:11:25','2014-12-01 19:11:25','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=1986',0,'post','',0),(1987,3,'2014-12-01 19:11:02','2014-12-01 19:11:02','As winter approaches and many insects become dormant, ticks remain active despite the dropping temperatures. As ticks are notorious for spreading illnesses such as <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/lyme_disease\">Lyme disease</a>, <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/\">Rocky Mountain spotted fever</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/Tularemia/\">tularemia</a>, being able to identify ticks is important for your safety.\r\n\r\nLike spiders, ticks are arachnids and have eight legs. Ticks most commonly found in the Midwest belong to the ‘hard tick family’ which means that, when unfed, they are flat and have a tough exterior. As adults, ticks can be identified by keeping an eye out for a <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">scutum</a>, or a round, black or brown shield that is located on their back.\r\n\r\nIn the Midwest, there are twenty species of ticks; however, only four are commonly encountered: the American dog tick, the deer tick or black legged tick, the lone star tick, and the brown dog tick. The health risks associated with each species varies, so it is helpful to be able to identify the four types:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/dog_tick\"><strong>American Dog Tick</strong></a><strong> – </strong>The American dog tick is the most common tick in Illinois and usually feeds on small mammals such as dogs. Occasionally, it will bite people and can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. These ticks are identified by the jagged silvery white lines on the center of their back. Additionally, they have <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/guide\">festoons</a>, or small areas around the rear margin of their back separated by short grooves.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/deer_tick\"><strong>Deer Tick/Black Legged Tick</strong></a> – The deer tick has <a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/tickkey.htm\">long, narrow mouthparts</a> that are visible from above the tick. Their bodies range in color from dark brown to red, while their legs are black. These ticks can spread Lyme disease along with <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/prevention/human_babesiosis\">Babesiosis</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.aldf.com/Anaplasmosis.shtml\">Anaplasmosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/lone_star_tick\"><strong>Lone Star Tick</strong></a> – The lone star tick also has festoons. It is distinguished by white markings on the rear margin of the tick’s back or by a single white spot in the center of its back. The lone star tick can spread tulameria, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, <a href=\"http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/human-monocytic-ehrlichiosis-hme\">Monocytic Ehrlichiosis</a> and <a href=\"http://www.columbia-lyme.org/patients/tbd_stari.html\">‘Stari’ borreliosis</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/brown_dog_tick\"><strong>Brown Dog Tick</strong></a>– The brown dog tick is oval and has shorter, thicker mouthparts that those previously discussed. It is commonly found in kennels and other areas where dogs live, due to the fact that it feeds primarily on dogs. This tick rarely bites or transmits disease to people, however it is the only one that can reproduce indoors.\r\n\r\nBeing able to identify ticks is a valuable skill for those who spend any time outdoors or have pets. If bitten, <a href=\"http://www.tickencounter.org/faq/tick_removal\">remove the tick properly</a> and save it after removal by sealing it in closed container with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Schedule an appointment with your primary physician. It is often possible to submit the tick for testing to confirm the species. The best method of reducing health risks posed by ticks is to <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/features/stopticks/\">reduce your exposure</a> by wearing protective clothing and performing frequent tick checks when spending time outdoors.','Ticks: What to Watch For','','inherit','closed','open','','1986-revision-v1','','','2014-12-01 19:11:02','2014-12-01 19:11:02','',1986,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1986-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1997,3,'2014-12-05 17:49:41','2014-12-05 17:49:41','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_Arabic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_Burmese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_Bhutanese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bhutanese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquitos and West Nile Virus</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\" target=\"blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Volume 12\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BiteBack_Fall13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 12</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/BiteBack_Spring14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a> <a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-12-05 17:49:41','2014-12-05 17:49:41','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1998,3,'2014-12-05 18:11:01','2014-12-05 18:11:01','<h1>About Us<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-1097\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Midwest_stacked-e1386625125966-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center\" width=\"240\" height=\"149\" /></h1>\r\n<h2>Our Mission</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is dedicated to reducing the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by promoting safer alternatives.\r\n\r\nContinue reading for <a name=\"History\"></a> for: <a href=\"#History\">History</a>, <a href=\"#Staff\">Staff</a>, <a href=\"#Board\">Board of Directors</a>, <a href=\"#Advisory\">Advisory Council</a>, <a href=\"#Partners\">Partners and Supporters</a>\r\n<h2>History</h2>\r\nThe Sierra Club, Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Stewardship Alliance, and Business and Professional People for the Public Interest founded the organization in 1994 to address widespread concerns over pesticide use.\r\n\r\nWe work at the local, state, and regional levels to implement long-term policy changes and develop replicable programs for pesticide-use reduction. We are the only organization in the Midwest dedicated to protecting people and the environment from the serious impacts of pesticides. Recognition for our successful programs includes an Environmental Protection Agency Children’s Environmental Health Award, an Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Award, and a Governor\'s Pollution Prevention Award.\r\n\r\nIn 2013, after a thoughtful evaluation that included input from our staff, board, and stakeholders, we changed our name from Safer Pest Control Project to Midwest Pesticide Action Center. This new incarnation reinforces our core commitment and mission: to reduce the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by promoting safer alternatives. As Midwest Pesticide Action Center, we will continue to address issues related to pesticide use, while expanding our reach throughout the<a name=\"Staff\"></a> Midwest.\r\n<h2>Staff</h2>\r\n<h3>Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director</h3>\r\nRuth Kerzee, Executive Director, has been on Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s staff since 2005. During her tenure, Ms. Kerzee has been responsible for Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s work related to promoting Integrated Pest Management in schools and childcare facilities, and primary responsibility for developing the Integrated Pest Management in housing program. Ms. Kerzee is also responsible for all executive duties such as generating evaluative programs and strategizing on the growth and development of the organization. She has a Master’s of Science degree in Public Health from the University of Illinois Chicago, more than 15 years of experience working on occupational and environmental health issues, and is a licensed pest control technician. <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.201 </strong><a href=\"mailto:rkerzee@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\"><b>rkerzee@pesticideaction.org</b></a>\r\n<h3>Kristin Weiss, Development Director</h3>\r\nKristin Weiss, Development Director, directs Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s fundraising efforts. Ms. Weiss earned her undergraduate degree in Marketing and Communications from Washington University in St. Louis. She has more than 12 years experience in development, including work for Chicago Children’s Choir, Common Threads, and Heartland Alliance for Human Needs &amp; Human Rights. <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.208 <a href=\"mailto:kweiss@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">kweiss@pesticideaction.org</a></strong>\r\n<h3>Derek Spencer, Communications and Outreach Manager</h3>\r\nDerek Spencer, Communications and Outreach Manager, leads and implements Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s integrated marketing campaign and housing program. Derek has a dual Bachelors of Arts in Public Policy and Philosophy from the University of Chicago.  His experience in marketing and communications include past positions at Planned Parenthood, See3 Communications, and the David and Reva Logan Center for the Arts.  <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.202 <a href=\"dspencer@pesticideaction.org\">dspencer@pesticideaction.org</a></strong>\r\n<h2>Board of Directors</h2>\r\n<strong>Meleah A. Geertsma</strong>, <strong>President</strong> Staff Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council\r\n<strong>Jennifer Farley</strong>, <strong>Vice President</strong> Senior Environmental Risk Administrator, Chase\r\n<strong>John Poast</strong>, <strong>Treasurer</strong> Senior Vice President of Residential Lending, Key Mortgage\r\n<strong>Jonathan Higgins</strong>, <strong>Secretary</strong> Director of Conservation, Great Rivers Partnership, The Nature Conservancy\r\n<strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Ann Alexander</strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">, Senior Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council\r\n</span><strong>Susan Besson</strong>, Chair, Evanston Environment Board\r\n<strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Pamela Brookstein</strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">, Market Transformation Specialist, Elevate Energy\r\n</span><strong>Kevin Dick</strong>, LEED AP + O&amp;M Project Manager, Delta Institute\r\n<strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Pallavi Phartiyal</strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">, Senior Analyst &amp; Program Manager, Union of Concerned Scientists\r\n</span><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Julie Samuels</strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">, Community Garden<a name=\"Advisory\"></a> </span>Organizer, Openlands\r\n<h2>Advisory Council</h2>\r\n<strong>Julie Brown</strong>, Senior Staff Counsel, Business &amp; Professional People for the Public Interest\r\n<strong>Raymond Cloyd, Ph.D</strong>. Professor, Kansas State University, Department of Entomology\r\n<strong>Jay Feldman</strong>, Executive Director, Beyond Pesticides\r\n<strong>Kevin Greene</strong>, Associate Director, IL EPA, Office of Pollution Prevention\r\n<strong>Keith Harley</strong>, J.D. Environmental Law Program Director, Chicago Legal Clinic\r\n<strong>Marc Lame</strong>, Ph.D. Clinical Assistant Professor, Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs\r\n<strong>Philip Landrigan, M.D., M.Sc</strong>. Dean for Global Health, Ethel M. Wise, Professor and Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Professor Pediatrics, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Director, Children\'s Environmental Health Center\r\n<strong>Peter Orris</strong>, Professor of Internal and Preventative Medicine, Rush University College of Medicine; Adjunct Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Illinois School of Public Health; and Adjunct Professor of Preventative Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School\r\n<strong>Rachel Rosenberg</strong>, Manager, Corporate Relations, Chicago Botanic Garden; Former Executive Director, Safer Pest Control Project\r\n<strong>Kim Stone</strong>, Councilwoman, City of Highland Park; Former Associate Director, Safer Pest Control Project\r\n<strong>Jill Viehweg</strong>, Director of Foundation and Government Relations, Denver Museum of Nature and Science; Founding Executive Director, Safer<a name=\"Partners\"></a> Pest Control Project\r\n<h2>Partners and Supporters</h2>\r\nPeter and Lucy Ascoli Family Fund\r\n<a href=\"http://www.boeing.com/boeing/\" target=\"_blank\">The Boeing Company</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Boston Foundation Philancon Fund</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.chicagowilderness.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Wilderness</a>\r\n<a href=\"https://bouldercolorado.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Boulder</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en.html\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://cityofevanston.org/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Evanston</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clifbarfamilyfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Clif Bar Family Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.cornelldouglas.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Cornell Douglas Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.earthshare-illinois.org/\" target=\"_blank\">EarthShare Illinois</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Protection Agency</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://greatlakesrestoration.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Great Lakes Restoration Initiative</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Department of Public Health</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.iisgcp.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.nchh.org/\" target=\"_blank\">National Center for Healthy Housing</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.panna.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Action Network of North America</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.patagonia.com/us/home\" target=\"_blank\">Patagonia</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.piercefamilyfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Pierce Family Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.polkbrosfdn.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Polk Bros. Foundation</a>\r\nPublic Places Healthy Spaces\r\n<a href=\"http://www.therobertsfamilyfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Roberts Family Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.swwtwater.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust, Inc.</a>\r\nThomas and Donna Stone Foundation\r\n<a href=\"http://www.villageoffranklinpark.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Village of Franklin Park</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.wallacegenetic.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Wallace Genetic Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Whole Foods Market</a>','About Us','','inherit','closed','open','','12-revision-v1','','','2014-12-05 18:11:01','2014-12-05 18:11:01','',12,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1999,3,'2014-12-09 20:19:04','2014-12-09 20:19:04','','map','','inherit','closed','open','','map','','','2014-12-09 20:19:04','2014-12-09 20:19:04','',237,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/map.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2000,3,'2014-12-09 20:20:41','2014-12-09 20:20:41','<h1><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380812811339.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-439\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380812811339.jpg\" alt=\"Push Mower\" width=\"499\" height=\"290\" /></a></h1>\r\n<h1>Reducing Climate Impact</h1>\r\nHere in the Midwest, we are already experiencing the negative effects of climate change. Temperatures are warmer, heavy rainstorms are occurring more often, droughts are more frequent and severe, and plants are blooming earlier. These changes are making it increasingly difficult to maintain and enjoy our beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n\r\nHowever, our lawns and gardens are not just victims of climate change: the practices and products we use to maintain our outdoor spaces such as over-watering, fertilizer use, and weed killer applications, all contribute to the production of greenhouse gas emissions. Midwest Pesticide Action Center seeks to engage the community in efforts to have the least possible impact on climate change.\r\n\r\nEach of us can do something about climate change right now, starting in our own backyards.\r\n\r\nContinue reading for: <a href=\"#GG\">Grows Green</a>\r\n<h2>Grows Green</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center created the Grows Green initiative to help educate residents on maintaining their lawns and gardens in a climate friendly and toxic-free way.\r\n\r\nChicago contributes roughly 34.6 million metric tons of heat-trapping greenhouse gases to the atmosphere each year. Add the six surrounding counties and this number increases to 103 million metric tons. To put it in perspective, the Chicago area accounts for nearly half the total emissions of the state of Illinois.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Chicago_Grows_Green_Guide_Cover.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-932 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Chicago_Grows_Green_Guide_Cover-231x300.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Grows Green Guide Cover\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSpring of 2013 marked the launch of the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">Grows Green initiative</a> in Chicago and surrounding communities with 35 participating retail stores.\r\n\r\nThrough the Grows Green initiative, Midwest Pesticide Action Center is teaming up with hardware stores and home and garden centers in Cook County to provide:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Useful information to customers and staff on how to reduce emissions through safe lawn-care practices.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Workshops, videos, and printed materials to retailers in order to help customers make climate friendly lawn and garden choices.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>The knowledge that customers need to make informed decisions on buying tools and products that solve the problem at hand but also promote a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=z_vBNNFWN0xg.kB4sq_i1Znzw\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1999\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/map-300x281.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"193\" height=\"181\" /></a>The map to the right highlights these stores, all of which carry climate- friendly products and <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Chicago Grows Green- a Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden</em></a>, a brochure, developed with support from <a title=\"Boeing Corporate Citizenship\" href=\"http://www.boeing.com/boeing/companyoffices/aboutus/community/index.page?\" target=\"_blank\">Boeing</a>,  for the Chicago region but applicable to communities across the Midwest with similar climates. Click on the image on the right to view the entire map.\r\n<h3>For More Information</h3>\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green - a Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden:</strong> For information on reducing the climate impacts associated with lawn and garden care. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Learn More</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit:</strong> For information on advocating for healthy spaces in your community. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Learn More</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>In Your Home:</strong> For tips on reducing your contribution to climate change by making smart decisions in your yard. <a class=\"more\" title=\"In Your Home\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/in-your-home/\">Learn More</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"more\" title=\"View all Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">View all resources</a>','Reducing Climate Impact','','inherit','closed','open','','237-autosave-v1','','','2014-12-09 20:20:41','2014-12-09 20:20:41','',237,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/237-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2001,3,'2014-12-09 20:20:56','2014-12-09 20:20:56','<h1><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380812811339.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-439\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1500-x-1835-MowingLawn-e1380812811339.jpg\" alt=\"Push Mower\" width=\"499\" height=\"290\" /></a></h1>\r\n<h1>Reducing Climate Impact</h1>\r\nHere in the Midwest, we are already experiencing the negative effects of climate change. Temperatures are warmer, heavy rainstorms are occurring more often, droughts are more frequent and severe, and plants are blooming earlier. These changes are making it increasingly difficult to maintain and enjoy our beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n\r\nHowever, our lawns and gardens are not just victims of climate change: the practices and products we use to maintain our outdoor spaces such as over-watering, fertilizer use, and weed killer applications, all contribute to the production of greenhouse gas emissions. Midwest Pesticide Action Center seeks to engage the community in efforts to have the least possible impact on climate change.\r\n\r\nEach of us can do something about climate change right now, starting in our own backyards.\r\n\r\nContinue reading for: <a href=\"#GG\">Grows Green</a>\r\n<h2>Grows Green</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center created the Grows Green initiative to help educate residents on maintaining their lawns and gardens in a climate friendly and toxic-free way.\r\n\r\nChicago contributes roughly 34.6 million metric tons of heat-trapping greenhouse gases to the atmosphere each year. Add the six surrounding counties and this number increases to 103 million metric tons. To put it in perspective, the Chicago area accounts for nearly half the total emissions of the state of Illinois.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Chicago_Grows_Green_Guide_Cover.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-932 alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Chicago_Grows_Green_Guide_Cover-231x300.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Grows Green Guide Cover\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSpring of 2013 marked the launch of the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\">Grows Green initiative</a> in Chicago and surrounding communities with 35 participating retail stores.\r\n\r\nThrough the Grows Green initiative, Midwest Pesticide Action Center is teaming up with hardware stores and home and garden centers in Cook County to provide:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Useful information to customers and staff on how to reduce emissions through safe lawn-care practices.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Workshops, videos, and printed materials to retailers in order to help customers make climate friendly lawn and garden choices.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>The knowledge that customers need to make informed decisions on buying tools and products that solve the problem at hand but also promote a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=z_vBNNFWN0xg.kB4sq_i1Znzw\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-1999\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/map-300x281.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"193\" height=\"181\" /></a>The map to the right highlights these stores, all of which carry climate- friendly products and <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Chicago Grows Green- a Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden</em></a>, a brochure, developed with support from <a title=\"Boeing Corporate Citizenship\" href=\"http://www.boeing.com/boeing/companyoffices/aboutus/community/index.page?\" target=\"_blank\">Boeing</a>,  for the Chicago region but applicable to communities across the Midwest with similar climates. Click on the image on the right to view the entire map.\r\n<h3>For More Information</h3>\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green - a Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden:</strong> For information on reducing the climate impacts associated with lawn and garden care. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Learn More</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit:</strong> For information on advocating for healthy spaces in your community. <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Learn More</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>In Your Home:</strong> For tips on reducing your contribution to climate change by making smart decisions in your yard. <a class=\"more\" title=\"In Your Home\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/in-your-home/\">Learn More</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"more\" title=\"View all Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">View all resources</a>','Reducing Climate Impact','','inherit','closed','open','','237-revision-v1','','','2014-12-09 20:20:56','2014-12-09 20:20:56','',237,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/237-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2002,3,'2014-12-12 17:13:38','2014-12-12 17:13:38','','B.I.T.E. Back! vol. 14','','inherit','closed','open','','biteback_vol14','','','2014-12-12 17:13:38','2014-12-12 17:13:38','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(2003,3,'2014-12-12 17:52:31','2014-12-12 17:52:31','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_Arabic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_Burmese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_Bhutanese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bhutanese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquitos and West Nile Virus</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\" target=\"blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Volume 12\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BiteBack_Fall13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 12</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/BiteBack_Spring14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! 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