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Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · 2d

This Friday, learn simple ways to be a Good Neighbor for our kids, communities, and the planet. 🌎💚

🐝 Skip pesticides to protect pollinators.
💧 Let rain soak naturally to keep Iowa's water clean.
👧 Ensure chemical-free play areas for kids.

Visit goodneighboriowa.org

Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · 4d

Fall is the best time to set your lawn up for success next spring the chemical-free way!
By focusing on soil health and natural care, you’ll grow deeper roots, fewer weeds, and a stronger lawn.

Start small, stay consistent, and watch your landscape transform.

📍 Learn more at BeyondPesticides.org

Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · 6d

The Good Neighbor Iowa team would like to welcome our new Green Iowa AmeriCorps member, Jordan. Jordan is a student at the University of Northern Iowa, majoring in Environmental Science with minors in Chemistry and Sustainability. She assists with community outreach and education.

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Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · 10d

Today is Children’s Environmental Health Day! All children deserve clean air, clean water, safer food & products, & healthy places in which to live, learn, and play. Make your voice heard today in support of these basic rights for children. Visit cehday.org
#CEHday #pesticidefree #childrenshealth

Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · 11d

Artificial Turf: Here's What You Should Know.
Fall is here and so is field season. As we enjoy cooler weather and outdoor sports, it's a great time to think about what's on the ground. Before switching to artificial turf, consider the health and environmental impacts.

Source: buff.ly/wgZQpIz

Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · 13d

The Good Neighbor Iowa team would like to welcome our new student fellow, Caytee. She is currently an Exploratory major with an interest in Interactive Digital Studies and Marketing. Caytee will assist with social media coordination and design.

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Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · 16d

Celebrate World Animal Day
We can’t control everything our pets get into, but one thing we can control is whether or not we use harmful pesticides at home. Start with making your lawn healthier for your furry friends: GoodNeighborIowa.org
(Including TC & TK....Happy UNI Homecoming!)

Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · 18d

Without pesticides, how do we manage pests while keeping children, staff, & school grounds safe? Prevent pests from becoming a problem & work with nature rather than using chemical shortcuts. Beyond Pesticides reminds us to focused on prevention, monitoring, & least‑toxic remedies. buff.ly/Udt7VBY

Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · 20d

Pledge to be Pesticide Free

By reducing or eliminating pesticide use, you can help protect pollinators, pets, people, and our planet.

1️⃣ Go to goodneighboriowa.org
2️⃣ Click “Take Action”
3️⃣ Select “Pledge Today”
4️⃣ Fill out your info

👉 Learn more at goodneighboriowa.org

Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · 23d

⛅ World Environmental Health Day
⛅ Theme for 2025: Clean Air, Healthy People
⛅ What you put on your lawn, can end up in the air. Go pesticide free and create a safer environment for all.

#cleanair #pesticidefree #worldenvironmentalhealthday

Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · 25d

Students are in school around 30 hrs/week. Healthy learning environments are essential. Keep schools safe through Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Schools using IPM have over 70% fewer pest complaints & less pesticide use.
Free training is available for all positions in the school. buff.ly/gKE5RaZ

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Wild Ones @wildonesnatives.bsky.social · Sep 19

🌿 Free National Webinar 🌿

Join Wild Ones and Doug Tallamy for Next Steps for Nature on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, at 6 p.m. CT

👉Register Today: wildones.org/next-steps-f...

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Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · Sep 19

Celebrate by maintaining your yard without the use of pesticides. Helpful tips:
🟢 Water around 1"/week early or late
🟢 Mow at least 3" high w/sharp blades
🟢 Use organic fertilizer only if a soil test shows the need

If you are not using pesticides, let us know! Take the pledge at buff.ly/2cwt3wS

Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · Sep 17

🕸️ This upcoming Halloween season, let’s keep the scares to costumes—not to kids’ health. 👻

Source-https://buff.ly/Y04hoTp

Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · Sep 15

Thank you to Rooted Discovery in Keystone, Iowa for not using pesticides on their green spaces. Read what Samantha, Director and Lead Instructor, had to say about the decision to not use chemicals on the environment. To find out more about Rooted Discovery, follow the link: buff.ly/iIPLvfB

Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · Sep 12

Want to change your yard from all turfgrass to a place without pesticides for pollinators and you to enjoy, but need some examples of how others did it? Watch two of Iowa City's Lawn Love segments that will leave you inspired.

1. tinyurl.com/r4v8drkx
2. tinyurl.com/27fxcmen

Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · Sep 11

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know pesticide exposure can elevate the risk of childhood cancers? Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit has a video on children's vulnerability. Stay informed, minimize risks, & support health research. buff.ly/USMVrqN

Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · Sep 8

Together, we can grow healthier communities, one yard at a time. 🌍🌱

👉 Learn more at goodneighboriowa.org

#PesticideFree #GoodNeighborIowa #PollinatorFriendly #HealthyLawns #EcoFriendlyLiving

Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · Sep 8

🌿✨ Pledge to be Pesticide Free! ✨🌿

By reducing or eliminating pesticide use, you can help protect pollinators, pets, people, and our planet. 💚🐝🦋

To take the pledge:
1️⃣ Go to goodneighboriowa.org
2️⃣ Click “Take Action”
3️⃣ Select “Pledge Today”
4️⃣ Fill out your info

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Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · Sep 5

👉 Register your garden today: www.blankparkzoo.com/conservation...

Together, let’s keep Iowa buzzing and blooming for pollinators, people, and the planet. 🌍✨

#GoodNeighborIowa #PlantGrowFly #PollinatorFriendly #NativePlants #BeeTheChange #BlankParkZoo

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Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · Sep 5

🚨 REMINDER🚨

🌸🐝 Don’t forget! You can make a difference for pollinators with Good Neighbor Iowa and Blank Park Zoo’s Plant Grow Fly program! 🦋🌼

Planting even a few native flowers or grasses, whether in a pot, a garden bed, or your whole yard, creates vital food and shelter for bees and butterflies.

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Beyond Pesticides @beyondpesticides.org · Sep 4

Despite an ever-growing and overwhelming body of science linking #neonicotinoids to adverse effects on #pollinators and other nontarget species, US and Canada regulations fall short in protecting the #environment and #wildlife. #PestManagementScience

➡️ Blog: ow.ly/8ZaX50WRnnl

Study Cites Ban of Bee-Killing Pesticides in EU, Inaction in U.S. and Canada - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog

A review of neonicotinoid-related actions in EU, Canada, and U.S. highlights the need for the widespread adoption of organic land management.

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Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · Sep 3

Let’s keep our little ones safe while keeping our environments healthy! 💚🌍

Link: pesticidestewardship.org/homeowner/pr...

#ProtectOurKids #HealthyHomes #SafePlay #GoodNeighborIowa #PesticideFree

Good Neighbor Iowa @goodneighboria.bsky.social · Sep 3

🌱👧👦 Kids are more vulnerable to pesticides because of their growing bodies and time spent playing close to the ground. Protect them with these simple safety tips:

✅ Stay informed about what chemicals are being used.
✅ Avoid treated areas for at least 24–72 hours.
✅ Seal your home during spraying.

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The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation @xercessociety.bsky.social · Sep 2

Fall is right around the corner! When the weather starts to cool and leaves begin to fall, we’re presented with a valuable wildlife and gardening resource — leaves!🍂🐝🍂

Audio & transcript 🔗
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Video w/ captions ⤵️
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Leave the Leaves or Lose the Insects | Bug Banter Podcast

Leave the leaves has become something of a rallying cry and discussion topic in recent years. When the weather starts to cool and leaves begin to fall, we’re presented with a valuable wildlife and…

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