Good Neighbor Iowa
@goodneighboria.bsky.social
Good Neighbor Iowa aims to reduce unnecessary urban pesticide use and to transform lawn culture to encourage appreciation of diverse lawns as a way to protect child health, water quality, pets, pollinators, and biodiversity.
Myth-busting time! 🚫✨ Swipe to see what your lawn really needs (hint: it’s less than you think).
#GoodNeighborIowa #PollinatorFriendly #EcoFriendlyLiving #SustainableYards #HealthyCommunities #Biodiversity #LeaveTheLeaves #EcoMyths #HealthyLawns #IowaEnvironment
#GoodNeighborIowa #PollinatorFriendly #EcoFriendlyLiving #SustainableYards #HealthyCommunities #Biodiversity #LeaveTheLeaves #EcoMyths #HealthyLawns #IowaEnvironment
December 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Myth-busting time! 🚫✨ Swipe to see what your lawn really needs (hint: it’s less than you think).
#GoodNeighborIowa #PollinatorFriendly #EcoFriendlyLiving #SustainableYards #HealthyCommunities #Biodiversity #LeaveTheLeaves #EcoMyths #HealthyLawns #IowaEnvironment
#GoodNeighborIowa #PollinatorFriendly #EcoFriendlyLiving #SustainableYards #HealthyCommunities #Biodiversity #LeaveTheLeaves #EcoMyths #HealthyLawns #IowaEnvironment
Our January Good Neighbor Iowa newsletter is almost here! 🎉
Stay updated on upcoming events, tips for healthy communities, and new resources.
Sign up at the link below so you don’t miss it! 💛
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#GoodNeighborIowa
Stay updated on upcoming events, tips for healthy communities, and new resources.
Sign up at the link below so you don’t miss it! 💛
ceee.uni.edu/good-neighbo...
#GoodNeighborIowa
December 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Our January Good Neighbor Iowa newsletter is almost here! 🎉
Stay updated on upcoming events, tips for healthy communities, and new resources.
Sign up at the link below so you don’t miss it! 💛
ceee.uni.edu/good-neighbo...
#GoodNeighborIowa
Stay updated on upcoming events, tips for healthy communities, and new resources.
Sign up at the link below so you don’t miss it! 💛
ceee.uni.edu/good-neighbo...
#GoodNeighborIowa
Plan ahead now. Pledge to not spray pesticides on your yard. Yard signs and stickers are available for purchase at our eStore. Already pledged and have yard signs, but want to do something more? Check out information on becoming a local champion.
goodneighboriowa.org
#GoodNeighborIowa
goodneighboriowa.org
#GoodNeighborIowa
December 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Plan ahead now. Pledge to not spray pesticides on your yard. Yard signs and stickers are available for purchase at our eStore. Already pledged and have yard signs, but want to do something more? Check out information on becoming a local champion.
goodneighboriowa.org
#GoodNeighborIowa
goodneighboriowa.org
#GoodNeighborIowa
Neonicotinoids are everywhere and their impacts extend far beyond their target pests. Understanding these chemicals is the first step toward protecting our planet.
More information:
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
More information:
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
December 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Neonicotinoids are everywhere and their impacts extend far beyond their target pests. Understanding these chemicals is the first step toward protecting our planet.
More information:
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
More information:
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Our next Good Neighbor Iowa blog post is on the way! ✨
Get ready for fresh tips, stories, and community inspiration.
Catch up on past posts and stay tuned for what’s next: goodneighboriowa.org/blog/
#GoodNeighborIowa
Get ready for fresh tips, stories, and community inspiration.
Catch up on past posts and stay tuned for what’s next: goodneighboriowa.org/blog/
#GoodNeighborIowa
December 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Our next Good Neighbor Iowa blog post is on the way! ✨
Get ready for fresh tips, stories, and community inspiration.
Catch up on past posts and stay tuned for what’s next: goodneighboriowa.org/blog/
#GoodNeighborIowa
Get ready for fresh tips, stories, and community inspiration.
Catch up on past posts and stay tuned for what’s next: goodneighboriowa.org/blog/
#GoodNeighborIowa
Help pollinators this winter! 🐝
Natural areas like leaves, stems, soil, and debris help bees and butterflies nest and survive cold months. Keeping yards natural provides crucial winter habitats for their spring return.
Learn more: xerces.org/publications...
#GoodNeighborIowa #Pollinators #Green
Natural areas like leaves, stems, soil, and debris help bees and butterflies nest and survive cold months. Keeping yards natural provides crucial winter habitats for their spring return.
Learn more: xerces.org/publications...
#GoodNeighborIowa #Pollinators #Green
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Help pollinators this winter! 🐝
Natural areas like leaves, stems, soil, and debris help bees and butterflies nest and survive cold months. Keeping yards natural provides crucial winter habitats for their spring return.
Learn more: xerces.org/publications...
#GoodNeighborIowa #Pollinators #Green
Natural areas like leaves, stems, soil, and debris help bees and butterflies nest and survive cold months. Keeping yards natural provides crucial winter habitats for their spring return.
Learn more: xerces.org/publications...
#GoodNeighborIowa #Pollinators #Green
It’s National Wildlife Conservation Day! 🌿
Today, we’re inspired by one of the best - Robert Irwin, who reminds us of the power of care, curiosity, and compassion in protecting the wild places we love.
Let’s all be good neighbors to the wildlife around us. 🌎
#GoodNeighborIowa #RobertIrwin #Green
Today, we’re inspired by one of the best - Robert Irwin, who reminds us of the power of care, curiosity, and compassion in protecting the wild places we love.
Let’s all be good neighbors to the wildlife around us. 🌎
#GoodNeighborIowa #RobertIrwin #Green
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It’s National Wildlife Conservation Day! 🌿
Today, we’re inspired by one of the best - Robert Irwin, who reminds us of the power of care, curiosity, and compassion in protecting the wild places we love.
Let’s all be good neighbors to the wildlife around us. 🌎
#GoodNeighborIowa #RobertIrwin #Green
Today, we’re inspired by one of the best - Robert Irwin, who reminds us of the power of care, curiosity, and compassion in protecting the wild places we love.
Let’s all be good neighbors to the wildlife around us. 🌎
#GoodNeighborIowa #RobertIrwin #Green
Discover our E-store for yard signs that showcase your Good Neighbor pride! 🌼🏡 Whether supporting pollinators, ensuring lawn safety, or promoting community health, your sign shows you care. Join us, spread the word, and be a proud Good Neighbor today!
goodneighboriowa.org/purchase-our...
goodneighboriowa.org/purchase-our...
December 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Discover our E-store for yard signs that showcase your Good Neighbor pride! 🌼🏡 Whether supporting pollinators, ensuring lawn safety, or promoting community health, your sign shows you care. Join us, spread the word, and be a proud Good Neighbor today!
goodneighboriowa.org/purchase-our...
goodneighboriowa.org/purchase-our...
We’re thrilled to announce our new blog! 🌿 It's a dedicated platform for sharing pesticide-free progress, community stories, and tips for healthier spaces in Iowa. Check out our first post here: goodneighboriowa.org/blog/
Stay connected for more updates as we expand this community space together. 💚
Stay connected for more updates as we expand this community space together. 💚
December 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We’re thrilled to announce our new blog! 🌿 It's a dedicated platform for sharing pesticide-free progress, community stories, and tips for healthier spaces in Iowa. Check out our first post here: goodneighboriowa.org/blog/
Stay connected for more updates as we expand this community space together. 💚
Stay connected for more updates as we expand this community space together. 💚
Wishing you a cozy Thanksgiving from the Good Neighbor Iowa team! 🦃🍁
We’re grateful for every Iowan helping build healthier, safer communities for kids, pets, and pollinators.
May your day be filled with good food, great people, and thankful moments. 🤎
#GoodNeighborIowa #HappyThanksgiving
We’re grateful for every Iowan helping build healthier, safer communities for kids, pets, and pollinators.
May your day be filled with good food, great people, and thankful moments. 🤎
#GoodNeighborIowa #HappyThanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Wishing you a cozy Thanksgiving from the Good Neighbor Iowa team! 🦃🍁
We’re grateful for every Iowan helping build healthier, safer communities for kids, pets, and pollinators.
May your day be filled with good food, great people, and thankful moments. 🤎
#GoodNeighborIowa #HappyThanksgiving
We’re grateful for every Iowan helping build healthier, safer communities for kids, pets, and pollinators.
May your day be filled with good food, great people, and thankful moments. 🤎
#GoodNeighborIowa #HappyThanksgiving
Pesticide labels provide important information. They outline potential effects on people, pets, wildlife, and the environment, and help you make informed decisions. Learning to read them empowers you to protect your health and the planet.
#GoodNeighborIowa #pesticidefree #ReadTheLabel #SmartChoice
#GoodNeighborIowa #pesticidefree #ReadTheLabel #SmartChoice
November 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Pesticide labels provide important information. They outline potential effects on people, pets, wildlife, and the environment, and help you make informed decisions. Learning to read them empowers you to protect your health and the planet.
#GoodNeighborIowa #pesticidefree #ReadTheLabel #SmartChoice
#GoodNeighborIowa #pesticidefree #ReadTheLabel #SmartChoice
Feeling thankful for everyone in Iowa who pledged to be a Good Neighbor. Your commitment to healthier lawns, safer communities, & a greener Iowa is impactful. Each pledge supports a thriving environment for kids, pollinators, & neighbors. Thank you for joining! Pledge at goodneighboriowa.org/pledge
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Feeling thankful for everyone in Iowa who pledged to be a Good Neighbor. Your commitment to healthier lawns, safer communities, & a greener Iowa is impactful. Each pledge supports a thriving environment for kids, pollinators, & neighbors. Thank you for joining! Pledge at goodneighboriowa.org/pledge
✨ Good Neighbor Glow Up ✨
Your yard doesn't need to be perfectly manicured. A wilder garden supports bees, butterflies, and essential wildlife without pesticides. 🌼🐝💛
Small changes = big impact. Learn more at goodneighboriowa.org 🌿
#GoodNeighborIowa #BeeFriendly #WildYardWins #EcoFriendlyLiving
Your yard doesn't need to be perfectly manicured. A wilder garden supports bees, butterflies, and essential wildlife without pesticides. 🌼🐝💛
Small changes = big impact. Learn more at goodneighboriowa.org 🌿
#GoodNeighborIowa #BeeFriendly #WildYardWins #EcoFriendlyLiving
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
✨ Good Neighbor Glow Up ✨
Your yard doesn't need to be perfectly manicured. A wilder garden supports bees, butterflies, and essential wildlife without pesticides. 🌼🐝💛
Small changes = big impact. Learn more at goodneighboriowa.org 🌿
#GoodNeighborIowa #BeeFriendly #WildYardWins #EcoFriendlyLiving
Your yard doesn't need to be perfectly manicured. A wilder garden supports bees, butterflies, and essential wildlife without pesticides. 🌼🐝💛
Small changes = big impact. Learn more at goodneighboriowa.org 🌿
#GoodNeighborIowa #BeeFriendly #WildYardWins #EcoFriendlyLiving
What Exactly Is a Pesticide? 🌿
A pesticide is any product designed to prevent, kill, repel, or control pests, basically anything that causes harm or becomes a nuisance.
Learn more here! ➡️
www.beyondpesticides.org/resources/pe...
www.epa.gov/minimum-risk...
www.epa.gov/ingredients-...
A pesticide is any product designed to prevent, kill, repel, or control pests, basically anything that causes harm or becomes a nuisance.
Learn more here! ➡️
www.beyondpesticides.org/resources/pe...
www.epa.gov/minimum-risk...
www.epa.gov/ingredients-...
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
What Exactly Is a Pesticide? 🌿
A pesticide is any product designed to prevent, kill, repel, or control pests, basically anything that causes harm or becomes a nuisance.
Learn more here! ➡️
www.beyondpesticides.org/resources/pe...
www.epa.gov/minimum-risk...
www.epa.gov/ingredients-...
A pesticide is any product designed to prevent, kill, repel, or control pests, basically anything that causes harm or becomes a nuisance.
Learn more here! ➡️
www.beyondpesticides.org/resources/pe...
www.epa.gov/minimum-risk...
www.epa.gov/ingredients-...
We’re feeling thankful today! 💚
Big thanks to the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust for supporting CEEE and Good Neighbor Iowa’s mission. Together, we’re creating healthier, pesticide-free spaces for children, pets, pollinators, and communities. 🌱✨
#GoodNeighborIowa #Thankful #CommunitySupport
Big thanks to the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust for supporting CEEE and Good Neighbor Iowa’s mission. Together, we’re creating healthier, pesticide-free spaces for children, pets, pollinators, and communities. 🌱✨
#GoodNeighborIowa #Thankful #CommunitySupport
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We’re feeling thankful today! 💚
Big thanks to the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust for supporting CEEE and Good Neighbor Iowa’s mission. Together, we’re creating healthier, pesticide-free spaces for children, pets, pollinators, and communities. 🌱✨
#GoodNeighborIowa #Thankful #CommunitySupport
Big thanks to the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust for supporting CEEE and Good Neighbor Iowa’s mission. Together, we’re creating healthier, pesticide-free spaces for children, pets, pollinators, and communities. 🌱✨
#GoodNeighborIowa #Thankful #CommunitySupport
Happy America Recycles Day! ♻️
Learn what can and can’t be recycled in your area this #AmericaRecyclesDay at www.cedarfalls.com/100/Recycling
Good neighbors keep Iowa clean and green 🌿
#GoodNeighborIowa #AmericaRecyclesDay #RecycleRight
Learn what can and can’t be recycled in your area this #AmericaRecyclesDay at www.cedarfalls.com/100/Recycling
Good neighbors keep Iowa clean and green 🌿
#GoodNeighborIowa #AmericaRecyclesDay #RecycleRight
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Happy America Recycles Day! ♻️
Learn what can and can’t be recycled in your area this #AmericaRecyclesDay at www.cedarfalls.com/100/Recycling
Good neighbors keep Iowa clean and green 🌿
#GoodNeighborIowa #AmericaRecyclesDay #RecycleRight
Learn what can and can’t be recycled in your area this #AmericaRecyclesDay at www.cedarfalls.com/100/Recycling
Good neighbors keep Iowa clean and green 🌿
#GoodNeighborIowa #AmericaRecyclesDay #RecycleRight
Want to become a Good Neighbor but don't know how? We got ya covered!
Here are the 5 simple steps to become a Good Neighbor! Why wait? Join the family now!!
#GoodNeighborIowa #PesticideFree #EcoFriendly
Here are the 5 simple steps to become a Good Neighbor! Why wait? Join the family now!!
#GoodNeighborIowa #PesticideFree #EcoFriendly
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Want to become a Good Neighbor but don't know how? We got ya covered!
Here are the 5 simple steps to become a Good Neighbor! Why wait? Join the family now!!
#GoodNeighborIowa #PesticideFree #EcoFriendly
Here are the 5 simple steps to become a Good Neighbor! Why wait? Join the family now!!
#GoodNeighborIowa #PesticideFree #EcoFriendly
🌿 Thankful for our Local Champions! 🌿
Across Iowa, communities are making neighborhoods safer for kids, pets, pollinators, and waterways by going pesticide-free. These champions are leading the way to a more sustainable future, one lawn at a time! 💚
Learn more: goodneighboriowa.org/local-champi...
Across Iowa, communities are making neighborhoods safer for kids, pets, pollinators, and waterways by going pesticide-free. These champions are leading the way to a more sustainable future, one lawn at a time! 💚
Learn more: goodneighboriowa.org/local-champi...
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🌿 Thankful for our Local Champions! 🌿
Across Iowa, communities are making neighborhoods safer for kids, pets, pollinators, and waterways by going pesticide-free. These champions are leading the way to a more sustainable future, one lawn at a time! 💚
Learn more: goodneighboriowa.org/local-champi...
Across Iowa, communities are making neighborhoods safer for kids, pets, pollinators, and waterways by going pesticide-free. These champions are leading the way to a more sustainable future, one lawn at a time! 💚
Learn more: goodneighboriowa.org/local-champi...
Healthy Lawns, Healthy People supports Good Neighbor Iowa by raising awareness of pesticide risks and promoting eco-friendly lawn care. Learn to create a lush yard while protecting children, pets, pollinators, and water. For a free presentation, contact [email protected]. Invite us to your event!
November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Healthy Lawns, Healthy People supports Good Neighbor Iowa by raising awareness of pesticide risks and promoting eco-friendly lawn care. Learn to create a lush yard while protecting children, pets, pollinators, and water. For a free presentation, contact [email protected]. Invite us to your event!
Skip lawn sprays this season to let nature thrive with leaves, clover, and critters. A healthy fall yard means safer kids and pets, cleaner water, more pollinators, and a healthier community. Be a good neighbor this autumn—stay safe without chemicals.
#GoodNeighborIowa #FallForNature #PesticideFree
#GoodNeighborIowa #FallForNature #PesticideFree
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Skip lawn sprays this season to let nature thrive with leaves, clover, and critters. A healthy fall yard means safer kids and pets, cleaner water, more pollinators, and a healthier community. Be a good neighbor this autumn—stay safe without chemicals.
#GoodNeighborIowa #FallForNature #PesticideFree
#GoodNeighborIowa #FallForNature #PesticideFree
On October 29, the Environmental Health Program hosted its first Environmental Health Student Symposium at UNI. The theme was Activating the Precautionary Principle for a Healthier Future. Thank you to our guest speakers, attendees, and the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust for making it possible.
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
On October 29, the Environmental Health Program hosted its first Environmental Health Student Symposium at UNI. The theme was Activating the Precautionary Principle for a Healthier Future. Thank you to our guest speakers, attendees, and the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust for making it possible.
Keep Halloween spooky and eco-friendly by avoiding lawn sprays. Let spiders handle pests naturally. 🕷️ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension warns that sprays harm the environment and pets but not spiders. Celebrate with your eight-legged friends! 👻 Learn more from their IPM Action Plan for Spiders.
October 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Keep Halloween spooky and eco-friendly by avoiding lawn sprays. Let spiders handle pests naturally. 🕷️ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension warns that sprays harm the environment and pets but not spiders. Celebrate with your eight-legged friends! 👻 Learn more from their IPM Action Plan for Spiders.
Reposted by Good Neighbor Iowa
#Hyperactive behavior in #preschoolers, with the strongest association in girls, linked to chemical #exposure in a newly published study. The team evaluates residues of individual and mixtures of #endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including #pesticides. ➡️ Blog: https://ow.ly/zieb50XksOF
Hyperactive Behavior in Preschoolers Linked to Endocrine Disrupting Chemical Exposure - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
A biomonitoring study of preschoolers reveals that exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals is linked to hyperactive behavior.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#Hyperactive behavior in #preschoolers, with the strongest association in girls, linked to chemical #exposure in a newly published study. The team evaluates residues of individual and mixtures of #endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including #pesticides. ➡️ Blog: https://ow.ly/zieb50XksOF
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. 🐶 🌱
#HealthyLawns #SafePets #GoodNeighborIowa #PesticideFree #PetHealth
Learn more ➡️ pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
#HealthyLawns #SafePets #GoodNeighborIowa #PesticideFree #PetHealth
Learn more ➡️ pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
October 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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. 🐶 🌱
#HealthyLawns #SafePets #GoodNeighborIowa #PesticideFree #PetHealth
Learn more ➡️ pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
#HealthyLawns #SafePets #GoodNeighborIowa #PesticideFree #PetHealth
Learn more ➡️ pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
We just wanted to take a moment to say… we’re proud of you! Every time you choose to go pesticide-free, you’re protecting kids, pets, pollinators, and our waterways. 🌿 Little choices add up to big change — thank you for being a Good Neighbor.
💚 Learn more at www.goodneighboriowa.org
#GoodNeighbor
💚 Learn more at www.goodneighboriowa.org
#GoodNeighbor
October 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We just wanted to take a moment to say… we’re proud of you! Every time you choose to go pesticide-free, you’re protecting kids, pets, pollinators, and our waterways. 🌿 Little choices add up to big change — thank you for being a Good Neighbor.
💚 Learn more at www.goodneighboriowa.org
#GoodNeighbor
💚 Learn more at www.goodneighboriowa.org
#GoodNeighbor