Town of Invermere bans the cosmetic use of pesticides.
The Pesticide Free Columbia Valley coalition was formed in August 2007. Due to the growing initiatives across the East and West Kootenays, it has expanded and is now called the Pesticide Free Columbia Basin.
Ms. Heather Leschied, with Wildsight, said that the talk will help people learn how to reduce their use of cosmetic pesticides — and that the Pesticide Free Columbia Basin Coalition is here to help them as well. “There are easy, alternative methods available,” she said. “We know that lots of people are interested in learning these healthy gardening techniques. This event will not only help people to learn, but it will connect citizens to others in their communities who are making the same positive changes.”