Safe gardening and recreation in elevated soil-lead areas
Safe gardening and recreation in elevated soil-lead areas
by Sarah Ann Added September 1, 2011 at 12:13pm
by Lori Heath Added June 29, 2009 at 8:29am
This project was undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Federal Department of the Environment.
...as well as generous support from the following.
Home Depot Evergreen "Rebuilding Nature" Grant
Kent Building Supplies
Mountain Equipment Coop
Presentation Sisters
Sisters of Mercy
Wal-Mart Evergreen Green Grant
The views expressed herein are solely those of Common Ground
Les opinions exprimées dans ce document sont celles de Common Ground
On Saturday, October 1st, St. John’s Safer Soil will conduct a free workshop on
Autumn Lead-Safe Garden Planning at the St. John’s Farmers’ Market.
Autumn is a great time to plan for a lead safe garden, for early enjoyment of your garden
in the spring!
Workshop topics include soil testing, preparing new soil, building garden beds and containers
and landscape planning for lead safety.
The workshop will take…
ContinuePosted by Lori Heath on September 27, 2011 at 5:00pm
St. John’s Safer Soil
Lead Safe Gardening and Landscaping
Demonstration Garden Tours at the Gathering Place
Are you concerned about lead in city soil? St. John’s Safer Soil promotes safe city gardening and recreation in areas with elevated soil lead levels.
During the summer and fall, Safer Soil will conduct garden tours at its demonstration garden, behind the…
ContinuePosted by Lori Heath on August 31, 2011 at 7:19am
St. John’s Safer Soil
Lead Safe Gardening Workshop - FEASt Workshop Series
St. John’s Farmers’ Market
Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 11:00 am
On Saturday, August 6, St. John’s Safer Soil will conduct a free workshop on Lead Safe Gardening at the St. John’s Farmers’ Market, located at the Lion’s Club Chalet on Bonaventure Avenue. The workshop will take place at 11:00 am…
ContinuePosted by Lori Heath on July 29, 2011 at 11:42am
During the Summer and Fall of 2011, St. John’s Safer Soil will conduct free garden tours at the demonstration garden behind the Gathering Place, situated at the north side of the Basilica Parking Lot.
Posted by Lori Heath on July 5, 2010 at 6:30pm
Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Guidelines for Lead
Started by Lori Heath Aug 8, 2008.
Powerpoint presentation given by Costa Kasimos of MUN Botanical Garden during Safer Soil Community Forum on how to use safe gardening practices and landscaping methods to prevent lead exposure.
Started by Lori Heath Jun 3, 2008.
A preliminary study on St. John's soil lead, conducted by Dr. Trevor Bell at MUN Dept. of Geography.
Started by Lori Heath May 6, 2008.
Simple methods to reduce the risk of lead exposure, and links to relevant websites.
Started by Lori Heath Apr 23, 2008.
Here is a fact sheet from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation on lead issues and ways to reduce or eliminate risk of exposure. Another document, "Lead in Your Home" can be downloaded for…Continue
Started by Lori Heath Apr 23, 2008.
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