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Playing It Safe: Keeping Victoria beautiful without pesticides

When Apr 30, 2008
from 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Where UVic, Victoria
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7pm University of Victoria, Hickman Building, Room 105

Wed April 30, 7 pm
Playing It Safe: Keeping Victoria beautiful without pesticides University of Victoria, Hickman Building, Room 105

Dr. Paul West, professor emeritus in UVic’s chemistry department and a former director of the School of Environmental Studies, currently chairs a CRD working group on Pesticide Use Reduction Education. His lecture will discuss pesticide use and alternatives for home lawns and gardens.

This lecture is part of UVic's Masterminds lecture series by UVic retirees.

Please register by calling UVic Centre on Aging at 721-6369.

Plan to arrive early, because seating will be limited.

There is a $2 charge for parking in all campus parking lots during evenings and Saturdays.
For more information visit www.uvic.ca/masterminds.

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