Non Toxic Communities

We believe that all communities have the right to be healthy. This means clean air, clean water, and an environment free from toxic chemicals. We support citizens to advocate for public health where they live.

Have you noticed pesticides being used at your HOA, children’s school, athletic fields or public recreational areas?

Are you concerned about the harmful effects on children, pets, wildlife and our ecosystems?

Do you want to change what’s happening but aren’t sure where to start?

We can help you. We have removed these toxic chemicals from our communities, and you can too. Take a look around our site for tools that can assist you to be successful.

“The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.” - Lady Bird Johnson

Resources and Education

Find a Local Group

Active local groups help create healthier communities through support, engagement, and sharing resources. Find your local group or contact us to find out how to start one.

Non Toxic Schools

Find resources to protect children and create healthier schools. Also, find out how your school's athletic field can move to organic management free of toxic pesticides.

Non Toxic Landscapes

Landscaping without the use of synthetics has been successful throughout the country! Learn more about it, and share the information with your community.

NEW! Free Organic Advocate Online Training

Discover Our Tools for Change

Whether you need quick and introductory information on pesticides or in-depth supportive research to share with
local professionals and community members, our
Non Toxic Communities Tools for Change can help provide the resources you need to help your community to become
a healthier place to live for humans and wildlife alike.

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Documents for Decision Makers

Templates to send to HOAs, schools, city councils and more!

E X A M P L E S

Organic Landscapes

Harvard University Campus 2010

"The early phase of our transition efforts, between 2004 and 2009, focused on reducing or eliminating the use of all inorganic fertilizers, chemical pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides, and significantly reducing the use of organic nitrogen fertilizers in our maintenance programs. Our experience convinced us that chemicals and synthetics can be systematically eliminated and replaced by programmed encouragement of the natural cycles of support."
- Harvard University

In 2017, the Organic Leadership Award was presented to the City of Irvine by Beyond Pesticides and Pepperdine University for the adoption of Irvine’s Integrated Pest Management Policy.
- City of Irvine, CA's Organic Pesticides Program

CalEPA Director of Department of Pesticide Regulation Val Dolcini; NTC co-founder Kathleen Hallal and Ayn Craciun, residents who advocated for Irvine's organic landscaping program; NTC Advisor and Irvine Mayor Christina Shea; Irvine Landscaping Superintendent Dennis Chiotti

Turtle Rock Community Park

In February, 2020 the city was honored with an IPM Achievement Award for its innovative organic landscaping program by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
- City of Irvine, Integrated Pest Management Award

AOLCP Credentials

Our Board are trained and accredited in organic land care practices by CT NOFA

Our expert advisors have decades of experience implementing successful organic landscaping methods