Join California Safe Schools at Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo 2008

Two-Day Event Features Exhibits, Special Events and Family Fun!

Los Angeles, CA - Learn how California Safe Schools (CSS), a nationally celebrated
children's environmental health and justice coalition founded in 1998, successfully
spearheaded the most stringent schools pesticide use policy in the nation, Integrated
Pest Management (IPM), at the Los Angeles Unified School District. IPM uses low
risk methods to eradicate insects, weeds and other pests, eliminating a major source
of indoor and outdoor pollution. It was the first in the United States to embrace
the "Precautionary Principle" and "Right to Know" about pesticides
used on school campuses. The policy led to the Healthy Schools Act 2000 and AB 405,
which prohibited the use of experimental pesticides in California schools.

Today these policies have become models for school districts and communities internationally.Attendees will learn how to work with parents, teachers, community
members, regulatory agencies, school staffs and local governments to implement
IPM in their schools and districts.

Explore an eco-village filled with hands-on learning experiences; visit the STAR
Eco-Station's award-winning walk-through rainforest; learn about sustainable
living practices, science (solar and wind power, etc.), music and art -- an adventure
for all ages.

Other highlights of the weekend include environmentally safe and natural products;
a food court with healthy, tasty treats; 200 exhibitors; raffle giveaways and three
stages with education and entertainment.

Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo takes place 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. and Sun., May
17-18 at Highland Hall Waldorf School, 17100 Superior St., Northridge, 91325. For
information, call (818) 781-8989 or visit http://www.wcwpexpo.com

For further information about California Safe Schools

http://www.calisafe.org or (818)-785-5515