NCAP Announces Leadership Changes

(By Rosanne Wolf, NCAP Board President) With immense gratitude as well as sadness, the NCAP Board of Directors bids farewell to Co-Directors Ashley Chesser and Dominica Navarro Martinez. Both have been pursued to work for wonderful organizations in the environmental field. Dominica’s last day was March 31, 2022 and Ashley will work through early summer. They have been working closely with the Board to ensure a smooth and effective transition.  Continue reading

Participatory Talks with Farm Workers in Eastern Oregon

(By Tommy Diaz, Healthy People & Communities Program Manager) We were so excited in early March to host another one of our participatory talks (​​pláticas participativas) in Eastern Oregon and engage with the community. The event took place at the Iglesia Apostólica de la Fé where NCAP hosted community members and partners. The attendees participated in a two-hour discussion about pesticide safety, environmental protection and COVID-19 awareness. Continue reading

Growing an Herbal Lawn: Let's build healthier habits in our backyards!

(By Ashley Chesser, NCAP Co-Director, in collaboration with Kimberly Gallagher of LearningHerbs.com) When is doing less the healthier choice? When it comes to maintaining your lawn! Letting common herbal weeds like dandelions grow in your lawn can support the health of people, pets and pollinators. Read on to see the benefits of herbal weeds in your lawn. Continue reading

2022 Policy to Support

State Level Legislation Here are policies that we're following at the state level in our Northwest region. Continue reading

First Latino/a/x Landscaper Listening Session

(By Dominica Navarro Martinez, Co-Director) Español abajo Those who work outside in landscaping and yard maintenance know best what is needed when it comes to environmental protections, as well as what customers are asking for. They are the key to advancing new strategies in landscaping that are environmentally responsible! Continue reading