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NCAP is the leading Northwest voice for non-toxic pest and w**d solutions.

Healthy People and Communities: NCAP eliminates pesticide use in urban areas in order to protect people and communities from toxic exposure. Special emphasis is placed on ensuring that children and families have safe environments at home, and in areas such as schools and parks. Healthy Food and Farms: NCAP promotes organic and sustainable food production through strengthening and supporting research, demonstration, and training systems that seek ecological solutions to agricultural pest problems. In doing so, we collaborate with farmers, researchers, universities, food and farm advocates, policy makers, other non-profit organizations, and progressive, green-minded companies. Healthy Water and Wildlife: NCAP uses litigation to hold federal agencies accountable to protecting northwest waterways and endangered species, particularly salmon and steelhead, from harm caused by pesticide pollution.

10/12/2026

To celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day we would like to highlight some of the collaborative projects we have worked on over the past few years and the term Traditional Ecological Knowledge. At NCAP, we believe that a pesticide-free future is one that includes Traditional Ecological Knowledge and a relationship to the land that preserves and respects Indigenous knowledge systems, while rejecting colonial impositions. That’s why we are committed to collaborating with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to integrate traditional wisdom into our on the ground work and advocating for inclusive and equitable environmental policies.

We would like to encourage everyone to integrate Indigenous informed sustainability practices into your yard, garden, or farm, especially in relation to managing plants or insects without the use of pesticides. Consider using a tool like native-land.ca to identify the land you live on and identify tribes that are local to you so you can discover ways to connect, support, and learn.

We love to be able to collaborate on work like this, and are looking forward to more projects like these in the future! Check out the following slides to read snippets from recent projects, and if you would like to read more, you can visit our blog at the link below!

https://www.pesticide.org/blog

09/30/2026

Art lovers and w**e lovers, this season is for you! Join us on October 18th for Art Materials Uncorked right here at the LAB.

This gorgeous month we are teaming up with the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP) and we couldn't be more grateful for them! NCAP does vital work across the Pacific Northwest, advocating for clean water, native habitat revitalization, healthy soil, and pesticide-free communities. Though their reach is vast, every little bit of support is felt and goes a long way towards strengthening our lives from the ground up.

Details:
When: Sunday, October 180th | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Oregon W**e LAB (488 Lincoln Street)
Giving Back: A portion of proceeds supports Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP).
Cost: $35 W**e Club Members | $40 Community Members
* Ticket includes all materials + 1 glass of your favorite beverage

Follow this link to snag your tickets, today!
-> https://oregonw**elab.orderport.net/w**es/event-tickets

And we'll be honest, Lunch with El Tio, a glass of fine vintage, and hanging out with the best people couldn't get any better really... but we're definitely trying 😎
Save the date, tell your friends, and let us make a positive impact together!

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09/10/2026

NCAP is hiring a Financial Manager!

The Financial Manager is responsible for leadership and oversight for NCAP’s financial operations, including day-to-day financial operations, financial records, financial statements and cash flow projections, financial planning, annual budgeting, grant budgets, payroll, employee benefits, insurance, accounts payable and receivable, and more.

If you think you might be a good fit for this role, please visit pesticide.org/opportunities for the entire job description, qualifications, and instructions for applying.

09/03/2026

Idaho Folks:

We will be tabling and speaking at this event on September 28th!

This is a one day summit, hosted by Taproots Farm Hub, on Collaborative Agriculture Systems: a gathering focused on the future of farming in the rapidly growing treasure valley.

You will be able to find us at the NCAP table, or the 2:15 Breakout Session 2, Option B: Collaborative Agriculture, Big Farms Roundtable, where Healthy Food and Farms Program Manager Ben Trieu will be speaking with other special guests.

We hope to see you there! Link below to register:

https://www.taprootsfarmhub.org/events/collaborative-agriculture-summit

08/25/2026

Join us for a tour of Kings Crown Organic Farm!

Started 30 years ago by Nate Jones (our keynote speaker at Grower’s Own) who grew it to 700 acres and made it a shining star of sustainable farming in Idaho.

After the tour, you are invited to join us for a free lunch and ice cream at the Six Creeks Mercantile: a one-stop shop for a bite to eat, locally grown groceries, some nice sundries, and fun events (check out their 3rd Annual Snake River Apple Squeeze! on Oct 17th). This is all ran by Colleen Teevin (Nate’s wife) in between managing their geothermal greenhouse, their Berkshire pigs, bee hives, egg production, and prepping and preserving the delicious food they've grown.

It will be a great morning of sustainability and community and we hope to have you part of it!

Fill out the google form at the link below to register, spaces are limited so RSVP today!

https://forms.gle/hWVEsjxvdeRA7oCR6

08/06/2026

As summer in the PNW roars on, temperatures rise, and forests burn, thousands and thousands of farmworkers across the region face exceedingly dangerous working conditions.

At NCAP, a major part of our Healthy People and Communities Program involves offering farmworkers the resources and information they need to protect themselves from workplace dangers. Beyond pesticides, this includes things like heat and smoke protection, illness prevention, and access to essential healthcare. One year ago, we launched a program under the direction and support of the Oregon Health Authority to get folks registered for the Oregon Health Plan. We have processed over 100 applications since the project's inception!

If you believe the support and protection of farmworkers is an essential aspect of the pesticide-free movement, consider donating to NCAP. Donations help us fund our Healthy People and Communities programming, where we are able to provide a variety of resources to farmworkers and their families.

You can find many ways to support us and follow our work at the link below:

https://linktr.ee/NCAP_

07/30/2026

We had an awesome time at The Dandelion Festival last month! We enjoyed dandelion beverages (made with dandelions harvested from spray-free parks around Boise, brewed by Drink Indie B**r) and shared fun, info, and free resources with the community.

Thanks to Noel Nelson (Noel) for making the most beautiful Dandy Lion puppet, Dana Wagner (Dana Wagner) for creating the lovely dandelion print, and Open Letter Collective (Boise’s Community Printshop) for designing the awesome native pollinator stamps!

We love this event and are so happy to see the community come together in support of pesticide-free communities. See you at the next one!

07/06/2026

This spring we had a lovely farm tour at Purple Sage Farms! Our Healthy Food and Farms Program Manager, Ben, writes all about the tour in our recent blog post, including how they sustainably manage the farm without pesticides. Thanks to Purple Sage Farms for being such amazing hosts and teaching us all about sustainable food and farming 🧑‍🌾💜

Visit the link below to read about the tour!

pesticide.org/purple_sage_farms_tour_2026

06/12/2026

This Monday, NCAP will be at The Oakshire Commons in Springfield, Oregon for the Oakshire Inspires Benefit! We will have free resources available at the NCAP table as well as a raffle for a pesticide-free butterfly yard sign. A limited amount of pesticide-free yard signs will be available for purchase as well.

There will be food and drinks available from Oakshire. $1 from core pints and 10% of food purchases will go to NCAP. Besides drinks, The Oakshire Commons has pizza, salad, pretzels, and other snacks available for purchase. This event starts at 12pm on June 15th, NCAP staff will be present 5-7.

We hope to see you there 🍻

Address

423 Lincoln Street
Eugene, OR
97401

Website

http://www.pesticide.org/

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