King County and Washington Toxics Coalition are offering pesticide free zone ladybug signs free to families gardening without pesticides.

“We are pleased to partner with King County to offer families an attractive way to share their pesticide-free yards with neighbors and friends,” said Anna Dyer of Washington Toxics Coalition. “Pesticide Free Zone signs spread the word that our yards and parks can be beautiful and healthy for kids, adults and wildlife.”

Kids are most at risk from contact with toxic chemicals like pesticides as they crawl, roll and play on lawns – and chemical exposures can have life-long impacts.

Families in King County that take care of their yard with no pesticides can take a pledge and get the sign to recognize their efforts. Order your sign at the Washington Toxics Pesticide Free Zone page.

This map shows public places in King County where park staff are using few to no pesticides in their lawn care. They are working to keep employees and visitors safe, and protecting streams, Puget Sound and the animals that call these places home.

King County Parks manages more than 26,000 acres of parks and natural lands. Of the 189 total sites, 102 are pesticide free and 87 are pesticide reduced.

For help with pesticide alternatives, call the Garden Hotline at 206-633-0224, or visit www.GrowSmartGrowSafe.org.