LAKEWOOD, Colo., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracing the
connectedness of planet Earth's vibrant ecosystem, Natural Grocers
will celebrate Earth Day 2021 and its fourth annual Ladybug
LoveSM campaign throughout the month of April. The
campaign celebrates insects that play a crucial role in food supply
stability, and regenerative farming practices that use ladybugs and
other beneficial insects instead of harmful synthetic pesticides to
control pests. Ladybug Love features fundraising efforts benefiting
nonprofit partner Beyond Pesticides, a free limited-edition Ladybug
Love reusable bag exclusively for {N}power® members, flash sales,
discounts, and more.
BEYOND PESTICIDES & LADYBUG LOVE YOUR
NEIGHBORHOODS
Natural Grocers Celebrates Earth Day 2021 and Ladybug Love
Throughout the Month of April
Natural Grocers long-term partnership with Beyond Pesticides,
which resulted in the launch of the "Ladybug Love Your
Neighborhoods" campaign, raises community awareness and directly
contributes to local parks, schools, and businesses converting
their outdoor spaces to pesticide-free zones. Beyond Pesticides is
a 501(c)3 nonprofit advocacy and grassroots organization that aims
to protect public health and the environment by leading the
transition to a world free of toxic pesticides.
Along with local organizations, Natural Grocers fundraising
efforts thus far have helped the following parks and recreational
areas to convert exclusively to organic practices and to eliminate
the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers: Roosevelt Park in Longmont, CO, Chief Garry Park in Spokane,
WA, Reid Park and Silverlake
Fields in Tucson, AZ, Tempe Sports
Complex in Tempe, AZ, Irwin Park in Eugene,
OR, and Island Park in Springfield, OR.
Join Beyond Pesticides and Natural Grocers in continuing to
eliminate synthetic pesticides used in public spaces. Help
eradicate the countless harmful effects of these chemicals on the
environment, human health, pet health, and the health of the
pollinators we rely on to support the integrity of our ecosystem,
food supply, and economy. The multi-faceted fundraising efforts of
the Ladybug Love campaign, with the goal to raise $250,000, are outlined below.
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY 2021 WITH NATURAL GROCERS
Natural Grocers will be celebrating Earth Day and Ladybug Love
throughout the month of April, with special programming
including the Beyond Pesticides fundraising program, discounts
on groceries and eco-friendly products, sweepstakes, and much
more:
Ladybug Love Pledge:
Natural Grocers invites its communities to take or renew the
pledge—to refrain from using lawn and garden chemicals that harm
ladybugs and other beneficial insects, and to support 100% organic
produce. Customers can sign the pledge by visiting:
www.NaturalGrocers.com/ladybuglove
- Natural Grocers will donate $1.00
to Beyond Pesticides for every Ladybug Love pledge signed, whether
it's a first-time signer or a renewed pledgei, from
April 1 – 30.
- {N}power members who make or renew their pledge from
April 1 – 15, will also receive
$1 off their purchase on Earth Day,
April 22.
Additional Beyond Pesticides Fundraising Opportunities:
In addition to taking the pledge, fundraising efforts in April
include:
- Customers can donate $1,
$5, or $10 at the register at 161 stores in 20 states to
fund the Ladybug Love Your Neighborhoods projects in communities
where Natural Grocers operates.
- Natural Grocers will donate $2.00
to Beyond Pesticides for every Ladybug Zip Pouch reusable bag
(retail $2.99) sold.
Discounts, {N}power Flash Sales, Sweepstakes, and
more
- Earth Day Deals from April 22–24 on eco-friendly products such
as Stasher® reusable silicone bags, Hydro Flask®, Seventh
Generation® cleaning products, Endangered Species Chocolate®,
Kicking Horse Coffee®, Green Goblin® vinegar weed killer, and much
more.
- All {N}power members will receive a free limited-edition
Ladybug Love reusable bag with purchaseii.
- {N}power members who shop from April 22–24 will automatically
be entered to win a 20 oz. Natural Grocers Branded Hydro
Flaskiii. Over 800 {N}power members will win.
- From April 22–24, {N}power members will be treated to exclusive
daily doorbuster deals on select fan-favorite
productsiv, limit of two each:
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- April 22 - $3.99 pasture-raised eggs
- April 23 - $3.99 pasture-based and humanely raised
bacon & bacon alternatives
- April 24 - $1.99 Natural Grocers Brand Organic chocolate
bars
- Customers can enter for a chance to win Natural Grocers gift
cards—one $500 companywide grand
prize, plus $100 gift card prize at
each store—by filling out an entry form in-person at their local
store or in the April 2021
good4uSM Health Hotline® magazinev.
- Customers are invited to count the ladybugs placed throughout
the pages of the April 2021 Natural
Grocers good4u Health Hotline magazine, for the chance to win a
$500 Natural Grocers gift card. To
enter the contest, customers must simply fill out the form in the
magazine and drop it off at any Natural Grocers store by
April 24, 2021. A drawing among all
entries with the correct number of ladybugs will determine the
winnervi.
Nutrition Education: Natural Grocers' Founding Principle
of Nutrition Education includes empowering its communities to make
informed decisions about their environmental impact.
- Check out Natural Grocers "Earth Day Hacks & Facts" video
for simple Earth-friendly home and garden tips:
www.naturalgrocers.com/earthday
- Household products at Natural Grocers undergo the same strict
vetting process as all other departments so that customers can feel
secure in buying transparent and eco-friendly products. Check out
the special edition "Use This, Not That" for recommendations on
clean and green household essentials in the April 2021 good4u Health Hotline:
naturalgrocers.cld.bz/Health-Hotline-Magazine-April-2021/20/
{N}power, Natural Grocers' loyalty program is free
to join and offers exclusive discounts, digital coupons, rewards
benefits, and other members-only features. Customers can sign up
for {N}power here or by texting 'organic' to
72345vii.
About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an
expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body
care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by
Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not
contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or
partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only
USDA certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised,
non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural
Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer
affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, safe, and convenient
retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free
science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers make
informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in
1955, has 161 stores in 20 states.
i Pledge
must be made between 4/1/2021 and 4/30/2021 at
naturalgrocers.com/ladybuglove to qualify for matching donation.
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. will make a matching
donation of up to $25,000 in support of the $250,000 Beyond
Pesticides fundraiser goal.
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ii Limit one per {N}power customer.
Valid 4/22/21 – 4/24/21 only while supplies last. No
rainchecks.
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iii No purchase necessary. A purchase
will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to {N}power
members who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the
District of Columbia, 18 years or older. Void where prohibited by
law. Sweepstakes starts 4/22/2021 and ends on 4/24/2021. For
Official Rules and complete details, visit:
www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage
Natural Food Markets, Inc.
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iv {N}power offers available only to
registered members and are subject to program terms and conditions
available at www.naturalgrocers.com/npower. Valid only on the dates
specified while supplies last. No rainchecks.
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v NO
PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF
WINNING. OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 18 YEARS OR OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED
BY LAW. Sweepstakes starts 4/22/21 and ends 4/24/21. Maximum of one
entry per person. For Official Rules and complete details, visit:
www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage
Natural Food Markets, Inc.
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vi No
purchase necessary. Open only to legal respondents of the 50 United
States and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older. Void where
prohibited by law. Natural Grocers employees, including members of
their households, are not eligible for this offer. Sweepstakes
starts on 3/26/2021 and ends on 4/24/2021. For official rules and
complete details, visit www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes.
Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
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