Tips for Green Picnicing...

As we kick off this holiday weekend and the unofficial start to summer it seems fitting to have a couple tips for a "greener" picnic!

STAY LOCAL. Drive Less, Walk, Bike, or Take Public Transportation. This helps save resources (gas) and reduce pollutants by putting fewer miles on your car; get exercise walking or biking; get to know more about your local habitat.

USE REUSABLES. Utensils, Napkins, Plastic Containers and More. Over the years you will substantially decrease your use of virgin resources; save money in the long run.

RECYCLE. Give Bottles and Cans a Second Life.

USE METAL CHARCOAL CHIMNEY. Avoid Petroleum-Based Lighter Fluid.

CHOOSE FRESH, LOCAL, ORGANIC WHOLE FOODS. Support Local Farms.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. Take Away Your Garbage and Others’ Too!

OBSERVE AND LEARN. Take Field Guides, Binoculars, and Even a Nature Journal. If you are sticking around the Cayuga Lake Region this would be a great weekend to use James Dake's "Field Guide to the Cayuga Lake Region." You can pick that up online here or at the Museum of the Earth gift shop.

USE NATURAL BUG REPELLENT AND SUNSCREEN. Use Less Toxic Products!

Have a safe and happy holiday!