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26 Ways to Celebrate Summer with International Picnic Day (June 28th)

26 Ways to Celebrate Summer with International Picnic Day (June 28th)




  1. Use a reusable tablecloth or blanket
  2. Pack organic fruit salad (include some kiwifruit)
  3. Stay local; walk to the park instead of driving
  4. Make sure to clean up after your party
  5. Make organic sandwiches; try Sunbutter—made from sunflower seeds—and jelly 
  6. Prepare a fresh salad
  7. Use reusable, earth friendly containers
  8. Turn picnic leftovers into compost
  9. Use natural bug repellent
  10. Use natural sunscreen
  11. Bring along a bamboo picnic basket
  12. Use bamboo cutlery
  13. Use reusable, recycled plates and cups
  14. Make sure to recycle plastic and glass bottles 
  15. Get in your daily exercise with a friendly game of baseball or soccer
  16. Be international and learn cricket or croquet
  17. Use organic cloth napkins
  18. Bring a book to read aloud
  19. Play crosswords, puzzles or board games as a family
  20. Use a solar-powered radio
  21. Bring your digital camera (capture memories and cut back on paper waste)
  22. Store food in reusable coolers  
  23. Bring fresh mint to keep the bees away 
  24. Bring cupcakes or brownies (organic recipes of course!)
  25. Fly a kite or picnic at a kite festival near you
  26. Lie back and ask what shapes your kids see in the clouds



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