Post Written by Paul
Husband, Father of two, Pilot and part-time blogger.

Green Staycation Ideas

Happy Earth Day!

In celebration of Earth Day and school vacation week in Reading, Massachusetts, Wickedlocal.com has provided some “green” staycation ideas. 

1. Start a garden – Besides saving on your grocery bill, this is a great way to help reduce pollution.
2. Build Habitat – Make houses for birds
3. Walk or Bike – Find a bike trail or park and explore your town.
4. Take Transit – Use public transportation to local family friendly staycation destinations
5. Try a recycled craft – Use items that you would normally discard and turn them into unique creations.  Recycle old clothes into quilts or make your own new craft paper by tossing your old paper into a blender.
6. Energy scavenger hunt.  Use a kill-a-watt meter to test your appliances and electronics.  Encourage your kids to participate and help identify which items can be unplugged when not in use.
7. Explore your town – be a tourist in your home town.  Go spend time at the top tourist destinations for your local area.  Greenhouses, park and playgrounds are great options for enjoying the spring weather.

I’d encourage your to read Wickedlocal.com other thoughts on enjoying a green staycation.  You can do so here:

Green thoughts on vacation week – The Reading Advocate