The Quick Facts: Many wineries are focusing on the environmental impact of producing their wines. However, a study prepared by a student in Nova Scotia found that it is the consumer going to the store to buy wine that adds half of the overall environmental impact of wine. Reduce your environmental impact by buying boxed wine; going to the winery to purchase wine; buying wine by the case, instead of the bottle; and combining trips by making beverages part of your food shopping or picking up a bottle of wine on your way home from work, instead of making a separate trip.
Make Your Own Tree Identification Book — This project occupied my 4 year old daughter and I for two hours of bliss running around the yard collecting leaves, seeds, and making bark rubbings!