The Journal
5 sustainable (and budget friendly) activities for the summer holidays
With the Summer holidays in full swing, discover some of our favourite ideas for sustainable (and affordable) activities for the whole family to enjoy during the Summer holidays, and beyond.
By Nature's Journey
2 min read
On our quest to become B Corp certified, we’re always looking at ways to live more sustainably, and adopting small changes that make a big difference. That’s when we discovered Giki – an online resource that enables you to understand your carbon footprint and offers loads of practical, helpful advice to help incorporate sustainability into your everyday.
We love what they’re doing – and so, inspired by their latest campaign, we thought we’d share some of our favourite ideas for sustainable (and affordable) activities for the whole family to enjoy during the Summer holidays, and beyond.
1. Plan a nature trail
Make a list of items to find in your local woodland or nature reserve – such as different types of leaves, rocks or insects. Make it fun by having small treats if they can find all the items on the list. This activity is a great way to get them excited about exploring the outdoors, but also teaches them to appreciate biodiversity. Just make sure they observe nature without disturbing it.
2. Plant an edible garden
Gardening is a great way to teach young ones about where their food comes from, as well as the importance of living sustainably. Choose easy to grow plants like tomatoes, lettuce, carrots and beans, and get them involved in planting, watering and picking them. Not only will they learn valuable skills, but they’ll appreciate the joy of eating food they’ve grown themselves.
3. Get crafty
On those inevitable rainy days, get some old magazines, bottle caps, old clothes – and anything else you can find and let their creativity run wild. Whether they’re creating collages, building a robot or making jewellery, they’ll have fun while learning about the importance of recycling and reusing materials.
4. Go on a mystery tour
Pack up a picnic, leave the car at home and spend the day hopping on and off the bus, discover new places and find a perfect spot off the beaten track to enjoy an alfresco lunch together. Many bus operators offer a day ticket, which are often great value, too.
5. Build a bug hotel
Get creative and build a bug hotel using natural materials like twigs, leaves and pinecones. Bug hotels are perfect shelter for insects like bees, ladybirds and spiders – which are all essential for maintaining a healthy eco-system. Pop the hotel in your garden and observe different insects that move in, creating your very own mini nature reserve.
Incorporating a little bit of sustainability into your summer plans is a great way to make lovely memories with your children while teaching them the importance of caring for the planet – and contributing to a brighter, greener future for generations to come.
Enjoy the summer!
Team NJ x
Understand your footprint and the steps you can take to live more sustainably at zero.giki.earth
Nature's Journey
At Nature's Journey, we believe that the natural world offers us an escape from the mayhem of everyday life - we call it 'an antidote for modern living'. Browse our journal for more helpful advice from our team. And, if you have any questions for us, drop us a line at hello@naturesjourney.co.uk
Content published by Nature’s Journey CBD Wellness is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your GP or another qualified healthcare provider for any questions you have regarding a medical condition, and before undertaking any diet, exercise, or other health-related programme
0 comments