While many museums and theme parks offer hours of fun and
learning for kids, there are also countless eco-friendly
attractions that make great field trip destinations. From young
children to teens, everyone will find something fascinating
about a green excursion. Teach kids about sustainable
agriculture by visiting a local farm. Local Harvest
(www.localharvest.org) lets you search for dairy farms, farmer’s
markets and more using their online directory. Many farm workers
are more than eager to share their business with school groups
and families, letting kids get up close to friendly animals,
milk a cow, participate in harvesting processes and see how
organic vegetables are canned. Children will get a first-hand
look at how farms impact communities and the local economy, and
they’ll also leave knowing where many of their favorite foods
and flavors come from. Get ready to bike the day away. Whether
you’re taking the crew out on a Saturday to run errands or going
to a local museum or park, try having everyone ri