Environmentally Friendly Camping
Posted by: EcoKids Volunteer in Canada, Consumer Habits, Environmental Issues, Waste
Many Canadians go camping when they are on summer vacation. But did you know that camping can actually be harmful to the environment?
Here are some tips for being more environmentally friendly when you go camping this summer!
- Make sure that everything you bring in to the campground comes back out with you!
- Plan ahead so that you only bring what you need.
- Light fires only in fire pits and use a camp stove to cook.
- Try to keep the fires small.
- Never burn garbage in the fire pit!
- Put out fires when you’re done with them!
- Try to only camp on campsites so that you won’t damage untouched areas.
- Respect wildlife, you are in their home. Don’t feed or approach animals, and keep your pets from chasing them.
- Leave natural objects as you found them.
- Respect other visitors.
- Leave the campsite in better condition that when you arrived.
The most important thing to remember is Have Fun! Enjoy your summer and all the natural beauty that Canada has to offer!
Go to Parks Canada to find a national park near you!
Lauren Crickmore, Educational Program Assistant
