Enjoy healthy picnics with wholesome food spiced with a little fresh air and sunshine! Introduce your children to the love of the great outdoors with a family hike. Or let loose! Create some family fun with few wild and wacky outdoor kids games.

Picnic planning can be a fun and easy task. Picnics provide opportunities to build bonds between families, friends, teams and even co-workers.

Planning for the perfect picnic includes:

• Healthy recipes
• Food safety tips
• Healthful eating tips
• Special occasion picnic ideas
• Keeping your world healthy - green, eco-friendly picnics
• Getting active

Family hikes are a great way to stay fit together! Nurture those bonds between you and your children and the great outdoors. Exploring nature aids in your child’s mental and physical development, and it builds respect for the natural environment.

We’ll give you lots of tips on how to:

• Successfully hike with children
• Educate and equip yourself with hiking gear
• Choose the proper hiking footwear for a blister-free day
• Be prepared for any outdoor emergency with hiking safety tips
• Find local Alberta picnic sites and walking trails

Healthy picnics also include hearty food to keep everyone energized!

Check out these healthy recipes:

• wholesome sandwiches - a picnic staple!
• whole-grain breads and rolls made in the bread machine
• wilt-free picnic salads that are guaranteed to travel well
• healthy snacks, including energy bars, power-packed cookies and low-fat muffins