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Eco-Friendly Date Ideas For Earth Day

By Laura Marie Meyers

Updated on 4/22/2014 at 12:43 PM

In honor of Earth Day, we've rounded up some of our favorite Instagram snaps to serve as eco-friendly dating inspiration. Planning a springtime rendezvous? Skip the gas-guzzling road trip, and choose an earth-friendly date that you can feel good about instead. From active outdoor adventures to artsy indoor projects, here are 15 green date ideas to try this Spring.

Visit the Record Store

Source: Instagram user the_hobos_photos

Take a Hike

Source: Instagram user kayjoe

Go to a Reading

Source: Instagram user garsel

Hit the Farmers Market

Source: Instagram user takingurpicture

Go For a Bike Ride

Source: Instagram user Nikonolism

Visit a Museum

Source: Instagram user melissademata

Watch the Sunrise

Source: Instagram user lorenzopandarolo

Do Arts and Crafts

Source: Instagram user tayl0rgang46

Feast on Local Eats

Source: Instagram user heatherhawkins

Toss a Frisbee

Source: Instagram user irv_ing

Plant a Garden

Source: Instagram user ben117g

Hop on Paddleboards

Source: Instagram user lindaisie

Play Some Board Games

Source: Instagram user nickinmiami

Try a DIY Wine Tasting

Source: Instagram user kathywithlove

Play Tourist in Your City

Source: Instagram user pcoo87

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