MOOSE, Wyo. — Get in the spirit of the season by carving a Jackson Hole-themed pumpkin!
Want to carve your own spooktacular Teton pumpkin? Click here for fun templates from Grand Teton National Park, cut out the dark sections, outline the stencil on the pumpkin and carve away.
During this time of year, remember to keep pumpkins inside as they can be a food attractant for bears.
“When living in bear country, never leave a pumpkin outside overnight or while you’re away. Pumpkins left outside are an unnatural food source, and can be a factor in habituation for bears and other animals,” said the National Park Service.
Eco tip: Once the pumpkin is ready for disposal, skip the trash and find a way to compost it. If you don’t have your own compost, Teton County Trash Transfer Station accepts self-hauled compost.
Although the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently put out a request for people to consider not de-leafing lawns this autumn, fall clean-up also coincides with Halloween and a designated pumpkin bin will be available at the Recycling Center through Friday, Nov. 10. Candles, decorations and adornments must be removed from pumpkins before disposal.
