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.
According to the National Park Service, pumpkins left outside are an unnatural food source, and can be a factor in habituation for bears and other animals.
Eco tip: Once the pumpkin is ready for disposal, skip the trash and find a way to compost it. For those who don’t have a backyard compost, the 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, Teton County Integrated Solid Waste & Recycling is offering free yard waste and Jack-o’-lantern drop off at the Rodeo Grounds on Friday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Candles, decorations and adornments must be removed from pumpkins before disposal.
