Buy locally grown food to save transportation fuel and emissions. Buy food with less packaging, and fresh food, which requires less energy to produce than frozen food.

Recreation

Healthy parks help make healthy people, and recreating in natural spaces has proven physical, mental and spiritual health benefits. Natural areas such as ERCA's 20 publicly accessible conservation areas also provide places for regional residents to live healthy and active lifestyles that can reduce health risks like stroke and diabetes. Physical activity, especially in a peaceful, natural setting, can help to reduce stress and promotes mental and spiritual health. Visiting natural areas was also identified as one of the top activities in which tourists like to engage in the Essex Region.

Recreation Activities


Biking	Bird Watching	Boating	Camping	Fishing


Exploration	Hiking	Picnicking	Cross Country Skiing	Swimming