Dads do a whole lot in our lives, and on Father’s Day, we come together and celebrate how awesome dad really is.  Of course, this Father’s Day, you may be looking for fun ideas and great gift options for dad, while still going green.  You can make this special time a green time too.  Here are some great green ideas for Dad that you can use this year.

If you are looking for something to do on Father’s Day, outdoor games with dad can be a whole lot of fun.  This allows everyone to enjoy the outdoors together and everyone, no matter their age, can get involved.  Consider fun games like boccie ball, croquet, and other yard games that everyone can get in on.  If your family is more active, fun outdoor games like football, volleyball, softball, and soccer are wonderful ideas as well.

When it comes to green gifts, why not buy dad some great plants and some gardening tools for this Father’s day.  Does dad love working in the yard making it look great?  If so, a great green gift option is a nice tree that he can enjoy for the years to come.  Grape vines or berry plants also are wonderful ideas for the dad that really enjoys doing some gardening outdoors.

Does dad like to read?  If so, why not give him some magazines or some books that he will enjoy.  The great thing is that both magazines and books can be reused again and again, which makes them a great green gift choice for the dad who enjoys reading.

Another great gift idea for dad that is green is to give him some gift certificates.  Consider a certificate to stores or restaurants that sell foods that are organic, or give him a certificate to a farmer’s market in your area.  You may even get dad to go green himself.

You may want to consider making something for dad, since homemade gifts are green and really special too.  One idea is to make dad a special CD that is full of great songs that dad likes.  Another option is to make up some jam from berries you bought at a local farmer’s market and give that to dad as a gift.  Maybe fill a scrapbook with fun pictures and anecdotes that dad will enjoy looking at again and again.  No doubt it will be special, just because you made it yourself for your father.

Think about what your dad likes when you are trying to come up with green ideas for dad this Father’s Day.  Does dad like to stay hydrated with water?  Consider buying him a reusable water bottle that he can use again and again.  Consider donating to a charity in your father’s name, or buy some tickets to a sports event and go with dad to enjoy some quality time together.

These are just a few great green ideas that you can use this Father’s Day.  You’ll be going green, and most of all, you’ll make your father extremely happy.  This day comes once a year, so make sure you take time to celebrate your father.