Outdoor Summer Safety
Posted: June 28th, 2011 | Tags: emergency, holiday, Illinois Poison Center, independence day, mushrooms, plants, poisoning, safety, summer, sunscreen, toxic exposure | No Comments »Temperatures are warm, the sun is shining and kids are out of school. Summertime is “outside time”, so read on for tips to keep your family safe while outdoors!
Plants and Mushrooms
Learn the names of all the plants in your garden and landscaping, and label them with both their common and botanical names (tip: bring a cut of the plant/flower to your local nursery or greenhouse if you don’t know what you have). Consult the IPC’s toxic plant list to help plan your garden, especially if you have little ones. Teach children to never eat mushrooms or berries growing outside. Read more »