Co+op Explorers: October

Co+op Explorers

October 2021

This Month’s Recipe: Peanut Butter & Jelly Spiders

Trick-or-treating (or any day) is more fun when it starts with a spooky snack, like these PB&J spiders.

Trick-or-treating (or any day) is more fun when it starts with a spooky snack, like these PB&J spiders.


Co+op Coloring Sheets

Bring your completed coloring sheet back to the store and receive a free mini pumpkin!

Bring your completed coloring sheet back to the store and receive a free mini pumpkin!


Walk to School Day October 6

  • Register – this year families, neighborhoods and schools can all sign up!

  • Check out our list of 20 ways to celebrate Walk to School Day with your family, neighborhood or school.

  • Share your event plans and photos on social media using the hashtag #WalktoSchoolDay.

  • Check out www.walkbalktoschool.org for more ideas!

From WalkBikeToSchool.Org

From WalkBikeToSchool.Org


These pumpkins were grown in Kansas!

These pumpkins were grown in Kansas!

Veggie of the Month: Pumpkin

  • The word "pumpkin" showed up for the first time in the fairy tale Cinderella.

  • The original Jack-o'-lanterns were made with turnips and potatoes by the Irish.

  • The world's heaviest pumpkin weighed over 2,600 pounds.

  • AND the largest pumpkin pie ever baked weighed 3,699 pounds!


Kids ages 12 and under are invited to become a Co+op Explorer!

To become a card-carrying Co+op Explorer, kids simply need to bring a parent or supervising adult to the customer service desk and ask to become a Co+op Explorer. Or, use our super easy online form. Each child will be issued their own super official Co+op Explorers card and passport!