No need to use up the precious space in your green bin for the old Jack-o'-lanterns when you can donate them. The Cochrane Ecological Institute (CEI) has many animals in their care that love to chew, peck, and munch on pumpkins and are accepting donations.

"Just a reminder! Instead of throwing your old pumpkins away, you can always bring them down to CEI! We would be more than happy to take them! There are more than a few animals here who would also be happy to take them off your hands" CEI posted on their Facebook page.

Used pumpkins can be dropped off at CEI’s social initiative or Happy Tails Pet Retreat. You can also reach out to The Cochrane Ecological Institute here for drop-off locations in Cochrane and Calgary.