| Topic |
Environmental Protection and Climate Change Through Art and Social Media |
| Duration |
4 hours |
| Location |
Nature trails, parks, or other outdoor areas in need of cleaning |
| Target group |
The general public (families, young people 15–30 years old, adults 45+ years old), activists |
| Group size |
30 participants (5 intergenerational teams of 6 people each, with 3 younger participants aged 12–30 and 3 older participants aged 50+) |
| Human resources |
Coordinator (1), environmental educator (1), art facilitator (1), volunteers (3) |
| Spatial requirements |
Nature trail or park with areas for cleaning and outdoor spaces for creating sculptures |
| Required material |
- Gloves, trash bags, and collection tools for cleaning
- Natural elements (leaves, sticks, stones) for creating sculptures
- Safe and clean trash collected from the environment (non-toxic materials)
- Camera or smartphone for taking photos of sculptures
- Instagram account for posting photos
- Recycled materials (optional)
- Art supplies (paint, wire, tape, etc., if necessary)
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| Objectives |
- Promote environmental protection by creatively cleaning trails and using trash/nature elements.
- Foster intergenerational cooperation in developing art projects and using social media to raise awareness.
- Encourage participants to learn from each other, with younger participants teaching digital skills and older participants contributing their experience and creativity.
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| Description |
This methodology focuses on environmental protection and raising awareness about climate change through creative, team-based activities. Participants work in intergenerational teams to clean a designated nature trail or park area, collect trash, and use those materials and natural elements to create sculptures that convey messages about environmental protection. The sculptures are photographed and posted on an Instagram page, with the team whose sculpture gets the most likes winning the challenge.
Preparation and Beginning of the Event: The coordinator welcomes participants and splits them into five intergenerational teams, each with six people (three younger and three older participants). The coordinator explains that the goal is to clean the trail, collect trash, and then work together to build a creative sculpture that raises awareness about environmental protection and climate change.
Stages of the Event:
- Stage 1: Trail Cleaning & Trash Collection: Teams begin by cleaning the trail or park area, collecting trash, and safely discarding harmful materials. They also gather natural elements that can be used for their sculptures. This step promotes hands-on environmental protection and encourages participants to work together.
- Stage 2: Sculpture Creation: Once the area is cleaned, each team creates a sculpture using the collected trash and natural elements. Teams must discuss their ideas, divide roles, and decide on their sculpture’s message. For example, they might create an animal endangered by climate change or a representation of a polluted planet. The purpose of the sculpture, who proposed the concept, and how the team divided tasks are key aspects to reflect on during the debrief.
- Stage 3: Social Media Awareness: Younger participants guide their older teammates in photographing the sculptures and using Instagram. They explain how to post pictures, write captions, and tag relevant environmental protection and climate change hashtags. Each team posts their sculpture to the Instagram page created for the event, where it will compete for likes.
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| Questions |
- How did your team divide roles while cleaning the area and creating the sculpture?
- Who proposed the concept for the sculpture, and how did your team come to an agreement on the idea?
- What did you learn from your teammates, especially those from a different generation?
- How did younger participants help with digital skills like using Instagram, and how did older participants contribute to the creative process?
- How do you think using social media can enhance environmental protection and climate change awareness?
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| Useful (additional) information |
- Share follow-up materials via email, including:
- Photos of all the sculptures and captions posted on Instagram.
- Educational resources on environmental protection and climate change.
- Tips for using social media effectively to raise awareness about important causes.
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| Evaluation |
- How did your team work together across generations?
- Did you feel that everyone’s contribution was valued, regardless of age or role?
- Did you learn new skills from other participants (e.g., digital skills, creative ideas)?
- How well did the activity increase your awareness of environmental protection?
- What suggestions do you have for improving this activity in the future?
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