• Trail map with three checkpoints
• Challenge cards for each checkpoint
• Small props (example: reusable water bottles, litter bags, seed packets…)
• “Nature mission” card outlining environmental tasks
• “Nature treasure chest” (a pouch for collecting litter)

Teams hike to the first checkpoint and complete the challenges. Points are earned based on teamwork, creativity, and communication. The Game Master facilitates the game, ensuring smooth transitions and encouraging meaningful dialogue between generations.

Checkpoint 1: Environmental scavenger hunt- The teams need to spot and document environmental challenges, promoting collaboration and observation skills. Teams hike along the trail, looking for environmental issues such as litter, erosion, or invasive species. Each team marks the environmental challenges they find on the map, earning Eco Points for each identified issue. (15 points for identifying and marking environmental challenges on the map)

Bonus: Teams receive extra points for finding rare species or unique ecological challenges.

Checkpoint 2: The wisdom exchange- Exchange knowledge and wisdom from both generations to create an actionable environmental plan. At the rest stop, each team shares one environmental issue and discusses possible solutions, with each member contributing from their generational perspective. Youth share modern practices or new technologies for environmental protection. Elderly share traditional knowledge or past environmental practices they’ve learned from their experiences. The team will decide on one combined action they will perform during the next stage (example: collecting litter, planting seeds or restoring an area).The game master encourages collaboration by asking, “How can we combine the knowledge of the past and the innovations of today to protect the environment?” (20 points for coming up with a creative, actionable solution based on shared wisdom)

Checkpoint 3: The guardians’ challenge- Act on the environmental commitment by completing a task that protects the forest. As they walk back along the trail, teams clean up the trail or plant seeds to restore the environment. Each team adds their efforts to the “Trail guardian map” by marking cleaned or restored areas, which earns Eco points. As the teams complete their tasks, the game master encourages reflection by asking: “What does this action mean for the forest?”, “How did working together help you accomplish this task?” (25 points for completing the task, plus additional points for marking the areas on the map)

Checkpoint 4: The memory bridge – Share and connect life lessons from both generations, fostering intergenerational dialogue and a sense of inclusion. Each team member (youth and elderly) shares a personal memory or piece of advice related to the environment or teamwork. The team collaborates to connect these individual stories into a shared “memory bridge” that highlights life lessons, such as how teamwork or environmental care has shaped their lives. The bridge can be written or illustrated on a piece of paper. The game master guides this reflection by asking questions like: “What advice from the past can help us protect the forest today?” and “How has your generation worked together to solve problems?” (20 points for creating a meaningful, cohesive memory bridge that integrates each person’s contribution and reflects the theme of inclusion)

1. Teams must ensure all members participate equally.
2. Points are self-assigned based on challenge cards.
3. The game master facilitates all stages, ensuring that intergenerational dialogue is encouraged.

• Include funny, optional twists for tasks (example: make a funny face during the scavenger hunt).
• Provide friendship bracelets as a reward for participation (optional).
• Bonus points for particularly creative solutions during the “Wisdom exchange” or “Memory bridge” challenge.

• Winning team: The team with the highest Eco points earns the title of “Forest guardians.”
• Reward: A “Guardian Badge” or certificate of completion for each member.
• Completion: All teams receive a “Forest guardian” certificate for participating, celebrating their efforts and teamwork.

• Encourage both generations to actively listen and share their thoughts.
• Guide the storytelling and wisdom exchange with thoughtful prompts.
• Focus on collaboration between the youth and elderly members, emphasizing how different perspectives contribute to solving problems.
• Help teams track their Eco points and provide constructive feedback during reflection moments.

After the implementation, start the conversation with participants about the experience they just had. Check with them what were the most valuable learning points for them.

1. How was it for you?
2. Were the rules of the game clear and simple?
3. For younger participants: How this activity contributes to your understanding of past practices in protecting environment?
4. For older participants: What did you learn about the digital tools that are presented to you?
5. What are your takeaways from the scavenger hunt?
6. What can we do to protect the forests?
7. How do you find the exchange among generations concerning the specific skills and knowledge?
8. Did you manage to cooperate with other team members?
9. Was this a result of a teamwork?
10. What did you learn from younger/older team members?
11. Did you manage to have fun on the way?

More scavenger hunts: https://www.greenchildmagazine.com/nature-scavenger-hunt/

Connecting generations: https://www.swedenabroad.se/globalassets/ambassader/dialogue-institute/documents/guidance-note-on-intergenerational-dialogue.pdf