Nature Bingo

• Bingo sheets listing nature elements (e.g., specific plants, animals, types of rocks)
• Pens/pencils
• Bags for collecting small nature elements (only if safe and appropriate)
• Camera or phone for documenting large or living elements

• Foster teamwork and collaboration between generations while promoting environmental protection.
• Encourage participants to appreciate nature by exploring and identifying different natural elements.
• Build intergenerational bonds by having participants work together and learn from each other’s strengths.

This methodology encourages intergenerational teams to explore nature, identify different natural elements, and work together to find items on a “Nature Bingo” sheet. Each team is free to organize and divide roles as they see fit, combining their knowledge and skills to complete the activity. The focus is on environmental protection, encouraging participants to appreciate and protect the natural world while learning from each other.

Preparation and Beginning of the Event: The coordinator welcomes participants and divides them into six intergenerational teams of six people. Each team has three younger participants (aged 12-30) and three older participants (aged 50+). The coordinator explains the rules: Teams will receive a Bingo sheet that lists different natural elements (plants, animals, rocks, water sources, etc.). The first team to find all the elements in a straight line (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) on their sheet will win.

• Stage 1: Organize & Start – Teams are given their Bingo sheets and asked to organize themselves however they prefer. They must decide who will search for which elements, how they will communicate, and how to divide the tasks. Once ready, teams start searching for the elements in nature. Objective: Encourage collaboration and intergenerational communication as participants work together to complete the task.
• Stage 2: Collect & Document – Participants collect small elements (such as leaves or stones) or document larger or living elements (such as trees or birds) using a camera or phone. Throughout the activity, teams will need to strategize how best to find the required elements and divide tasks based on the strengths of different team members. Some clues that are hard to find can be printed out or represented with a model (3D print). Objective: Build teamwork and strengthen problem-solving skills while encouraging environmental awareness.
• Stage 3: First to Win – The first team to complete a straight line of elements on their Bingo sheet shouts “Bingo!” and gathers at the starting point. The activity continues until all teams return. Objective: Foster a sense of accomplishment and fun through teamwork and friendly competition.

• How did your team divide roles and responsibilities?
• What were the specific contributions of younger participants? What did the older participants contribute?
• How did the generations work together to solve problems and find the natural elements?
• What did you learn from the other generation during this activity?
• How did your team communicate and make decisions?
• Were there any challenges, and how did your team overcome them?
• How can the lessons from this activity apply to real-world environmental protection efforts?

• After the event, send a follow-up email to all participants, including additional resources on environmental protection, nature conservation tips, and suggestions for continuing intergenerational collaboration in local environmental initiatives.

• How well did your team collaborate across generations?
• Did you learn something new about the environment from your teammates?
• How did this activity increase your awareness of environmental protection?
• What suggestions do you have for improving this activity in the future?

This feedback helps assess how effectively the activity promoted intergenerational communication and environmental learning.