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Description

Be seen to be green as we rein in the environmental impact of our adventures with mission card pledges. Source: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/mission-responsible/

Resources

You will need:
Coloured pens or pencils
A4 card
String
Scissors
Craft materials (for example, tissue paper, pipe cleaners, stickers)
Sticky tape
Poly pockets
Computer or device with internet access, as needed

Instructions

Split everyone into small groups and have each group choose an activity that they’ve all taken part in.
This could be hillwalking, camping, climbing or kayaking, or even something like hovercrafting or mountain boarding, so long as it’s something they’ve done recently or that they’re planning on doing soon.
Give each group paper and writing materials, and have them find a space to work. They should now think about the ways the activity they’ve chosen might affect the environment. This should account for all aspects of running the activity, from getting ready to taking part. Note down each stage of how the activity was run and have a think about them.
Start making leave-no-trace mission cards. Each person should take a sheet of card and use their list of actions to come up with a way of reducing the impact on the environment caused by the activity. They could use the examples below or go online and do some research.
On one side of the card, they should write a checklist of things to do while packing or before they set off on the adventure. This could include cleaning equipment or packing food in containers to stop any rubbish being dropped.
On the other side of the card, they should divide it into a 2x2 grid by drawing central horizontal and vertical lines. In each square, write an action that they should do while taking part in the adventure. This could include picking up any litter or sticking to footpaths. Everyone should be creative with this and try to think specifically about the activity their group is working on.
Decorate the cards and slot into clear poly pockets. Seal the open tops of the pockets with some sticky tape.
Thread through string, so that the cards can be tied securely onto a rucksack.
Run the game from the beginning again (step 1), but this time use actions or activities that are good or bad for the environment in the game.
Encourage everyone to remember to look at their card on their next adventure, both while they’re packing and getting ready, and while they’re taking part to make sure they reduce their impact.

Tags

• Environment Care Code

Badge Links

• World - Environment