GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle:OutdoorAdventureand ConservationExpeditions
Organisation:BudapestAssociationfor InternationalSports(BAIS)
Summary
TargetGroup:Youthaged16–30,especiallythose interestedinoutdoorsports,ecology,andsustainability.
Duration:1–3days(flexibledependingonactivity andlocation)
Planning and organising expeditions that combine outdoor sports activities, such as hiking or kayaking, with conservation efforts Participants take part in trail clean-ups, biodiversity studies, and learn about the impact of human activity on natural environments. This immersive approach fosters a deeper connection with nature and emphasisestheimportanceofitspreservation.
Description
Participants are introduced to local ecosystems and biodiversity. They take part in guided outdoor sports such as hiking, canoeing, and trail running, alongside practical conservation tasks like trail clean-ups, litter mapping, and identifying invasive species Group discussions focus on environmental impact and sustainability, and sessions concludewithreflectioncirclesandeco-journaling
Objectives
1 Promote environmental stewardship through immersive sports-basedexperiences
2.Educate youth on the impacts of human activity on natural ecosystems
3 Strengthen team spirit and healthy living through physical outdooractivities
Challenges
Physicalendurance:Someparticipantsmayfindactivitiessuch ashiking,kayaking,oroutdoortasksphysicallychallenging.
Adaptingtonaturalenvironments:Adjustingtonature-based settingsandconditions suchasweather,insects,anduneven terrain maybedifficultforthosemoreaccustomedtourban surroundings.
Emotionalimpact:Confrontingtheeffectsofhumanactivityon naturecanevokestrongemotionalresponses
Impact
Attendees gain greater environmental awareness and confidence in outdoor settings. Photos and videos captured duringtheexperiencecanbeusedinawarenesscampaigns
