Track 02 · Ecology
Ecology Adventure Racetrack
A nature-themed track about recycling, food chains and caring for the planet — energetic participants who learn best through games become “Earth helpers” for 45 minutes. Built for mixed-ability groups aged 13+, and easy to scale down for younger ones.
The participant's journey
A hero's journey in five stages
- 01
Ordinary world
Participants arrive with only basic ideas about waste and nature — it has never felt like their problem.
- 02
Call
They are invited to become “Earth helpers” and complete a series of eco-challenges.
- 03
Threshold
They step onto the track: guessing materials, sorting waste, building a food chain, throwing bottles to safety.
- 04
Trials
Obstacle by obstacle they sort, balance, build and cooperate — and feel the weight of waste first-hand.
- 05
Return
They finish the race and explain, in their own words, what they learned about nature and each other.
What they take home
They learn that waste must be sorted correctly — and that every living thing has a role: remove one part of nature, and the whole chain feels it.
The obstacles
5 obstacles, in order
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How to run this track
Facilitation guide
Opening ritual — the threshold
Welcome everyone in a circle: *“Welcome to the Ecology Racetrack! Today we will play, move, think and work together. Each game will teach us something about nature, recycling and how living things are connected. The goal is not only to win, but to help each other, learn — and have fun.”*
Warm-up (5 minutes)
- Shake your hands for 10 seconds.
- Jump like a frog — 5 jumps.
- Stretch like a tree, buzz like an insect.
- High-five your teammate.
During the race
Watch carefully and make sure everyone is safe. Encourage constantly — a loud “good try!” counts as much as a point. Keep one facilitator beside the group at all times to prevent injuries.
Closing & debrief — the return
After the last obstacle, bring everyone back into the circle and ask:
- Which game was fun — and why?
- What did you learn?
- Why is it important to put plastic, paper, glass and organic waste in the correct place?
- How did your team help you?
- What can we do at home and at school to protect nature?
- What is the one thing you will remember?
Keep going
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