Green Movement Scavenger Hunt
Green Movement Scavenger Hunt
Get Outside and Explore Your Neighborhood
sustainNU and HR Well-being 榴梿视频 partnered to bring you the Green Movement Scavenger Hunt June 15 - 19, 2020!
This scavenger hunt will get you out and moving, looking for sustainability features that make our neighborhoods greener and healthier for our communities. Get out for a walk or a bike ride and look for sustainability features around your neighborhood in the following categories - Water, Energy, Transportation, Materials & Waste, and Community & Nature.
Scavenger Hunt Daily Goals:
- Walk or bike at least 30 minutes each day
- Find at least one sustainability feature each day
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Practicing sustainability contributes to clean air, energy efficiency and reduced waste within your community. Many sustainability practices also reduce the cost of living associated with your home and increase your overall well-being physically and mentally.
At the end of the week, please share your discoveries and movement practices!
How to participate
Each day, we encourage you to get outside and explore your neighborhood by bike or on foot. Aim to walk or bike 30 minutes each day and find at least one new sustainability feature while you are outside.
Before you head out
Cyclists: Check out these videos from the League of American Bicyclists and take the by Ride Illinois to brush up on the rules of the road.
Make time to stretch
Walkers: While it may not feel necessary, stretching before going for a walk helps to prepare your body for movement.
Explore why walking is the most popular form of exercise with this .
Green Movement Scavenger Hunt Worksheet: Use this worksheet to track your progress throughout the week. You can download a fillable version or print if preferred.
Explore your neighborhood
While you are out, look for the sustainability features listed below. Please share what you find with sustainNU by posting on social media, tagging @sustainNU and #GreenMovementScavengerHunt. We can't wait to see what you find!
Sustainability Features
Transportation
- or bike share station
Energy
- or building
Materials & Waste
- or public library
- (drop off location or processing center)
Community & Nature
- (river, creek, lake, etc.)
- or outdoor market
- (e.g., or )
Water
- or
After you get back home
And when you're finished, don't forget to cool down:
If you are interested in connecting with other cyclists, you can join the and the Bike Commuters Listserv.
Finished?
Thank you for participating in the Green Movement Scavenger Hunt! Share your discoveries with us and movement practices. Please take this short 5 minute survey.