PLAY, LEARN AND
HAVE FUN !
Environmental Games
and Activities for
Rangers and Schools
PLAY, LEARN AND HAVE FUN !
A Collection of Environmental Games
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This is a collection of dozens of tried and tested games with an
environmental theme. Most of the games included can be played
anywhere. You will just need to keep in mind the age and maturity of
the group and adjust accordingly. All the games can be fun for any type
of group, as long as they are presented appropriately.
Here’s some simple steps to making sure that they work and that
everyone (including you) has fun-
1) Set-up the game first and then explain how it works.
2) Keep explanation and rules to a minimum.
3) Pay special attention to any safety considerations. Explain and
stress safety rules.
4) Keep your goal in mind; what do you want the participants to get out
of the game? (Many of these games focus on awareness of nature
around us.)
5) Get kids to feel comfortable outside.
6) Spend time after games asking kids if they had fun?
7) What did they learn?
Contents
Environmental Games and Activities Page 3-16
Game cards for Woodland Web card game 17
A Tree Trail through your Wood 21
Simple Tree Leaf Identification Cards 22
1,2,3 Where are you?
Age Group: 5- 11 years
Ideal Numbers: Any class size but be aware of limits with hiding places
Location: Outdoors in area to be used for rest of activities
Equipment Required: None
Amount of Time: 15 minutes or more, depending on engagement of children
Reasons for Playing: Great for establishing boundaries and familiarising young people and adults with a
site
How to Play: After describing and demonstrating the boundaries of the working area to a group divide
the group in to two teams. One team are the hiders, the other are the seekers. Ensure there are sufficient
adults in each team. Th