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Newcomers will need some idea of what activities the group have completed as part of your programme, so try to fill them in.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThis activity could also be run in the run-up to an adventurous activity you\u2019re doing, to prepare everyone.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EPlan your pledge\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIntroduce some different adventure activity or action examples, like climbing a hill, to the group by running a quick game.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022aside\u0022\u003EYou could try \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/activities/okay-no-way/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Okay, no way!\u0022\u003EOkay, no way!\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/activities/recreation-stations/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Recreation stations\u0022\u003ERecreation stations\u003C/a\u003E, charades or Pictionary.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00222\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce this is finished, split everyone into small groups and have each group choose an activity that they\u2019ve all taken part in.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022aside\u0022\u003EThis could be hillwalking, camping, climbing or kayaking, or even something like hovercrafting or mountain boarding, so long as it\u2019s something they\u2019ve done recently or that they\u2019re planning on doing soon.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00223\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGive each group paper and writing materials, and have them find a space to work. They should now think about the ways the activity they\u2019ve 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.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStart making environmental responsibility pledge 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. Remember, it is about making better environmental choices, not about being perfect.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOn 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 planning to carpool, cleaning and mending equipment or packing food in containers to stop any rubbish being dropped.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOn 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.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDecorate the cards and slot into clear poly pockets. Seal the open tops of the pockets with some sticky tape.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThread through string, so that the cards can be tied securely onto a rucksack.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERun 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.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage everyone to remember to look at their card on their next adventure, both while they\u2019re packing and getting ready, and while they\u2019re taking part to make sure they reduce their impact.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck out the seven\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Leave no trace principles\u0022\u003Eleave no trace principles\u003C/a\u003E or the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022The Countryside Code (gov.uk)\u0022\u003Ecountryside code\u003C/a\u003E as a starting point.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThere\u2019s some great information from the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canoeing-and-kayaking/canoeing-and-the-environment\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Paddling and the environment information on the Canal and River Trust website\u0022\u003ECanal and River Trust\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://paddleuk.org.uk/environment-and-sustainability/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Environment and Sustainability (Paddle UK)\u0022\u003EBritish Canoeing\u003C/a\u003E and the \u003Ca 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