Back to Nature!

An outdoor wellness challenge that helps participants get moving, connect with nature, and build greener habits along the way.

30 days Environmental Wellness Team or Individual

$10 per participant

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$1000 minimum per challenge

An outdoor wellness challenge that helps participants get moving, connect with nature, and build greener habits along the way.

30 days Environmental Wellness Team or Individual

$10 per participant

|

$1000 minimum per challenge

Challenge Description

This challenge encourages you to slow down and experience the restorative power of nature - one moment, one walk, one fresh breeze at a time.

From walking, hiking, running, and bicycling to gardening, buying plants, plogging, and spending time in green spaces, participants are encouraged to get fresh air, stay active, and make small choices that help them feel more connected to the world around them.

Participants track eligible activities through synced fitness devices or manual entry, with progress reflected on an individual leaderboard to keep motivation high and celebrate every outdoor effort.

What's Included

  • Fitness tracker integrations
  • Leaderboards to track progress throughout the challenge
  • Automated communications via email and notifications
  • Reward fulfillment for prizes

Key Details

Duration

30 days

Mode

Team or Individual

Theme

Environmental Wellness

Goal

Highest Total points

Optional Prizes

Offering prizes is a simple way to increase participation and keep employees engaged throughout the challenge. Based on what we see drive the most engagement, here are the most effective options:

Recommended for this challenge

  • High-quality gardening tool set with a durable carrying tote
  • Gift card to a local plant nursery or garden center
  • Lightweight hiking daypack for outdoor excursions
  • Eco-friendly waste-collection kit for plogging and trail maintenance

Or explore broader categories

  • Gift Cards or Monetary Rewards – A flexible option that appeals to a wide range of employees and consistently drives participation.
  • Extra PTO or Time Off – A highly valued reward that feels meaningful without adding direct cost to the program.
  • Recognition or Bragging Rights – Leaderboards, shoutouts, or a simple trophy can reinforce friendly competition.
  • Company Swag or Branded Items – Fun, tangible rewards employees can take with them beyond the challenge.

Getting Your Challenge Set Up

Once you submit your request form, IncentFit handles the heavy lifting.

We'll review your request, set up your challenge, and send you an email to register your account and finalize your setup - so you can launch with minimal effort.

Launch This Challenge

Submit a few details and the IncentFit team will help get your challenge set up.

Frequently asked questions

Yes! With the individual mode, employees track their own progress and celebrate personal wins. With the team mode, coworkers contribute to their team’s progress and cheer one another on. Either option gives employees a fun way to build healthy habits.

Most challenges can be ready to launch within 1–2 business days after you send us your details. We’ll take care of the setup so your employees can join and get started.

Employees earn points by completing and recording the activities included in the challenge. It’s a simple way to recognize healthy habits and keep motivation going along the way.

Employees can connect a supported fitness device to sync eligible activity or log activities directly in IncentFit. Tracking options vary by activity, giving participants different ways to record their progress.

No. Employees can participate without a fitness device by recording activities directly in IncentFit. Those who prefer to connect a supported device can use it to sync eligible activity.

The goal is to help employees make time for their well-being and build healthy habits through small, achievable actions. Tracking progress and sharing the experience can help them stay motivated along the way.

Absolutely! Prizes are optional and can add a little extra motivation. IncentFit handles the reward fulfillment so your team can focus on increasing participation.

Employees can typically join within a short grace period after the challenge begins. If someone needs to join later, reach out to our team and we’ll help you explore the available options.

We handle setup, tracking, scoring, leaderboards, and reporting, so you don’t have to manage everyone’s progress by hand. We also handle rewards offered through the system. Your team can focus on encouraging participation and providing any rewards you offer outside IncentFit.

Admins can view participation and progress in IncentFit, including leaderboard standings and activity results relevant to the challenge. This helps you see how employees are getting involved and recognize their efforts.

It’s a good fit for organizations that want to make wellness more engaging and give employees a shared reason to participate. The ready-to-launch format makes it easy to add a challenge to your wellness program.

We’re here to help! Admins can reach out to the IncentFit support team with setup or challenge questions. Employees can also contact Support or use Instant Chat for help with participation and tracking.

Back to Nature! is a 30-day environmental wellness challenge that encourages participants to get outside, stay active, and build a stronger connection with nature through movement and outdoor activities.

This challenge includes movement, but it also encourages nature-focused habits like gardening, buying plants, plogging, and spending time in green spaces. It gives participants a way to support wellness while becoming more mindful of the environment around them.

Eligible activities may include walking, running, hiking, bicycling, gardening, purchasing plants, plogging, and spending time in green spaces.

Back to Nature! helps participants connect healthy routines with outdoor experiences. By encouraging activities like gardening, time in green spaces, and plogging, the challenge supports both personal well-being and a greater awareness of the natural environment.

Yes. Participants can take part through a variety of outdoor and nature-focused activities. Walking, gardening, spending time in green spaces, or purchasing plants can all be approachable ways to participate.

Plogging combines movement with picking up litter along the way. It gives participants a simple way to stay active while helping clean up their community or outdoor spaces.

Movement-based activities, such as walking, running, hiking, and bicycling, can be tracked through synced fitness devices or manual entry. Nature-focused activities, such as gardening, buying plants, plogging, or spending time in green spaces, are typically logged manually.

Yes. Back to Nature! can be configured as either an individual or team challenge. Individual formats focus on personal outdoor wellness habits, while team formats can build shared motivation and friendly competition.

Yes. Organizations can add optional prizes to encourage participation. Good options include gift cards, wellness rewards, reusable outdoor items, plant kits, gardening supplies, company swag, extra PTO, or recognition for top participants or teams.

This challenge is a strong fit for organizations that want to encourage outdoor wellness, environmental awareness, and accessible movement. It works especially well for groups interested in nature, green spaces, gardening, community clean-up, and fresh-air activities.