Back to Nature Challenge

Build healthier outdoor habits through movement, gardening, plogging, and time in nature.

4 weeks Activity Challenge Individual

$7.50 per participant

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$1,000 minimum per challenge

Build healthier outdoor habits through movement, gardening, plogging, and time in nature.

4 weeks Activity Challenge Individual

$7.50 per participant

|

$1,000 minimum per challenge

Challenge Description

Participants build outdoor wellness habits by completing movement, gardening, and nature-focused activities throughout the challenge.

The challenge encourages activities like walking, hiking, running, bicycling, gardening, purchasing plants, plogging, and spending time in green spaces.

Participants earn points for eligible activities tracked through synced fitness devices or manual entry, with progress reflected on an individual leaderboard throughout the challenge.

Challenge Structure

Participants can earn points through a variety of activities, each with its own scoring method:

Walking
Hiking
Running
Gardening
Byclicing
Enjoy Nature
Plogging

What's Included

  • Multi-activity tracking across a wide range of activities
  • Individual challenge format
  • Points-based system across different activity types
  • Leaderboard visibility based on total points

Key Details

Duration

4 weeks

Format

Individual

Activity Type

Multiple Activity Types

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:

  • 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.

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Launch This Challenge

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

Frequently asked questions

Most Back to Nature! Challenges can be set up and ready to launch within 1–2 business days. Once details are submitted, the IncentFit team handles configuration and ensures everything is ready for employees to join.

Participants earn points by completing and tracking eligible outdoor wellness activities throughout the challenge. Points can be earned for walking, hiking, running, bicycling, gardening, purchasing plants, plogging, and spending time in green spaces.

Participants can track walking, hiking, running, and bicycling activity through synced fitness devices or manual entries in IncentFit. Gardening, plant purchases, plogging, and time in green spaces are typically logged through manual entry.

This challenge includes outdoor movement and nature-focused activities, such as walking, hiking, running, bicycling, gardening, purchasing plants, plogging, and spending time in green spaces.

The goal of Back to Nature! is to help participants build healthier routines that connect movement with the outdoors. The challenge encourages employees to spend more time in nature, stay active, and support simple environmentally friendly habits.

Yes. Offering prizes is optional but highly recommended to increase participation and keep employees engaged throughout the challenge. Common options include gift cards, wellness-related prizes, outdoor gear, plant kits, sustainable products, or recognition for top performers.

Participants are ranked by total points earned throughout the challenge. The winner is determined by the highest total point count at the end of the 4-week challenge.

Employees can typically join within a short grace period after the challenge begins. After that, admins can work with the IncentFit team to add participants if needed.

Administrative work is minimal. Once the challenge is set up, IncentFit handles tracking, scoring, leaderboards, and reporting so admins do not have to manually manage participant progress.

The Back to Nature! Challenge is ideal for organizations looking to encourage outdoor movement, environmental awareness, and healthier daily routines. It works well for employees who want to spend more time outside, stay active, garden, explore green spaces, or take part in nature-focused wellness activities.