Four Challenges
Discover, Explore, Conserve, Share.
Four Challenges lie at the heart of the John Muir Award. Here you’ll find additional, optional information, ideas and signposting in relation to each of the John Muir Award Four Challenges. The four Challenges promote a holistic approach to outdoor experiences. They reflect the approach that John Muir took during his travels and adventures.
Discover
Identify a wild place, or multiple places, on which to focus your John Muir Award activity.
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Conserve
Care for your wild place, take personal responsibility, make a difference and put something back.
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Share
Let others know what you’ve done – your achievements, feelings, what you learned – celebrate!
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