PlanetHike FAQ For Schools
Answer: PlanetHike is a global initiative to raise awareness for environmental sustainability by organizing 10km walks aimed at planting trees worldwide. Schools can participate by encouraging students, teachers, and staff to join the event. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine physical activity with a cause that teaches students the importance of environmental conservation.
Answer: Registration for PlanetHike is easy! Schools can create a team of participants and register through our official website. Simply follow the registration steps and include your school’s name to keep track of your group’s participation. Participation is free.
Answer: PlanetHike participation is free for schools, but we encourage each student to gather sponsors for their walk or make a voluntary donation. All funds raised go directly to planting trees and supporting environmental initiatives around the globe with 80% going to the city/town of your school.
Answer: Every kilometer walked in PlanetHike contributes to the goal of planting trees worldwide. We partner with environmental organizations to ensure that each donation is used to plant trees in deforested areas, helping to restore ecosystems and combat climate change.
Answer: Schools can track their participants’ progress by using a tracking app or by manually logging their distance on the official PlanetHike website. Teachers can then submit the total distance walked by their school as part of the overall tally for tree planting goals.
Answer: Absolutely! PlanetHike provides a unique opportunity for students to engage with environmental education. You can use the event as a hands-on learning experience by exploring topics like sustainability, biodiversity, and climate change in class while promoting physical activity through the walk.
Answer: Yes! We provide schools with social media templates. These resources can be shared with students, parents, and the wider community to help spread the word about PlanetHike and encourage registrations.
Answer: Yes, schools can choose to organize a local walk event on the official PlanetHike day. You can plan the route, gather participants, and join the global initiative by simply logging your school’s walk distance. This allows for greater flexibility in engaging students while being part of the worldwide effort.
Answer: Every school that participates in PlanetHike contributes to the collective goal of planting trees around the world. By involving students in this event, your school helps increase awareness about environmental sustainability while making a real impact on global reforestation efforts.
Answer: PlanetHike is designed for all ages, and we encourage schools to get students from primary through to high school involved. We suggest adapting the walk to different fitness levels, so all students can participate and contribute to the cause, whether they walk the full 10km or a shorter distance.
Answer: Yes! PlanetHike is a global initiative, and schools are welcome to participate from anywhere in the world. Whether you are in a rural area or a large city, you can join in by organizing a local walk or by participating virtually through our app to log your miles.