The Mystery of the Circle of Recovery Solved! Mierzęcice Embraces a Circular Adventure

70 participants, 10 thematic checkpoints, one mission – to restore harmony between humans and nature. That was the challenge of the outdoor adventure game “The Mystery of the Circle of Recovery: The Lost Wisdom of the Druids”, which took place on June 20, 2025, at the Cultural and Recreational Centre in Mierzęcice during the local EKO-Picnic. The event was organized by Agnieszka Szwaja, eco-manager for the Central Subregion of the Silesian Voivodeship, as part of the “Silesia. Blue Sky Restored” project.

Ecological story turned into an adventure game

The game took participants – children and adults alike – on a quest through Mierzęcice to find ten checkpoints, each featuring Guardians of the Circle who presented them with logical puzzles, practical tasks, and environmental riddles. Each challenge focused on a different aspect of the circular economy, such as recycling, raw material reduction, product repair, or the benefits of second-hand goods.

The ultimate goal was to gather and reassemble the fragments of ancient Druidic wisdom and restore the Ritual of Recovery – a symbol of resource renewal and conscious consumption.

Knowledge, fun, and the spirit of teamwork

About 70 people took part in the game. The fastest teams were awarded special prizes, while all participants received eco-gadgets to commemorate their efforts. The concept and execution of the game received enthusiastic feedback – participants appreciated how it merged learning, fun, and quality family time.

After the game, players gathered around a bonfire for refreshments and an awards ceremony, celebrating the best teams and enjoying informal discussions on how to incorporate environmental action into daily life.

Honored guests and local cooperation

The event was graced by Rafał Adamczyk, Member of the Board of the Silesian Voivodeship, who visited the “Silesia. Blue Sky Restored” information booth and emphasized the importance of grassroots education and regional action for clean air. The Mayor of Mierzęcice, Grzegorz Podlejski, also took part in the event, reinforcing the municipality’s commitment to sustainability.

Circular economy in action

“The Mystery of the Circle of Recovery” was more than just a recreational event – it was a hands-on environmental lesson, showing how individual choices affect the environment. The game helped participants understand how overconsumption, waste incineration, and improper disposal practices impact air quality and deplete natural resources.

This engaging initiative proved that environmental education can be immersive, exciting, and deeply motivating – especially when it involves entire families and empowers participants to become heroes of positive change.