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Mystery on Lake Superior

Ecological Thinking Interactive Game

Welcome to Mystery on Lake Superior!

This program is designed to get participants thinking deeply and critically about the ecosystems in which they live and the other living beings who inhabit those ecosystems with them.

A unique workshop and wonderful gateway to deeper environmental thinking, Mystery on Lake Superior, takes the form of an interactive, interpretive game, creating intrigue and excitement for the players while they learn about Lake Superior and its inhabitants.

Whether in an office or out in a natural setting, the players set the stage for solving the mystery. Each player is a particular aquatic species, and all of them are suspects! Provided with an engaging backstory about their unique connection to Little Bay, Lake Superior, the players will discover information to help solve the mystery of the poisoning of a dog named Max. Using creativity and powers of deduction, the players will determine how the incident happened, who or what is the culprit, and what their motives are. Using the preliminary 'evidence', the information uncovered during gameplay, and the players' knowledge of the Lake Superior food web, they will have to solve the mystery.

This game is designed to raise ecological, biological, and ethical questions regarding the notion of "invasive" species. Using a role-play style mystery game, hilarious costumes, and critical thinking, participants will come to a more nuanced and empathetic view of the living beings and ecosystems around them. As a fun and engaging workshop, Mystery on Lake Superior can be used as either a unique starting-point or as a deeper dive into critical environmental thinking for any organization.

Killarney Provincial Park, Philip Edward Island, Ontario, Canada, Headwaters Wilderness Program, Island Campsite, Lake, Tent, Canadian Shield, Sunset

Program Details

Core idea

  • Using a fun and interactive role-play mystery game to prompt critical and empathetic thinking regarding the ecosystems and living beings around us

  • Forming a relational, care-based understanding of one's place in the world

Ideal for

  • Organizations looking to deepen their environmental thinking and empathy, including businesses, environmental NGOs, and community groups

Where this program can take place

  • Indoor space

  • Local green space or nearby park

  • In a wilderness setting

Program length

  • 2 hours

  • The length of this program can be modified based on the needs of the participants

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