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Abstract This paper aims to analyze the perceptions of social and environmental aspects related to the practice of adventure activities in nature of 11 elderly participants. It is a descriptive exploratory field search with qualitative approach. After a practical intervention of two adventure activities in nature – stand up paddle and trail – the survey data were obtained by a semi-structured interview, designed specifically for this research. The information collected were organized in NVivo software, version 10.0, and analyzed descriptively by the technique of content analysis. The results show that the participants have the perception of the establishment of positive social relations during the practice intervention, either between the participants or the instructors. About the environmental issues considerations, the participants mentioned several aspects as degradation, conservation, behavior, feelings and actions related to nature; and punctual aspects, such as deforestation, pollution and water shortage. Author Biographies Adriana Aparecida da Fonseca Viscardi, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina Mestranda no Programa de Pós graduação da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) e Membro do Laboratório de Pesquisa em Lazer e Atividade Física (LAPLAF), da Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina Brasil.

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