Free Printable Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Don’t you just love when the weather changes and you can see spring just around the corner? As the weather warms up maybe you start to plan some fun nature activities for your kids.

There is tons kids can learn when you incorporate outdoor activities into their learning.

We’ve created this easy nature scavenger hunt for kids to get them outdoors and looking for bugs, pine cones, flowers and more!

photo of a picture-based nature scavenger hunt next to a picture book.

Recommended Grade Level:

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Supplies:

  • Copy of the scavenger hunt printable
  • Writing and/or coloring materials
  • Clipboard (optional)

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids

GOING ON A THEMED SCAVENGER HUNT TURNS AN OUTDOOR WALK INTO A NEW LEARNING ADVENTURE

A nature walk scavenger hunt for kids:

  • lets kids practice their skills of observation
  • teach children about their local wildlife
  • is a fun and calming way to incorporate science
two nature and garden books "up in the garden and down in the dirt" and "bugs" to go along with a free printable nature scavenger hunt for kids

Nature Themed Activities for Kids

TAKE THE LEARNING OUTSIDE!
  • Kids will love touching and observing natural items to learn about their environment
  • It will feel like a treasure hunt, trying to check off all items on the list!
fun free printable nature scavenger hunt for kids outdoor activity

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids

A scavenger hunt is a great chance for children to work on their observation skills. They will need to carefully observe the natural materials around them to find all the items on their list.

Critical Thinking Skills

Have children come up with ideas for any things they can’t find. Why they can’t be found in this area and where might they be able to be found?

Reduce Stress & Anxiety

Getting outside helps lower kids stress levels and gets them ready and refreshed for the rest of their day.

Learn More About Their Home

An outside scavenger hunt for kids can teach them so much about the plants and animals in their neighborhood.

Getting Hands-On

Anytime you are teaching science, finding things that children can touch and manipulate helps retention and becomes high interest!

inside page of nature children's book "up in the garden down in the dirt" and a free printable nature scavenger hunt for kids

Materials needed for the Printable Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids:

  • Copy of the scavenger hunt printable
  • Writing and/or coloring materials
  • Clipboard (optional)
black and white easy printable nature scavenger hunt list for kids

How To Use Free Printable Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Print out the nature scavenger hunt sheet for your child.

Can they draw a picture of their findings? Cross off as they complete the list? Or will coloring the items be a better fit? You decide!

Grab something to write or color with and set off outside!

That’s it! Super easy and kids will have tons of fun trying to find everything on their list.

Extend the Activity:

Do A Nature Craft

Gather some natural materials and use them to make a beautiful collage!

Make Their Own List

Did your child find anything exciting that wasn’t on the printable? Have them make their own scavenger hunt list!

Make A Map

As children find the items on their list, they can draw a map of where they found each item.

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