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March 18, 2020 · 19 Comments

How to go on a Nature Scavenger Hunt with Kids (FREE Printable!)

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Ready to let your children explore the outdoors? Learn how to go on a nature scavenger hunt with the whole family. Download this free printable scavenger hunt for kids and set up a fun outdoor experience in minutes. 

Our cottage-style home backs up to a winding creek and my kids love exploring along the creek banks. Whether searching for critters or collecting oddly-shaped rocks, our backyard is an opportunity to learn, discover, and explore. Therefore, it’s a no-brainer to integrate activities that enrich nature exploration, such as a printable Nature Scavenger Hunt for kids.

Are you a scavenger hunt fan? Check out our new site, Scavenger Hunt Ideas (click here)!

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**Note: This post was originally written as a guest post for Beauty in the Mess.

Don’t have a winding creek in your backyard? No worries! This Nature Scavenger Hunt for kids is designed for a variety of outdoor experiences (whether exploring a fenced backyard, playing at the park, or hiking in the mountains).

Did you know? All of our Scavenger Hunt Games include the picture and the word so that any kid can play, even if they haven’t learned to read.

How to make a Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links for products or services.

Supplies Needed

  • Grab the FREE Printable (available at the end of this post)
  • White Cardstock
  • Printer and Ink
  • Branch and Twig Colored Pencils (totally optional, but totally fun!)

Instructions

  1. Download the Nature Scavenger Hunt file (available at the end of this post) to your computer.
  2. Print the Nature Scavenger Hunt onto white cardstock, creating as many copies as you’d like. After all, this nature exploration activity can be enjoyed over and over, through the spring, summer, and fall months!
  3. Hand your child(ren) a bark-covered color pencil, the Nature Scavenger Hunt, and let them start exploring.

Don’t want to make your own? No problem! Grab a dry-erase nature scavenger hunt from my Amazon shop. The set ships free and includes a total of 16 scavenger hunt games.

16 dry-erase scavenger hunts for kids marker included

How to take a Nature Scavenger Hunt with Kids

First, go outside! And, yes, just about anywhere will do. This nature scavenger hunt includes backyard-friendly items, such as:

  • Ants
  • Sticks
  • Leaves
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However, if you’re heading on a hike through the mountains, this Nature Scavenger Hunt is a great take-along activity, too! Find nature items, such as:

  • Berries
  • Thorns
  • Butterflies

Each time your child finds an item, they can mark an X over the picture. I love to use a set of twig color pencils to complement the nature theme. Encourage the kids to find as many items as possible, or to complete a full row of nature pictures (think five-in-a-row or BINGO style).

Your kids will have a blast (and you might just enjoy it, too) as they mark off each item found in nature.

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About Lora Green

Lora is the Owner and Creative Director of Craftivity Designs, where she seeks to Create a Home that is simple, functional, and beautiful. With an eye for practical solutions, she designs multi-purpose rooms which pack a storage punch. As a busy mom of 2, she shares crafts that are quick and easy, without sacrificing style. For fun, she loves to go on a homemade scavenger hunt and plan trips to Disney.

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Comments

  1. [email protected] says

    May 20, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    adorable! I should print some for Abe for our summer trip.

    Reply
  2. Challice says

    May 24, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    Good idea!

    Reply
    • Lora Green says

      May 28, 2017 at 5:42 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Jes Padgett says

    April 25, 2018 at 11:29 am

    Love these. Thanks SO much! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lora Green says

      April 25, 2018 at 12:39 pm

      You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy them.

      Reply
  4. Conchita Austin says

    January 22, 2019 at 12:42 pm

    Still don’t se link for free download of Nature cards- please send link. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lora Green says

      January 22, 2019 at 5:27 pm

      Hi, Conchita! Sorry, it’s a bit confusing — the actual freebie is offered over at Beauty in the Mess.

      It is at the end of this post (https://beautyinthemess.com/nature-scavenger-hunt/) right after “Do you want to take your children on a Nature Scavenger Hunt?”.

      I created the printable but shared it as a Guest Post for Beauty in the Mess. Enjoy!!

      Reply
  5. Chris says

    May 21, 2019 at 11:13 am

    How do I get the free printables? I do not tweet

    Reply
    • Lora Green says

      May 22, 2019 at 8:01 am

      Hi, Chris! Sorry, it’s a bit confusing — the actual freebie is offered over at Beauty in the Mess.

      It is at the end of this post (https://beautyinthemess.com/nature-scavenger-hunt/) right after “Do you want to take your children on a Nature Scavenger Hunt?”.

      I created the printable but shared it as a Guest Post for Beauty in the Mess. Enjoy!!

      Reply
  6. Derek Kisler says

    February 22, 2020 at 11:47 am

    I would like the link to the printable scavenger hunts.

    Reply
    • Lora Green says

      February 24, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      Scroll down the page to where it says “Would you like to download the FREE printable?” in an italic green font. Enter your email for the newsletter and the link will appear. Feel free to email craftivitydesigns (at) gmail (dot) com if you have any problems. Happy to help!

      Reply
  7. Kim Colley says

    August 3, 2020 at 8:47 pm

    This is a great idea. We will use this at our family camp out. Thank you. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lora Green says

      August 5, 2020 at 10:29 pm

      Hope you have fun!

      Reply
  8. Joy Epler says

    August 12, 2020 at 8:16 pm

    I would like the free printable scavenger hunt.

    Reply
    • Lora Green says

      August 14, 2020 at 9:55 am

      Hi, Joy! Scroll down towards the end of the article to where it says “Would you like to download the FREE printable?” and follow the instructions. Afterward, it will appear! Thanks.

      Reply
  9. Stephanie says

    September 28, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    I would like to have the link for the printable scavenger hunt.

    Reply
    • Lora Green says

      September 30, 2020 at 8:52 am

      Hi, Stephanie! Scroll down towards the end of the article to where it says “Would you like to download the FREE printable?” and follow the instructions. Afterward, it will appear! Thanks.

      Reply
  10. Mary Crisp says

    December 9, 2020 at 9:03 am

    Thank you– going to try this!!!!

    Reply
    • Lora Green says

      December 9, 2020 at 5:34 pm

      You’re welcome! Hope its tons of fun 🙂

      Reply

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