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Nature Scavenger Hunt

June 1, 2018 by Mommy Evolution 8 Comments

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I’ve put together a fun nature scavenger hunt printable to get your kids excited about exploring outdoors.

Don’t you just love getting outside?

Sometimes it can be tough to get kids outdoors despite the beautiful weather.

But this scavenger hunt will easily get them going!

Be sure to check out our other fun family-friendly kid activities and crafts!

Get the kids outdoors!

Nature is one of the best way to involve your children’s senses. But have you ever thought of specifically taking a sensory hike with your kids?

Sensory outings don’t have to be elaborate – Mother Nature often supplies the perfect natural sensory experiences.

Taking your kids on even a walk around the block can be a fun nature hunt. Grab your Nature Bingo Printable down below!

Nature Scavenger Hunt Printable

This nature scavenger hunt is perfect for getting the kids interested in getting outdoors.

In this activity, kids are encouraged to find objects while also using their senses.

Find Objects:

  • Rock
  • Pinecone
  • 2 Types of Leaves
  • Wild Flower
  • Bird nest
  • Animal Tracks
  • Water
  • Litter

Use Your Senses:

  • Feels Smooth
  • Feels Rought
  • Feels Spiky
  • Sounds Soft
  • Sounds Louds
  • Smells Sweet
  • Smells Funky
  • Looks Fragile
Nature Scavenger Hunt FREE Printable | Mommy Evolution

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And for older kids, here’s a more extensive printable for a nature scavenger hunt.

Items to find include:

  • Smooth Rock
  • Pine cone
  • 2 Types of Leaves
  • Wild flower
  • Bird nest
  • Animal Tracks
  • Stream/River
  • Litter
  • Caterpillar
  • Butterfly/Moth
  • Insect
  • Sitting Water
  • Hawk or Eagle
  • Hole in tree
  • Moss
  • Turtle
  • Mud
  • Sand
  • Spider
  • Mosquito
  • Fungus on a tree
  • 3 Leaf Closer
  • Lizard
  • Animal hold (in the ground)
  • Bark
  • Twig
  • Fallen Branch
  • Fallen Tree
  • Inside bites on leaf
  • Ladybug
  • Squirrel
  • Backyard bird
  • Dead tree
  • Tree stump
  • Vines
  • Ants
  • Feather
  • Week
  • Frog
  • Deer
  • Grass
  • Spiderweb
  • Chipmunk
  • Rabbit
  • Boulder
  • Tiny Pebble
Nature Scavenger Hunt - FREE Printable | Mommy Evolution

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Comments

  1. Laura says

    June 27, 2014 at 11:39 am

    I love scavenger hunts!!

    Reply
  2. Emma @ P is for Preschooler says

    June 27, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    I especially love the sensory hunt idea. Scavengers hunt are so fun!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      June 28, 2014 at 9:41 am

      Thanks, Emma. Nature hikes and hunts are so much more than just watching 🙂

      Reply
  3. suzi says

    June 28, 2014 at 11:13 am

    Very fun! Can Canadians enter the giveaway too?

    Reply
  4. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says

    June 10, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    This looks like so much fun! We just moved to a house that is surrounded by nature trails and my girls will love doing this! Thanks so much for linking up with Share The Wealth Sunday!

    xoxo
    Lisa

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      June 11, 2015 at 9:52 am

      Yeah! I’m so glad your girls love going on a nature scavenger hunt. It’s been raining so much here we haven’t had a chance… but I think we’ll have a sunny weekend 🙂

      Reply
  5. Lou Lou Girls says

    June 15, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Wow! Love this. Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you stopping by to party with us. We hope to see you, tonight at 7 pm. Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  6. MyPosterCollection says

    June 8, 2018 at 6:28 am

    Hie Jennifer. Thank you so much for this list. Definitely using it for the next scavenger hunt.

    Reply

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