Are you looking for a simple activity to get the kids outside? This printable nature scavenger hunt is simple fun and includes a dozen things you can find in your backyard or local park.
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It seems like my family is so busy during the week and many times on weekends too. Can you relate?
Whenever possible, we visit our local park on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. We walk along the trails, watch for birds and other animals, and let the kids run. Just a few hours every week or so is really nice.
My husband and I can relax and not worry about the endless to-do list waiting at home. The kids get to explore their independence. We all spend a little time enjoying nature and absorbing the afternoon sunshine and fresh air.
We’re all constantly connected to our devices, out of necessity and just plain habit. Getting outside is literally a breath of fresh air.
If this sounds all too familiar, it’s time to get your family outdoors.
Take a hike in a natural area, visit a local park, or just walk around your neighborhood. You’ll be surprised how different things look when you slow down and literally stop to smell the flowers.
Nature scavenger hunt
Before you head out of the house, print off this fun nature scavenger hunt.
It includes a dozen nature elements that you can probably find outside. Some of them are a little harder to locate than others, but most of them can be found pretty easily by kids of all ages.
Print off a copy for each kid and see who can find the most. Or print one and encourage them to work together.
Printable checklist
Print this nature scavenger hunt on regular 8.5×11-inch paper or scale it down to 50 percent and print two copies on a single sheet of paper.
As a more eco-friendly option, you could also unzip the file and send it to your phone.
Get the printable
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Amanda says
What a cute printable. Thanks for sharing it !
Pamela List says
This is such a cool idea! I love printables. Do you have an indoor one as well? We are having rare rainy day.
Pam
Keri says
I don’t have an indoor scavenger hunt. My other ones are outdoors too… I’ll have to add that to my schedule!