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Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids {Free Printable}

March 30, 2012   |   78 Comments

Are you looking for a simple scavenger hunt for your kids while they play outdoors? 
Now that it is getting to be so nice outside, I put together a Nature Scavenger HuntFor Kids for my boys {and any of the other kids in the neighborhood that want to join in}.  I included things that I was pretty sure they could find, although they may have to look hard. 
This is also a great activity to do in the fall because you will find a completely different variety of items.  The kids will be able to find more leaves and acorns and in the spring they will find more blooming flowers and green plants.
I love these type of activities for my kids, it gets them outside having fun int he neighborhood instead of sitting in front of the television.  It’s a challenge for them and they compete to see who can find everything first, yes, they are boys and everything is a race!
Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids

How to Create a Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids

I laminated their list, so they can use the Nature Scavenger Hunt again {and because I love to laminate everything these days!}.  I plan to give them their list, a dry erase marker and a bag to collect everything in.
Here is my list of items I came up with.  We looked for things like 
  • Rocks
  • Seeds
  • leaves
  • Noisy things
  • fuzzy things 
  • Etc. 
fun and easy nature scavenger hunt for kids with a free printable
You can print your own Nature Scavenger Hunt to use with your kids!

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  1. Bobbie says

    May 6, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    This will be a wonderful activity for this summer’s program. Thanks

    Reply
  2. Phyllis Smith says

    April 28, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    I like thses ideasand will use them in Primary at church and also in my jobas an early chilhood educator.
    Thank you

    Reply
  3. Mary-Rose McMullin says

    June 18, 2016 at 9:34 am

    I really liked the open-ended ideas on your list. I used it for a Scout group, but re-typed it smaller and printed it in black and white. (I’m too cheap to use that much coloured ink for a whole bunch of kids!) Great way to increase their observation skills. Thanks!

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  4. Sarah says

    April 4, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    Featured you on my blog! 🙂 Thank you for posting this! <3

    Reply
  5. Mindy says

    June 12, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    I’m trying to find the printable of the nature scavenger hunt but every link I click on goes to a spam-like website. Any idea why that’s happening?

    Reply
    • Chrissy says

      June 12, 2014 at 4:36 pm

      HI, Mindy! Here is the direct link to the printable. https://www.thetaylor-house.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Nature-Scavenger-Hunt.pdf

  6. Amber says

    September 22, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    I used your Nature Scavenger hunt this weekend for our Sunday School fellowship we had at a local park. Families worked together and had fun collecting each item. I gave points to each item thinking the family with the most points would win a prize. It turned out that each family was able to collect all the items within the time given. So, we awarded the first family back with a nice big pumpkin for their family. Thanks for the idea!

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  7. Megan says

    June 5, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    We stopped for a spur of the moment hike last weekend, and I was thrilled to find a copy of this lurking around in my purse…the kids loved it…again, since every hike is different and we can find different things to fit the list! Thanks!

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    • Chrissy says

      June 6, 2013 at 8:29 pm

      Awesome! I love it! Thanks, Megan!

  8. Melissa says

    May 23, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    Found you through The Frugal Girls on Pinterest. I love this list. My family goes camping often. I will definitely be bringing this along on our next trip. It will give my daughter and her cousins something fun and different to do. Thank you!

    Reply
  9. Lara says

    May 13, 2013 at 9:45 am

    I found your nature scavenger hunt on Pinterest and took my 2 kids out to have a go at it at the weekend. we had such fun running around doing it and are planning to do one at the seaside in the summer. I’ve linked back on my blog and its my first PROPER blog post. Eek!

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  10. Deb says

    March 21, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    I love outdoor scavenger hunts for kids! Thanks so much for sharing your lovely printable! I featured your post as the Free Printable of the Day at the Living Montessori Now Facebook page and on Pinterest.

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  11. Thaleia says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    Thank you for this wonderful printable. Fits right in with my {Spice Up Your Homeschool} Nature Journal post. I'm linking up (http://wp.me/p2C3NH-tN)to this post to share your scavenger hunt printable!

    Reply
  12. Kristin says

    October 10, 2012 at 3:05 am

    Hi Melissa,

    I just wanted to let you know that I linked to your Nature Scavenger Hunt on my blog today. I have created a free graphic to print onto a paper bag to hold the nature treasures kids find on their hunts. Would you consider linking to it? http://from-my-life.blogspot.com/2012/10/31-days-31-smiles-day-9-nature.html

    ~Kristin

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  13. boysandchickens says

    September 12, 2012 at 11:41 am

    I found this on pinterest and had a go at doing it with my boys, they loved it!

    I linked back to your blog on the post I did 😀

    http://boysandchickens.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/out-and-about-scavenger-hunt/

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  14. Laurie Sublime says

    July 19, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Such a GREAT idea – thanks so much for sharing with us! I featured your post and idea on my blog a couple weeks back:
    http://sceneofthegrime.blogspot.com/2012/07/summer-family-fun-nature-scavenger-hunt.html
    Thanks again!
    Laurie
    Scene of Sublime Blog

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  15. Anonymous says

    July 15, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    Thank you for posting such simple and no-cost idea!! I tried it with my kids today and we had a blast 🙂 I will post pics to FB and tag your blog, thank you!!

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  16. Rosalinda Hone says

    July 10, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    I love the idea of having a nature-themed scavenger hunt! It is a great way for the kids to explore nature. It can help them find out more about their surroundings and understand the importance of nature. You can actually throw in a prize at the end of the hunt so that the kids will know that it is all worth it.

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  17. Sarah Jane says

    June 29, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    Hey, I just saw your pin on Pinterest and love the idea! Thanks for sharing. I linked back to your blog from mine about this super fun idea!

    http://www.sjscrafts.blogspot.com

    Reply
  18. Amy and Wil Castillo says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:16 am

    The link to your file is not working. Would love to have this for this sat for a birthday party. Can you email it to me? amy.teachingenglish@gmail.com

    Thanks!

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  19. Cristy says

    June 20, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    My kids are having a blast with this as we speak. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  20. Cathy Pascual says

    June 15, 2012 at 6:20 am

    great idea! I want to use that at the next Girl Scouts meeting or party!

    Reply
  21. Bambi Jayne says

    June 14, 2012 at 4:02 am

    Thanks for the cute idea. I'll print yours and use on our camping trip. I'm sure my ladies will love it!

    Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    June 4, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    My kids and their friends did this today. They LOVED it!!

    Reply
  23. Joanne says

    May 29, 2012 at 3:34 am

    Love this!

    Reply
  24. Betsy says

    May 5, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    This is a great idea!! Thanks for sharing at Romance on a Dime!

    Reply
  25. Jess, A Girl says

    April 23, 2012 at 4:59 am

    Could you post your list as a pdf file to print out and use? I'd love to use this with the girls I babysit for, with your permission, of course. 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissy Taylor says

      April 23, 2012 at 3:26 pm

      Hi there! I would love to email it to you if that is ok. Just let me know your email address. Thanks!

    • earthymama42 says

      April 25, 2012 at 1:42 pm

      I also would like to see it as a PDF.

  26. jean says

    April 19, 2012 at 10:35 am

    loved scavenger hunts growing up…will try this for the granddaughters…

    Reply
  27. Jaydensmama says

    April 19, 2012 at 2:37 am

    if you were to use this idea for a birthday party, would you need to have prizes for the winner?

    Reply
    • Chrissy Taylor says

      April 23, 2012 at 3:30 pm

      I think you could do prizes. Or just do the snack afterwards. 🙂

  28. Diane says

    April 18, 2012 at 10:47 am

    Such a great idea, thank you. The grand kids will be over on Friday. This will be so much fun. I'm a new linky follower. Be great if you could follow me back. Have a woderful day. Diane

    Reply
  29. 92f1bd70-01a0-11e1-afe0-000bcdca4d7a says

    April 18, 2012 at 2:44 am

    I love scavenger hunts. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
    I did this for my daughter a few years ago, but instead of giving her a bag to collect the stuff in (some things on the list weren't able to be picked up or put in a bag), I gave her the list and a camera.

    Reply
  30. Jenny Melrose says

    April 4, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    Love it! That's certainly a great way to keep them busy. Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays!

    Reply
  31. sassyaggie says

    April 2, 2012 at 3:20 am

    Thanks so much for linking up – you were meant to be at our party this week. I have a nature hike/scavenger hunt to plan with my Daisy troop on Wednesday! You have saved the day!!

    Cheers!

    Jen @ Don't Mess With My Tutus

    Reply
  32. Sarah says

    April 1, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Awesome!! I pinned it to do later, I think I'd find pictures of whatever I wanted them to find since they're not reading yet, thanks for the outside idea!!

    Reply
  33. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ says

    March 31, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    there is nothing like a scavenger hunt! thanks for reminding everyone how fabulous it can be!!!! LOVE IT!!!! hugs…

    Reply
  34. Pamela says

    March 30, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    I love this, I will be doing this for Jayda birthday party, there will be some bigger kids there, so they will love this.

    Reply
  35. Courtenay says

    March 30, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    We did something just like this on Spring Break and few weeks ago. My items were very similar to yours, except mine was just scribbled quickly on a piece of paper and then I gave her a giant ziplock bag. I love that you planned this ahead of time!

    Reply
  36. Kelley says

    March 30, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Aw thats awesome! I love this idea Chrissy! I wonder if my toddler would do this? Hmm.. I may try 🙂

    Reply
  37. I am LOVD says

    March 30, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    I am using this this weekend!!!! So awesome!!!!!

    Reply

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