A nature scavenger hunt is a great way to get outdoors and pay close attention to your surroundings. We have a number of printable downloads you could use.
- Observe and learn about wildlife and the roles of different creatures in the garden
- Time in nature can help us feel calm, reduce anxiety and improve mental wellbeing
- This activity can be done with others, as a good way to connect and share
- Scavenger hunt sheet (see below)
- Pen or pencil
A close up of a ladybird
Going on a scavenger hunt is a delightfully simple activity. With your scavenger hunt print out and a pen or pencil, you are set!
Here are some tips as you go:
- If there are lots of you looking, you could turn it into a game of bingo. Have a small prize for the first team to find a row across, down or diagonally on their sheet
- You will be rewarded with patience and careful investigation! Look up, look down and look all around. Check under plant leaves, rotting pieces of wood, stones, on the bark of trees, in tall grass
- Try not to disturb the habitats of creatures too much. If you move any insects, be sure to return them to the place where they were discovered
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