Create a Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt

create a Nature walk Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger hunts are a great way to explore the great outdoors and to learn about nature while having fun. Keep your hunt simple for younger children, or make it more challenging for older kids. Either way, be sure they're looking for common outdoor objects that won't be frustrating to find. And be sure they scrub up when the hunt is over with hand-washing tips from Safeguard.

What Should They Hunt For?

Here are a few suggestions for your scavenger hunt. If you can, check the park or trails before you all head out so you can customize the list to your area.

Some sample nature scavenger hunt items include:

A round stone
Seeds or a seed podTree bark
A nut
A dark green leaf
A light green leaf
Mud
A Y-shaped stick
A yellow flower
A colored pebble
A bird's feather
Something that floats

What will you need to take with you on the hunt? Plan to take these items:

Your list
A pen or pencil
A notebook for sketches
A bag or bucket to carry what you find
Bottled water (You might get thirsty out there!)
Hand sanitizer for quick cleanups along the way
A camera (optional)

Let Nature Take Its Course

Once you have finalized your list, divide into teams and start hunting. Be observant! Keep your eyes and ears open for the items you're hunting for, including things you can't or shouldn't touch, such as: bird song, animal tracks, spider webs, toads, or turtles. And remember to make sure your children are respectful of any parks you visit, abide by their visitor rules, stay out of off-limits areas, and don't disturb the wildlife. You want to leave the park, or the woods, just as you found it.

Come Home and Clean Up

A scavenger hunt can be dirty work-which is half the fun of it! Wash up afterward with Safeguard with GermShield+. It removes 99% of all germ types during washing, and keeps three of four germ types away for up to 12 hours of protection after hand washing-longer than any other antibacterial soap.