Kids love the idea of finding treasure, and a scavenger hunt is a fun way to help kids notice their surroundings in a new way.
You can make your own scavenger hunt using art from the web or photos from magazines. This allows you to tailor the hunt to your habitat and season. We’ve done scavenger hunts in our yard, at a park and while on short nature walks.
Jennifer Johnson tries to create time in nature whenever she can, no matter the weather. Nature and knitting have kept her sane through homeschooling and motherhood. Usually her two kids are with her, and together they explore the Pacific Northwest. She’s also known as The Hiker Mama, and writes about their adventures at thehikermama.com.