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Nature Scavenger Hunt Ideas for All Seasons

Nature Scavenger Hunt Ideas for All Seasons

By David Thompson · September 27, 2026

Get Kids Exploring Outdoors

A nature scavenger hunt turns any walk into an adventure. Customize your list to the season and location for maximum engagement.

Spring Hunt List

A flower with 5 petals
A bird singing
New green leaves
A worm on the sidewalk
A puddle you can jump in

Summer Hunt List

A butterfly
Something red in nature
A smooth rock
Animal tracks in dirt
A cloud that looks like something

Fall Hunt List

A red leaf, a yellow leaf, a brown leaf
An acorn or pine cone
A mushroom
A spider web
A seed that flies in the wind

Winter Hunt List

Animal tracks in snow
An evergreen tree
Something that is hibernating (or hiding)
Ice on a puddle
A bird at a feeder

Making It Educational

Bring a magnifying glass and a notebook. Have kids draw what they find. Look up unfamiliar species together when you get home.