Fall is a wonderful time to go hiking. The cooler weather and changing leaves provide the perfect nature setting. Are you trying to get your young children to enjoy the outdoors too? Try an autumn-themed scavenger hunt.
The simple idea of finding items in nature can inspire young children to love the outdoors. The excitement of checking off finds allows children to interact on the trails. Do you need inspiration for your scavenger hunt list?
- Red leaf
- Squirrel
- Wildflower
- Acorn
- Yellow leaf
- Insect
- Brown leaf
- Spider web
- Orange leaf
- Mushroom
- Smooth rock
- Animal tracks
- Pinecones
- Dried pine needles
- Green leaf
- Small sized bird (Sparrows)
- Large sized birds (Egrets, Cranes, Eagles)
- Feather
- Bark
- Leaf in Water
- Bird’s nest
- Woodpecker holes
- Frog
- Bumpy rock
- Something you like
- A cloud shaped like an animal
- Empty snail shell
- Beehive
- Seed Pod
- Tree stump
- Bunny
- Moss on a rock
- Rocks in water
- Snake
- Mud puddle
Of course, you will have to make your list to match nature items in your location. Have fun! Happy searching!
Rebecca's Country Notes 