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Get Outside With This Kid-Friendly Nature Scavenger Hunt

Our free printables makes this a mission kids of all ages will enjoy while exploring the outdoors

By Tessa D'Ippolito, Assistant Publisher Macaroni KID Acton-Concord-Bedford-Lexington,MA May 18, 2022

Let's get outside! Whether you and your kiddos are playing in your backyard, walking the dog, or out on nature trails, our outdoor scavenger hunt printable is sure to add some fun to your outing!  For added fun, head out for a hunt on Tuesday, May 24th to celebrate National Scavenger Hunt Day! 

A nature scavenger hunt is a great way to keep kids busy on a mission while exploring the outdoors.

Here's how to do it:

1. Download our free outdoor scavenger hunt printable and print one for each child.

2. Instruct your kids to find everything on the nature scavenger hunt list.

Kids too young to read? Don’t worry! We've added pictures to our outdoor scavenger hunt printable to make it easier for younger hunters! If your toddler would prefer hunting for colors, download our free color scavenger hunt printable


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