Find and Draw - Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids {Free Printable}

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If your kids are anything like mine, the words “let’s go for a walk” means adventure, excitement, and fun! Then, add in a scavenger hunt and it's even more exciting! Suddenly, everyone’s racing to grab shoes and clipboards. ✨

This time, we’ve put together something a little different—a Find and Draw Nature Scavenger Hunt! Instead of just checking off what they see, kids get to stop, observe, and sketch the treasures they discover outdoors. It’s part art, part science, part fresh-air therapy.

You can download this below for free or, purchase a multi-pack and download it directly here.

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Why Kids Will Love This Nature Scavenger Hunt

It’s interactive. Not just spotting things—kids get to draw them, which makes the activity more memorable.
It slows them down. Instead of running past a flower, they’ll notice the details—the colors, the shapes, even the tiny bug crawling on it.
It’s for all ages. Little ones can doodle simple shapes, while older kids might challenge themselves to sketch more realistic details.
It’s creative learning. Observation, patience, and drawing practice? All tucked into one fun walk.

What’s on the Printable?

The scavenger hunt includes a mix of easy-to-spot and extra-special nature finds:

Cloud
Bird
Water
Butterfly
And more

Kids can draw what they see. If they want extra space, just flip the page over for a full-page sketch.

What You'll Need

Find and draw nature scavenger hunt printable (look for the big purple button below)
Clipboard or book
Colored pencils or crayons <---- one of our favorite types - they're so fun to use, no paper to deal with, and sturdy!
Pencil pouch <---- this is genius!
Printer paper
Printer

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How to Use It

Print a copy for each child.
Grab clipboards, pencils, or crayons (colored pencils make it extra fun).
Head outside—backyard, park, hiking trail, even your neighborhood sidewalk works!
Let the kids explore at their own pace and sketch their discoveries.

Bonus Idea

Once your kids finish, let them share their drawings at the dinner table or tape them up on the fridge for your very own “nature art gallery.” 🌿🖼️

✨ Fresh air, creativity, and zero whining about going on a walk? Yes, please. I hope your kids enjoy this scavenger hunt as much as mine did!

You could keep this activity super easy and simply invite your child to draw what they find during their nature walk or you could use this activity to lead to an entire series of art inspired by their findings.

You could invite your child to paint a larger scene, including everything they found on their nature walk. Or, maybe they want to learn more about a particular item from their scavenger hunt - a particular flower, for example. A trip to the local library might be fun, where you and your child could search for books on different flowers.

You could also invite your child to create paintings of their favorite flowers. Or, sculpt a clay flower. The possibilities are endless!

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Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids

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Sticks and Stones: A Kid's Guide to Building and Exploring in the Great Outdoors

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Get Your Free Printable

Ready to turn your next walk into an adventure? Click below to download the Find and Draw Nature Scavenger Hunt Printable for free:

Print a few copies, stash them in your homeschool folder, and you’ll always have a fun, screen-free activity ready to go.

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👉 [Download the Nature Scavenger Hunt Printable here!]

👉 [Download the Nature Scavenger Hunt Printable here!]

This printable is perfect for those summer nature walks outside and will not only encourage your child to explore the nature around them but will also make for a fun art project.

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