7 Ideas for a Spring Nature Walk
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Scavenger Hunts and Nature Walks are a great way to get everyone outside. After the novelty of spring weather wears off and you find yourself in need of ideas for enjoying the great outdoors with your tribe, try a few of these fun ideas!
7 Ideas for a Spring Nature Walk
- Spring Nature Walk Senses Scavenger Hunt–a checklist from Go Explore Nature, a fun nature blog based in Los Angeles
- Bug Scavenger Hunt–with pictures! (Go Explore Nature)
- Spring Nature Photo Scavenger Hunt–a list of spring items to capture with your camera (Go Explore Nature)
- Take a Color Walk—(Go Explore Nature)
- Spring Scavenger Hunt–pictures glued to the top of an egg carton! If you love Pinterest, you’ll love this one. (I Am Momma-Hear Me Roar)
- Nature Scavenger Hunt–non-spring-specific checklist (How to Nest for Less)
- Spring Scavenger Hunt–checklist (Susan’s Homeschool Blog)
Need some motivation for adding–prioritizing, even–more outside time to your family’s schedule? I HIGHLY recommend this book for all parents, teachers, service-providers, etc: Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder.
And don’t forget to give your kids an officially designated spot to show off their excellent nature finds: Exploring Nature With Kids: The Nature Display.
More nature resources for kids:
- Favorite Children’s Books for Spring
- Poems for Spring
- Excellent Nature Biography for Kids (John Bartram, America’s first naturalist)
- Free Nature Journal Resources for Kids
- Naturalist-Recommended Wildflower Guides
- On-the-Go Nature Guides for Kids
Happy Nature Walking!
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We love taking nature walks. Now that the sun is out a little later into the evenings, we’ve resumed our post-dinner walks. Sometimes we even take along a camera! (BTW, thanks for sharing my posts with your readers!)
Debi, I LOVE your blog and all your fun nature walk ideas. Keep up the good work! 🙂