Nature scavenger hunt

Today I thought I would share with you a family tradition. Every Memorial Day weekend we would go to Stanley, Id. On Sunday, my mom would put together a nature scavenger hunt for all of the children. We would get into groups (that way the younger ones could participate). The first group back would win a prize. We always had a lot of fun.

Here is a sample list of things we had to find:

pine cone

yellow flower

purple flower

5 white rock

pink rock

pine needle

2 different green leaves

wood from a fallen tree for the fire

moss

ant

worm

grass

feather

acorn

hiking stick

10 pieces of trash (throw them away)

If you live or visit the sea you could include:

sand

seashells

seaweed

driftwood

If you are in your yard:

10 weeds (free gardening for you!)

berries

For things that are hard to bring back or pick up have them take pictures of or draw:

an animals home

black bird

squirrel

small tree

tall tree

2 different animal tracks

stream/creek

meadow

pond

butterfly

If you have younger children who can't read yet or are learning; make your list a picture list. That way they can participate too!

You are the parent let them have fun, but keep them safe. You know what is around your area, so pick items that will keep them at a safe distance for you. Give them boundaries if needs be.