Free Garden Scavenger Hunt Printable for Kids: Explore Nature in Your Backyard

Explore, Discover, and Play—Right in Your Garden

Looking for a simple way to encourage your children to explore the outdoors with more curiosity and joy? Our Garden Scavenger Hunt Printable is a fun and flexible activity that turns any outdoor space into a nature-filled adventure.

Whether heading outside for a homeschool nature study, planning a screen-free afternoon, or wanting a fresh idea for your next nature walk, this printable is the perfect companion for curious kids and nature-loving families.

What’s Included With the Garden Scavenger Hunt

This downloadable Garden Scavenger Hunt is beautifully designed to inspire observation and interaction with the natural world. It’s more than a game—it’s a gateway to deeper connection, mindfulness, and discovery.

Here’s what you’ll love:
🌿 Nature-themed scavenger prompts including plants, insects, textures, and treasures
🎯 Two ways to play: aim for Bingo (four in a row) or challenge yourself with a full Blackout!
👧👦 Great for all ages—play solo, in teams, or as a classroom or family group
📎 Print-and-go format—perfect for spontaneous outdoor play or planned nature lessons

Why Garden Scavenger Hunts Work

Scavenger hunts are a time-tested way to spark wonder in children. They provide a gentle structure to outdoor time while allowing kids to look more closely, ask more questions, and move their bodies.

Plus, they’re an excellent way to:

Build observation and classification skills
Support sensory awareness
Practice patience and mindfulness
Encourage movement and fresh air

Best of all? They’re fun!

A Perfect Fit for Homeschool, Classrooms, or Nature Walks

Whether you’re a homeschool family following a Charlotte Mason or Waldorf rhythm, a classroom teacher looking for a seasonal outdoor activity, or a parent planning a park playdate, this scavenger hunt fits seamlessly into your day.

It’s also an easy addition to:

Nature journals or unit studies
Forest school programs
Backyard birthday parties
Weekend garden exploration

Ready to Begin Your Garden Adventure?

You can grab your Free Garden Scavenger Hunt Printable. It’s a digital download—print one or print as many as you need for your group or family.

Be sure to share your adventures with us! Tag @afarmtokeep or use the hashtag #littlegardenmakers so we can celebrate your nature finds.

Let’s nurture a lifelong love of nature—one scavenger hunt at a time.