50 Things Kids Can Find on a Forest Walk 🌲

A Fun Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Taking kids on a forest walk can quickly turn into “I’m bored” after five minutes — unless you turn it into a game.

One of the easiest ways to keep children engaged outdoors is by giving them a nature scavenger hunt. Suddenly every leaf, feather and insect becomes part of an adventure.

This list contains 50 things children aged 5–10 can try to find on a woodland walk. You can simply read the list together before you start, or print it and tick items off along the way.

Leaves and plants

1. A tiny leaf

2. A really big leaf

3. A leaf with holes in it

4. A leaf that isn’t green

5. A spiky plant

6. A smooth leaf

7. A leaf shaped like a heart

8. A plant growing on a tree

9. A curly leaf

10. A fallen branch

Forest Floor Finds

1. A smooth stone

2. A rough stone

3. Something covered in moss

4. A stick shaped like a letter

5. A feather

6. A nut or acorn

7. Tree bark on the ground

8. A mushroom or fungus

9. A muddy patch

10. A fallen Branch

Tiny Creatures

1. An ant

2. A spider web

3. A beetle

4. A butterfly

5. A worm

6. A snail

7. A ladybird

8. Something that flies

9. Something that crawls

10. A bird

Trees in nature

1. The tallest tree you can see

2. A tree with rough bark

3. A tree with smooth bark

4. A tree stump

5. A fallen tree

6. A tree with branches low enough to touch

7. Roots sticking out of the ground

8. A tree with moss on it

9. A tree shaped like a letter

10. A tree with a hole in it

Colour in Nature

1. Something yellow

2. Something red

3. Something brown

4. Something purple

5. Something green

6. Something shiny

7. Something tiny

8. Something bigger than your hand

9. Something bright that smells interesting

10. Your favourite thing you found

Make It More Fun

You can turn this into an even bigger adventure by:

1. Taking photos of each discovery

2. Drawing your finds when you get home

3. Building a small nature collection table

4. Timing how long it takes to find 10 items

5. Competing to see who finds the most

Download a Printable Version

If your kids enjoyed this list, you might also like our printable nature missions designed to turn outdoor walks into real adventures.

Visit Dander Outdoors to download free outdoor missions for kids.

Perfect for:

• Forest walks

• Beach trips

• Family hikes

• Weekend adventures

Final Tip for Parents

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Children don't need expensive activities to enjoy nature. Sometimes a simple list and a bit of curiosity can turn an ordinary walk into a real adventure.

Happy exploring