Nature Activities for Kids: Explore, Discover & Get Outdoors
Looking for ways to get your children outside and enjoying the great outdoors?
Our nature activities for kids are the perfect way to spark curiosity, build new skills, and create lasting family memories—all while enjoying the fresh air. Whether you’re exploring your local park, playing in the garden, or heading into the woods, you’ll find creative and low-prep ideas suitable for every season.
From bug hunts and leaf crafts to simple scavenger hunts and nature-inspired games, each activity is designed to be fun, educational, and easy to follow. Ideal for toddlers to tweens, these hands-on adventures will help kids connect with nature and unplug from screens.
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Plant a Mini Garden
Create a mini garden in a pot, tray, or window box! This hands-on activity is a brilliant way for kids to learn about plants, nature, and responsibility.
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Grow An Avocado Tree
Turn food scraps into a growing project! With just a few simple steps, children can sprout an avocado seed and grow their own little tree.
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Nature Collage
Gather leaves, petals, and twigs on your next nature walk, then turn them into beautiful collages! A perfect mix of outdoor exploration and creative expression.
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Go for a hike
Explore nature, get active, and spark curiosity with a family hike! Every trail offers a chance to discover new sights, sounds, and moments together.
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Pebble Art
Collect pebbles of different shapes and colours, then create your own beach masterpiece — from animals to rainbows and everything in between.
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Sand Art Mandalas
Encourage mindfulness and creativity by making mandala-style patterns in the sand using beach treasures like shells, pebbles, and seaweed.
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Rose Perfume
Make a simple rose-scented perfume using fresh petals and water — a lovely way to enjoy nature through scent and creativity.
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Nature Color Hunt
Go on an outdoor adventure to find items in nature matching different colors, developing observation skills and color recognition.
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Backyard Bug Safari
Explore the fascinating world of insects and other small creatures in your own backyard with this educational nature activity.