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Washington State University

Simple Gardening and Nature Activities for Children and Youth

Program Contact: Sarah Moore, King County Master Gardener Program Coordinator
(425)-738-0109 • king.mg@wsu.edu

Bug Races


Search for bugs, set up a racecourse and watch them go! Download the activity sheet.

Garden Scavenger Hunt

Blue flower with lady bug

Who can earn the most points exploring the garden or yard? Download the activity sheet.

Garden Walk Scavenger Hunt

Green slug diagram identifying the parts of a slug

What can you check off on the list while exploring nature? Download the activity sheet.

Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt

Bird nest with three blue eggs

What can you find on your nature walk? Download the activity sheet.

Sensory Scavenger Hunt

Bee on white flower

How many things can you hear and how many different leaf shapes can you find? Download the activity sheet.

Tape Bracelets

Tape bracelet with flowers

Make a decorative bracelet using tape and bits of nature. For ages 3+. The more the merrier. Modified activity from Life Lab. Download the activity sheet.

 

 

Feature image by Redakter and detail images from top by RealWorkHard (blue flower with lady bug), Designer Coleman (bird nest), and Rudy and Peter Skitterians (bee).