9 Printable Earth Day Scavenger Hunts for Kids

Explore and appreciate the great outdoors from anywhere with our free printable scavenger hunts, featuring nature and conservation themes, as well as Earth Day options that build sensory and literacy skills!

Earth Day provides the perfect opportunity to get outside and engage with nature, and our free printable scavenger hunts add to the fun. Pick from nine different nature-themed options, including scavenger hunts for preschoolers and kindergartners, a scavenger hunt that teaches conservation and sustainability, or a scavenger hunt for those living in the city. There’s even an option to complete from inside!

Whether you’re planning a classroom lesson, homeschool activity, or backyard adventure, these Earth Day activities for kids help build observation skills, phonics knowledge, and a deeper appreciation for protecting our planet. Just print the scavenger hunt(s) of your choice, grab a pencil, and head outside (or look through the window) to see what you can find!

Earth Day and Nature Scavenger Hunts

Outside-In Scavenger Hunt

Printable Outside-In Earth Day scavenger hunt worksheet with ABCmouse green character on a bright green background

When heading outdoors isn’t possible, use this scavenger hunt to appreciate nature from the comforts of home, as most items can be found by looking out the window or front door.

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Wildlife Wonders Scavenger Hunt

Wildlife Wonders Earth Day scavenger hunt printable featuring animal checklist and ABCmouse boy character on purple background

Nature is filled with living creatures to observe on the ground, in the air, or cruising through the water. Print out this animal scavenger hunt to see how many you can spot!

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Earth Helper Scavenger Hunt

Earth Helper Earth Day scavenger hunt printable with recycling and conservation checklist and ABCmouse orange character

Turn conservation and sustainability into action with a scavenger hunt that highlights simple ways we can all help the planet, including items to look for and activities to try.

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Outdoor Sensory Hunt

Outdoor Sensory Earth Day scavenger hunt printable with five senses checklist and ABCmouse girl character on green background

This scavenger hunt invites kids to explore the outdoors through sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste, helping them understand how their senses impact their experiences in nature.

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A to Z Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Combine alphabet learning with hunting for acorns, insects, rocks, worms, and more. As you work through the alphabet scavenger hunt, be sure to point out the beginning letter sounds in each word.

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CVC Words Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Printable CVC word outdoor scavenger hunt worksheet with simple phonics word list and blue robot character on yellow background

Consonant-vowel-consonant words are among the first young children use to learn decoding and phonics. Print this scavenger hunt to add early reading practice to your outdoor adventures.

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Letter Blend Words Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Printable letter blends outdoor scavenger hunt worksheet with blend word checklist and fox character on dark blue background

This nature scavenger hunt invites kids to practice identifying consonant blends and vowel teams as they scour backyards and parks for the items on their list.

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In the City Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Cities make a perfect backdrop for searching for wildlife and sustainability efforts. Simply print out the city scavenger hunt list and keep your eyes peeled as you stroll.

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Earth Day Scavenger Hunt with Pictures

Printable Earth Day scavenger hunt with labeled picture checklist for preschoolers.

With labeled pictures to guide the way, this Earth Day scavenger hunt is ideal for preschoolers and children who haven’t yet learned to read.

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More Earth Day Activities for Kids

Paint the World

To create this Earth Day craft, print and cut out the Earth from our E is for Earth worksheet. Glue it onto a paper plate. Add a few dollops of blue paint for water and green paint for land. Then, place the plate inside a plastic bag and seal it shut. Let your child squish and spread the paint with their fingers to color in the Earth—no mess, just lots of fun!

Fun earth day activity for kids from ABCmouse.com.

Earth Day Coloring Pages

Help kids learn more about the importance of caring for our planet as they color with these free printable Earth Day coloring pages.

Seed Paper

Recycled paper and wildflower seeds partner up in this Earth Day craft that doubles as a great gift. Find step-by-step instructions on creating seed paper here.

Printable Earth Day Word List & Facts

Learn more about Earth Day and grow your child’s vocabulary and understanding around nature and conservation with this free printable list of words and facts.