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N is for {40+} Nature Walks {with Free Printables}

June 29, 2014 By Deb Chitwood 8 Comments

I’m happy to be part of the ABC’s of Nature series! My post today represents the letter N.

For “N is for Nature Walks,” I’m sharing a roundup of 40+ summer (and often spring or fall) nature walks with free printables. I’m including neighborhood walks for families who live in urban areas.

N Is for Nature Walks - 40+ Nature Walks with Free Printables

Nature Walks with Free Printables

ABC Nature Walk by Rachel Lynette on Teachers Pay Teachers

How to Go on a Nature Walk from My Merry Messy Life

Hiking Scavenger Hunt Printable from Make and Takes

Tens Frame Fun Build (using objects from nature walks) by Marsha from A Differentiated Kindergarten at PreK + K Sharing

Pond Walk Scavenger Hunt from I {Heart} Crafty Things

Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids from Five Little Chefs

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (Photo from Hands On As We Grow)

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (Photo from Hands On As We Grow)

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Guide from Hands On : As We Grow

Nature Scavenger Hunt (Image from The Jenny Evolution)

Nature Scavenger Hunt (Image from The Jenny Evolution)

Nature Scavenger Hunt from The Jenny Evolution

Outdoor Sketching Scavenger Hunt (Image from Buggy and Buddy)

Outdoor Sketching Scavenger Hunt (Image from Buggy and Buddy)

Outdoor Sketching Scavenger Hunt from Buggy and Buddy

Go on a Sound Walk from Buggy and Buddy

 

 
Paper Bag Nature Journal (Photo from Spell Outloud)

Paper Bag Nature Journal (Photo from Spell Outloud)

Nature Walks with Young Children (Nature journal pages are no longer available, but there’s a helpful video.) from Spell Outloud

Summer Nature Study Page from Spell Outloud

Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids from The Taylor House

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt from Today’s Mama

Finding Shapes in Nature (Photo by Trisha from Inspiration Laboratories at Kids Activities Blog)

Finding Shapes in Nature (Photo by Trisha from Inspiration Laboratories at Kids Activities Blog)

Shapes in Nature by Trisha from Inspiration Laboratories at Kids Activities Blog (Update: The printable doesn’t appear to be available now, but you could try one of these free shape printables: My Book of Nature Shapes by I Believe in Montessori at Teachers Pay Teachers or Mini Geometric Shapes Poster by Green Tree Montessori Materials at Teachers Pay Teachers. While you might not find all the Montessori geometric shapes, the nature hunt for them is an awesome extension of geometric shapes work!)

We’re Going on a Bug Hunt from Mrs. Bremer’s Class

Nature through the Seasons by Marcy Crabtree from Ben and Me at The Busy Mom

Nature Scavenger Hunt from How to Nest for Less

Listening Walk (Photo from Teach Preschool)

Listening Walk (Photo from Teach Preschool)

Head Outdoors for a Listening Walk from Teach Preschool

Nature Scavenger Hunt from The Homeschool Den

Scavenger Hunt Activity from Learn Create Love

Rocks 53-Page Printable (Image from Wise Owl Factory)

Rocks 53-Page Printable (Image from Wise Owl Factory)

Nature Walk and Rock Printables and Bird Walk Pages for California from Wise Owl Factory

Sensory Nature Scavenger Hunt from Racheous

Sensory Nature Scavenger Hunt from Racheous

Sensory Nature Scavenger Hunt from Racheous

Nature Scavenger Hunts (Including Sensory Scavenger Hunt) from My Open Country

Case Files for Nature Detectives from Enchanted Schoolroom

Bird Nature Study Printables from Homeschool Creations

I Spy Neighborhood Walk (Photo from Mess for Less)

I Spy Neighborhood Walk (Photo from Mess for Less)

I Spy Neighborhood Walk from Mess for Less

Camping Bingo from 30 Handmade Days

Mini Nature Journal Printable (Photo from Doodles and Jots at Artchoo)

Mini Nature Journal Printable (Photo from Doodles and Jots at Artchoo)

Mini Nature Journal Printable by Ann from Doodles and Jots at CraftWhack

Exploring Nature at Walden Pond with Nature Journal (Photo from 3 Dinosaurs)

Exploring Nature at Walden Pond with Nature Journal (Photo from 3 Dinosaurs)

Exploring Nature at Walden Pond – with Free Nature Journal from 3 Dinosaurs

Nature Walk Observations (Image from Schooling a Monkey)

Nature Walk Observations (Image from Schooling a Monkey)

Summer Educational Fun – Tips for Teaching Science in a Nature Walk from Schooling a Monkey

Nature Walk Observation Notebook from The Homeschool Scientist

Nature Journal Writing Prompts (Image from Peace ... but Not Quiet)

Nature Journal Writing Prompts (Image from Peace … but Not Quiet)

Nature Journal Writing Prompts from Peace … but Not Quiet

Homeschool Nature Walks from Blessed Beyond a Doubt

Tactile Nature Letters with Free Letter Templates

I have free printable templates (instant download) for making tactile nature letters on a nature walk.

ABC’s of Nature Series

ABC's of Nature

The ABC’s of Nature Blog Hop will continue daily through the letter Z. Thanks to Kristina from School Time Snippets for organizing the series! Be sure to visit the ABC’s of Nature landing page at School Time Snippets … a new post is added each day throughout the alphabet! 🙂

 

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  1. Mae says

    June 29, 2014 at 9:56 am

    Great collection. Thanks for including mine.

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  2. Kristina says

    June 30, 2014 at 8:04 am

    WOW! Who knew there were so many different nature walk ideas! Thanks for gathering this collection!! Nature walks are a wonderful way to explore nature : )

    Reply
  3. Adventures Of Adam says

    July 1, 2014 at 7:35 am

    Can’t wait to take my toddler on his first nature walk. Thank you for the fantastic resources!

    Reply
  4. Dianna says

    July 5, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    What great ideas you shared! Thank you for linking up with the Thoughtful Spot!

    Reply
  5. Anna says

    July 6, 2014 at 11:47 am

    What a great idea for a round up, Deb! Featuring tomorrow and will be sharing on Facebook.

    Reply
  6. Pinkoddy says

    July 10, 2014 at 1:57 am

    Wow what an amazing round up. Thank you so much for sharing. I am featuring it on the Kids Coop

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  7. Carrie says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    A great round up!! We love nature walks and looking for things on them. Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!

    Reply
  8. Renae says

    July 14, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    These are fabulous! Thank you so much for linking up to the Kids Learning Printables Linky Party!

    Reply

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