Earth Day Scavenger Hunt Worksheet (Free Printable)
Earth Day is nearly here, what better way to celebrate than with this free Earth Day scavenger hunt? Learn more about the environment and recycling as you go.
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd and marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.
Add this to your Earth Day activities for elementary students and get the kids outside while learning about the planet.
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Scavenger hunt to play on Earth Day
We love scavenger hunt worksheets and try to use one for every holiday!!
In fact, we always try to play games or do fun activities while we are learning. This one, in particular, is also a great way to get the kids outside to explore our beautiful planet.
The environment is something that we should all take seriously.
Teaching your child about the importance of recycling will not just help them become an environmentally conscious adult.
But also give off a good impression for other people in society who might need encouragement when it comes to caring about our planet’s future!
For example, even a simple thing such as turning the lights off can make a difference.
This Earth scavenger hunt printable is different though. The kids are not just looking for items, but they have to do tasks also!
How to use the Earth Day worksheet?
Download the printable scavenger hunt below. There is 1 page with 15 images. Make sure to check the printer settings.
This free fun scavenger hunt is free to print but is for personal and classroom use only. Scroll to the bottom of the post and add your email address to get the pdf file.
Kids of all ages can enjoy this Earth Day activity.
I recommend giving this to the kids on the Friday before or after Earth Day so they have the weekend to do some of the activities with their families. This is such a fun way for the kids to take care of the earth.
If you are using this in schools why not give a prize to the child who completes the most activities?
What activities are there on the worksheet?
All of these environmental issues will make a great talking point too:
- Plant a tree
- Use energy-efficient lightbulbs
- Find a pollinator
- Conserve water
- Carpool on your next trip
- Pick up litter x 2
- Find a recycling symbol
- Reusable bags
- Unplug electronics not in use
- Recycle trash
- Unplug electronics
- Recycle trash
- Find something made from recycled material
- Donate old clothes
- Find something using wind power. Have a discussion about global warming.
- Walk or ride to school.
Earth Day books for kids
While you are having fun with this recycling scavenger hunt why not learn more about the importance of Earth Day with these fun activities and books?
Teaching our kids about going green is a great idea for April.
They can learn eco-friendly behaviors, read books with environmental themes, and ways that they could help the Earth this month!
These are our favorite Earth Day books for kids:
- Earth Ninja: A Children’s Book About Recycling, Reducing, and Reusing is a great introductory book for elementary-aged kids.
- Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth teaches kids about composting.
- I Am Earth: An Earth Day Book for Kids is a perfect book for younger children aged 3-5.
Download our free Earth Day bookmarks printable too!
Additional Earth Day printables
- Challenge your vocabulary with an Earth Day word scramble, mixing environmental terms in a fun, engaging way.
- Earth Day coloring pages bring awareness to environmental themes through creative expression.
- Engaging in an Earth Day word search can enhance awareness of ecological vocabulary.
- Earth Day writing prompts encourage reflection and action on environmental issues through guided questions.
- Have fun with the whole family with our fun Earth Day bingo free printable.
The kids will love these Earth Day crafts too!
Other outdoor scavenger hunt ideas
- Explore the intricacies of plant life with a garden scavenger hunt, perfect for observing nature’s diversity.
- Get outside with our free neighborhood scavenger hunt.
- A tree scavenger hunt invites you to discover the variety and beauty of trees in your surroundings.
- Experience the thrill of the outdoors with a camping scavenger hunt, designed to enhance your adventure in the wild.
- At the zoo, a free zoo scavenger hunt can provide a fun and educational way to learn about different animal species.
- Have fun with farmyard animals with our farm scavenger hunt free printable.
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Last Updated on 10 September 2024 by Clare Brown