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Autumn leaf scavenger hunt
Any park or woodland becomes an adventure with a checklist in hand. Perfect for October.
Ages3+
Time1 hr
CostFree
MessLow mess
WhereOutdoors
What you need
Look, don't touch, for fungi and berries.
Let's go
Pick a park, wood or even a tree-lined street.
Give everyone a list to find. Try a red leaf, a yellow leaf, a conker, an acorn, a feather, a pine cone, something spiky and something smooth.
Tick things off as you go and collect what you can.
At home, lay out the haul and make a leaf collage or sort them by colour.
Real talk
- For little ones, use pictures instead of words on the list.
- Bring a snack. The walk always takes longer than you think.
Make it a woodland day out
Country parks and arboretums are stunning in autumn, and many have trails just for kids.
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