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10 Nature Treasures to Find at the Park or Around the Block

Use this scavenger hunt list to guide your family nature stroll

Published on: October 13, 2021

10 Nature Treasures to Find at the Park or Around the Block

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2. Rocks

Even Martha Stewart loves rocks for great kids' crafts. Bring home a few special rocks to paint as ladybugs or dominoes, or make a bookend out of a larger rock. Try to balance flat rocks in a stack to build a cairn.

Talk to older kids about the three main types of rocks (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic), and find endless information, activities and learning games at sites such as Kids Love Rocks.

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