Here's a fun nature activity you can do right here in Edmonton! So often, when we spend time outside, we don't stop to look at all the interesting plants around us. If you stop and look closely, you'll realize that there are so many different types of plants!
Please remember to be kind to our natural areas while exploring. This scavenger hunt is meant to use only our eyes. Please do not pick and/or take home natural items such as flowers or berries, especially if you are within an EALT Conservation Land or any other protected area.
What You'll Need
A print out of the Plant Scavenger Hunt handout
A pen or a pencil
Optional: A magnifying glass
Optional: A picnic lunch to enjoy while you explore
What to Do
Take a trip to your nearest green space. This might be your backyard, a local park, nearby hiking trails, or EALT’s Conservation Lands!
Look at the pictures on the Plant Scavenger Hunt handout and try to find the matching real plants in your backyard, nearby park or one of our Conservation Lands.
If you find one, check the checkbox and look for more!
Don't worry if you can't find them all. You can add your own plants, too!
Ask Yourself
What other plants do you see that are not on the scavenger hunt sheet? What do they look like? Can you draw them on the back of the page?
How many plants did you spot? Did you spot all 12?
What do you think plants needs to live?
Extra Activity: Stand in one spot and count how many different plants you can see without moving!
