Scavenger hunts
Introduction
See what fascinating things you can find out in nature.Find the treasure in your garden
Download the scavenger hunt chart (PDF, 85K), then head outside and see if you can find all the treasure.
See what you can find on the rocky shore
There are all sorts of fascinating critters who swim, crawl, climb and slime their way around rock pools at beaches, rivers and lakes.
Without disturbing anyone's home, investigate the wildlife that inhabits the shore.
The New Zealand Marine Studies Centre has produced a great rocky shore scavenger hunt (PDF, 145K) you can give the kids.