Scavenger Hunt

OVERVIEW

These photography-based scavenger hunt prompts are intended to get participants to engage in their surroundings and notice things around them in new ways.

Suggested supplies

• Handout with scavenger hunt prompts

• Cameras or phones to take pictures with

SUGGESTED PROMPTS

Create a scavenger hunt with prompts. Possible prompts include:

• Take a picture of 3 places that are homes (plant, animal, human)

• Make a sound recording or video of a bird or animal

• Find and take a picture of 3 different types of tree

• Take a picture of something that is very small

• Take a picture of something smooth and something textured

• Take a picture showing something transforming or changing

• Take a picture showing how two plants are connected or in relationship to each other

• Take a picture of something colorful

• Take a picture of yourself engaging or connecting with your surroundings

• Take a picture of 3 different plants you don't know the names of yet

• Identify these plants (You can use a plant identification app or another resource)

• Use a language app, or speak to a member of the community to translate the three plants you found into a different language.

A scavenger hunt could also include particular activities such as:

• Cleaning up garbage in the area

• Find a spot and practice meditation for at least 5 minutes

• Get active outdoors - go for a walk, run, hike or other activity outside

• Make a drawing based on something you see outdoors