Outdoor activity ideas and inspiration

From mid-March to the end of May 2020, Harpswell Heritage Land Trust (HHLT) posted a simple outdoor activity idea and nature riddle for kids every weekday. Some days we also posted other resources, like downloadable chapters of the Junior Ranger Activity Book.

Created to support parents who found themselves homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic, these activity ideas are a great jumping off point for any outdoor adventure. Click here for a list with links to all 50 activity ideas.

Nature riddle

One of Maine’s largest breeding birds makes surprisingly long flights during migration that find the bird moving between Maine and Caribbean locations in only two to three, depending upon the speed of high altitude winds. What bird is this? Click here for the answer and to read more about this interesting Maine animal.

Scavenger hunts

Scavenger hunts are great, fun ways to encourage kids to explore and look closely at the world around them. You can make your own or use one of ours. There are four available for download below.