Seasons treasure hunt
Seasons scavenger hunts offer a unique look at the cyclical changes in nature. As you follow the GPS route, you will discover how each season has its own character, colours and natural phenomena. A perfect way to make children and adults aware of the natural rhythms around us.
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Available nature treasure hunts (5)
Natuur in de Stad
Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Fiets langs de mooiste groene plekken van Groningen. Ontdek parken, vijvers en stadsbossen waar je midden in de stad to…
Natuur
9-10 year
Strand en zee ontdekken
Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Een leuke speurtocht langs het strand en de boulevard van Scheveningen. Leer alles over de zee, schelpen en zeedieren!
Natuur
9-10 year
Natuur en dieren bij Kijkduin
Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Pak je fiets en ontdek de prachtige natuur rond Kijkduin. Van duinen tot bossen, van zeevogels tot konijnen - de natuur…
Natuur
9-10 year
Natuur in het Kralingse Bos
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Een leuke speurtocht voor de allerkleinsten door het mooie Kralingse Bos! Kijk goed om je heen naar bomen, bloemen, een…
Natuur
5-6 year
Natuur ontdekken in het Vondelpark
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Een leuke speurtocht door het Vondelpark voor de allerkleinsten! Tel eendjes, zoek bloemen en ontdek de natuur om je he…
Natuur
3-4 year
Featured this week: example questions for Seasons
New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.
Which birds often return in spring?
Swallows
Penguins
Kingfishers
Snowy owls
Which season comes before autumn?
Summer
Winter
Spring
Autumn
When do children often go to the beach?
In summer
In winter
In autumn
In spring
When does snow melt?
When it gets warmer
When it gets colder
When it gets dark
Never
In which season is it best to build a snowman?
Winter
Summer
Spring
Autumn
What do we call the first warm day of spring?
A spring day
A winter day
An autumn day
A rainy day
Which animals wake up from hibernation in spring?
Hedgehogs
Dogs
Cats
Horses
When will trees get new green leaves?
In spring
In winter
In autumn
In summer
What grows fastest in spring?
Grass
Stone
Iron
Plastic
What happens to the temperature in autumn?
Getting colder
Getting warmer
It remains the same
It gets warmer first, then colder
What sport do you mainly do in winter?
Skiing
Swimming
Football
Tennis
Which fruit usually ripens in autumn?
Apples
Watermelon
Ice cream
Pineapple
What do hedgehogs do in winter?
Hibernating
Flying to warm countries
Donning a thick winter coat
Living underground
Which tree gets pink or white blossoms in spring?
Cherry tree
Pine tree
Willow tree
Poplar
What falls from the trees in autumn?
Leaves
Stone
Water
Sand
What does 'season' mean?
A period of the year with certain weather
A kind of animal
One colour
A vehicle
When does spring officially start in the Netherlands?
20 March
1 March
21 February
15 March
What happens to most ponds in winter?
They get a layer of ice
They dry up
They get deeper
They change colour
Which animal collects nuts for winter?
Squirrel
Mouse
Rabbit
Hedgehog
Which trees bloom early in spring before the leaves arrive?
Willows
Oak
Birch
Essen
Which tree keeps its leaves in winter?
Pine tree
Oak
Birch
Chestnut
What natural phenomenon do you often see on cold winter mornings?
Ripe on the grass
Dew on leaves
Fog over water
Raindrops
What do you call animals that spend the winter by being little active?
Winter rustlers
Winter runners
Winter swimmers
Winter birds
Which type of fruit is mainly harvested in autumn?
Apples
Strawberries
Cherry
Plums
Which bird breeds in winter?
Crossbill
Robins
Merel
Titmouse
Which animal builds a winter supply of nuts and seeds?
Squirrel
Hedgehog
Bat
Mouse
Which planet has seasons that last about 21 years each?
Uranus
Saturn
Neptune
Jupiter
Which tree has needles that turn yellow and fall off in autumn?
Larix
Den
Spar
Juniper
What phenomenon occurs during the summer solstice at the North Pole?
The sun is above the horizon 24 hours a day
There are 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night
The sun is below the horizon 24 hours a day
The northern lights are most visible
Which tree has the most striking autumn colouring in the Netherlands?
American currant tree
Dutch oak
Common beech
Rough birch
Which animal can drop its body temperature to near freezing?
Arctic ground squirrel
Polar bear
Walrus
Arctic fox
What substance makes some plants resistant to frost?
Cryoprotectants
Chlorophyll
Cellulose
Starch
On average, how many extra calories does the human body burn in winter?
5-10% more
25-30% more
No difference
50% more
What form of energy do many animals store for winter?
Brown adipose tissue
White adipose tissue
Muscle glycogen
Liver proteins
How many degrees does the sun shift daily during seasonal transitions?
About 1 degree
About 5 degrees
About 0.25 degrees
About 2 degrees
Which chemical produces the characteristic 'spring freshness' in the air?
Ozone after thunderstorms
Methane from soil
Ammonia from animals
Sulphur from plants
Which bird species remains active year-round in the Netherlands and does not fall into hibernation or torpor?
Titmouse
Swift
House sparrow
Cuckoo
What causes the characteristic smell of autumn?
Geosmin, produced by fungi and bacteria
Chlorine gas from decaying leaves
Oxygen from photosynthesis
Methane from soil processes
Which bird is famous for its seasonal migration from Arctis to Antarctica?
Arctic tern
Goose
Swallow
Crane
What is the name of the period of extreme cold that often occurs in January/February?
The severe frost period
Ice Age
Polar cold
Arctic invasion
Which ocean current has a major influence on the temperate climate in western Europe?
Gulf Stream
Kuroshio
Humboldt current
Benguela current
Which factor is most important in determining seasonal changes?
Solar radiation intensity
Lunar phases
Atmospheric pressure
Magnetic field
Which polar circle experiences polar days during the southern summer?
Antarctic Circle
Arctic Circle
Equator
Capricorn retaining ring
At what time of the year does the maple tree produce its sugary sap?
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Which term describes the gradual increase in daylight time in spring?
Photoperiod extension
Circadian rhythm
Biological clock reset
Seasonal delay
Which marine mammal migrates seasonally between feeding and breeding grounds?
Grey whale
Seal
Dolphin
Orca
Which plant organ is specifically adapted for survival during adverse seasons?
Globe
Sheet
Stem
Flower
What process causes leaves to lose their green colour in autumn?
Chlorophyll degradation
Water shortage
Increased photosynthesis
Temperature rise
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