Discover the Wonders of Nature with a GPS scavenger hunt
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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
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Featured this week: example questions for Nature
New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.
What do plants do with the dirty air?
They clean it up
They make it dirtier
They eat it up
They are hiding it
What does a caterpillar feel like?
Soft
Hard
Wet
Cold
What does a fish have on both sides of its head?
Eyes
Ears
Nose
Mouth
What do small plants look like?
Green and small
Big and red
Blue and square
Black and round
Where does an ant live?
In an anthill
In a tree
In the water
In a flower
What does a sea turtle eat?
Seagrass
Biscuits
Milk
Candy
What do you use to sail on water?
Boat
Car
Bike
Chair
Which fish has big eyes?
Soldiers fish
Shrimp
Crab
Coral
Where do moles sleep?
Under the ground
In trees
In water
In the air
Which bird makes a 'beep beep' sound?
Sparrow
Goose
Crow
Owl
When do birds usually lay their eggs?
In spring
In winter
Only at night
When it rains
What can you see little fish swimming in?
In a pond
In a tree
In the air
In the sand
Which tree loses its leaves in autumn?
Oak
Pine tree
Plastic tree
Cactus
Which plant has a long, orange root that you can eat?
Carrot
Rose
Grass
Daisy
Which flower can you put in your hair?
All small flowers
Sunflowers only
None
Plastic flowers only
What do chickens like to eat?
Grains and seeds
Fish
Meat
Candy
What grows on the branches of an apple tree?
Apples
Bananas
Strawberries
Grapes
How long does it take for an apple to rot in nature?
A few weeks
One hundred years
One day
He never rots away
What are the small eggs of frogs called?
Frogspawn
Fish eggs
Water balls
Mud balls
What shape does a drop of water have?
Round
Square
Triangular
Rectangular
When do you usually see your breath in the air?
When it's cold
When it's warm
When it rains
When it's windy
Which animal has black and white stripes and lives in Europe?
Das
Zebra
Tiger
Panda
When do acorns fall from the trees?
In autumn
In winter
In spring
In summer
What is the best way to transport vegetables?
Buying from the neighbourhood
Having it come from very far away
By plane
With large trucks
Which season is warmest?
Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Which bird helps in the garden by eating insects?
Robins
Swan
Duck
Pelican
Which species of shrimp often lives with sea anemones?
Polish shrimp
North Sea shrimp
Crayfish
Freshwater shrimp
What is plankton?
Very small plants and animals in the water
Big fish in the ocean
Trees growing in water
Stones on the seabed
How do trees transport water from their roots to their leaves?
By their tribe
By air
Through their leaves
Through their branches
Which flower rotates with the sun?
Sunflower
Rose
Tulip
Daisy
Where are young seals born?
On sand banks
In trees
In caves
In houses
What do rabbits do when they sense danger?
They knock with their hind legs
They will sing
They go dancing
They go to sleep
Which tree has a smooth, grey trunk?
Beech
Oak
Den
Willow
What do you call plants that spread their seeds with the wind?
Anemochore plants
Zootchore plants
Hydrochore plants
Autochore plants
What is the role of bacteria in an ecosystem?
They break down dead organisms into nutrients
They convert sunlight into food
They hunt small animals
They provide pollination for flowers
Which tree grows well in wet, swampy soil?
Els
Beech
Oak
Maple
Which continent has the greatest biodiversity in the world?
South America
Africa
Asia
Australia
What is a green roof?
A roof on which plants grow
A roof painted green
A roof made of plastic
A roof with green tiles
Why do the leaves fall off the trees in autumn?
There is less light and water available
The leaves have become too heavy
The wind blows them off
They dried up from the cold
What do we call the tiny holes in leaves where gases go in and out?
Stomata
Leaf holes
Airholes
Gas vents
What is a biodiversity hotspot?
Area with many endemic species under threat
Area where it is always warm
Area with the most tourists
Area with the largest animals
What instrument is used to measure the rate of photosynthesis?
Oxygen meter
Thermometer
pH meter
Luxmeter
How much time is there between lightning and thunder at 1 km distance?
3 seconds
5 seconds
2 seconds
4 seconds
Which flower is used to make lavender oil?
Lavandula
Rosmarinus
Salvia
Thymus
Approximately how much plastic soup is swimming in the oceans?
150 million tonnes
15 million tonnes
500 million tonnes
50 million tonnes
Which insect has the longest lifespan?
Termite queen
Honeybee
Butterfly
Dragonfly
Which insect has the strongest jaws?
Flying deer
Ant
At
Wasp larva
What is co-evolution?
Species evolving together and influencing each other
Species arising at the same time
Species going extinct together
Species sharing each other's habitat
Which animal can regenerate its own tail?
Lizard
Hose
Mouse
Cat
What percentage of all species of mammals became extinct in the last 500 years?
About 2%
About 8%
About 0.5%
About 15%
Which vegetables should NOT be planted next to walnut trees?
Tomatoes
Spinach
Onions
Carrot
In which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer located?
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
What colour blood do most insects have?
Yellow or green
Red
Blue
Black
What is the role of NADPH in photosynthesis?
It provides electrons and hydrogen atoms for the reduction of CO2
It transports oxygen to the atmosphere
It splits water molecules
It forms the structure of chloroplasts
Which Dutch river has the name of a Germanic deity?
Rhine
Maas
IJssel
Fight
What is the lifespan of a mayfly as an adult insect?
Several hours to days
One month
One week
One year
What is a spring (in a hydrological sense)?
A place where groundwater rises naturally
A small waterfall
A seasonal river
An artificial fountain
What is an ephemeral stream?
A river that carries water only after rainfall
A river that carries water all year round
An underground river
A river that carries water only in winter
What is the main criterion for FSC forest certification?
Environmentally, socially and economically sustainable forest management
Maximum timber production
Use of native species only
Minimal maintenance costs
Which tree starts budding first in spring?
Hazel
Oak
Beech
Linde
Which flower has the mechanism of explosive seed dispersal?
Springseed (Impatiens)
Dandelion
Poppy
Sunflower
Which heavy metal is mainly associated with contamination from old paint and pipes?
Lead
Mercury
Cadmium
Arsenic
What is an endemic species in the context of freshwater ecosystems?
A species found only in a specific body of water
A species found all over the world
A species recently introduced
A species that lives only in polluted water
Which area is known as the 'Coral Triangle' for its biodiversity?
Southeast Asia and Western Pacific
Caribbean sea
Red sea
Indian Ocean
What trait do only male ducks have?
A curly tail
Croaking
Swimming
Diving
What substance gives roots the characteristic brown colour when exposed to air?
Lignin
Chlorophyll
Carotine
Anthocyanin
Which particular type of mineral can you find in the soil of National Park Sallandse Heuvelrug?
Iron Nut
Feldspar
Quartz
Mica
In which season is the photosynthesis efficiency of C4 plants highest?
Summer
Winter
Spring
Autumn
What is the best way to control slugs organically?
Nematodes (Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita)
Salt spreading
Copper sulphate
Beer falling
Which bird has the strongest grip of all the birds of prey?
Harpy
Golden eagle
Bald Eagle
Peregrine falcon
On average, how long do coral larvae (planula) float in the water column before they attach?
3-7 days
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
1-2 months
What percentage of all waste in the ocean is plastic?
80%
60%
40%
95%
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Nature scavenger hunts are available in many nature reserves, forests, parks and nature reserves throughout the Netherlands. You can play in National Park De Hoge Veluwe, Kinderdijk, or just in the local city park.
Nature scavenger hunts are for all ages, from 6 to 99! We have easy routes for children and challenging ones for adults. Families can play and learn together.
You will learn about local flora and fauna, ecosystems, sustainability and conservation. You will also discover interesting facts about animals, plants and the interaction between different species in nature.
You only need your smartphone for the GPS function. Do wear suitable footwear for outdoor activities and clothing suited to the weather. Binoculars can be handy but are not compulsory.
Yes, nature scavenger hunts are possible in every season! Every time of the year offers unique nature experiences - from blooming flowers in spring to autumn colours and winter landscapes.
A Nature scavenger hunt is a GPS walk where you answer questions on the topic of Nature. Walk from location to location and learn while you are outside.
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