28 Fun Nature Crafts for Kids

Turn a smooth stone into a simple black and red ladybug. This class craft is so cute!

Make a classic pinecone bird feeder following Red Ted Art's instructions. Hang them outside a window where you can watch the birds all summer.

Look how pretty this leaf chalk art from Arty Crafty Kids turned out! Have your kids decorate the leaves and then turn them into a garland to display around the house.

Collect small stones to paint to look like tiny mushrooms. These are a fun addition to a terrarium or fairy garden.

Mandalas are a popular mindfulness activity and they're so soothing to make. Learn how to make nature mandalas from How We Learn.

Forget selfies and make these precious nature faces with your kids. Happy Hooligans shares how to make these creative self-portraits.

Collect fallen leaves to make crayon rubbing art. Then add a few details to turn them into birds.

All those tiny shells collected at the beach are perfect for making this shell daisy art from Rhythms of Play.

Plan this fun family activity from Growing Family for your next camping trip or woodland hike. A journey stick is made from items you find along the path.

Turn leaves of all shapes and sizes into stamps to make marker leaf prints inspired by Kitchen Table Classroom.

These art bugs at The Craft Train are pretty cute. Learn how to make them from found natural materials.

Easy Peasy and Fun shares how to make twig boats with your kids. They can really sail on the water too.

Flower fairies are a great open-ended activity that blends nature and art. See how Meaningful Mama set this one up.

Make a nature suncatcher to hang in your windows for an easy way to bring nature indoors. Get tons of good tips and ideas from Messy Little Monsters.

Your child might've had a pet rock, but what about a pet pinecone? Blue Bear Wood shares how to make these cute critters.

This tiny campfire craft from Box of Ideas would be a fun addition to a dollhouse. Your kids will love playing pretend camping with their dolls.

Art and writing combine with this simple nature names activity from Mrs. Jones' Creation Station. This is a great activity for kids of all ages.

Grab a handful of similar-sized rocks and use paint pens to turn them into a backyard tic tac toe game.

Acorns are one of those items that you can often find in bulk. Gather a few handfuls from beneath a tree to make felted acorns like Ideas for the Home by Kenarry.

Take the kids on a walk and let them collect small found items in their pockets. When you get home, make this nature pocket art from 5 Minutes for Mom.

Visit Crafts on Sea to learn how to make this gorgeous butterfly craft project. Your kids will be able to create all kinds of shapes and designs.

You have to see this dandelion play dough from Parenting Chaos. It's the perfect thing to do when your kids bring you a bouquet of these bright yellow flowers.

Kids love making handmade gifts, like this rock photo holder from Buggy and Buddy. You could also use them to display your summer family photos.

Add some story stones to your play ideas list for year-round fun. Learn how to make them from collected rocks at Homeschool Preschool.

Everyone loves owls. Make a whole family of bark owls using natural materials like Fireflies and Mud Pies.

Leaves have really unique and interesting textures that will stand out when you make these clay leaf prints from The Imagination Tree.

Learn how to do hapa zome, the Japanese art of naturally coloring fabric with leaves and flowers. Thimble and Twig makes this looks much less messy than dying.

A trip to the beach isn't complete without collecting a few shells. Turn your kids' collection into a cute seashell fish from Crafts by Amanda.