Play. Connect. Make a Difference.

What is Nature Challenge?

Nature Challenge is an interactive platform designed to help people of all ages—especially children and families—connect with nature, engage in outdoor activities, and take meaningful action to protect our environment.

A fun and engaging way to explore the outdoors, Nature Challenge is powered by a network of nature centers, zoos, government agencies, non-profits, and other organizations committed to outdoor education and conservation. These organizations create games, activities, and hands-on conservation projects that help participants develop skills, discover new places, and actively contribute to creating a more sustainable world.

For families, educators, and community groups, Nature Challenge provides a gateway to outdoor learning and stewardship—empowering the next generation to build a lasting relationship with nature.

How It Works:

1. Explore – Find fun, place-based challenges near you or complete an "Anywhere Challenge" from home or anywhere outdoors.
2. Engage – Take part in conservation service projects, STEM activities, and outdoor games.
3. Earn Badges – Celebrate your achievements and track your growing knowledge of the natural world.

Get started at NatureChallenge.Earth!

What Nature Challenge Offers

Nationwide Exploration

Nature Challenge connects families, classrooms, and outdoor enthusiasts with a variety of ecosystems across the U.S. Whether you're exploring your backyard, visiting a local park, or traveling, Nature Challenge helps you find fun places to discover, learn, and play in the natural world.

Distance Learning

For those who can’t always explore in person, Nature Challenge offers digital and self-led learning experiences and Anywhere Challenges—interactive activities that can be completed at home, in school, or wherever you are.

Inclusive & Accessible for Everyone

Nature Challenge is designed with all abilities in mind, offering:

• Challenges that accommodate different sensory, mobility, visual, and cognitive needs.
• Resources for families, educators, and caregivers to make outdoor learning accessible.
• Flexible participation options, so everyone can experience the benefits of nature in a way that works for them.

A Creative Way to Connect with Nature

Both providers and explorers can actively contribute to conservation and outdoor education:

• Organizations, educators, and businesses can create and share challenges that inspire kids, families, and communities.
• Explorers can document their adventures, share their experiences, and become conservation advocates in their communities.

Ways to Participate

Become a Provider | Create Challenges

• Nature Challenge providers can be schools, parks, nonprofits, businesses, or individuals who are passionate about getting people outside and creating meaningful experiences in nature.
• Providers design and share challenges to engage explorers in conservation, outdoor play, and environmental education.
• Learn more about becoming a provider: NatureChallenge.Earth/becomeaprovider

Become an Explorer | Complete Challenges

• Nature Challenge Explorers can be families, students, educators, or anyone interested in exploring and learning outdoors.
• It’s free! Create an account, find challenges near you, earn badges, and discover new ways to play in nature.
• Sign up at NatureChallenge.Earth to start your adventure!