Explore & Play Packs

Introducing ~ Wild Wonder: Explore & Play Pack

A beautifully designed collection of 44 Nature Adventure Cards created to help families explore, play, and connect - anywhere you wander.

Perfect for kids aged 5–12 (and easily adaptable for younger ones), this pack is filled with simple, inspiring outdoor activities you can use in any green space: backyards, beaches, local parks, bush walks, school grounds, or your favourite wild place.

Each card invites curious kids and their grown-ups into a moment of wonder - to explore together, use their senses, get creative, and discover the magic right outside their door.

Whether you’re looking for quick after-school activities, ways to slow down on the weekend, or screen-free adventures to weave into everyday life…

Wild Wonder makes nature connection easy, joyful, and beautifully simple.

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• Colour Printed Pack in Carry Bag $37 | Usually $44

• Digital Download Pack $27 | Usually $33

Why Families Love our Explore & Play Packs

• Screen-free fun that actually feels good

• Zero prep - grab a card and go

• Works anywhere: parks, backyards, beaches, and bush

• Connection-focused - encourages shared adventures and curiosity

• Supports creativity, calm, and confidence through nature play

• Perfect for weekends, holidays, or everyday exploring

  This is the resource families wish they had years ago - a go-anywhere deck of outdoor magic that turns any moment into a nature adventure.

What’s Inside

A beautiful, portable pack of 44 nature adventure cards, each one offering:

A simple nature activity

Easy to follow, kid-friendly, and doable in any green space - no special equipment required.

Clear instructions

Short, simple prompts designed for kids aged 5–12 (easily adapted for younger ones).

Explore, Play, Create, Connect themes

A balanced mix of sensory exploration, curiosity quests, creative challenges, mindfulness moments, and playful invitations.

“Anywhere you wander” versatility

Use them in your backyard, at the beach, in a forest, at the park, or on a family walk.

Designed for families

Created for kids and their grown-ups to enjoy together - strengthening connection through shared nature moments.

Bonus ideas woven throughout

Prompts to notice, imagine, wonder, connect and reflect - the Nature Library way.

Explore & Play Nature Pack has been designed by Kathy Broadhead MEd, PGDipT, BSc - founder and lead educator at Nature Library.

Kathy founded and facilitates Nature Kids - Nature School and Holiday Club - in the Bay of Plenty (since 2017) and is a qualified and experienced teacher and environmental educator with over 20 years working in education roles in New Zealand and abroad.

Our Packs are a collection of nature experiences that have been loved by the Nature Kids for the past 8 years - your kids will love them too!