Autumn Colour & Litter Hunt Activity Sheet
Download our free CleanupUK Autumn Colour & Litter Hunt Activity Sheet and get outside to explore your local area, discover the beautiful colours of autumn and help make a difference to your community.
As you explore, look closely at the nature around you. Can you spot leaves, berries, bark or moss in different autumn colours? While you're out and about, keep an eye out for litter and pick it up along the way.
Before you start, take a photo of the area you're exploring. Once you've finished picking up litter, go back to the same spot and take another photo from roughly the same angle. Can you see the difference you've made?
What Is the CleanupUK Autumn Colour & Litter Hunt Activity Sheet?
Our CleanupUK Autumn Colour & Litter Hunt Activity Sheet gives you a fun way to get outdoors, explore nature and help keep your local area clean.
Start by taking a photo of the area before you begin. Then explore your surroundings and look for the wonderful colours of autumn. You might spot a bright red berry, a golden leaf, green moss or the rich brown of tree bark.
As you explore, look out for litter too. Pick up what you find safely and see how much you can collect. When you're finished, return to your starting point and take another photo. Compare your before-and-after pictures and see the difference you've made.
Through this activity, you'll have the chance to:
- Discover the changing colours of autumn.
- Look closely at leaves, berries, bark, moss and other signs of nature.
- Explore your local park, street, green space or neighbourhood.
- Spot and safely collect litter along the way.
- See the difference you've made by comparing your before-and-after photos.
- Learn how small actions can help make your local environment cleaner.
Spot the Colours
Can you find something in nature to match each colour on your activity sheet?Look around you as you explore and see what you can discover. Maybe you'll find colourful leaves, berries, bark, moss or something else that catches your eye.Take your time and look closely, autumn is full of colour, and you might be surprised by what you find.
Explore, Spot, Pick & Make a Difference
This activity gives you a chance to enjoy being outdoors while doing something positive for your local area. As you explore, you're not just looking at the colours of autumn. By picking up litter along the way, you're helping to make your local environment cleaner and more welcoming for people and wildlife. And don't forget to count your litter! How many pieces did you collect?
Taking a before-and-after photo is a great way to see the difference you've made. Even a small litter pick can make a big difference when you take action in the place where you live.
Suitable for All Ages
Our CleanupUK Autumn Colour & Litter Hunt Activity Sheet is suitable for people of all ages and abilities. You can enjoy it on your own, with your family, with friends or as part of a school, community or youth group.
Whether you're heading out for an autumn walk, exploring your local park or taking part in a community clean-up, this activity gives you a fun reason to slow down, look around and connect with the place where you live.
This free activity sheet is ideal for:
- Family walks and autumn adventures.
- School and environmental activities.
- Eco clubs and nature projects.
- Scouts, Guides and youth organisations.
- Holiday clubs and community groups.
- Local litter picks and clean-up events.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Download our free CleanupUK Autumn Colour & Litter Hunt Activity Sheet, head outside and start exploring.
Explore. Spot. Pick. Make a Difference.
Discover the colours of autumn, see how much litter you can collect and enjoy knowing you've helped make your local area cleaner.