Printable Quest Guide
Fall Leaf Color Swatch Hunt
Match the shifting colors of autumn leaves to a homemade swatch card without picking anything from protected plants.
- Time
- 1 Hour
- Cost
- Free
- Best for
- Family
- Location
- Neighborhood
Your Mission
Use Fall Leaf Color Swatch Hunt to turn an ordinary stretch of free time into a specific, welcoming fall adventure with a clear beginning and finish.
What You'll Need
- Paper cut into six color swatches
- Crayons or colored pencils
- A phone or clipboard
How to Do the Quest
- 1
Draw six leaf-color swatches, from pale yellow to deep red, before leaving home.
- 2
Choose a safe walking loop with sidewalks or a familiar park path.
- 3
Look for a leaf that closely matches each swatch and mark where it was found instead of taking it.
- 4
Add one texture word and one location clue beside every match.
- 5
Compare cards at the end and circle the color that was hardest to find.
Quest Challenge
Can your group find six shades without collecting a single leaf?
Pro Tip
Overcast light changes color perception, so decide together whether a close match counts before the hunt begins.
Safety First
Use sidewalks or marked paths, keep younger children within sight, and admire leaves in place rather than entering landscaping or private yards.
Quest Complete
What would you repeat, change, or remember from Fall Leaf Color Swatch Hunt?