Bio Bingo
A kid-friendly scavenger hunt encouraging young explorers to find trees, insects, tracks, clouds, birds, rocks, flowers, and more while exploring Montana’s outdoors.
Create a cheerful display in the library where kids and families can pick up bingo cards and start exploring right away.
Program Overview
Bio Bingo encourages kids and families to explore Montana’s natural world using themed bingo cards designed for discovery, observation, and fun.
Learning Outcomes
Encourage curiosity about nature and local ecosystems Help kids identify local plants, animals, and natural features Support observation, pattern recognition, and outdoor exploration skills Encourage family engagement through shared outdoor activitiesAudience
Kids, families, and young explorers of all ages.
Program flow
Preparation Checklist
Bingo cards with item lists for different age levels Crayons or pencils for marking off discoveries Optional seasonal themes such as Winter Bingo or Spring Blooms BingoBingo Cards Designed for Montana’s Seasons
Cards can include items kids are likely to see in the surrounding area. Items should be simple, visual, and discovery-oriented to make the game fun and accessible for all ages. Fill in the blanks on printable bingo cards, and see examples of habitat related themes that you can customize based on the age and level of parental involvement for your program.
PineconeMeadowlarkPronghornBalsamroot flowerButterfliesTracks in mud or snowA bee on a flowerSomething yellow in natureRiver rockChickadee or magpieEvergreen needlesBuds WormsMigrating birdsDragonfliesWildflowersCottonwood fluffLeaves changing colorTake it to the next level
A corkboard where kids can pin completed cardsA “What did you find today?” sticky‑note sectionA photo drop‑off QR code for families to share picturesA Species of the Month space connected to bingo itemsA Printable QR code inviting families to add a sighting to iNaturalistA link to your library’s iNaturalist projectNew cards every few months to reflect seasonal discoveries and encourage families to return again and againKids with a bingo could receive a sticker when they return their card. Need stickers? Reach out to the Lifelong Learning Librarian. Supplies and style may vary. Set up a raffle or small monthly prize and place completed cards in a jar for a drawing. 
