Wild at heart? You're not alone. For many of us, the great outdoors are an endless source of inspiration, beauty, and relaxation. That's why we've rounded up ten of our favorite free nature-themed design templates from Microsoft Create. Whether you're crafting social media posts, educational materials, or promotional content, these professionally designed templates can help you bring the magic of the great outdoors to all your projects.
Without further ado, let's explore ten of our favorite wild and wondrous designs!🌿🏕️
1. Seizing every sunrise
Inspire your audience with the captivating Seizing every sunrise poster template. This design features a breathtaking landscape bathed in golden light, paired with bold typography that commands attention. The warm color palette and silhouette of a lone adventurer create a stirring visual metaphor for new beginnings. Customize this versatile template to resonate with your brand's spirit of adventure and optimism.
🌍Sizes available: Instagram post (1080x1080 px); Instagram story (1080x1920 px); Full-width hero graphic (1200x627 px)
2. Explore our natural park
Nature photographers, rejoice! This charming template provides plenty of room to show off your latest outdoor-inspired photos. As you swap out the existing pictures for your own, consider borrowing the designer's approach and using photos from the same hike or trip. The photos will naturally work together to create a consistent theme and color palette, like the warm and rustic look evoked by the current photos.
🌍Sizes available: Instagram post (1080x1080 px); Instagram story (1080x1920 px); Full-width hero graphic (1200x627 px)
3. Outside pride
With its circular photos of tropical foliage, delicate flowers, and a tranquil sunset, this template is a wonderful celebration of nature in all its forms. Use it to solicit user-generated artwork for social media initiatives and environmental campaigns. As a bonus, you’ll get to enjoy all the stunning nature-inspired imagery people share with you!
🌍Sizes available: Instagram post (1080x1080 px); Instagram story (1080x1920 px); Facebook cover (1640x924 px); Facebook post (940x788 px); Facebook ad (1200x628 px); X/Twitter post (1024x912 px); LinkedIn post (1200x1200 px); Pinterest pin (1000x1500 px); Full-width hero graphic (1200x627 px)
4. Inspired by nature
Contemplate the connection between human creativity and nature's artistry with the Inspired by nature template. Handwoven mats in earthy hues and intricate spirals reflect the organic patterns found in the natural world, while a golden wheat field blurs into the soft embrace of sunlight. Paul Cezanne's timeless quote, "Art is a harmony parallel with nature," unites these realms.
This template is perfect for environmental education, art-focused events, or any endeavor that cherishes the creative dialogue between humanity and nature.
🌍Sizes available: Instagram post (1080x1080 px); Instagram story (1080x1920 px); Facebook cover (1640x924 px); Facebook post (940x788 px); Facebook ad (1200x628 px); X/Twitter post (1024x912 px); X/Twitter header (1500x500); LinkedIn post (1200x1200 px); Pinterest pin (1000x1500 px)
5. Adventure admirers
Embrace the great outdoors with the Adventure admirers template. This striking design features an expansive vertical photo set against a rich denim-colored background. Minimalist mountain graphics overlay the design, interacting beautifully with the photo to create a multi-layered look.
This template is perfect for outdoorsy people or brands, climbing enthusiasts, and anyone else who says "Yes" to adventure with arms outstretched.
🌍Sizes available: Instagram post (1080x1080 px); Instagram story (1080x1920 px); Facebook cover (1640x924 px); Facebook post (940x788 px); Facebook ad (1200x628 px); X/Twitter post (1024x912 px); LinkedIn post (1200x1200 px); Pinterest pin (1000x1500 px)
6. Wild wild world
Pay tribute to the intrepid spirit of mountaineers with the Wild wild world template, featuring a breathtaking landscape and a powerful quote by John Muir: "I am hopelessly and forever a mountaineer."
The design's portrait orientation emphasizes the verticality of the scene, paralleling the ascent and challenge inherent to mountaineering. This template is perfect for inspiring adventurers, conservationists, and anyone who feels the call of the wild.
🌍Sizes available: Instagram story (1080x1920 px)
7. Today is Arbor Day
Let your message shine against a misty, ethereal forest backdrop with the Today is Arbor Day template. This versatile template is majestic and striking, yet instantly soothing at the same time.
Update the text to the message of your choice (it's not just for Arbor Day!) and share this stunning design on social media or make it your header graphic for a blog or social account. We can already smell the fresh, green aroma of forest pine from here.
🌍Sizes available: Instagram post (1080x1080 px); Instagram story (1080x1920 px); Facebook cover (1640x924 px); Facebook post (940x788 px); Facebook ad (1200x628 px); X/Twitter post (1024x912 px); LinkedIn post (1200x1200 px); Pinterest pin (1000x1500 px)
8. Force of nature
Celebrate the diverse textures of nature with the stunning triptych in the Force of nature template. From the intricate veins of a leaf to the lush green canopy of a forest and the powerful churn of ocean waves, each panel invites the viewer to marvel at the intricate details of our natural world. Use this versatile template to share motivating calls to action on social media.
🌍Sizes available: Instagram post (1080x1080 px); Instagram story (1080x1920 px); Facebook cover (1640x924 px); Facebook post (940x788 px); Facebook ad (1200x628 px); X/Twitter post (1024x912 px); LinkedIn post (1200x1200 px); Pinterest pin (1000x1500 px)
9. Pier pressure
Pair the timeless wisdom of Lao Tzu with a serene nautical scene in the Pier pressure template. The perspective from a sailboat cutting through calm waters draws the viewer into a moment of tranquil motion, while the quote, "Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it," resonates with the theme of resilience and the unstoppable force of nature.
This soothing design invites contemplation and is ideal for themes of sustainability, adaptability, and the conservation of our planet's precious water resources.
🌍Sizes available: Instagram post (1080x1080 px); Instagram story (1080x1920 px); Facebook cover (1640x924 px); Facebook post (940x788 px); Facebook ad (1200x628 px); X/Twitter post (1024x912 px); X/Twitter header (1500x500); LinkedIn post (1200x1200 px); Pinterest pin (1000x1500 px)
10. International Mountain Day
While it may be ideal for International Mountain Day, this clever minimalist design template is also versatile enough to celebrate many other occasions and announcements. Geometric lines in silvery gray make up the backbone of the design, creating a fresh and contemporary vibe as it effortlessly evokes the look of mountain ridges.
Use this template to make announcements on social media or surprise your favorite mountain-lover with a unique greeting card.
🌍Sizes available: Instagram post (1080x1080 px); Instagram story (1080x1920 px); Facebook cover (1640x924 px); Facebook post (940x788 px); Facebook ad (1200x628 px); X/Twitter post (1024x912 px); LinkedIn post (1200x1200 px); Pinterest pin (1000x1500 px)
Make every day Earth Day with Microsoft Create
If none of these designs are calling your name, head over to Microsoft Create and explore all of our nature-inspired templates. From forests to flowers and mountains to oceans, we have something for every flavor of nature enthusiast.
Choose a template that speaks to your soul and start bringing the beauty of nature into your digital creations! 🌍💚