Scavenger Hunt – Beaver Creek Valley
Thank you for participating in Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota’s All-Ages Scavenger Hunt!
You are tasked with finding as many of the specific “items” listed below as you can, which are grouped into these categories:
◎ Birds ◎ Mammals ◎ Wildflowers ◎ Trees ◎ Humans
RULES AND PRIZE DRAWINGS
Submit this form to be entered in our weekly drawing for a $20 gift card to Minnesota State Parks.
Anyone from age 1-100+ may participate, but for participants age 12 and under, a parent/guardian will need to submit the form.
Entrants are limited to one hunt per park or trail during the event season. But feel free to do them all!
POINTS = ENTRIES IN WEEKLY DRAWING
- 20 pts – For submitting this form
- 1 pt (19 max) – For each “item” you find
- 20 pts – For sharing an Instagram photo of your adventure
- 5 pts (10 max) – For each child age 12 and under who participates with you
“The real source of inner joy is to remain truthful and honest.”
Good luck and happy hunting!
#1. Bird - BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE
Woohoo! You found a chickadee!
#2. Birds - INDIGO BUNTING
Amazing! This are truly a remarkable find!
#3. Birds - NORTHERN CARDINAL
Lovely–cardinals are fun to see!
#4. Birds - RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD
#5. Mammal - BEAVER
Woohoo, you found a creature that plays an important role in Minnesota’s wetland ecosystem.
#6. Mammal - CHIPMUNK
Oh, lucky! These are fun to spot.
#8. Mammal - WHITETAIL DEER
Nice job! Isn’t it amazing how quiet they can be.
#9. Wildflower - HAREBELL
#10. Wildflower - JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT
Great job–These can be hidden in plain sight!
#11. Wildflower - JEWELWEED
Nice job! Were you able to see the exploding pods?
#12. Wildflower - JOE-PYE WEED
Super job finding the Joe-Pye Weed!
#13. Tree - BASSWOOD
Wonderful job finding this basswood!
#14. Tree - EASTERN COTTONWOOD
#15. Tree - SILVER MAPLE
Super, you found a silver maple!
#16. Tree - WHITE OAK
Fabulous! Do you see any acorns?
#17. Humans - BIRDWATCHER
#18. Humans - FLY FISHERS
Isn’t it mesmerizing watching them cast?