Scavenger Hunt – Buffalo River
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 - AMERICAN GOLDFINCH
Nice job finding a goldfinch! While fairly common, they are a treat anytime you see them.
#2. Bird - BLUE JAY
Woohoo! You found a blue jay!
#3. Bird - BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE
Woohoo! You found a chickadee!
#4. Birds - MEADOWLARK
Yippee! Aren’t these birds fun to see?
#5. Mammal - GRAY SQUIRREL
Nice job! Did you know squirrels sometimes pretend to bury a nut to throw off potential thieves.
#7. Mammal - RED FOX
Amazing that you found such an elusive creature!
#8. Mammal - WHITETAIL DEER
Nice job! Isn’t it amazing how quiet they can be.
#9. Wildflower - COMMON MILKWEED
Wonderful! Now, look closely for the green and yellow caterpillars of the monarch.
#10. Wildflower - GIANT SUNFLOWER
Wonderful job finding this sunflower!
#11. Wildflower - GOLDENROD
Yes! This is a very common flower that’s important for pollinators.
#12. Wildflower - PURPLE CONEFLOWER
Spectacular job finding this pretty flower!
#13. Tree - BASSWOOD
Wonderful job finding this basswood!
#14. Tree - EASTERN COTTONWOOD
#15. Tree - GREEN ASH
Nice job! Look for evidence of the Emerald Ash Borer, which leaves “S” shaped etchings in the bark. Let’s hope you don’t see any!
#16. Tree - QUAKING ASPEN
#17. Humans - ANGLER
Does it look like their catching anything?
#18. Humans - DOG WALKING