Scavenger Hunt – Grand Portage
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. Bird - DOWNY or HAIRY WOODPECKER
Great job finding this one!
#3. Birds - NORTHERN PARULA WARBLER
Amazing! This is a unique bird to spot.
#4. Birds - RUFFED GROUSE
Wow! Good eye finding this secretive bird.
#5. Mammal - BEAVER
Woohoo, you found a creature that plays an important role in Minnesota’s wetland ecosystem.
#6. Mammal - MOOSE
Stupendous! Moose have rather poor eyesight, but acute senses of smell and hearing.
#7. Mammal - RED SQUIRREL
Fabulous! Was it making noises when you saw it?
#8. Mammal - WHITETAIL DEER
Nice job! Isn’t it amazing how quiet they can be.
#9. Wildflower - BUNCHBERRY
Isn’t this a sweet one? Nice job!
#10. Wildflower - CANADA ANEMONE
Wonderful job finding this anemone.
#11. Wildflower - HAREBELL
#12. Wildflower - THIMBLEBERRY
Reward time! If you see any berries you can eat them in the parks–just don’t collect the flower part, that needs to stay.
#14. Tree - QUAKING ASPEN
#15. Tree - WHITE CEDAR
Wonderful! Can you smell it?
#16. Tree - WHITE SPRUCE
Great job! Can you smell the needles? Some people think they have a bit of an odor.
#17. Humans - BIRDWATCHER
#18. Humans - DOG WALKING
#19. Humans - PHOTOGRAPHER