Scavenger Hunt – Great River Bluffs
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 - BLUE JAY
Woohoo! You found a blue jay!
#2. Bird - BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE
Woohoo! You found a chickadee!
#3. Bird - DOWNY or HAIRY WOODPECKER
Great job finding this one!
#4. Birds - YELLOW WARBLER
#5. Mammal - COTTONTAIL
Fabulous job spotting the cottontail. Did you notice its white tail?
#6. Mammal - RED FOX
Amazing that you found such an elusive creature!
#7. Mammal - THIRTEEN-LINED GROUND SQUIRREL
Wonderful job spotting this small creature!
#8. Mammal - WHITETAIL DEER
Nice job! Isn’t it amazing how quiet they can be.
#9. Wildflower - CANADA ANEMONE
Wonderful job finding this anemone.
#10. Wildflower - COLUMBINE
Great! Look closely to see the fine details on this flower.
#11. Wildflower - HAREBELL
#12. Wildflower - PURPLE PRAIRIE CLOVER
Super job finding this clover!
#13. Tree - BASSWOOD
Wonderful job finding this basswood!
#14. Tree - BITTERNUT HICKORY
#15. Tree - SHAGBARK HICKORY
#16. Tree - SUGAR MAPLE
Wonderful, you found a sugar maple!
#17. Humans - BIRDWATCHER
#19. Humans - PHOTOGRAPHER