Scavenger Hunt – Lake Bemidji
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 - BALD EAGLE
Woohoo, you found a bald eagle!
#2. Bird - COMMON LOON
We all LOVE loons, don’t we? Hopefully you also got to hear it making its call.
#3. Bird - GREAT BLUE HERON
Woohoo–you found it, nice job!
#4. Birds - PILEATED WOODPECKER
#5. Mammal - BLACK BEAR
So special to see a black bear. Stay safe and stay back.
#6. Mammal - CHIPMUNK
Oh, lucky! These are fun to spot.
#7. Mammal - PORCUPINE
Fabulous job! Did you know porcupines will eat most anything, including canoe paddles, outhouses, and even automobile radiator hoses.
#8. Mammal - WHITETAIL DEER
Nice job! Isn’t it amazing how quiet they can be.
#9. Wildflower - LABRADOR TEA
Amazing job finding this flower!
#10. Wildflower - PITCHER PLANT
You must have visited the bog–great job!
#11. Wildflower - SHOWY LADYSLIPPER
How exciting to find the state flower!
#12. Wildflower - SPOON-LEAF SUNDEW
How about that! Did you see any insects trapped in it?
#13. Tree - BLACK SPRUCE
Super! You found a black spruce!
#14. Tree - RED PINE
Great job finding the red pine!
#15. Tree - TAMARACK
Wonderful job finding a Tamarack!
#16. Tree - WHITE CEDAR
Wonderful! Can you smell it?
#17. Humans - BEACHCOMBER
Nice! I wonder what they’ve found.