Scavenger Hunt – Mille Lacs Kathio
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 - CANADA GOOSE
Nice job finding the Canada Goose — did it honk at you?
#2. Bird - CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER
Amazing–how lucky you are to have spotted this bird!
#3. Bird - DOWNY or HAIRY WOODPECKER
Great job finding this one!
#4. Bird - GREAT BLUE HERON
Woohoo–you found it, nice job!
#5. Mammal - COTTONTAIL
Fabulous job spotting the cottontail. Did you notice its white tail?
#6. Mammal - GRAY SQUIRREL
Nice job! Did you know squirrels sometimes pretend to bury a nut to throw off potential thieves.
#7. Mammal - MINK
Good eye! Such a fun find.
#8. Mammal - WHITETAIL DEER
Nice job! Isn’t it amazing how quiet they can be.
#9. Wildflower - BLUE FLAG IRIS
#10. Wildflower - JEWELWEED
Nice job! Were you able to see the exploding pods?
#11. Wildflower - LABRADOR TEA
Amazing job finding this flower!
#12. Wildflower - STEMLESS LADYSLIPPER
Yay! You found a great flower!
#13. Tree - BLACK SPRUCE
Super! You found a black spruce!
#14. Tree - QUAKING ASPEN
#15. Tree - TAMARACK
Wonderful job finding a Tamarack!
#16. Tree - WHITE OAK
Fabulous! Do you see any acorns?
#17. Humans - BIRDWATCHER
#18. Humans - CANOEIST or KAYAKER
Great! What a fun way to explore the park!