Scavenger Hunt – Myre-Big Island
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 - COMMON YELLOWTHROAT
#3. Bird - DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT
Fun find! Hopefully you also got to hear it making it’s loud calls.
#4. Birds - GREAT EGRET
Wonderful that you found the egret!
#5. Mammal - BEAVER
Woohoo, you found a creature that plays an important role in Minnesota’s wetland ecosystem.
#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 - GOLDENROD
Yes! This is a very common flower that’s important for pollinators.
#10. Wildflower - GRAY-HEADED CONEFLOWER
#11. Wildflower - LEAD PLANT
Wonderful! Aren’t those leaves interesting
#12. Wildflower - PURPLE PRAIRIE CLOVER
Super job finding this clover!
#13. Tree - BASSWOOD
Wonderful job finding this basswood!
#14. 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 - SUGAR MAPLE
Wonderful, you found a sugar maple!
#18. Humans - BIRDWATCHER
#19. Humans - CANOEIST or KAYAKER
Great! What a fun way to explore the park!