Scavenger Hunt – Red River
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 - AMERICAN ROBIN
Nice job finding a Robin!
#2. Bird - DOWNY or HAIRY WOODPECKER
Great job finding this one!
#3. Birds - RED-TAILED HAWK
#4. Birds - RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD
#5. Mammal - BEAVER
Woohoo, you found a creature that plays an important role in Minnesota’s wetland ecosystem.
#6. Mammal - COTTONTAIL
Fabulous job spotting the cottontail. Did you notice its white tail?
#7. Mammal - GRAY SQUIRREL
Nice job! Did you know squirrels sometimes pretend to bury a nut to throw off potential thieves.
#8. Mammal - RED FOX
Amazing that you found such an elusive creature!
#9. Wildflower - COLUMBINE
Great! Look closely to see the fine details on this flower.
#10. Wildflower - COMMON MILKWEED
Wonderful! Now, look closely for the green and yellow caterpillars of the monarch.
#11. Wildflower - GOLDENROD
Yes! This is a very common flower that’s important for pollinators.
#12. Wildflower - NEW ENGLAND ASTER
How great! Do you see bees enjoying the nectar?
#13. Tree - BASSWOOD
Wonderful job finding this basswood!
#14. Tree - QUAKING ASPEN
#16. Tree - SILVER MAPLE
Super, you found a silver maple!
#17. Humans - ANGLER
Does it look like their catching anything?
#19. Humans - BIRDWATCHER