Scavenger Hunt

Nature Scavenger Hunt

While you're searching for these items, keep in mind that you should NEVER move anything from where it lays, if nature put it there. There are many animals that make their homes in areas that you wouldn't think of, and just imagine how you would feel if you were laying in your bed, and someone bigger and louder came along and starting moving things. Hmm... gives you a whole new perspective on it, doesn't it? Also, while we're on the subject, no matter how cute those little bugs, salamandars, etc. are, they don't naturally live in a box or glass jar, and to put them in there, is traumatic for them. Please look, take pictures, and admire, but please, don't pick them up or try to take them home .. they're already there!

Keep track of your points in this game, winner is the first one that finds everything on the list, or has the most points, whichever way you want to play.

There are other things you could find in nature, if you want, go ahead and add them to the list, and then figure out how often you see them. The more likely you are to find them, the lower the points for finding them.

Be aware, if you should happen to see a bear or wild cat (cougar), see our Animals In The Wild page to read what you should do.

Scavenger Hunt 2

This scavenger hunt is a great one. The purpose of it, is to find as much "garbage" in the woods as you can, to pick it up, dispose of it properly, and to get points at the same time. We recommend that you use gloves for this one. If you don't have gloves, you might try using two sandwich bags, one for each hand. If you don't have either of these things, we recommend that perhaps you wait until you do.

DO NOT PICK UP ANY TYPE OF NEEDLES!

Go find an adult and show them where you found it, and let them dispose of it properly!

If you find anything else that you're not sure of, be sure to get an adult. This game is for fun and for being environmentally kind, but nobody wants to get hurt by doing something nice.

Be sure to take a garbage bag along with you on your trek, and remember, you get the points for EVERY piece of garbage that you pick up, not just the first one that you find! The animals and other critters in the woods thank you very much for your interest and for cleaning up after those that wouldn't do it for themselves! .. You are indeed a "GOOD CAMPER"

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