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Scavenger Hunt

Challenge yourself to find all of the items below from the walking trail at Exploration Green ("the Green") Phase I. 

 

Tip: There are several of each of these items at the Green, so you have several opportunities to spy them!

Plan your visit

What to do, see and learn

  • Hike/bike/roller blade six miles of ADA compliant trails along five lakes.

  • Scavenger Hunt

  • Bird Watch

  • Study Nature

Map

Hours

Dawn to dusk 365 days a year

 

Learn More

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Don't Feed the Ducks Sign

Do you see any Muscovy ducks walking around the Green? Although they look friendly and may get close to you, please refrain from feeding them. The ducks are wild animals and like to eat bugs; they should eat bugs rather than the snack bar in your pocket, bread, or other human food which can harm them. Are you able to spot the “Don’t Feed the Ducks Sign?”

Bonus: How many Muscovy ducks are you able to spot?

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Swift Towers

Swift Towers are located in multiple locations throughout the Green. The towers provide a home for Chimney Swifts and were all built by Exploration Green Conservancy ("the Conservancy") volunteers using an approved design! How many Swift Towers are you able to spot?
 
  • The Swift towers are usually not immediately adjacent to the trail. Be sure to look father away from the trail to spot these structures!
     
  • Can you spot any Chimney Swifts?
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Bee Boxes

Solitary bees are important species in our ecosystem and bee boxes provide them homes. Although the bee boxes are fun to look at, don’t get too close - the bees may sting you if they view you as a threat! How many bee boxes are you able to find?

  • Bee boxes are located near the trail, but they are small and easily missed! Be sure to look carefully!

  • How many bee boxes with bees are you able to find?

Donate

Creating the Green’s 200-acre park and conservation area has been a major undertaking. Unlike city or county-owned parks, the Conservancy must raise all the funds for the amenities and services offered - native trees and grass, hike and bike trails, educational programs, and other infrastructure like park benches and signage.

Would you like to help? We are always looking for people and organizations to provide financial support for the Green!

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Bluebird Houses

The Bluebird houses around the Green provide homes to several of these birds. The metal cylinder around the base prevents predators, such as raccoons, from climbing up into the birdhouse. How many Bluebird houses are you able to spot? Be sure you don’t confuse them with the bee boxes!

  • Can you spot a Bluebird near a Bluebird house?

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Habitat Island

The habitat island is home to several species of trees and wildlife. Did you know that Conservancy volunteers have to ride in a Jon boat in order to reach the island? This picture was taken during January, so be sure to come back and visit the island when the trees have their leaves again!

  • Can you find the habitat island?

  • The habitat island is easy to see, but can you spot any birds or turtles resting on or near it?

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