Earth Week Scavenger Hunt

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Welcome to Ecolibrium3's Earth Week Scavenger Hunt, a fun and exciting way to get outdoors and learn more about nature and environmental stewardship! Our Scavenger Hunt is designed for people of all ages and we encourage people to participate in groups, so get your family and friends together and challenge each other to spend this week exploring and engaging with your surroundings, whether it's at a park, in your neighborhood, or simply in your own backyard.

Eco3 is committed to leading and inspiring change in our community toward an equitable and sustainable future, so we hope this little scavenger hunt inspires you to take more pride in your neighborhood and the outdoor spaces you inhabit!

Download the PDF of the Scavenger Hunt Items here:
https://www.ecolibrium3.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/earthweekscavengerhuntprintout1.pdf

Instructions:
1. Answer the riddles and questions to discover what you are hunting for. Ask for help from family and friends if you get stumped!
2. Find the scavenger items and take photos of them to prove you found them and remember the experience
3. Some items include actions, so be sure to read each item carefully
4. Submit your answers on this google form
5. Upload your photos via the survey on our Social Pinpoint page or tag @Ecolibrium3 on social media
6. Have fun!

The Scavenger Hunt starts Sunday, April 18th and ends Sunday, April 25th. Please get your google form submitted by the end of the day Saturday. If you don't have an answer to a question, take your best guess or just put N/A. We will review the responses and put all those who got a passing score, or 8/12 correct answers, through a raffle for prizes! The first place prize is a family day pass to the Duluth Children's Museum and second place is a local cookbook! Prize winners will be announced on April 25th at the Community Stone Soup Night. You do not have to attend the zoom call to claim prizes, we will send an email after the event to all winners, including those who could not attend.

Don't forget to share your photos with us on our Social Pinpoint site: https://eco3.mysocialpinpoint.com/community. Click on the survey to upload your photos and talk about your experience with the scavenger hunt. Then feel free to click on the discussion link to help us learn more about how our community is connected to water by sharing your thoughts! You can post a photo, question, or comment or add your comments to other people’s posts. It’s a great way to engage with other community members about our environment and ways we can make meaningful change!

To find more about how to attend the Community Soup Night and other Eco3 Earth Week events check out our website at www.ecolibrium3.org/earthweek/ or find us on social media at facebook.com/Ecolibrium3 or instagram.com/ecolibrium3/

Not done hunting? As part of Earth Week the Duluth Citizens Climate Action Plan is hosting a virtual scavenger hunt of the website. Check out the link to our Earth Week page to join the virtual hunt or learn more about CCAP at https://www.ecolibrium3.org/duluthclimateaction/.

Questions or concerns? Contact Caitlin Donnelly at caitlin@ecolibrium3.org or the Eco3 office at (218) 336-1038.

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Scavenger Hunt Riddles

Question #1: This source of life for plants and animals can also be a source of endless fun in the summer. It also makes 60% of your body! Can you find some in nature? Describe what you found! *

Question #2: These tall, living things provide us with oxygen to breath and shade to keep us cool. Describe one you found in your neighborhood. *

Question #3: These animals provide many benefits to us and the ecosystem, including spreading seeds of plants and eating roadkill and insects like mosquitoes. Scientists, called ornithologists, also study them as a way to tell how healthy the environment is! Take a picture of one in nature. Can you identify it? *

Question #4: More than 80% of all of the animals in the world are arthropods. With such a large group of animals, there is quite a lot of diversity. Find three different types in your neighborhood and try to identify what type they are. Hint: check out BUGguide.net to help with identification. Note: one of these arthropods can be the pollinator you find for question #5. *

Question #5: Some insects are very important to our food systems because they help pollinate plants. Can you name one or more of these insects? Can you find more than one?

Question #6: These small items fall from trees to the ground where they can turn into new trees! But sometimes they are picked up and eaten by animals. Name them and then find as many as you can in your yard, on your street, or at the park. How many did you find? *

Question #7: Did you know that the Sun is the greatest source of energy in our solar system? Name one thing that turns sunlight into energy! *

Question #8: Cars and vehicles powered by fossil fuels like gasoline release gases like carbon dioxide which lead to climate change. What are some other ways of traveling? *

Question #9: Sadly, not everyone takes care of outdoor spaces and sometimes they leave things behind that can make our parks and neighborhoods dirtier and less friendly for the environment. What is it called when someone throws trash on the ground? As champions of our environment we can change this by cleaning up after others. How many items can you clean up from your neighborhood or nearby park? *

Question #10: There are different types of waste and it’s important to dispose of them in the proper containers. What containers for reusable items do you and your family use? *

Question #11: These patches of land need water, sunlight and weeding, but they are worth the hard work! They produce healthy and yummy vegetables and fruits! Describe one in your community. If you do not have one in your community, describe an area you think could be turned into one. *

Question #12: Being active outside can be good for your physical and mental health! Where is your favorite spot to play or exercise? What do you like about this place? *

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