Scavenger Hunt

This is an observational scavenger hunt, DO NOT physically collect items!
​The scavenger hunt takes place at Clear Creek Knolls. 
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Directions to Clear Creek Knolls: From the Visitor Center, drive 1.4 miles north on Lowden Rd. The entrance is on your right (east side), with a small parking lot. Do not block any entrances or gates. Visitors may walk on or off the trails.

Verizon Wireless and US Cellular usually have the best reception at Nachusa.

Do not walk directly on any of the sandstone rock outcrops for they crumble easily.

Print Scavenger Hunt
    1. Find one flying insect.
    2. Find one crawling insect. Don’t hurt them!​
    3. Find a plant that is taller than you.
    4. Find three different grass types. ​
    5. Find the cream wild indigo. This plant is unique to tallgrass and midgrass prairies. In the fall you may hear its seed pods rattle when you brush against it! 
    6. Find the Carolina rose. This plant is unique to tallgrass prairies and savannas.
    7. Spot three different birds.
    8. Can you spot your favorite color in the landscape? Look closely!
    9. Find something fuzzy.
    10. Find something smooth.
    11. Find something rough.
    12. Find a leaf that has been chewed by an animal. Not by you!
    13. Find an animal house (nest, burrow, etc). Careful not to disturb the resident!
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