LaPrele Park Scavenger Hunt reveals artistic talent!

Several families came out for the second in our series of Summer and Fall Kids and Families Scavenger Hunts in parks around Laramie. Saturday, July 23, was warm and sunny, and featured a search for plants and animals around LaPrele Park, where a fishing derby also drew a crowd to Huck Finn Pond. Young people and their parents were able to find all the items on the scavenger hunt list- except a duck- or get at least one BINGO. (Most opted to keep on searching until they were able to get at least two BINGOS on their card.) Thoughtful discussion included whether humans count as animals, why no ducks were to be found (perhaps because so many human animals were hanging around the pond), and where to find nests besides in trees- like underneath a bridge! Kids received a sun catcher kit to paint after finishing the scavenger hunt, and all chose to remain at the park to complete their masterpieces to take home. As the last of the group was packing up to leave, one young participant even spotted a hummingbird! Our next Kids and Families Nature Scavenger Hunt will take place on Saturday, August 26, at Undine Park, with a side trip to a local greenhouse to pick flower bouquets. We will also hold hunts in September and October. Stay tuned!

Next Monthly Scavenger Hunt - Saturday, July 15

Participants at the June 2023 scavenger hunt (photo courtesy of Lisa Cox)

We'll meet at 9 a.m. Saturday morning in LaPrele Park for the next in our series of free, nature-themed scavenger hunts.  Please join us!  And tell your friends, family, and neighbors, as these events are designed to get children thinking about the plants and animals that they see in our community.  Each participant can take home a prize or craft kit (depending on the event). 

Schedule for the remainder of the summer/fall (all events at 9 a.m.)

July 15 - LaPrele Park – Activity: sun catcher take-home kit

August 26 - Undine Park with side trip to local greenhouse for bouquet picking

September 30 - Optimist Park – Activity: autumn leaf collage take-home kit

October 21 - Washington Park Spooky Finale – Activity: haunted bird house ornament take-home kit