Diario del proyecto VCP Spring Solstice Scavenger Hunt

10 de marzo de 2020

Scavenger Hunt postponed

While our scavenger hunt was originally scheduled to launch this Wednesday, it light of the recent developments surrounding the coronavirus, it will be postponed until further notice. In the mean time stay safe and we hope to launch the project as soon as things are back to normal!

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25 de febrero de 2020

VanCortlandt Park Biodiversity project

Also be sure to join the "VanCortlandt Park Biodiversity" project on iNaturalist to witness our catalog of species found in Van Cortlandt Park! The project is sponsored by one of our Van Cortlandt Park Alliance employees and is a great resource to find out more about the park's wildlife.

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Spring Solstice Scavenger Hunt Riddles

  1. My time is divided between munching on garden scraps, breeding and hopping about the fringes of open spaces like parks, meadows or farms! My fluffy white tail is but one of my charms. You may find it tricky to spot me as I hide in vegetation. But oh when you find me how you’ll be in ellation! So keep your eyes peeled and do not fret. I am the most common of my family here, thus on finding me you may be deadset.
  2. I am an ephemeral flower who’s alternate name is a canine’s tooth. My yellow tinged petals make me easy to sleuth! I sprout in the spring but may be found nearly year round. In woodland habitats is where I am found. My brown-grey leaves resemble the hue of a certain fish. To gobble up sunlight is my only wish.
  3. I am named for the way I resemble mens’ trousers. Don’t try to eat me as I carry narcotics like poppy flowers. I too bloom in early spring from March until April. Please do not pick me as the consequences will be fateful. To a moist shady area I am a lovely addition. So grab your camera and get started on your mission!
  4. For medicinal purposes I am often used. If you have a toothache or sore throat I cannot be refused! Sprouting from my stem you may find white flowers. My capacity to heal is but one of my powers. The red juice from my underground stem gave to Indians dye, insect repellent, and war paint. However my petals are fragile and appear quite faint. At night I rest them by closing them tight. But not to worry; they open again at the coming of light.
  5. I am a hooved creature who is mostly brown and medium sized. In North, South and Central America is where I preside. If you cannot hunt me down, take a picture of one of my family members. However, my cotton colored tail is what one always remembers.
  6. I am a rare creature who presides near the sea. Near shores, wetlands, ponds or streams is where I will be. I am a carnivorous bird who spends his time wading. Upon a fish’s arrival my spear-like bill is awaiting. Though my prey swims freely unaware I am here. The deathblows of my bill should instill great fear.
  7. For my leaves’ stinky aroma is what I am named. So if you come near me for the stench you may not be blamed. To remain inconspicuous I grow close to the ground. In wetlands and moist slopes is where I’ll be found.
  8. While at first blush I am but a pretty set of painted wings. Through sipping the nectar of flowers fertilization springs. I collect pollen on my legs as I slurp tasty snacks. Pollinating and cross-breeding plants in my tracks.
  9. I am a reptilian creature who hides in a cartilage shell. What animal I am you likely can already tell. My scientific name is “testudine”. In terms of my dwellings, they may be fresh water as well as marine.
  10. Of the Phylum Chordata, I am the most likely to give you a fright. I can often perform flip-like motions and other tricks whilst in flight! My intelligence and keen eyesight allow me to hunt. So you’d better look out for me, if I may be blunt.
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Instructions

1.Solve the provided riddles and upload photos and the answers to the VCP Spring Solstice Scavenger Hunt on iNaturalist

2.To qualify for a prize, post a photo in Van Cortlandt Park to social media and tag us @VCPalliance

3.Once you have completed the steps above, email us at info@vancortlandtpark.org with your iNaturalist account name and social media username. Please include the subject line VCP scavenger hunt.

4.If you qualify, come pick up your prize at: 80 Van Cortlandt Park South

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