Social Distancing thankfully allows us to still get outside as long as we stay 6 feet apart from one another. Taking walks fits this criteria really well and we all can get exercise, fresh air, and the kids can run off some energy!
I have been walking on the Jemison Trail each day and decided to put together a list for a scavenger hunt if you visit the paved part of the Jemison Trail that runs along Mountain Brook Parkway. You can always add more difficult items for older children, such as certain types of trees, but this is a family friendly list so everyone can be involved.
Scavenger Hunt list of things to find, do or hear:
1. Find a trillium. ( If you are not familiar with this small, three multi-green-leafed, one short stalk plant with a small purple "flower" on top, google a picture before you go.)
2. Find a birdhouse.
3. Find a sycamore "gum" ball.
4. Find purple flowers in trees. (There are two kinds of trees with this color flower.)
5. Find a picnic table.
6. Hear a bird sing.
7. Find a pinecone.
8. Find Golden Ragwort. ( This is a small plant with clover-like leaves and small daisy-like yellow flowers. Good images on Google.)
9. Cross some water.
10. Find some trash in trees. (This is a great time to talk about the heavy rains in February and point out that the creek rises to the height of the trash!)
Happy Trails!!
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