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2021 Spring Trails Challenge
April 15, 2021 - June 5, 2021
Put on your hiking shoes and explore a variety of our trails for your chance to win a prize!
We are hosting a trail challenge scavenger hunt for anyone that wants to get out, explore the trails, and find some unique tree cookies hidden on our preserves! The trail challenge contest will be from April 15, 2021 thru June 5, 2021, there are seven tree cookies in total to find with clues on the back that solve a mystery word puzzle! Each hidden item, or tree cookie, looks similiar to the image here, but features a different animal native to Maine – can you find them ALL?
The hidden tree cookies are at the following preserves:
1. Pike Lands Preserve, Lubec
2. Klondike Mountain Preserve, Lubec
3. Middle River Park, Machias
4. Machias River Preserve, Machias
5. Tide Mill Creek Preserve, Jonesboro
6. Ingersoll Point Preserve, Addison
7. Pigeon Hill Preserve, Steuben
How to Play – It’s Simple!
1. Download this official DCC Trail Challenge Card. Click the image below to download.
2. Get out and go! The items are hidden near the trail look high and low, but please do not remove or relocate the item.
3. After finding the hidden item, flip it over, and write down the unique code symbol/letter on the back and be sure to note the corresponding color!
4. Take a picture of yourself, pet, or fellow adventurer with the item! Share this with us on Instagram or Facebook by tagging Downeast Coastal Conservancy or #dcctrailschallenge.
5. After finding all seven and collecting their corresponding code, use this information to solve a word puzzle! Email your results to info@downeastcoastalconservancy.org or drop off your card at the DCC office in Machias to be entered to win a prize!
6. Reminder: Always follow CDC’s Guidelines for social distancing. Provide other users with proper space of at least six feet at all times during your visit.
This Trails Challenge was created by DCC’s current Stewardship Intern Tracy!
Follow us on Social Media for additional clues during the challenge to help you along the way!