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Florida wildlife officials host scavenger hunts across the state
Read full article: Florida wildlife officials host scavenger hunts across the stateThe Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is hosting a scavenger hunt experience in early May. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A first-of-its-kind scavenger hunt awaits Floridians who want to experience the great outdoors and explore the state’s scenic wilderness. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will host the inaugural Florida WildQuest at seven wildlife management areas (or WMAs) throughout the state including the Guana River Wildlife Management Area in Ponte Vedra Beach. To take part in the scavenger hunt, you’ll need to download the free GooseChase app on your smartphone. To learn more about Florida WildQuest and the prizes, visit FloridaNatureTrackers.com.
Jacksonville woman creates scavenger hunt of African American history landmarks
Read full article: Jacksonville woman creates scavenger hunt of African American history landmarksJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville woman created a fun way for her son to learn about African American history by creating a landmark scavenger hunt. “I realized how much African American history is in our backyards that a lot of people may not know about. Again, making history fun and positive.”Here are a few landmarks you can visit to learn about African American history:O’Neal is encouraging the community to add to the list of locations. If you and your family visit any of the listed landmarks, take pictures and post them to social media using the hashtag #bblrtravel and #duvalaah (Duval African American History) to create awareness and trending topics. As I began to travel more, I wanted to find a way to get our kids active in African American history around the city.... Posted by Brittany O'Neal on Wednesday, October 21, 2020