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Hispanic Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt at Hidden Lakes

Event information

Date: Sunday, September 1, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fee: Free!

Age: All ages.

Contact: 815-722-4121

Location: Hidden Lakes Trout Farm at Hidden Oaks Preserve


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A scenic view of trees behind a pond. Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock

Event details

This ongoing event will be held from Sunday, Sept. 1, to Sunday, Sept. 29. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays.

Stop by the Tackle Box Bait Shop to pick up your guide to una busqueda del tesoro, aka a treasure hunt or scavenger hunt. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, some of the nature items on the scavenger hunt are listed in Spanish. Travel around the preserve in search of the items while learning a little bit of the Spanish language. Mark them off one by one as you find them. Bring the completed sheet back to the Tackle Box bait shop to receive a well-deserved dulce, or sweet treat.

Event requirements

No registration required.

Hidden Lakes Trout Farm has paved accessible trails leaving from the parking lot. The shoreline fishing area is on natural surfaces over uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.