Scavenger Hunt returns to Bloedel Reserve

Published 10:52 am Wednesday, October 15, 2014

They’re back!

Bumpy and striped, large and tiny, squash of all varieties are once again hidden along the trails of Bloedel Reserve for the annual Super Squash Scavenger Hunt that runs through Sunday, Nov. 2.

Reserve horticulturists and volunteers planted the seeds in late spring, and now the once tiny seeds now look like something Cinderella might hop into at the stroke of midnight.

“Fall color is a real treat at the reserve,” said Korum Bischoff of Bloedel. “Add in a fun and interactive activity for the kids, and a visit to the reserve should be on everyone’s to-do list this season.”

With more than 300 fruits ­— yes, they’re fruits — placed in the gardens, children of all ages will enjoy perusing the pumpkins and scouring the squash. All will be rewarded with a picturesque walk, and the children will receive a prize after completing the hunt.

A nonprofit organization, the Bloedel Reserve is an internationally renowned public garden whose primary mission is to provide a tranquil and refreshing experience in nature.

For more details, visit www.bloedelreserve.org.