FairHillNRMAPark Quest 2016Worksheet
“Pollinator Play”
Join us at Fair Hill NRMA, where you will find out all about Pollinators! Most fruit, vegetable and seed crops - and other plants that provide fiber, medicine and fuel – are pollinated by animals. Some scientists estimate that one out of every three bites of food we eat exist because of animal pollinators.
To find out more about these helpful creatures and unlock your Park Quest passport stamp, stop at each of the 4 stations for clues. Each station lists a “key” number to be recorded on your worksheet. Fill in the number on the line above the matching letter on your worksheet. When you have found all the numbers, use your “Beetective” skills to open the combination lock on the Park Quest box containing the stamp.
Clue A: The Quest starts at the Nature Play Space. Look for the beneficial insect houses to learn about the main pollinators for fruits and vegetables. Who are they?
Answer:…………………………………. Key #:……………………………
Clue B: In the insect life-cycle area, find fun facts on these brightly-colored daytime gardenvisitors and their nocturnal counterparts. Who are they?
Answer(s):………………………………………………………. Key #:……………………………
Clue C:Look in our pollinator garden for clues to this ruby-throated avian pollinator. Who is it?
Answer:…………………………………. Key #:……………………………
Clue D: Head to the pond to learn about animal pollinators who come out at dusk. Who are they?Answer:…………………………………. Key #:……………………………
Bonus Clue: Wander over to the meadow to observe the many varieties of this most abundant insect group (40% of all insects belong here).
Record your “key” numbers here ______
A B C D
Set the numbers on the lock, push up and then pull down to open the lock. Stamp your passport and sign the log book. Place the lock back and spin the numbers to lock for the next team. To document your team’s accomplishment and earn a special electronic stamp, simply tweetor emailus a photo or short video to@fairhillsp or . Photos will be complied in a video tribute to all of our teams. We will then forward to you your well-deserved electronic Park Quest Stamp.
Congratulations on completing your Pollinator Play Quest!
We look forward to seeing you again next year!