Florida WildQuest April 25 - Wildlife Scavenger Hunt

Florida WildQuest returns April 25: Join a statewide scavenger hunt on Florida’s WMAs

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites Florida residents and visitors of all ages to join Florida WildQuest, a statewide scavenger hunt experience on Florida’s Wildlife Management Areas April 25-May 3. Learn more and find a nearby WMA at FloridaWildQuest.com.

Using the free and easy-to-use GooseChase app, participants will complete fun missions, such as photo, video and prompt-based challenges, while exploring Florida’s public conservation lands and discovering some of the state’s best places to see wildlife and enjoy the outdoors.

In addition to your fully-charged cell phone and a sense of adventure, we recommend bringing sun protection, bug spray, a recreation or trail guide, snacks and plenty of water with you. WildQuest is free to play, but some WMAs require a daily-use permit fee so check site details in advance. Cell service can be unreliable on portions of some WMAs. Participants can take photos and videos with their phone camera and upload them to the GooseChase app later.

How to play:

Download the GooseChase app and create an account.
Enter the WildQuest game code EBN6F2 to register and receive updates.
From April 25-May 3, visit Florida WMAs and complete missions!

How to win:

Participants are eligible for a prize drawing by completing 10 missions during the event and completing a short survey (the final mission in WildQuest).
Winners will be selected at random on May 12 at 10 a.m. EDT.
All missions must be submitted by midnight on May 3.

No purchase is necessary. Prizes have been purchased by the FWC and are awarded in accordance with Section 849.0935, Florida Statutes.

Earth Day At Big Cypress Seminole Reservations

BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE RESERVATION, Fla. – The annual “Earth Day the Native Way” celebration will feature two free, family-friendly events on Tuesday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Seminole Okalee Indian Village in Hollywood, Fla., and Thursday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on the Big Cypress Indian Reservation in Clewiston, Fla.

“Earth Day the Native Way” offers attendees a unique opportunity to experience Indigenous culture firsthand while learning about sustainable practices and the deep connection between Native communities and the environment.

These free, family-friendly events honor nature and Indigenous heritage through immersive cultural performances, traditional crafts, and local vendors.

Attendees will enjoy gardening workshops with Tree Amigos Growers, beekeeping with Alonso Apiaries, and Erika Tommie’s dreamcatcher workshops. Guests can also savor Seminole frybread while experiencing unique artist soundscapes and non-profit educational activities.

On April 14 at the Seminole Okalee Indian Village, attendees can witness the Ameyal Mexican Cultural Organization’s vibrant Aztec dancing and history workshops.

Both locations will feature Polynesian Proud hula dancing, Pharoah’s Wildlife Kingdom, Go Native Now, Tony Duncan Productions, and legendary ambassador Billy Walker, who will lead the unifying Friendship Dance and a Swamp Cabbage demonstration.

On April 16, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will also offer free admission for self-guided tours, allowing guests to further explore the richness of Seminole culture and environmental stewardship.

Teachers and school groups are encouraged to attend and can RSVP in advance by contacting Education Coordinator Abena Robinson at abenarobinson@semtribe.com.

For more information, please visit https://www.ahtahthiki.com/earthday/ or call (863) 902-1113.