The Dallas County Conservation Board (DCCB) kicked off its “Where’s Aldo?” Leopold Bench Scavenger Hunt Tuesday with a clue on its website.
A wooden bench, bearing a plaque with a quotation by ecologist Aldo Leopold, has been placed in one of DCCB’s conservation areas. The challenge is to explore the county’s wild places in search of the bench.
Be the first to find the bench, and be rewarded with bragging rights and a one-year pass to the Raccoon River Valley Trail.
This activity — suitable for all ages — aims to shake off the pandemic blues, showcase the changing seasons of Dallas County and introduce the writings of Aldo Leopold for reflection.