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Help pick up litter along Skootamatta Lake shoreline. Family‑friendly, learn about environmental care.

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Join local experts to check water quality and report on fish & wildlife. Learn science in real life!

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Assist in clearing hiking trails and adding signs. Get outside and help your community!

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Interactive Map of Skootamatta
Explore landmarks (rivers, dams, creeks) with clickable photos and facts.
Nature Bingo
Bingo cards featuring things like turtles, maple leaves, and rocks to spot near the river.
Mini‑Game: Fish Inventory
Learn about fish in Skootamatta River (bass, pike, rock bass) and help virtual scientists tag them. Based on local fish reports :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

Explore around Skootamatta River or Skootamatta Lake. See how many you can find!

🍂 A fallen leaf with at least 5 points
🐟 Evidence of one of these fish: smallmouth bass, northern pike, or rock bass (scale, photo, or drawing)
🪨 A smooth river stone
🐢 A turtle or turtle shell fragment
🌾 A patch of grass or moss growing on a rock
🚣‍♀️ See a canoe or kayak at launch point
📷 Take a selfie in front of a dam or waterfall

Once complete, submit your checklist to SkootKids — get a digital badge and be featured on our site!