Puzzles and a Children's Treasure Hunt
Answers at the bottom of the page.
Puzzle No.1
A TREE FOR YE AND THEE ... (where?) ... FOR ALL TO SEE
Puzzle No.2
Name three different berries in this hedge in Gore Meadow.
Puzzle No.3
What is the Latin name for this tree near the main entrance?
Puzzle No.4
Where is this tree with a face wearing a wedding hat?
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Here is a printable PDF treasure hunt sheet for children.
Seasons animation by Judy Buckley
Answer No.1 This plaque is "by the bridge" over the Lilk stream.
Answer No.2 The berries in this lovely mixed hedge in Barn Meadow are dark blue sloes (Prunus spinosa), pink and orange spindle berries (Euonymus europaeus) and the red berries of the Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus).
Answer No.3 Salix caprea, which is commonly called goat willow, pussy willow, great willow or sallow. It was used to decorate churches on Palm Sunday, and in Ireland it was thought that a sprig taken on a journey would bring luck and protection against enchantment.
Answer No.4 The tree with the face is beside the roller bench.
