Scavenger Hunt: Seedy Business
Everyone thinks that spring is the time for planting seeds but plants have it all figured out. Many plants drop seeds in the fall giving seeds the chance to get used to the cold of winter, and gives both birds and mammals opportunity to cache seeds for winter. It’s also the perf…
Turns out fall is peak seed season, and the Frelinghuysen Arboretum is leaning into it. This photo scavenger hunt sends you wandering the grounds looking for seeds that plants are already dropping as a head start on winter, the same seeds squirrels and birds are quietly stockpiling while you’re still in summer mode. Grab your phone, find what the hunt asks for, and you’ll walk away with a prize. It runs Friday, September 4, 2026, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and it’s tagged as a family event, so bring the kids, a charged battery, and your competitive side.