Want to Win a Bucket Hat and Other Prizes? Join the ALX Herbarium Hunt!
Think you can spot a mystery plant? Put your plant knowledge to the test! Follow RPCA on Instagram or Facebook for clues to mystery plants growing in Alexandria’s parks. Find the plant, snap a photo, identify it, and share your findings using #RPCAHerbariumHunt for a chance to win.
Upcoming Mysteries
Mystery #3: September 17–23
Prize: Plant-themed City bucket hat!Mystery #4: September 25–October 1
Prize: The Laws Sketchbook for Nature JournalingGrand Prize: Participate in all four mysteries for a chance to win a Student Plant Press! All participants will be entered into the drawing.
Missed Mysteries #1 or #2? Go back and participate in the earlier challenges to complete all four.
Ready to hunt? Follow RPCA on Instagram or Facebook and see if you can solve the next mystery!
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