October 9, 2021
10 am – 2 pm
Dowdy Park
(3005 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959)
Register here (free).
The Scavenger Hunt features riddles and clues for kids to explore Dowdy Park and practice crossing the road safely with a grown-up.
If you complete the entire hunt, you will end up walking approximately ¾ mile in total.
Please bring a mask and be prepared to stay 6 ft apart.
What to bring
- Mask
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen and/or hat
- Water
- (optional) Book donations for the Little Free Library
Details
- Park at Dowdy Park (3005 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959)
- To start the scavenger hunt, stop by the table near the parking lot. You’ll receive a scavenger hunt worksheet, a pencil, and instructions.
- Once you have completed the scavenger hunt, stop by the table again for prizes!
More about Safe Routes to School Day
The focus of the day will be on our “Show, Explain, Practice” campaign, which encourages grown-ups to have meaningful conversations with kids about how to be safe around traffic.
For more about this program, read Kids Learn Learn How to Act on the Road by Watching You.
This free event is hosted by the Traffic Safety Marketing and Programs group at the Institute for Transportation Research and Education in partnership with the Albemarle Rural Planning Organization. The Safe Routes to School grant is provided by the NC Department of Transportation.
Help us spread the word about this event! Download and distribute the Safe Routes to School Day flyer.