2026 Snowflake Search

The Snowflake Search is back and better than ever since we're making it a special Goosechase challenge!  We’ve hidden 40 creative snowflakes painted on tree slices throughout the Champaign County Forest Preserves. Snowflakes are hidden at Lake of the Woods, Homer Lake, Middle Fork River, Sangamon River, and River Bend Forest Preserves. Bundle up and find as many as you can!

What you need to do:

Register for the Snowflake Search on Goosechase App, Join Code:

Complete Missions

Win Prizes

Take a picture of your finds and share them with us on our Facebook and Instagram pages using the hashtag #champaignforests.This year we are incorporating elements of exploration via the Goosechase app!

Follow the Champaign County Forest Preserve District Facebook and Instagram pages to learn more about the winter season as well discover clues to help you find these stunningly painted snowflake tree cookies!

Fun Facts

Learn some fun tidbits

Snowflakes!

Goosechase App How To

Now take the search to the next level with Goosechase! 🦢
Download the Goosechase app and complete fun missions to rack up points. Missions include 📸 snapping photos of the snowflakes you find and❓answering trivia questions based on winter fun facts (scan the QR codes on smaller tree cookies to read the fact sheets).
 
❄️ Download the app today and start your adventure!
Goosechase App How To