Special Events

Once again, GVPR has another investigation on our hands! The infamous game of clue has come out of the living room and onto the Butterfly Trail.

Are your detective skills sharp enough to figure out which City Offical was involved in the demise of the Problematic Pumpkin Man?  Where did they do it?  What weapon was used?

FIND THE CLUES
From Tuesday, September 12th through Sunday, October 1st ONLY, clues will be hidden along the Butterfly Trail, located between RD Mize Road and Long Drive is a .8-mile, figure eight loop that traverses around a 10- acre lake.  You can investigate at your leisure, no registration required!

Keep your eyes open for posted clues along the trail that will either mention a suspect, weapon or location that was NOT part of the crime.  You can use the clue card (linked below) to help you along the way by marking off each clue that you find!  You will need to walk, bike or run on the path to ensure you don’t miss any evidence.  The final 3 clues (1 suspect, 1 weapon & 1 location) that you DO NOT find along the trail should be your final guess!

THINK YOU’VE SOLVED THE MYSTERY?
When you think you have cracked the case, submit your final guess to  bhailler@cityofgrainvalley.org for a chance to have your family’s picture posted on our social media pages!

TRAIL ETIQUETTE
Please respect all clues and leave the Clue Game signs in place for more participants to find and enjoy.  Please also respect other trail users that are not on the trail for this program.

Ages: No Specific Age – This Is An Individual Or Family Activity!
When: Clues will be posted from Tuesday, September 12th through Sunday, October 1st
Where: Butterfly Trail
Fee: FREE
Registration: No Registration Required – Investigate At Your Own Leisure!
Forms:
Click Here To View The Clue Card
Click Here To View The Investigative Map

Burr Oak Woods Nature Center with the partnership of Grain Valley Parks & Recreation presents:

Nature's Superpowers! In this exciting 1 hour event, you will learn about some of Missouri's super animals and how their superpwers help them survive in the wild. Live animals will be presented!

Ages: No Specific Age – This Is An Individual Or Family Activity!
When: Thursday, October 26
              10:00am - 11:00am
Where: Armstrong Pavilion - 713 S. Main Street - behind the Community Center
Fee: FREE - No registration requrired