Welcome to the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Scavenger Hunt!
Your forest adventure begins now!
Embark on an exploratory, fact-finding mission through UBC’s Malcolm Knapp Research Forest (MKRF). Trek to the locations marked on your Explorer Map to find the information you’ll need to answer a series of skill-testing questions. The more questions you answer, the more chances you’ll have to win prizes!
- Adventure Starts: Saturday, June 7, 2025
- Adventure Ends: Monday, June 30, 2025
- Adventure Site: UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
Expedition Objectives
- Visit MKRF near Maple Ridge and use your ‘Explorer Map’ to find QR codes.
- Learn about the research forest, answer skill-testing questions and submit your finds.
- A keen eye will take you far. Interpretive signage throughout the area will empower you with the knowledge you need.
- The more questions you answer, the greater your chance to win an exclusive grand prize and other great prizes.
- Anyone can participate. Get set to embark on your trek now!
Mission Map & Key Locations
Fancy yourself an adventure? This map will lead you to all classified locations where forest secrets are waiting to be unlocked. Pro tip: More correct answers = More chances to win!
Prizes
The more you explore, the greater your chances to win one of five amazing prizes! Every correct answer equals an entry into our grand prize draw, which will take place on July 2.
- Grand Prize: Full tuition for one UBC Faculty of Forestry Online Micro-Certificate (17 available programs to choose from)
- 2nd Place Prize: A week of Wild & Immersive Summer Day Camp for one child in Summer 2026
- 3rd Place Prize: A sauna session for up to 10 people at MKRF’s Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre
- 4th Place Prize: A Malcolm Knapp Research Forest sweatshirt
- 5th Place Prize: A Malcolm Knapp Research Forest YETI mug
Directions to the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
Ready to start your adventure but quite not sure where to begin? To learn about how to get to the Malcolm Knapp Reasearch Forest, please click here.