Quest Scouts inspires your to squeeze the most out of life while collecting real-life, physical badges.
1) Watch Takeout Creates A Lot of Trash: It Doesn’t Have To from Vox.
2) In the comments below, tell us one way you can reduce waste when getting takeout.
1) Browse a list of “Worst Movies of All Time.”
We suggest:
List of Films Considered The Worst (Wikipedia)
100 Worst Movies of All Time (Rotten Tomatoes)
75 Worst Movies of All Time (Business Insider)
However, you can choose any list you’d like.
2) Watch a “garbage” movie from the list you’ve chosen.
3) In the comments below, tell us:
What movie you chose, and which list you chose it from.
How many stars (out of four) would you award your movie? (0= No redeeming qualities, 4= Best movie ever!)
Why do you think this movie ended up on a “Worst Movies of All Time” list?
If you had to list one redeeming quality about this movie, what would it be?
For those who aren’t aware, geocaching* offers a special event type called a “Cache In Trash Out,” or “CITO.” Geocaching describes CITOs by writing:
“CITO events are organized and planned by geocachers but can be attended by anyone willing to assist in a clean-up effort. CITO participants often include scouts, other outdoor groups (mountain bikers, hikers, etc.) or anyone who is looking to volunteer.”
1) Choose a CITO to attend. You can do so by searching here. Make sure to hit filter. Then, under “geocache type,” hit “deselect all” and select “Event.” Next, “Update Search.” From there, type in your location and “Search With Filters.” A list of ALL EVENTS will come up. However, you want to choose a CITO event, which is indicated by the blue and green yin yang icon.
2) RSVP! Geocachers and non-geocachers alike are welcome and encouraged to attend. As a courtesy, it’s a good idea to create a geocaching event and write a note on the CITO page letting the organizer know you’re coming.
3) Attend your CITO. Show up and help!
4) Take a photo of yourself at the CITO and post it on Instagram or Twitter with the tag #QuestScouts. Alternatively, you can also share your hide in our Facebook group.
5) In the comments below, tell us the event went. Let us know:
Where the event was.
What type of clean up or maintenance did you do?
Who you went with.
Whether or not you had a good time.
*Not familiar with geocaching? Watch this video by Groundspeak, the #1 lister of geocaches.
1) If you’re not aware of what the “no waste” movement is, watch a few of these Ted Talks on the topic. Or, check out this quest’s second media objective for two documentaries on the topic.
2) For this week, we’ll be trying our hand at a “no waste” week. This is exactly what it sounds like- for one week, we will avoid creating waste. In order to do this, you’ll want to plan ahead. What can you do to help ensure you’re avoiding waste?
As this is only a week long objective, it would be relatively easy to simply grocery shop ahead of the week and then coast through. Try to put a real effort into this! Do your best to incorporate waste reducing tactics into your shopping.
Important: The point here is to give this a try, not to stress out. Depending on location, income, number of family members, and so much more, this objective will vary from person to person. If your “no waste” week looks like a “low waste” or “less waste” week, consider it a win.
3) Spend an entire week (seven full days) doing your best to have a no waste week.
4) Reflect on your water experiment in the comments below by answering the following questions:
Describe your “no waste” week. How successful were you in creating zero waste?
What did you do to make sure you created less waste this week?
What was your biggest failure in regards to your no waste week?
What was your biggest success?
Is there anything you learned this week that you’ll continue to do in the future?
1) Check out Seven Days of Garbage from Greg Segal. You’ll be presented with an artist’s statement, followed by a series of portraits. Please read the artist’s statement first, then view each photo.
2) In the comments below, please tell us:
What did you think of Seven Day’s of Garbage?
What did the project make you think about? Anything interesting or surprising?
Which photograph reminds you the most of your own household? Why?
1) Find a garage sale. Of course, you’ll have to wait for the next “garage sale season” as they typically happen during warmer weather. Depending on where you live, this garage sale mapper might be useful. Otherwise, simply keep your eyes peeled for handmade signs pointing you in the right direction. You WILL eventually run across a garage sale- just wait and it will happen.
2) Check out the garage sale! While you browse, look for something that you find strange or interesting in some way.
3) Take a photo of your garage sale adventure. (If you feel creepy taking photos in somebody’s yard, you can skip this part.) Post your photo to Instagram or Twitter with the tag #QuestScouts. Alternatively, you can also share your photo in our Facebook group.
4) In the comments below, describe the strangest thing you found at the sale.
1) Schedule a tour with a waste processing or recycling facility. This should be a guided tour during which you’re taught about the facility and how it work. Not all facilities give tours, so you’ll have to do a bit of research to find out which do.
2) Go on the tour! While on the sure, be sure to note a few interesting things you noticed or learned.
3) Take a photo during the tour and post it on Instagram or Twitter with the tag #QuestScouts. Alternatively, you can also share your photo in our Facebook group.
4) In the comments below, let us know:
Where did you take your tour?
Who went with you?
Did you have any fun?
Three interesting things that you learned or observed?
Quest Scouts inspires your to squeeze the most out of life while collecting real-life, physical badges.
1) Take a few minutes to bring the shine back to something you own. Silverware? Light fixture? Metal box? The kitchen sink? The choice is up to you.
2) In the comments below, tell us what you shined.
Quest Scouts inspires your to squeeze the most out of life while collecting real-life, physical badges.
1) Go to the Gemdat Gemstone Database.
2) In the leftmost column, you’ll see a random gemstone. Hover over the image for the name of the gemstone.
3) Spend 10-15 minutes searching online for information, and reading about, your stone.
4) In the comments below and/or in our Facebook Group, share what you learned about your random gemstone.
Quest Scouts inspires your to squeeze the most out of life while collecting real-life, physical badges.
1) Watch Package Thief vs. Glitter Bomb Trap by Mark Rober.
2) In the comments below, tell us what you thought of Mark’s glitter bomb.
Quest Scouts inspires your to squeeze the most out of life while collecting real-life, physical badges.
This micro objective is part of our ongoing series, "index card art." We chose index cards for two reasons. First, index cards are inexpensive and readily available. We don't expect that it will be difficult for any of you to procure an index card. Second, many who don't consider themselves "artists" tend to stress about creating or sharing art. Using an index card instead of a sketch book lends itself to silliness. We're not looking for perfection, just a good time. You can save your index cards and look back at them over time, or throw them away. The choice is up to you!
1) Gather your supplies. You'll need an index card (4x6 or 5x7) and something to draw with. (Pencil, pen, markers... you get the point!)
2) Using your index card as your “canvas,” draw your state flower.
3) Take a photo of your index card art art and share it on Instagram or Twitter with the tag #QuestScouts. Alternatively, you can also share your art in our Facebook group.
1) Research and choose a 100+ page book whose plot significantly features flowers or gardens. Maybe it’s a book about mysterious flower entities taking over a small town in rural Wisconsin? Or what about a mystery whose crime takes place in a greenhouse? If you’re not sure where to get started, consider asking your fellow scouts for suggestions! Or, check out this list of Fiction Books Featuring Flowers from Book Riot.
2) Write a short book review and post it in the comments below. Include the name of the book, author, and what you thought of it.
1) Spend 15-30 minutes looking into edible flowers. (This is a RESEARCH objective, after all!)
What type of flowers are edible? How are they prepared and eaten? What restaurants near you serve edible flowers? What farmers markets or grocery stores sell edible flowers?
2) Eat an edible flower of your choice. You can prepare them yourself, or eat them at a restaurant.
3) Take a photo to document your adventure and post it on Instagram or Twitter with the tag #QuestScouts. Alternatively, you can also share your photo in our Facebook group.
4) In the comments below, describe your experience eating an edible flower. What type did you eat? Where did you eat it? How was it prepared? Was it what you expected? Did you like it?
Quest Scouts inspires your to squeeze the most out of life while collecting real-life, physical badges.
1) This one is pretty straight forward! Brighten someone’s day by giving them a bouquet of flowers.
ANY bouquet, or even a single flower, would work great for this objective. You could send them by mail to someone far away. You could hand pick a bouquet and leave it on a neighbors doorstep. You could use your art skills to draw a bouquet and send it in the mail. You could stop by the grocery store and pick up a bouquet for your partner. It’s up to you!
2) Take a photo to document your bouquet adventure and share it on Instagram or Twitter with the tag #QuestScouts. Alternatively, you can also share your photo in our Facebook group.
3) In the comments below, tell us who you gave your bouquet to.
1) Gather your supplies.
You'll need:
A) White cardstock (Don’t use thin paper, it isn’t sturdy enough)
B) Fresh flowers
C) Hammer
D) Parchment Paper
2) Check out Garden Therapy for a step by step guide. Or, google “Hammered Flower Print” for alternative tutorials.
3) According to the tutorial you chose, create your Hammered Flower Print.
4) Photograph your completed print and post it on Instagram or Twitter with the tag #QuestScouts. Alternatively, you can also share your photo in our Facebook group.
Quest Scouts inspires your to squeeze the most out of life while collecting real-life, physical badges.
1) Take a photo of yourself that features flowers! Take your time with it and make it a photo that you really like!
Need some inspiration? We made you a Pinterest board!
Note: You are the planner and director of this photo. As long as you “set up the shot,” you may enlist an assistant to snap the shot.
2) Share your self portrait photo on Instagram or Twitter with the tag #QuestScouts. Alternatively, you can also share your photo in our Facebook group.
3) After you post your self portrait photo, leave a comment below stating that you have completed this micro objective.
1) Assuming you live in a residential neighborhood, start at your front door. If not, drive to a neighborhood you’d like to walk around in.
2) Go for a walk. You do not need to pre-plan your route! Just go wherever your heart takes you.
3) As you’re walking, focus on front yard gardens as you pass them. Take time to appreciate the beauty of these gardens. Pay attention to your five senses (smell, sight, taste, touch and sound) as you pass by.
4) Take a photo of something beautiful you see in one of the gardens you pass and post it on Instagram or Twitter with the tag #QuestScouts. Alternatively, you can also share your photo in our Facebook group.
5) In the comments below, tell us one thing you saw while on your flower walk that really stuck with you.