The second clue for Brown Deer's medallion hunt with a $1,500 grand prize is posted. Here's what to know

Rally your search parties. The second clue for Brown Deer’s treasure hunt has arrived.

Members of the public have the opportunity to win $1,500 and a complimentary meal ― if they can find a medallion hidden within the 4.5 square miles of the northern Milwaukee suburb.

The medallion hunt started on Tuesday, May 14 with the publication of the first clue.

Here is the second clue: Three days passed and you have yet to find me. Don’t waste your time looking up in a tree. I’m afraid of heights and prefer the ground. That is where I can be found. There’s fun at this place for everyone,Take out the shades under the summer sun. Let’s heat up the grill and pass me a plate. In one of the most diverse suburbs in this state.

Clues for Brown Deer's first-ever 2024 Medallion Hunt are being posted on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's site and in regular Brown Deer communication channels every Tuesday and Friday until the medallion is found, with up to eight clues created for the hunt, according to a May 7 news release from Village Manager Tyler Burkart.

Burkart said no property, vegetation, or ground needs to be damaged to find the medallion.

The medallion hunt is coordinated by the Brown Deer Community Foundation, and it is sponsored by the local restaurant Café Corazon, located in Brown Deer at 4102 W. Bradley Road.

If you're the lucky treasure hunter to find the medallion, call 414-371-3051.

What was the first clue?

Here is the first clue: It is May 14 and I’m excited to beStarting the hunt off and running free. I’m the Café Corazon heart, home of tasty food Find me and you’ll be in a celebratory mood. I’m hiding in a public place where kids playAnd you can be outside on a lovely day.Brown Deer’s home values continue to riseYou better get started if you want to win the prize.

What does the medallion look like?

The medallion is designed to mimic Café Corazon's logo and will be in the shape of a heart approximately 3 inches in diameter.

It was crafted by local Brown Deer artist Jean Wells, a professional potter for 30 years who creates contemporary stoneware pottery, according to the release. Wells is the current president of Wisconsin Craft and a member of the Milwaukee Artists Resource Network.

What is the prize for finding the medallion?

The lucky individual who finds the medallion will receive a complimentary meal for four people at the café, along with the $1,500 grand prize.

The Brown Deer Community Foundation and Café Corazon will also host a photo opportunity and ceremony to recognize the winner.  

Where can I find clues for the Brown Deer medallion hunt?

Clues will be posted in the form of biweekly updates to this story as they are released on Tuesday and Friday. The newest clue will be posted near the top of the page, and previous clues will be posted below that.

Contact Claudia Levens at clevens@gannett.com. Follow her on X at @levensc13.