Where is my new buddy?

I got to the pool/park this morning and after finding a great stick for the day I headed up the hill to find my new friend Rich with the furry face.

I ran up the hill but he wasn't there - we were too early today. I found some little flags that he had stuck in the ground where he was working and I could smell where he had been on the truck so I tried to climb up but AP wouldn't let me. I hope he is there tomorrow.