Are you itching to get outside? Do you want to get your kids unglued from the TV and video games? The answer to these questions should be a resounding “Yes!” It’s been a mild winter, and we need to get outside and do some exploring. Come to the Curing Cabin Fever VI Geocaching Event (GC70BNM) on Saturday, March 25, 2017. The event will be held at the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center 7071 Riverview Road, Thomson, IL.
Some folks are versed in Geocaching. Others don’t even know how to pronounce it; say (JEE-oh-CASH-ing.)
This is a high-tech treasure hunt, using a hand-held Global Positioning System receiver (GPSr) to find a treasure or “cache.” A typical cache is a small, waterproof container holding a logbook and “treasure,” usually toys or trinkets of little monetary value.
Make your reservation by submitting a “log your visit”, “will attend” on Geocaching.com or call the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center at 815-273-2732, extension 116. Include the number of people that plan to attend. This free event is geared towards beginners, however all levels are welcome. You do not need to own a GPS; borrow one of ours for the day. If you do bring your own, please be sure to have your cable to connect to the computer for downloading cache locations. Come and be prepared to cure your Cabin Fever.
We also need experienced geocachers to volunteer and help us with the field practice. If you would like to help, either call or let us know when you log in.
Event Schedule:
- 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Introduction to Geocaching class
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Geocaching time.
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is the most visited refuge in the United States. The refuge extends 261 miles along the Upper Mississippi River from Wabasha, MN,. to Princeton, IA, protecting and preserving habitat for migratory birds, fish, and a variety of other wildlife. This 240,000 acre refuge was established in 1924.