With a GPS receiver and internet access, you are ready to
explore and hunt for a "geocache". Learn the basics necessary to
enjoy this eco-sport including suggested equipment, GPS receivers,
the website, how to search for a cache and types of caches.
After the presentation (approximately 1 hour), the group will go
to Konkel Park to put their new skills to practice (transportation
on your own). Children are welcome to participate with their
parents or caregiver. Program will include searching for temporary
caches hidden at Konkel park to give you hands on experience with
GPSrs and actually finding geocaches.
You will enjoy the thrill of the hunt, but the real discovery is
the countless locations of natural beauty and historical interest
you will find that you never knew existed.
Families are encouraged to participate. Please dress for the
weather and bring your flashlights. Workshop will include both an
indoors and outdoors portion. If you have a GPS receiver, please
bring it (not required). Greenfield Parks & Recreation Dept has
several GPSr's available for participants to use thanks to our
Partners of Parks & Recreation group.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
5:30-8:30 PM
Greenfield City Hall, Council Chambers(indoor portion)
followed by Konkel Park (outdoor portion)
New to Geocaching? Register by posting a note below that you
will be attending, please indicate number of adults and chidren for
our planning and supplies purposes. A donation to offset the
cost of this class of $10 per team is suggested. All participants
will be asked to complete a Parks & Recreation registration
form prior to participating. A link will be added here
Experienced geocachers, your assistance is needed. After
an introductory power point presentation, we like to pair
participants with you to head out on the trail. The Tapps &
AuntieNae will be setting up a series of temporary caches to
demonstrate various hides and containers. For your asssistance, you
will be able to log these temporary caches. If you are available,
please post a note below. Thank you!