Geocaching, a global game of treasure hunting using longitude and
latitude coordinates, is a fun filled adventure for all ages. With
a GPS receiver, and internet access, you are ready to explore and
search for a "geocache". This session will instruct the basics
needed to enjoy this eco-friendly sport including suggested
equipment, the website, how to search for a cache and types of
caches. 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.
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* FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT *
9:00-10:30 AM There will have 2 "tracks" of activities: Adults
and Teens will view a PowerPoint presentation with questions and
answers, related to getting started in geocaching, led by
AuntieNae and Dr. Dolittle.
NEW At the same time, we will have
a special "Geo Kids" class led by Gr8 Eyes, Mister GreenThumb,
Messa and the Oops5 gang. The "Geo Kid" activities will include
creating their own geocaching treasure bag and learning about
finding caches.
10:30 AM - 12:00 noon We will head to the trails for an outdoors
portion to put your new skills to practice. The Tapps will
hide a series of temporary caches to supplement the existing caches
already at E.B. Shurts to give you the opportunity to experience
different types of hides. If you have a GPS unit, please bring it
(not required). The temp caches will be loggable on this event
page.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
9:00 AM - 12:00 noon
E.B. Shurts Environmental
Center
which is located along the scenic Fox River - Please dress for
the weather, the wood chip trail can be muddy especially in
spring.
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 (handouts, goodies in the caches,
chairs, etc) purposes. Your "will attend" note is all you need to
do to register to attend. Our event sponsors have requested a
donation to offset the cost of this class of $15 per team. (Fees go
back to Waukesha Parks, Recreation and Forestry to offset room
usage cost, handouts and cache goodies.)
Experienced geocachers, your assistance is needed. After
the PowerPoint presentation, we like to pair participants with you
to head out on the trail. If you are available, please post a "will
attend".
New and Experienced Geocachers will be asked in sign in using
the City of Waukesha Parks, Recreation and Forestry program
registration form that we will have available at check in. Thank
you
(This Geo 101 class will not include information on downloading
coordinates to your GPSr or paperless geocaching. It is meant to be
a basic introduction to get families and individuals started in
creating their own geocaching.com account, going out to find
caches, how to log their finds and basic geo etiquette. Past
participants are very welcome to attend.)