Dauner Martin Nature Sanctuary

You can print a map of the area by following the link below.

http://www.michigannature.org/home/sancts/daunerMartin/daunerMartin.shtml

The MNA has permitted us to hide caches within the Fenton’s Dauner Martin Nature Sanctuary. Please follow all the rules and allow yourself plenty of time. We have placed hides so you can enjoy all the trails within the Sanctuary.

NO BUSHWACKING FROM CACHE TO CACHE, YOU MUST STAY ON THE TRAILS BETWEEN FINDS.

DISCRIPTION OF THE CACHE HIDES

All hides have a “nature” theme, and can be logged at the coordinates listed above.

Some caches have some extra coordinates within the container that will take you to hidden “kid friendly” swag containers for trading of items if you wish.

We thought this would be nice for the kids.

DRY FOOT GEAR WILL BE REQUIRED DURING THE WET SEASONS.

Please remember your bug spray.

Located in Fenton, Dauner Martin is one of five Michigan Nature Association sanctuaries located within a city limit. The sanctuary is perfect for those who want to get away from it all and have some peace and quiet without traveling hundreds of miles up north.  Visitors are able to walk down 4.5 miles of marked trails while gazing at hundreds of colorful wild flowers, indulging in bird watching and seeing plentiful deer. The sanctuary also has numerous benches to relax on.

In1998 Robert J. Martin and sister, Marion T. Martin, long time residents of Fenton, deeded their land to the Michigan Nature Association. Robert Martin said he didn’t want to see the farmland and woods, which once belonged to his grandparents, disturbed from here on. Through the years, he had planted thousands of small pines as a reforestation project. Some are now older than 50years. Other species such as oak, elm, cherry, maple, and ash are also prevalent on the property .

Please come out for a visit and enjoy the sanctuary. Don’t forget your camera and binoculars.

Leave only footprints, Take only pictures

Rules Governing Sanctuary Visits:
MNA sanctuaries are owned by the Michigan Nature Association but open to the public for non-destructive activities. MNA sanctuaries are established to protect the plants and animals that live in these special places. Humans are visitors. The MNA does not staff any of the 165 sanctuaries, nor are paved parking lots, trash receptacles, or wide nature trails provided, in keeping with the sanctuary concept. Please support the MNA’s work by observing the following rules:

1. Nature education, field trips, and other non-destructive activities are permitted.
3. Collecting plants, seeds, or animals or any kind is strictly forbidden, and in some cases may result in stiff federal or state fines.
5. Stay on established trails. Where no trails exist, walk carefully to avoid crushing plants.
7. Only foot traffic is allowed within the sanctuaries. The use of ALL motorized vehicles or mountain bikes is strictly prohibited .
9. No hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, campfires, or pets are permitted. (exception to this rule for Dauner Martin, Pets are allowed)
10. Photographers and bird watchers are asked to take special care to avoid accidentally harming plants or the nests of ground-nesting birds.
11. Carry out all refuse.

       Geocachers and MIGO Members.

Please also follow the rules that our organizations require of us.

Geocaching is a strong supporter of CITO and that would be appreciated here as well.

      We hope you enjoy your visit and the nature theme of the hides.