SNCITO
The GEOCACHERS OF
EASTERN ONTARIO (GEO) will be running a Cache In Trash Out
event on Saturday April 24, 2010. This cleanup will be focusing on
cleaning up pre-selected sites along the shorelines of nearby
creeks and rivers, as well as some conservation areas, trails, and
forest properties.
MEET at Cass Bridge Conservation
Area (Posted coordinates) for the Taste of the Nation
breakfast, which will commence promptly at 8:00 AM. This catered
breakfast will feature FREE pancakes with locally produced maple
syrup and locally produced sausages for all the participants
in the CITO who RSVP by logging a "will attend" BEFORE APRIL
10.
From 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM geocachers will be separated (or separate
themselves) into groups. These groups will be given a task cleanup
site in the general vicinity. We will do our best to match up the
difficulty of the pre-selected sites with the ambitiousness of the
individual groups. Keep your eyes peeled for geocaches posted in
this region just before the event, because "Cache In" is just as
fun as "Trash Out"!
At 9:00 AM the groups will organize carpooling/travel arrangements,
and clean up their site. We would like everyone to return to Cass
Bridge Conservation Area by 12:50 PM, allowing a little bit of time
for caching, in case you encounter a few new ones on your
travels!
At 1:00 PM we will be comparing how much trash was collected by our
hard-working teams, taking group photos, and giving out a couple of
hard earned prizes. Afterwards, everyone is free to go their
separate ways, although a few new local caches might keep you busy.
Additionally, GEO is hosting an
event cache gathering in this area later this day.
PLEASE USE THE “WILL ATTEND” option to indicate how
many people you are bringing out. This will help us plan our day.
Be sure to check back on this page for updates!
UPDATE APRIL
20: GEO is still committed to providing a
FREE breakfast to all geocachers who properly logged a “will
attend” before April 10. If you are NOT planning to join us
for 8:00 AM Breakfast, please “write note” on this
page, so we know how much food to make!
For those who weren’t able to commit to the SNCITO until
on/after April 10, you should be prepared to pay $6.00 for your
breakfast.
UPON
ARRIVAL at Cass Bridge, please proceed to the
registration table. You will be given a name tag and information
package, and most importantly, your breakfast ticket. 50/50 Tickets
will also be sold throughout the SNCITO.
There are 16 different CITO sites chosen. Some sites will require
hard labour, while others may quite literally be a walk in the
park. We will do our best to match geocachers with a suitable
cleanup site. Some sites are closeby, while others are up to a 30
minute driving distance away (maximum). Cass Bridge is a CITO site,
so if you’re finished breakfast early, feel free to CITO the
CA!
AT 1:00
PM, Geocachers meet back at Cass Bridge.
We have had a great response from sponsors for this event, and have
many cool geocaching themed prizes (including unactivated
geocoins!)
SOUTH NATION
GEOCOINS Will debut at this event. These
stunning coins will be available in either Gold or Nickel (Silver)
for only $10.00 each or 5 for $45.00.
THE GEOCACHERS OF
EASTERN ONTARIO have been busy placing well designed
caches throughout the area. Some of these surprises include a
canoeing/kayaking inspired cache series that you can find by
launching from Cass Bridge!
IF YOU USE A
GARMIN Oregon or Colorado device, a link will
be posted in a later update to a Google imagery package that can be
easily installed and used on these devices. A Wherigo cache is also
planned in the area for users of these GPS types (or have a
different Wherigo compatible device).
UPDATE APRIL 23: GEO Members are pleased with the level
of attendance planned for this event. We will need all the help we
can get to fully clean up the 16 different CITO sites. Our Dispatch
station will be busy as we match up geocachers with CITO
Sites.
Please dress appropriately. Steel toed boots are recommended. Bring
water to keep hydrated on this sunny spring day (preferably in a
reusable water bottle). If you have a SAFETY VEST please bring it!
Some sites are located along roads, and we only have a few safety
vests available. If you don’t have a safety vest, please
dress in a bright colour so you are easily spotted by passing
drivers.
As previously mentioned, IMAGERY (aerial photos, like Google) is
available for Oregon/Colorado users for both the CITO Sites and the
“Cache the Nation” section of South Nation River with
the geocache series between Cass Bridge and Oak Valley. It is as
simple as copying and pasting the file to your GPS unit. Please see
the instructions and download from the GEO HOMEPAGE.
SOUTH NATION
GEOCOINS will be sold at Cass Bridge before and
after the cleanup. Available in either GOLD or
SILVER, these stunning coins will be sold for
$10.00 each, or 5 coins for $45.00.
Please remember to BRING A CAMERA to post pictures to help describe
your SNCITO experience when you log your “Attended”
log.
GEO is looking forward to seeing you all bright and early at 8:00
AM!
You are encouraged to WATCH THIS LISTING for
further updates before the event!
Cass Bridge Conservation
Area