DaunerMartin Nature
Sanctuary
You can print
a map of the area by following the link
below.
Site:
http://www.michigannature.org/home/sancts/daunerMartin/daunerMartin.shtml
Map:
http://www.michigannature.org/home/sancts/daunerMartin/Dauner_Trail_Map_BW.pdf
The MNA has
permitted us to hide caches within the Fentonís 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 can be logged at the
coordinate location.
Some caches have some extra
coordinates within the container that will take you to hidden swag
containers for trading of items if you wish.
We thought this would be nice for
the kids.
Please roll the log sheets so the
swag coordinates can be seen by others.
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
Associationsanctuaries 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 didnít 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. Donít 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 MNAís work by observing the following
rules:
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Nature education, field trips, and
other non-destructive activities are permitted.
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Collecting plants, seeds, or animals
or any kind is strictly forbidden, and in some cases may result in
stiff federal or state fines.
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Stay on established trails. Where no
trails exist, walk carefully to avoid crushing plants.
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Only foot traffic is allowed within
the sanctuaries. The use of ALL motorized vehicles or
mountain bikes is strictly
prohibited.
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No hunting, fishing, trapping,
camping, campfires, or pets are permitted. (exception to
this rule for Dauner Martin, Pets are
allowed)
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Photographers and bird watchers are
asked to take special care to avoid accidentally harming plants or
the nests of ground-nesting birds.
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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.