A Creek Runs Through It Traditional Cache
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This cache was originally called Turkey Creek Sanctuary East. I
have since learned that this area is actually part of the Malabar
Scrub Sanctuary West. Together, Turkey Creek Sanctuary, Malabar
Scrub Sanctuary East and West, and Cameron Preserve form a
relatively large conservation corridor for wildlife and
recreation.
Future home of the South Region Management and Education Center,
the variety of habitats found on the 395-acre Malabar Scrub
Sanctuary make it an ideal place for visitors to learn how wetland
and upland communities interact. The protected habitats include
xeric (dry) hammock, scrub, scrubby flatwoods, pine flatwoods, sand
pine scrub, ponds, sloughs, and depression marshes. Trails weave
through many of these natural communities, including several areas
recently treated with prescribed fires. Fire is a natural factor in
many of Florida’s ecosystems, and hikers will be amazed at the
lush, green regrowth in areas that were burned only a short time
ago. The sanctuary is a refuge for the Florida scrub-jay, gopher
tortoise, and Eastern indigo snake. Service animals only, no
smoking or alcohol. Please don't disturb the wildlife! Trails open
October thru April from 7:00am to 6:00pm, May thru September from
7:00am to 8:00pm.
This cache has been placed in the western section of the
sanctuary. The nature trails are simply gorgeous in this area!
There are many trails you can take, but for the absolutely most
beautiful walk, always choose the path to the right (if you start
at the Briar Creek Blvd entrance). You will start in the sand pine
scrub, wander through the mesic hammock, back into the sand pine
scrub, and finally end up in the hydric hammock. You'll cross the
creek shortly before coming to the cache location.
Permission was given by the EEL to hide this cache. Parking is
available off Briar Creek Blvd, at N28 00.642, W80 35.805. It is
approximatley a half mile walk to the cache, which is an ammo can
hidden just off the trail. No need to trample any vegetation. In
the rainy season, the entire area can get quite wet, and
occasionally the trails will be closed for safety.
Please Note: Cache was moved and coords were changed on
November 2, 2007. New location is about 40 feet from old. Please
make sure you have the updated coords before searching for the
cache!
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