Farm View Traditional Cache
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This cache is in Almond Marsh Forest Preserve near a good view of a
farm. You can see the farm from a spot NW of the cache at the edge
of the marsh.
I moved 400 miles south and will not be able to take care of my
northern Illinois caches if found in poor condition remove the
cache or service it. If you remove it leave a log entry comment so
I will know to Archive it Thanks JIM You can park in the Oak
Openings Nature Preserve parking lot parking lot at N 42° 19.575 W
088° 00.252 Oak Openings and Almond Marsh connect. Almond Marsh is
home to a Great Blue Heron rookery, rare sedges and the Lake County
Forest Preserve District's Planning, Conservation and Development
offices. The site is a popular favorite among birders. On a good
day, an astute observer may sight three dozen species including a
wide variety of waterfowl, and raptors including Cooper's Hawks or
a Peregrine Falcon. Location Almond Marsh is located in central
Lake County near Grayslake. The Natural Scene The highlight of this
site is the significant marsh and sedge meadow complex.
Approximately 110 acres here enjoy added protection as Illinois
Nature Preserve. The entire site is part of the larger Liberty
Prairie Reserve, a collaboration of public agencies and private
landowners to create a significant landscape of contiguous open
space in Libertyville Township.
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