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TREEmendous #30 Multi-Cache

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twolpert: Checked on this one this morning. Sign is gone. Hate to see it go because I really like the gardens. But the time has come.

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Hidden : 4/9/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Number 30 in a series of notable trees spanning the greater St. Louis bi-state region, celebrating the United Nations International Year of Forests in 2011.

This is a multi-cache. Yes, there is something where you TREEmendous fans expect to find it. But no, it is not the final.


Located on the beautifully landscaped campus of Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey. While you're here, take a few minutes to wander around the campus. Take a look at the gardens, or some of the many sculptures. You'll be glad you did.

Please stay on paved walkways where possible. From the parking coordinates, go behind the main building complex. It's a bit longer, but it will give you views of the gardens and you can pick up TREEmendous #29 on your way! Bring your own pencil.

This is a simple multi-cache. Locate the TREEmendous sign at the listed coordinates. You will need the positions of several letters in the Latin genus and species. Count from 1 and do not count spaces. The final is located at N38* 57.AB8 W090* 11.CD1.

  • A = position of the only F
  • B = position of the first A
  • C = position of the only U
  • D = position of the second S

Checksums over all digits are N 34, W 22. You are looking for a flat black match container.

To help identify this tree: Lewis & Clark Community College, Godfrey; smooth, grey bark; triangular, beechnut seeds are a favorite food of deer, mice, and squirrels; pollen dating suggests this species has been around since the last Ice Age.


TREEmendous 30

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Image and text used with permission.

Cache placed with permission of Lewis and Clark Community College.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ba gur fvqr arnerfg gur cngu, 12-18 vapurf bss tebhaq. Abg, ercrng abg, oruvaq gur fvta.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)