Soils of RI #3: Windsor Traditional Cache
Massquerade: I am regretfully archiving this cache since there's been no response from nor action by the cache owner within the time frame requested in the last reviewer note. The cache owner should retrieve any remaining cache contents at their earliest convenience.
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This is the third in a series of caches honoring the 58 different types of soils found within the State of Rhode Island. Soils were a major factor in the settling and early farming of RI, and soils continue to influence our industry, recreation, wildlife, and homes. As you complete this series, please take note of how the soil is determined in-part by the landscape position (summit, sideslope, drainageway), which in turn affects the vegetation.
This cache is located within Warwick City Park, an area dominated by Windsor soils. Windsor soil is the unofficial state soil of Connecticut. Windsor soils formed from sandy materials deposited as the glaciers from the last glacial advance began melting 14,000 to 18,000 years ago. These soils are common throughout New England and portions of NY.
Windsor soils are good agricultural soils, but they are classified as excessively drained, meaning water moves through this soil very quickly. Windsor soils are prone to drought during the summer. Windsor soils support pine and oak forests and low shrub woodlands. Houses built on Windsor soils may need special septic systems because the soil is so sandy and doesn’t effectively treat the wastewater.
Cache is located just off the roadway, so please use stealth. Cache container is a plastic container containing some swag, official series description, and a nice color picture of a Windsor. Please replace the cache exactly as found.
Congrats to the Caching Campers for a very quick FTF! Their second FTF for one of my caches!
Additional Hints
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