Among the many fun and fascinating things to explore in the Nature Center Building is the honey bee display located at the posted coordinates. (Note: The hive takes an annual Winter vacation, but the informational display remains year round.) In the display is a list of the 8 jobs in a honey bee hive. Use this list to solve for the final stage coordinates N 41° 51.ABC W 086° 20.DEF where A=the number of letters in the last job on the list, B=the number of letters in the first word of that same job, C=the number of letters in the third job subtracted from the number of letters in the seventh job, D=the number of letters in the second job on the list plus one, E=the number of letters in the fifth job, and F=the number of letters in the first word of the fourth job. Now go claim a sweet treat reward! ______________________________________________________________________________
Since there are Visitor Fees (see below), take time to hike Fernwood's other numerous trails and gardens. Take a break with visits to the Nature Center and Gallery Exhibits and if you're present at lunch time you can bring your own picnic or select something from the cafe.
Parking is only allowed at the Mary Plym Visitor Center at N 41° 51.919 W 086° 20.785.
Please enter the grounds through this building entrance before starting your search for this or any of the other Fernwood caches. Be sure to pick up a map of the grounds and follow Fernwood's No off-trail hiking rules. If you forgot to print off cache sheets or the coordinates, ask the receptionist at the visitor center.
You may visit Fernwood during normal operating hours only:
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm EST
Sunday Noon – 5:00 pm EST
Closed on Mondays
Visitor Fees:
$6.00/adult, 19-64
$5.00/Senior, 65+
$4.00/Students, 13-18
$3.00/Students, 6-12
Children 5 and under free
FERNWOOD MEMBERS FREE
Yearly Membership:
$45 (up to 3 persons covered) or $55 (up to 6 persons covered)