National CITO Weekend 2012 - Spencer Conservation Cache In Trash Out® Event

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Again, a HUGE THANKS to all of you who attended and made this event a success!

See you next year!

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Hidden : Saturday, April 21, 2012
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: not chosen (not chosen)

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This Cache In - Trash Out Event is to be held in Spencer Park and Conservation Area in Belvidere, IL on Saturday, April 21st during the National CITO Weekend 2012.

This event will start at 9:00 AM and will run two to three hours (or less if we get the areas cleaned up quickly!). Food WILL NOT be offered at this time but there are several restaurants in close proximity that you can go to after the event is over.

About National CITO Weekend:
The 10th Annual Cache In Trash Out Weekend is scheduled for April 21st and 22nd, 2012. Geocachers around the world celebrate International Cache In Trash Out weekend annually by hosting and participating in CITO Events in their local area. Events might be focused on:

  • litter clean-up
  • removal of invasive species
  • revegetation efforts
  • building trails

Did we mention that we also have a bit of fun while we're at it?

About Spencer Conservation Area:
Spencer Park and Conservation Area is a 353.72 acre site bordered by the Kishwaukee River on the south for almost half a mile. It was once known as the “old fairgrounds”. Located along the western edge of Belvidere, the conservation area is designated as a high use area. Developments include an access road, five parking areas, sanitary facilities, two baseball playing fields, shelters for small group gatherings as well as shelter and facilities for large, organized activities. River and pond fishing are offered for visitors, as well as hiking and cross country ski trails extending throughout the area for 3 ½ miles.

Festival Grounds This area is arguably the most heavily used site of all the conservation areas. The Festival Grounds is home to the annual Autumn Pioneer Festival in September. Two authentic 1800s burr oak cabins are located on the Festival Grounds, as well as cultural heritage gardens, representing the many ethnicities that first arrived in northern Boone County.

What do I need to bring?
Attendees of this CITO Event should bring themselves, a will to do something good for the enviroment, and a happy face. It is suggested that they bring a spare set of clothes and shoes in case their work clothes get soiled. If they wish to make a picnic for themselves after the event is over instead of eating at a local food establishment, they are welcome to do so.

How do I get to Spencer Conservation Area?
Spencer Conservation Area is located in close proximity to I-90 and U.S. 20 in Belvidere, IL.

We also now have an "after-event" for you to cap off a nice day of CITO and caching. That event is the "I Scream, U Scream" Ice Cream Social (GC3G360). We hope to see you there too!!!

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