All Spruced Up Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 4/18/2012
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A recycled cache that used to be housed in our village. It is hidden near one of the east entrances into the Ministik Bird Sanctuary.


Ministik Shoreline
For the past 100 years, the Ministik Lake Bird Sanctuary has been a safe haven for numerous bird species. It has provided local nature enthusiasts a chance to explore more than 20,000 acres of preserved Crown land Before the park bared its current name, it was one of the first federal forest reserves established in the 1890s. The park was given its name in 1911, appropriately named after the lake located within the sanctuary’s limits. The park’s area was preserved thanks to the amount of wetlands located within, which deterred developers from turning the sanctuary into farmland. It’s just as important today as it was then — probably even more important — because at that time, the thinking was resources went on forever. In the early days, all reserves and parks were there to protect waterfowl for hunting only. It wasn’t conservation for species or habitat at the time, so today it’s even more critical to preserve the area. More than 80 different bird species calling the sanctuary home, and another 150 different types of birds migrating through the area year-round. The geographical make-up of the park is about 40 per cent water, and is surrounded by a thick forest. With no groomed trails, no cooking shacks or outhouses, the bird home has remained relatively untouched over the years, which makes it more of a unique area. Although the Ministik Lake Bird Sanctuary Society disbanded in the 1980s, the Beaver Hill Initiative group overlooks the Beaver Hill region, which also includes the bird sanctuary. The group believes in preserving the historical bird safe haven, It has such a natural beauty. It’s a jewel within the whole Beaver Hill area, which is unique itself. It’s so rich in wildlife and fauna, it’s just a really special place. The Beaver Hills Initiative recognize it’s very special. There is a lot of it left, but it is being slowly eroded. We really need to start to look at this in a much bigger picture. The bird sanctuary will be marking its centennial celebration on Sept. 7 and 8 in Sherwood Park.

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