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Seed Eater Traditional Cache

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McHenry County Conservation District: Well a bunch of DNFs and I need to purge some as I have way too many to maintain and I need some room if Im going to be able to do a 2017 program! So this is the first one to be cut. :-(

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Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Welcome to Kishwaukee Headwaters

This 153 acres site is a favorite for hikers, bird watchers and plant enthusiasts. With more than 132 native plant species thriving in this restored prairie, it is definitely one of the best Conservation District sites. Here you can hike the 1.75 miles of trails or enjoy a picnic lunch at the shelter.

About the Site

As its name suggests, it is part of the headwaters and watershed for the Kishwaukee River. A watershed is a basin-like landform defined by highpoints and ridgelines that descend into lower elevations and stream valleys. Beginning as a simple trickle or seep, the wetland communities of this site and the area directly to the North supply the initial surface flow of the Kishwaukee River – Main Branch. The Kishwaukee River is recognized as one of the most biologically rich river systems in Illinois and is characterized by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as a biologically significant stream.

Within the Kishwaukee Headwaters Conservation Area, more than 132 native plant species thrive. Sandhill cranes, bobolinks, dickcissels and eastern meadowlarks find refuge. A dickcissel is a small American seed-eating bird. They migrate in large flocks to southern Mexico, Central America and northern South America but often stop here while en route.

About the Cache

This cache was placed for the 2012 Cache Your Way program but remains in play for the fun of it! For more information about current and upcoming Cache Your way programs, visit our website or follow us on Facebook

District Geocaching Rules

  1. The location can only be in an area open to the public and within 12 feet from a trail.

  2. The container must be made of clear material, not to exceed 4" x 8" x 12".

  3. Only three caches allowed per District site. Due to environmental reasons, certain sites or areas may be closed to geocaching.

  4. The cache may not contain food items, inappropriate, offensive or hazardous material.

  5. The cache may not be buried and vegetation or other natural features are not to be disturbed.

  6. Caches may be hidden under logs, in tree holes, in/under downed trees, in/under brush, etc. The cache may not be affixed to any man-made structure (bench, sign, pole, fence, water pump, building, etc.) or natural feature (rock, tree, stump, root, etc.) in any manner. This applies to items requiring magnets, tapes, nails, rope/string, staples or anything else to hold them in place.

  7. All caches must be removed or renewed at the end of each calendar year.

For a complete list of rules, visit our website www.mccdistrict.org/web/re-geocache.htm

McHenry County Conservation District Information

Visit our website at www.mccdistrict.org or call 815-338-6223 for camping/shelters, 815-479-5779 for educational programs or 815-678-4532 for the Lost Valley Visitor Center

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