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
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The location can only be in an area open to the public and within 12 feet from a trail.
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The container must be made of clear material, not to exceed 4" x 8" x 12".
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Only three caches allowed per District site. Due to environmental reasons, certain sites or areas may be closed to geocaching.
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The cache may not contain food items, inappropriate, offensive or hazardous material.
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The cache may not be buried and vegetation or other natural features are not to be disturbed.
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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.
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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