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Did you recently receive a GPS and want to try GeoCaching?

•Have you heard of GeoCaching and want to learn more about it?

•Do you enjoy getting outside and seeing new and spectacular things?

•Do you want a hobby that your entire family can enjoy together?

If you answered Yes, then Geocaching may be for YOU!


This Event will consist of a 70 minute presentation and introduce you to Geocaching and what Geocaching is all about. Also, you will have a chance find a Geocache after the class

Where:

 Marengo Public Library

 235 E. Hilton St. Marengo, IA 52301

When:

 Saturday, 7 September 2013

Timeline:

 11:30am - 1:00pm: Classroom Instruction

Cost: FREE

Some of the Topics that will be discussed

What is Geocaching?

Geocaching and the environment.

Where are the Geocaches?

Who Geocaches, and why?

How did it start?

What is a GPS?…and how does it work?

Getting started (setting up an account)

Looking up a Geocache.

Marking a Waypoint.

Some tips.

Iowa Geocacher’s Organization

Law Enforcement

Let’s find a GEOCACHE!

 

How do I reserve a seat for this?

 Please submit a "will attend" at the top of the page.

 

Please include the TOTAL number of people that plan on attending.

 

Seasoned GeoCacher's are encouraged to attend this Event!

 Your input is important!

 You will receive credit for attending this event (Log will be in place) & maybe you can help  with the soon to be Geocacher's!

 

 This Event was requested by Tina Hootman - Vick

Marengo Public Library Director

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