Please stay on the marked trails as you travel from cache to cache.
The Rock cache is located on the upper part of the Esker Trail. (I wasn't able to place the cache as close to the rock as I would have liked, however you can see the rock about 30m from the cache location.** So please note that the cache IS NOT located right at the rock**)
In 1923, Frank E. Goodrich and his wife, Eva, purchased the land later known as the Goodrich Wildlife Sanctuary. They farmed the land for many years and selectively logged the woods. Frank had a vision for Cold Creek as the best fishing spot around. He built a dam on the creek, hoping that the surrounding area would one day be a park. His selective logging also maintained the property's integrity. In 1947, Frank and his family moved from the farm. They sold all but 300 acres of woods, where he continued to spend a great deal of time. Through the years, he was very involved in local municipal politics, the Legion and Scouts. After her father's death in 1969, Marjorie, Frank’s Daughter, felt increasing pressure from developers to sell the property. A close family friend convinced her to consider protecting the land in her father's memory. With this in mind, Marjorie sold the property to Lower Trent Conservation in 1971, and a further 11 acres to complete the parcel in 1996. A plaque and stone is located along the Esker Trail as a reminder of the enduring love and respect Frank Goodrich held for the property.
Lower Trent Conservation is a community-based environmental agency that protects, restores and manages the natural resources within its watershed. They work with local communities to create a healthy, environmentally diverse watershed that improves the quality of life for residents, makes our area more appealing to visitors and new business, and helps to ensure a more vibrant regional economy.
******Congratulations to The Beensclan for FTF!!******