Find the Elves in the Elfin Forest
This cache is part of a series of caches in the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve (EFRR) that are named for famous Elves from literature or games. Cache is a camo’d 20 oz. bottle.
Holly Short Artemis Fowl Novels
Gender
Female
Hair colour
Auburn
Eye colour
One hazel, one blue (as of The Lost Colony)
Job
Kraken Watch; Captain in LEP
Species
Elf
Family
Coral Short (mother), unnamed father, Cupid, (great-grandfather)
Aliases
Polly Little (doesn't object when called this in The Lost Colony)
Age
About 80
First appearance
Artemis Fowl
Holly Short is an Elf with the pointed ears and nut-brown skin usual for an Elf, crew cut auburn hair, and hazel eyes (the events of The Lost Colony cause her to swap an eye with Artemis Fowl, resulting in her having one hazel eye, one blue eye). She stands at 100 centimetres, one centimetre shorter than average fairy height. Her nose has a hook and her mouth is plump and cherubic, which is appropriate considering her great-grandfather is Cupid. In the Time Paradox, it is also mentioned that fairies in general have much wider foreheads, which make their faces seem more akin to heart-shaped.
Holly has a slim frame and long tapered fingers. It was revealed in the graphic novel that Holly's physical appearance was as depicted in the Novel, with a slim waist.
The Graphic Novels depict her with chin-length golden-brown hair, dark brown eyes with green sclera (also known as the whites of your eyes) fair skin, and approximately the same height as Juliet Butler and Artemis. In the original books this is true for the first two, however at just over one meter Holly is fully grown and as a year passes between each book Artemis and Juliet continue to grow, while Holly does not.
Based on description by Eoin Colfer.
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
One of San Diego County’s most precious natural resources, the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve offers approximately 11 miles of hiking, mountain biking, equestrian trails, as well as picnic areas and scenic mountain viewing points. In addition, the natural beauty of the Reserve includes such native plant communities as oak riparian, oak woodland, coastal sage scrub and chaparral. All wildlife and natural resources at the Reserve are fully protected so that future generations may also enjoy these wonders.
The 784-acre Reserve was developed by Olivenhain Municipal Water District in partnership with the San Diego County Water Authority and the Bureau of Land Management, as an element of the Olivenhain Water Storage Project and the Authority's Emergency Storage Project. Owned by the Authority and managed by OMWD, the Reserve has been designed to unify the interests of domestic water supply development, natural resources management, and recreational opportunities.
The Reserve sits within the Escondido Creek watershed, which flows year-round from Lake Wohlford to San Elijo Lagoon. The creek runs adjacent to the Reserve's staging area, giving all visitors an opportunity to pass over it as they begin their hike or ride from the trailhead.
The Reserve is home to the Elfin Forest Interpretive Center Honoring Susan J. Varty, which is operated in partnership with the Escondido Creek Conservancy. The Reserve also boasts six designated overlooks, each with a shade structure and/or picnic tables and providing views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, Coronado Islands, the Laguna and San Bernardino mountain ranges, and the Olivenhain Dam and Reservoir. Other amenities include portable restrooms and drinking fountains.
The Reserve provides a wealth of opportunity for recreation, educational research, and environmental appreciation. Whether hiking, biking, riding, or just relaxing, experiencing one of the few remaining rural areas in North County is a great way to spend the day.
General Information
The Reserve is scheduled to be open every day of the year except for December 25 and rainy days. Reserve hours are from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 30 minutes before sunset. Actual closing time is posted at the trailhead.
Elfin Forest Interpretive Center Honoring Susan J. Varty
The Reserve is home to the Elfin Forest Interpretive Center Honoring Susan J. Varty, which was designed by renowned local artist James Hubbell and opened in 2009. This one-of-a-kind facility is the result of the collaborative efforts of Olivenhain Municipal Water District and the Escondido Creek Conservancy. This unique partnership between a public agency and a land conservancy provides educational opportunities for the public, promotes land stewardship, and shows what can be accomplished with teamwork.
The Elfin Forest Interpretive Center Honoring Susan J. Varty gives a voice to the Escondido Creek watershed, inspiring visitors to feel connected to nature, value open space and the creek, and join in conserving this precious North County resource through personal and community stewardship.
The Elfin Forest Interpretive Center Honoring Susan J. Varty is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and some Fridays.
More information by is available from the Escondido Creek Conservancy, or by calling OMWD's rangers at 760-632-4212.