This is a puzzle cache. Cache is not at the posted coordinates, though all answers to the questions along with the cache itself are located on KNC property. Have fun!
The Kalamazoo Nature Center is big on education and getting children of all ages involved. Learning is not just for the classroom and listening to lectures. The KNC exhibits explore learning through other means, some of which you may need to use to solve this Geo-Puzzle! For this puzzle, you do not need to convert letters to numbers. A does not equal 1 and B does not equal 2, etc. Simply explore the exhibits, find the numeric answer to each question, and then complete the calculation as stated.
Solve for N42 21.XXX. Sum the numerical answers below, multiply it by 33 then add 14. Fill in for XXX. (Sum Check: X+X+X=11)
1) In the Bouquet of Flowers exhibit, your sense of smell is needed to experience this fully. How many scent sprays are there?
2) Thinking your eyes are deceiving you? Not so much! KNC has some fun mirrors which help to put the world into different perspectives. How many letters are in the animal's name which is painted into the last mirror?
3) There is a tree exhibit which gives you a chance to hear the sounds of animals. How many animal sounds are there on display?
4) If you wanted to follow the board walk to the Kalamazoo River, you would most likely take the River Walk Trail. What is the distance of that trail? (Just the number after the decimal and just a one-way trip for this answer).
Solve for W085 34.YYY. Sum the numerical answers below, add 910 and fill in for YYY. (Sum check: Y+Y+Y= 24)
1) When entering KNC through the upper level's main doors, you are greeted with mosaic art on both sides of you. With the doors at your back and the front desk in front of you, how many mammals are depicted in the mosaic to your right?
2) Welcome To The Tropics! Wow! What a great Sun Rain Room! Take a moment and use your senses to enjoy the tropics. How many letters are in the last name of the person mentioned on the plaque on the railing on the upper level?
3) KNC's mission statement is posted proudly for all to see. Embrace the meaning and intention of this amazing place. How many letters are missing from what is shown here to what is posted publicly? "Mission is to __ __ to care for the environment by __ __ that lead them to understand their __ to the __ __." (seven words total).
4) There is a metal sculpture near the front desk. How many reptiles, butterflies, and dragon flies are in this piece of art?
As always, it's up to you whether or not to pursue finding and signing the log on a particular geocache -- please know that you choose to find each of these geocaches, and do so at your own risk. Please be considerate to the natural surroundings as you enjoy all that KNC has to offer, and try to leave the environment a little better than before you visit!
Please replace cache as found.
