PLEASE NOTE: The 2015 Precinct 4 GeoChallenge Series will END and all finds must be logged by midnight Saturday, April 30, 2016. No logs posted after April 30, 2015 will be counted. All 2015 GeoChallenge Series caches will be archived at that time so we can install and start the 2016 PRECINCT 4 GEOCHALLENGE SERIES! This new and exciting series will include over 100 geocaches, and include even more variable Difficulty and Terrain levels than the 2015 series. Mark your calendars and make plans to join the fun…the 2016 series will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 28!!
Sponsored by Harris County Precinct 4, the 2015 Precinct 4 GeoChallenge features a series of 57 geocaches that participants can find for the opportunity to earn pathtags.
The third geocache is located within the Greens Bayou Wetland Mitigation Bank, (Greens WetBank) which is a permanently protected, 961-acre expanse of ponds, marshes and forest, located along Greens and Garners bayous in northeast Harris County.
Geocaches are located throughout Precinct 4 from Greens Bayou Wetland Mitigation Bank in the east to Dyess Park in the west and Roy Campbell Burroughs Park in the north and Memorial Park in the south.
Each geocache contains unique collectible bottle caps and a unique code, either of which can be used to earn pathtags. Simply write down the code on your Precinct 4 GeoChallenge Series Passport and/or collect a bottle cap to prove that you have found the cache. Those who collect 20, 40, or all 57 unique codes/bottle caps can earn bronze, silver, or gold-level pathtags. Only one of each bottle cap is allowed per participant please. Please visit the Precinct 4 GeoChallenge Series web pages for more information or to download your passport.
About Harris County Precinct 4
Precinct 4 is one of four precincts located in Harris County, Texas and boasts a population of over 1.2 million people. With a population of 4.3 million, Harris County is the largest county in Texas and the third-largest in the United States. It encompasses the Houston area, the largest city in Texas and fourth largest city in the nation. Both its total area and land area are larger than the state of Rhode Island.
With an area over 390 square miles—3,800 acres of which is conveniently located parkland—Harris County Precinct 4 has plenty to explore and scores of 'gems' to find!
About Greens Bayou Wetland Mitigation Bank
The Greens WetBank allows federally permitted government and private developments to lessen their impact on Harris County wetlands by preserving, restoring and creating wetlands at Greens WetBank.
According to the Harris County Flood Control District, wetlands are among the most productive of ecosystems, and perform many important functions that benefit people and wildlife. The creation of wetland "credits" at Greens WetBank helps offset the "debits" of wetland losses due to development. The sale of those credits helps ensure the long-term sustainability of this important wetland preserve.
Please be extremely respectful of this property, as it is a protected area...the area is routinely patrolled by game wardens and Flood Control staff, and we want to continue to have the privilege of showing off this wonderful resource!