The 2016 Cache Your Way program is over but the cache remains for the fun of it!
About the Site
In the mid-1800’s Irish immigrants settled the land and established agricultural farms to support their families. In 1952, the Chicago Congregational Union purchased the land and converted it into a summer camp and retreat center for inner city youth and called it Pleasant Valley Farm, which later became known as Pleasant Valley Outdoor Center. For over forty years, thousands of city children ventured into the “wilds” of McHenry County to work and learn in a rural setting.
The center remained in operation for 46 years, closing in 1998. In 1994, the Conservation District purchased 109 acres of the Pleasant Valley property. Over the following 10 years, the District made several other adjacent land acquisitions and restoration efforts began in 1997.
Cache Your Way Question
What Federally listed bat species that is found in other parts of Illinois has never had a confirmed sighting in McHenry County?
Additional Information About Bats
A small colony of bats can eat more than 600 bugs in one hour.
There are over 1,100 bat species in the world – second only to rodents. The US has about 45 different species.
Bats are the only mammals capable of powered flight
About the Hide
General basic hide. You can get to it while still on the trail – if you feel you need to leave the trail to get to it, you are not in the right place!
Geocachers
Please join us in playing! All are welcome who observe and obey the rules. Please do not move or vandalize the container. Please do not remove the informational card from the container, this is an essential game piece for cachers completing the Cache Your Way program. For more information on the program, visit our website http://www.mccdistrict.org/rccms/index.php/geocaching/ or follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MCCDGeocaching
District Geocaching Rules
For a complete list of rules, visit our website http://www.mccdistrict.org/rccms/index.php/geocaching/
McHenry County Conservation District Information
Visit our website at www.mccdistrict.org or call 815-338-6223 for camping/shelters, 815-479-5779 for educational programs or 815-678-4532 for the Lost Valley Visitor Center