This cache is one of 10 caches of the Cache in on Brentwood History placed by the Brentwood Historic Commission. The series features many of the Historical Interpretive Signs placed around Brentwood. Discover some of the fascinating history of Brentwood. The caches are hidden in Brentwood City Parks. If you are participating in the series, be sure to sure to download and print your passport. Don’t forget to record the secret code, in the lid of each geocache, on your passport for validation. All caches begin with the series name CBH followed by a location specific name. The Brentwood Historic Commission hopes you enjoy the series!
Most Parks are open dawn to dusk but check specific Park hours. Follow Park hours-NO NIGHT CACHING.
Two stage Multi-cache. You must answer the questions below on your stroll. By answering questions, you will gather parts of the 4 digit combination that unlocks the cache and find the set of coordinates for your final stop. A pencil will prove useful as you gather information. If you take an item from the Geocache, remember to leave an item of equal or greater value. When approaching the geocache site start looking as there is distance variances in different GPS devices. Watch for poison Ivy. Ample public parking available.
Stage 1: Proceed to posted coordinates
You are standing in both a City Park and a State Certified Arboretum – a sort of “tree museum.” Many species of trees that once grew all across Brentwood are featured here with a showcase of more than 70 different species of trees as well as migratory birds, butterflies and other wildlife.
A= How many acres are in the park ___ minus 24= _____=A
B= what year did Deerwood receive accreditation as a certified arboretum?__ __ B __ third number____ =B
Once you have read the sign at the posted coordinates look to your left for the start of the Arboretum trail from the parking lot. Take a look at the list of species posted at the trailhead. If the map is not available it can also be found on the Brentwood City website Tree Identification Trail Guide. Each of the trees has its own story of how it helped early settlers. What number is the “common pawpaw”? The pear-like fruit of this tree was often eaten by Native Americans and early settlers alike. Look at the list to determine what the number for a Sycamore tree is.
C= What is the number for Sycamore trees? ____ =C
You will notice that many of the trees are marked with a number, to help you identify the species. Take a walk down the trail and enjoy the peace and quiet of this preserve, and imagine what Brentwood sounded like when there were only a few pioneer families farming in the area. As you start down the trail, what number is on the very first tree, a very big and tall Pine tree, you can’t miss it! If you have time take the loop trail to return where you started.
D= Add the two numbers of the large Pine tree together____=D
Continue to look around you at the beginning of the trail. Although many things have changed in Brentwood over the past 200 years, the threat of violent storms has always been present. Old-timers could look at the sky, check the wind, and watch the behavior of animals to predict a coming storm. Today we rely on the city’s tornado warning system. From the trail head look around and find the pole which bears a tornado siren. The sign gives the number of the city’s AM radio station. What is it?
E= Add the numbers of the radio station together and subtract 3=____=E
Sumcheck A+B+C+D+E=14 ,/p>
With the number findings above, fill in the following equation to find the location of the geocache hide.
N36° BC.1ED W086° EB.ADB
Stage 2:
Proceed to coordinates found in stage 1
Lock Code=ABDE
****Congratulations to JEMX2 for FTF!****