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What Grows Here? #3 Traditional Cache

Hidden : 10/14/2017
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Stroll through the hardwood forest, take one of the four 4-leaf clover paths, commune with nature, and see the diversity of wildlife while learning What Grows Here! If coming in the summer, bring a swimsuit to enjoy a bit of swimming, or pack a volleyball to play after you find the geocache.
 


This geocache commemorates the partnership between Waukesha County Parks and Rec., and 4-H UW-Extension. There are several entrances to the trailhead, but you may like starting from the Picnic Area #4 best, as this leads you into the "stem" of the 4-leaf clover. As an unintentional nod to 4-H, the path is shaped like a 4-leaf clover! Choose a path and stroll through a beautiful hardwood forest. Explore the diversity of Oaks, Maples, Elms, and Hickories, just to name a few.

While this area is now a hardwood forest, in previous generations, it was a farmer's field. You may even notice some old farming equipment during your stroll. While this equipment doesn't "grow" here, it is a subtle nod to the roots of 4-H and farming as well.

Bring hiking boots, as a river runs through the area and is frequently blocked up by beavers, making the area damp even during dry spells. Insect repellant is also a good idea.

Geocache contains a pen and logbook, as well as a few goodies to share. If you take something, please leave something behind. Get some information about 4-H from the cache if you'd like, too. Geocache is appropriately sized for Travel Bugs.

Geocache has been approved by Waukesha Parks and Rec representative Holly Glainyk, permit number 2017-4.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

1. Snezvat rdhvczrag.2. Fbhgu bs gur gehpx.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)