Welcome to the CABQ Open Space 35 geocache series! This eight geocache series commemorates the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division’s 35th Anniversary, recognizes this special community milestone, and is designed to provide information to the geocaching public in a variety of areas, as described by the geocache titles. Solve for the Anniversary Commemorative Coin Passphrase with clues from all eight geocaches, and earn a 35th Anniversary Commemorative Coin!
Open Space Volunteers are a vital component to the Division’s ongoing success!
All volunteers attend a three-hour orientation that provides background on the Open Space Division, volunteer responsibilities, and addresses issues of public engagement. Volunteers are required to contribute a minimum of 25 hours per year and complete two additional trainings or attend two programs of the individual's choice. All volunteers receive a packet with maps, brochures and information, a badge, a lanyard and a patch; after completion of 25 hours volunteers receive an official Open Space Volunteer t-shirt.
Open Space Visitor Center Volunteers. Open Space Visitor Center Volunteers work at the Visitor Center and are trained to:
-- Greet visitors and tell them about the Visitor Center
-- Introduce visitors to changing educational and art exhibits
-- Work in the demonstration gardens
-- Assist with programming and events
-- Describe the history, purpose and goals of the Open Space program
-- Encourage visitors to explore Open Space lands
-- Observe and interpret the Visitor Center's wildlife and plants
-- Learn and share: The geography of the Open Space system, the history of the Piedras Marcadas Pueblo Village, and the natural and human history of the Middle Rio Grande Valley
To register and learn about the OSVC Volunteer Training Program, call (505) 897-8831.
Open Space Trail Watch Volunteers. Trail Watch is ideal for those volunteers who enjoy using the the various Open Space trails. Often referred to as Open Space "eyes and ears", these volunteers patrol areas of their choice and record observations, report problems and needs, and educate the public on proper resource use. Functions of Trail Watch Volunteers include:
-- Report observations such as flora and wildlife sightings and visitor activities
-- Notify the Division of maintenance needs and law enforcement issues
-- Educate and guide the public to be good stewards
-- Assist with conservation projects
To inquire about the Trail Watch Program, call (505) 897-8860. To download a “Volunteer Interest Form” visit https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/documents/VolunteerInformationForm.pdf.
This geocache is located slightly west of Canopy Loop Trail.
Find all eight "CABQ Open Space 35” passphrase geocaches, and solve for the Anniversary Coin Passphrase with clues found on the inside of each geocache. Use the following template for the clues —
Passphrase: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
To claim your Anniversary Commemorative Coin, please go to the Montessa Park CABQ Open Space Administration Office, and provide the Coin Passphrase to a CABQ Open Space employee.
NOTE: the Montessa Park Office may only be accessed Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
A complete list of the geocaches in the CABQ Open Space 35 series may be found within the CABQ Open Space 35 #1: CABQ Open Space Division; GC859AW description page.
Starting at the CABQ Open Space Visitor Center, roundtrip for geocaches #2 - #8 along River Loop and Canopy Loop Trails is approximately 2.25 miles (see Spoiler Pic ‘OSVC and Bosque Trail Access’ map). Please stay on designated trails and limit your off-trail travel as much as possible, in order to protect our special and delicate Bosque ecosystem.
Revised CABQ Open Space Visitor Center Hours (as of 23 Oct 2023):
Tue - Sun: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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