A fun activity-filled cache in the Spring Hill Conservation Land. Great for kids and adults alike, position is not far from the red trail. This cache contains a mix of science and the arts, and is super fun!
Learn about the Spring Hill Conservation Land at the Acton Land Stewardship Committee's website:
http://www.actontrails.org/spring-hill/
Part of the description for Spring Hill from that website:
"Spring Hill Conservation Land is the middle property of three contiguous conservation lands totaling over 400 acres of preserved wildlife habitat that form Acton’s largest protected natural area. Each property has its own yellow loop trail, separate entrances, kiosk(s), and parking. Two short red-blazed trails connect the easterly side of the Spring Hill loop trail to the Camp Acton loop trail, and two other short red-blazed trails connect the westerly side of the Spring Hill loop trail to the Nashoba Brook loop trail, and Robbins Mill Trails. It is possible to complete a circuit of nearly 6+ miles through these four conservation lands through dense woodlands while crossing from Pope Road on the east to Route 27 on the west. Because of the size of this property, “You Are Here” maps have been posted on trees at various locations along the loop trail. Besides Camp Acton’s, Robbins Mill and Nashoba Brook separate maps, there is a composite map showing all four parcels."
If you park at the end of Jay Lane where it meets Strawberry Hill Road, there is a small lot, as described by the ActonTrails website:
"Entrances/Connectors: Cul-de-sac on Jay Lane, off Strawberry Hill Road (P in Strawberry Hill Road lot, at Jay Lane)"
NOTE: Before placing this geocache, we contacted the town of Acton and the Natural Resources Division. We received permission to place caches in the Spring Hill and Camp Acton areas by the following town representative:
Bettina D. Abe
Natural Resources Assistant
Town of Acton Natural Resources Division
472 Main Street
Acton, MA 01720
Email: babe@actonma.gov
Website: www.actonma.gov
Office Phone: 978.929.6634