Baker University Wetlands Research and Natural Area is a 927-acre area north of the Wakarusa River and south of the City of Lawrence. It contains native wetland prairie, restored meadows, marshes, open water, shrubby secondary growth, and mature riparian woodlands. The area is designated as a National Natural Landmark as well as a Natural and Scientific Area. The Wetlands completed (2016) a major expansion project including a Discovery Center and 7 miles of hiking and biking trails. With the approval of Baker University 8 Geocaches have been established within the Wetlands area.
The Baker Wetlands East Gate provides a convenient entry to the east side of the Baker Wetlands. Hiking, bicycles, kids, and four-footed kids (leash and doggy bag required) allowed. Cache may be reached from Parking Area #2. Maps are available at the site or at the Discovery Center, 1365 N. 1250 Road, Lawrence, Kansas 66046. For further information, please contact Andrew Rutter, Baker Wetlands Director, at 785-594-4702 or andrew.rutter@bakeru.edu. This cache has replaced the old Wetlands Cache #3 destroyed by a tornado in 2019.