This cache is part of the Cazenovia cache series, an organized effort to bring more Geocaches to the greater Cazenovia area.
**This is an Earthcache. Instead of finding a physical container, you are required to answer questions about the Geology of the area at the Posted coordinates.**
Nelson Swamp has interested botanistis who have been attracted to this area's swampy marshes. This swamp is home to the heavily endangered Striped Coaral Root. The area also supports a population of more than 100 types of breeding birds. Around 12,000 years ago, the Wisconsion ice plate deposited vast amounts of sand and gravel in and around Nelson Swamp. In 1908, mining companies established a mine at what is now the Stone Quarry Art Park and the surrouding area (including the Nelson Swamp). From what I have heard, the Quarry was shut down long ago, but you can still find some reminants of the mine, such as old wagons in the Art Park and the swamp. While exploring and placing other Geocaches we have stumbled upon the like. When an ice plate moves, it leaves behind small ammounts of water. Nelson Swamp is also one of the only wheelchair accesible swamps around. Visit the posted coordinates and you should find a sign that tells you about the ice plate and the substances that were deposited. DO NOT MARK THIS AS FOUND WITHOUT COMPLETING THE QUESTIONS! SEND THE ANSWERS TO ME! If you want to learn more about the Nelson Swamp and the surrounding area, visit this site. The questions are attached below. I hope you learn something from this cache. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me though the GC message center.
1) What ice plate caused substances to move to the Nelson Swamp?
2) What two substances were deposited in vast amounts around the Nelson Swamp?
3) How was the Nelson Swamp ultimately created? What formed the swamp over time? Look at the text in the description and the surrounding area while you walk to the posted coordinates. If you are still having trouble, use the hint, It should help.
*Be sure to answer in complete sentences. Thank you and good luck.
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