There is a combination lock on the cache - Combo is 590. Watch out for Poison Ivy. Reaching the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America requires years of dedication and hard work. In addition to 21 required merit badges, each Scout must complete a project that — on average — requires 167 service hours. In 2008 alone, that translated to $16 million in service.
This cache is part of a nationwide geocaching series called "Cache to Eagle" that showcases these special contributions.
⦿ Building a Bird Blind among the sand dunes was the Eagle Project of Matt G. of Troop 96 in Wantagh. With the help of his troop and donations from local merchants, and the approval from the Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center at Jones Beach State Park, they set pilings and built a three sided blind.
⦿ Matt D. of Troop 239 in Seaford fixed up the butterfly garden there. With the help of 30 fellow Scouts & volunteers, they replaced fencing, added plants that would attract butterflies and fixed up the seashell walkway, after the garden was damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
⦿ Patrick L. of Troop 581 in Seaford built & erected Purple Martin Houses to help establish a bird sanctuary and habitat near the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center. With the help of all of the Scouts and leaders of Troop 581, he built 2 large Purple Martin Houses and 5 small bird houses for various species, installed near the Nature Center & Coast Guard station.
You are looking for a small hidden container. Park by the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center, the field is open from dawn to dusk. Don't go around barriers if the parking lots are closed.
View from Parking Lot
While here, you can visit the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center . Very nice exhibits inside & out & great for kids & adults. Admission is free! Open 7 days - 9a-4:30p(However, a parking fee may apply.) The staff knows about the cache and it was placed with permission. 4/6-5/26-Parking $8 on Weekends(8a-4p). From 5/27-9/8 -Parking $10 Weekdays(8a-4p), Weekends & Holidays(6a-6p). 9/9-11/3-Back to $8 Weekends & Holidays.
This geocache placed and attached with the permission of the NY State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation. Permit #22-0105
Over its first 100 years, Scouting has provided millions of hours of service to communities across America. For our 100th Anniversary, we’re celebrated that legacy with special service opportunities through "A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference."
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IT’S OPEN TO ALL GEOCACHERS –NOT JUST SCOUTS!
This is just one of twelve caches in the "Cache to Eagle" series that have been placed by the Theodore Roosevelt Council. Each cache contains a keyword. Write down the keyword on the inside cover of the log book. When you have the keywords from all twelve "TRC, Cache to Eagle" caches, send an email to get your patch. While supplies last.
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