Crosswinds Marsh Nature fest 2021 Series
Nature Fest is a nature-oriented event that featured live entertainment, nature crafts, and games, face painting, and free canoeing. This cache is one of a series of 12 geocaches, launched the day after Nature Fest, with each one featuring a pollinator that might be found in Crosswinds Marsh Nature Preserve.
CMM09 - Moths
Since moths typically come out at night, we are not as familiar with them as we are their cousins (i.e., butterflies). Only 11 moth species have been documented at Crosswinds Marsh; however, there are likely many more utilizing the habitats at the park that we just do not know about. Some moths are important plant pollinators and all provide food for other animals. Some native plants and shrubs that attract moths include vervain, hawthorns, and honeysuckles. Just be sure to landscape with the native varieties of these as there are many non-native varieties that are easy to find. Some orchids also attract certain moth species. Nocturnal insects rely on the light of the moon for navigation, and as a consequence, many are attracted to our outside lights where they get trapped and die. You can help by putting in a motion light that turns off when there is nothing detected. This will minimize the amount of artificial light that confuses our nocturnal insects.
Crosswinds Marsh Rules
No fires
No bikes / ATVs / personal watercraft
No swimming or ice fishing
Dogs must be leashed
No alcohol or illegal substances
No camping
Fishing in designated areas only
Collecting of plants & animals prohibited
Park only at N 42° 05.744' W 83° 26.552'
All Geocachers must follow the above rules.
Crosswinds Marsh is open from DAWN to DUSK. Admission is FREE.
This cache has been placed with the permission of Wayne County Parks. Permit 2021-09 has been submitted and is on file at the park office.