You are looking for a camouflaged paint ball
tube. The cache is located around a gazebo dedicated in memory to Dot
Dugger. The gardens are open from 8am to 5pm
daily. This is a great place to visit so spend some time here. Also in
the spring the flowers here are amazing. Please replace the cache as you found it. The
following is from the Botanics Website:
COME ENJOY the relaxing atmosphere of the UCR Botanic Gardens!
Nestled in the foothills of the Box Springs Mountains on the east side of the
University of California, Riverside Campus, the Gardens covers 40 hilly acres.
Wander over four miles of scenic trails or just relax on a bench and enjoy the
beauty.
The Gardens is a living plant museum with more than 3,500 plant
species from around the world for visitors and researchers to see and study. It
was established primarily for teaching purposes. In a beautiful setting, the
Gardens serves to provide a wide assortment of plant materials for courses at
UCR and other local schools. Courses supported include anthropology, art,
biology, botany, ecology, entomology, landscape plants, morphology, ornamental
horticulture, plant pathology, photography and taxonomy. The Gardens also
provides plant materials for various research projects and serves to test and
exhibit plant species introduced from all parts of the world. The variable
terrain and Riverside's subtropical climate create numerous "microclimates"
which allow for the notable diversity of plantings. This wealth of vegetation
creates a hospitable sanctuary for wildlife, where nearly 200 bird species have
been officially observed.
Check out this webpage for some great photos of the gardens
Cache contents:
- Log and Pen
- A Few Trinkets
