This is an honor, privilege and a good trial for future caches
in such special areas. I was asked by the Exec. Dir. of Woodland
Dunes Nature Center, if I would like to put other caches in the
Nature area {I am currently a member here}. I explained that there
was NOT one here already and the DNR does not currently {10/05}
allow caching in Natural areas.
Since this is partially a privately owned area, with some land
purchased from them by the DNR, I needed to take special care and
will be the only one allowed to do so.
Woodland Dunes is supported by private funding from its members,
private donations from individuals and organizations as well as
fund raisers. This is why the Executive Director was able to give
the go ahead.
There are strict regulations that we all need to follow in
order to make this a success. Please read them before venturing out
there. If cachers fail to respect them, ALL caches will be
pulled.
PARKING for this cache: N44 09.263 W087 35.378
Trails & Nature center are free to visit, but I would hope you
will consider a nominal donation Please donate up at the Nature
Center if it is open, if not, at the Donation Post right near the
Center. Kids have been breaking into other donations
posts.
REGULATIONS & CACHE
INFO
- Nature Center Hrs - Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
& Saturday 9am-noon April thru October
- Trails open 24hrs a day, 7 days a wk, all
yr round, with the exception of deer hunting season. You can see
the sites via hiking, cross country skiing and
snowshoeing.
- Deer Hunting is done on the property, but
the trailheads are tapped off during this time. Check Dear Hunting
Schedules before you go.
- IMPORTANT NOTE!!!!! ALL CACHES ARE
PLACED FROM 0-5 FEET FROM THE TRAILS - careful stepping around
caches, as seedlings, saplings and other new starts may be
appearing.
- NO BUSHWACKING
ALLOWED!!!
- PLEASE PUT CACHES BACK JUST AS YOU FOUND
THEM!!
- Stay on the trail---Our forest floor and
wetlands support many species of birds, animals and plants. If
venturing off the path you may be harming a precious
environment.
- No pets---Domesticated animals can be
very harmful to the wildlife and plants established in our natural
area.
- No bicycles, snowmobiles or other
vehicles---Our trails are designed for the enjoyment of their
unique natural surroundings.
- No smoking---We think it goes without
saying, but did you also know that cigarette filters can be harmful
to animals and birds?
12/19/2005 - Co-FTF goes to Marc_54140 & GizFinder. Due to
technical difficulties (cold weather)this is disabled til I can get
back out there to fix it. Sorry! 1/3/06 - Cache is up and running
again. Fixed the issue with something that cold weather should mess
up so much!