Middle Tennessee Geocachers' Club
in conjunction with Metro Parks
presents an
Introduction to Geocaching
event.
Join us on Sat, November 11th from 9 - 11 am at the Centennial
Park Picnic Shelter.
Learn how to use GPS Technology to find geocaches (containers
with log books and trinkets). Geocaches are hidden around the world
with over 7500 in Tennessee and over 2000 in the Nashville area
alone!
Geocaching is a wonderful activity for singles, couples or
families, because it’s exciting and engaging, and because most
geocaches are hidden by a beautiful view, an historic structure, or
really amazing hiding place – in plain sight!
We'll meet at the large picnic shelter near the train engine to
discuss the basics of geocaching and give you the opportunity to
meet some of the local geocaching enthusiasts!
Topics to be Covered:
Basics
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What the heck is Geocaching anyway?
How do I sign-up for a Geocaching.com account
Picking a Geocaching name
What are the different types of caches?
What are "trackables"?
Let's find some caches!
Next we will break out into small groups to hunt some specially
placed caches for the event and learn about:
Hunting Caches
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Selecting a Cache to Hunt
Putting Coordinates into your GPS
Navigating to the Cache Site
OK You got there, now where is it? Search Techniques
Finding It, Trading Etiquette and Signing the Logbook
Re-Hiding The Cache
Cache-In Trash-Out
Logging your Find Online
Interested? Want to attend?
Please call the Warner Parks Nature Center at 615-352-6299 to
register, if you are not an MTGC member.
There are no registration limits and all ages are welcome!.
Registration helps us ensure that we have an adequate number of
props and assistance. If you have a geocaching account, please post
a "Will Attend" log to this cache page and let us know how many
will be attending.
Don't have a GPS unit?
"Loaner" GPS units will be available for people without one of
their own courtesy of Metro Parks and MTGC members.
Wireless Internet:
Wireless Internet (802.11b) is available throughout Centennial
Park. For more information on how to connect and use this free
public wi-fi access:
Connecting to Centennial Park Wireless.