Find this cache near the end of the William B. Cummings Birding and Wildlife Trail at The Nature Conservancy’s Brownsville Preserve. Please park only at the provided coordinates. This cache is placed with permission of the landowner. Take a moment to enjoy this view overlooking Phillips Creek and its associated tidal marsh. Visible are three zones: the high marsh dotted with shrubs, low marsh with mud flats and saltmarsh cordgrass, and open water.
Researchers from several universities are studying the physical ecology of these marshes to understand how the marshes may respond to predicted changes in climate and sea levels. (Please do not tamper with PVC pipes on the property, as they are often involved in scientific research. Caches will NOT be hidden in PVC pipes.) A trail map with interpretive information may be available at the trailhead and is also available online at The Nature Conservancy's website. An audio companion to the trail may also be downloaded from that page in advance of your visit. Please observe all of The Nature Conservancy’s guidelines. Dogs must be kept on a leash, and during deer season (typically October through early January), trail hours are restricted to 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Saturday. The trail is open all day on Sundays, and The Nature Conservancy does not allow hunting on its properties on Sundays. Bicycles welcome, as well. Mosquitoes and ticks can be intense during the warmer months, so be prepared! Cell service is often unavailable here! You may want to use a GPS other than your cell phone.