NOTICE: This geocache will be archived and removed in early June to make room for some new geocaches to be published soon.
Crosswinds Marsh Nature fest 2019 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 12 geocaches, launched during the event, with each one featuring a native plant or tree which can be found in Crosswinds Marsh Nature Preserve. A link to all 12 of the caches may be found HERE.
In the cover of the cache you will find a three letter code. Record this code for entering into an online form for registration for a commemorative collectible for those that complete the series. The link to the form is found HERE.
Butterfly Weed
The Butterfly weed, is a species of milkweed native to eastern North America. It is commonly known as butterfly weed because of the butterflies that are attracted to the plant by its color and its copious production of nectar. It is also the larval food plant of the queen and monarch butterflies. The Butterfly Weed is an important nectar source for Monarch butterflies and its leaves provide essential food for developing Monarch caterpillars. The mature plant is 24-36" tall and 12-24" wide. Beneath the flower spikes are numerous dark green leaves, tapered at both ends. Flowers are very attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. The many seeds come in two-celled pods which open at the top.
The Crosswinds Marsh Nature Interpretive preserve is providing a replacement wildlife wetlands for habitat that was removed by the Detroit Metro Airport expansion. Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve is one of the largest man-made wetlands in the country. It was built to replace the wetlands that were paved over to expand Wayne County's (the McNamara terminal). Wayne County, The area is managed by the Wayne County Parks.
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.
The Crosswinds Cache Crew pledge to develop and maintain quality and interesting geocaches in the Marsh consistent with Geocaching and Wayne County Parks rules and permit process. For more information on the Cache Crew and our endeavors, please visit us on the web by clicking HERE and on social media - crosswindscache.
This cache has been placed with the permissions of Wayne County Parks. Permit CNF19-01 has been submitted and is on file at the park office.