Reader's Rock Garden - Parks 100 Traditional Geocache
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Reader's Rock Garden - Parks 100
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Calgary Parks 100 Project - Reader's Rock Garden
Calgary Area Cachers teaming up with The City of Calgary Parks
Celebrating Calgary Parks 100th Anniversary
The Calgary Parks 100 Project is a partnership between the City of Calgary Parks, and the Calgary Area Cachers to celebrate Calgary Parks 100th anniversary. Calgary Parks has supplied cache containers and swag for 100 caches, and the we have placed these 100 caches in 100 parks around Calgary. These caches have some cool swag and trackables when placed, so make sure to find them as soon as they are published.
When William H. Reader became superintendent of Calgary parks in 1913 his responsibilities included the management of cemeteries. Accordingly he was given a house on the north edge of Union Cemetery.
William Reader became a pioneer in establishing parks and gardens with his vision for the beautification of the city.
A horticulturist of British origin, Reader sought to develop a garden around his house as a showplace to demonstrate horticultural potential for the young city. He placed rock collected from the district and the mountains to stabilize the sandy hillside and to create pathways and a structure for the garden. He collected plants through professional connections around the world as well as from excursions he made in the Rocky Mountains.
After his death in 1942 Reader’s Rock Garden was dedicated as a public city park. The original house was removed in 1943 and the garden, once meticulously maintained during and after his death eventually fell into neglect, particularly after the 1970s when recreational parks became the priority of the city. The house was reconstructed and the gardens were restored according to Reader’s original plans, beginning in 2005.
The Cache
The various places in the garden as well as each of the principal paths were named on Reader’s plans. The cache is located near the “North Walk". Say "Hi" to the gardener if you see him!
Additional Hints
(No hints available.)