NOTICE: This geocache will be archived and removed in early October 2020 to make room for some new geocaches to be published soon.
This cache was launched at the 2019 Earth Day Marsh Cleanup event GC82YX8. It is one of the eight geocaches placed for that event. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day now includes events in more than 190 countries, which are now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network.
The First Earth Day
After witnessing the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin; Gaylord Nelson, came up with the idea of a national day to focus on the environment. He persuaded Pete McCloskey, a conservation-minded Republican Congressman, to serve as his co-chair to Develop “Earth Day”. They recruited Denis Hayes from Harvard as national coordinator. Hayes built a national staff of 85 to promote events across the land. April 22, 1970, falling between Spring Break and Final Exams, was selected as the date.
Crosswinds Marsh Rules
NOTICE: This geocache will be archived and removed in early October 2020 to make room for some new geocaches to be published soon.
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.
This cache has been placed with the permissions of Wayne County Parks. Permit ED19-01 has been submitted and is on file at the park office.