CMM #07 - Red Oak Traditional Cache

Crosswinds Marsh Meanderings 2016 Series
This series continues the geocaching community’s recognition of Wayne County’s efforts in providing replacement wildlife wetlands habitat 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.

On August 13 the Parks system put on a Hobby day and invited some members of MIGO to participate. As part of the day's activities a Geocahing event was held which included the launch of 12 Geocaches dedicated to the various plant species associated with the wildlife area. This cache is one of them.

A link to all 12 of the caches may be FOUND HERE. In the cover of the cache you will find a three digit code. Record this code for entering into a online form for registration for a commemorative collectible for those that complete the series. The link to the form is found HERE.

CMM07 – Red Oak
Unlike most oak trees, red oaks are fairly quick growing trees. They also provide a lot of shade with their dense canopy, have a fairly high tolerance for pollution, and their leaves develop a deep red color in the fall. Because of these characteristics, red oaks are a common tree planted along neighborhood streets. Acorns are an important food source for numerous species of small mammals, deer, songbirds, and turkeys. Native Americans used red oaks for medicines to treat a ailments including digestive problems, respiratory diseases, and skin infections. Today, the wood of red oak trees is often used for flooring and furniture.

Remember, this is a marsh....If you are intending to hunt for the caches or explore the trails, please come prepared with boots/old shoes (not sandals or flip-flops), long pants, and insect repellent. This time of year in the woods of South Eastern Michigan there is poison ivy, ticks and mosquitoes a plenty! While searching for this cache, YOU MAY ENCOUNTER WATER (it is a marsh after all.) Due to the changing seasons in Michigan, the D/T may vary at different times of the year.

You must physically sign the log to claim the find so, BRING YOUR OWN PEN.Failure to do so may result in the deletion of your log. We do check occasionally. The cache started with a pen and SWAG but, no guarantees that it will be there! If you take something.....leave something. Please trade fairly!

Our crew consists of The Seed Spreaders, Stan&Ruth and Hooked On U

Crosswinds Marsh Rules
Park only at N 42 05.744 W 83 26.552
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
All Geocachers must follow the above rules