Make your way along Sand Cove Road towards the Irving Nature Park and turn left at the sign indicating the Sheldon Point Trail. From the parking lot follow the trail to the right of the large grey building. You will encounter thousands of the invaders (see Pic1 & Pic2) as you head towards the cache.
The following description comes from The Naturalist’s Notebook: “Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens gladulifera) has a fragrant, pinkish flower that resembles a witch's hat (see Pic3). Usually found in wet, shady areas, these flowers transform into long slender seed pods that burst open when touched. (Its common family name is "Touch-Me Not".) Likely this Asiatic species came to the Bay of Fundy in ballast waste from shipping. Because of its exotic foreign origin there are few local predators for this plant. The plant spreads its seeds unchecked, crowding out species of native plants”.
GPSr WAAS accuracy was 3m when the cache was stashed. Cache container is a Costco-sized mixed nut bottle covered with camo tape. As you walk to the cache you will encounter the plants during the first half of your journey. The second half is a leisurely hike through the Acadian forest. Enjoy the flora and fauna.
Original contents of the cache:
• Logbook with pen & pencil
• Key chain with blue LED light
• Package of 1991 Topps Stadium hockey cards
• Neoprene sunglasses cord
• Batman toothbrush holder & faucet fountain
• Ball point pen with light
• Wooden mouse trap
• LCD bungee watch
• Laughing bag
• Snappy trick gum
• FM auto scan radio (with earphones & batteries)