With a GPS receiver and internet access, you are ready to explore
and hunt for a "geocache". Learn the basics necessary to enjoy this
eco-sport including suggested equipment, GPS units, the website,
how to search for a cache and types of caches. After the
presentation, the group will go to Konkel Park to put their new
skills to practice (transportation on your own). Children are
welcome to participate with their parents or caregiver.
Program will include searching for temporary caches hidden at
the park. You will enjoy the thrill of the hunt, but the real
discovery is the countless locations of natural beauty and
historical interest you will find that you never knew existed.
Families are encouraged to participate. Please dress for the
weather. Workshop will include both an indoors and outdoors
portion. If you have a GPS unit, please bring it.
Please note date change!
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
5:30-8:30 PM
Greenfield City Hall, lower level Community Room
New to Geocaching? You must register with the Greenfield
Parks and Recreation Dept to participate in this workshop. Families
are most welcome, please indicate all names on the registration
form so we know how many people to expect. Please see the link
above to the department webpage and Winter RECREATOR Activity Guide
(see page 24). $10 Residents of City of Greenfield (per family)
/$15 Non-Residents (per family) Advance registration is required,
please download and submit a registration form to the Parks and
Recreation office prior to the workshop. The Greenfield Parks and
Recreation office is open from 9 AM until 6PM, Monday through
Friday. Registration forms can be faxed with credit card
payment.
Experienced geocachers, your assistance is needed. After
an introductory power point presentation, we like to pair
participants with you to head out on the trail. We will be setting
up a series of temporary caches to demonstrate various hides and
containers. For your asssistance, you will be able to log these
temporary caches. If you are available, please post a note
below.