Winter Exploration Nature Hike

Here's an event cache that offers something unique beyond the meet-and-greet or the wine-and-dine this winter. In a repeat of last year's event we will enjoy a little winter outdoors!! Join fellow geocachers for this unique event cache – a winter nature hike. DATE: Saturday, February 6, 2010 TIME: 10:00 AM Hike begins PLACE: Buttinger Nature Center of the Stony Brook-Milstone Watershed Association That's right, you're not in Kansas anymore! Join us for this hike on the Reserve of the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association. Hike out onto the Reserve with Naturalist and Education Director Jeff Hoagland, getting an insider’s view of winter. Bring binoculars or field guides if you wish as we explore forest and meadow. The hike will be followed by, just in time to spoil your lunch, some hot cider and apple cider donuts. To claim this cache you will have to join (and enjoy!) the nature hike which will be less than two miles. Hike will be adjusted for weather conditions. You will learn about winter ecology - meeting winter birds, searching for voles, looking for signs of fox, admiring winter weeds, and other crazy things naturalists do.