Geocaching is a exciting combination of nature and technology enjoyed by people of all ages including families with young children and seniors.

Participants use handheld GPS receivers to follow coordinates found at geocaching.com in order to locate hidden caches. As of the summer of 2009, nine different geocaches have been hidden in sanctuaries owned by Saw Mill River Audubon.

Once a geocache is found, the finder signs a log book in the cache to record their find and may also trade with simple items stored in the cache container.

To find out more about geocaching visit www.geocaching.com

Geocaches located in
Saw Mill River Audubon Sanctuaries
(as of June, 2009)
Listing courtesy of www.geocaching.com
Indicated distances are measured from our office at Pruyn Sanctuary.

	Cache Name
NE 2mi	Computer Code Breaker
	This cache is in an interesting corner of Choate Sanctuary.
W 6.4mi	Coyote Waits
	Good place at Brinton Brook Sanctuary for cache of this name! Coyotes definitely live here. Great cache title as well from Tony Hillerman mystery.
NE 2mi	Don't Choke!
	This one leads you on an exploration of the back trails of Choate Sanctuary.
SE 0.3mi	Geocaching 101: Noobie No More
	A beautiful spot to visit in Pruyn Sanctuary
SE 0.2mi	Pruyn Swamp
	Fun and child-friendly multi-cache that highlights the natural features of the red maple swamp in Pruyn Sanctuary.
S 1.9mi	Really Useful Engine
	The puzzle is worth the solving to visit this cache in Pinecliff Sanctuary
W 6.4mi	Rested Here
	A search for this cache visits some special landmarks in Brinton Brook Sanctuary
W 7.3mi	Sanctuary - Euro Style
	This puzzle can be a challenge to solve to find the final cache coordinates. But it is do-able and leads you on a great walk through Graff Sanctuary.
S 0.3mi	The Crystal Palace
	This cache explores some of the most interesting trails in Pruyn Sanctuary

= regular geocache = puzzle geocache = multi-stage geocache

Our sanctuaries are maintained by a part-time caretaker. Volunteers assist on trail maintenance days. We also rely on our sanctuary neighbors to watch over these special habitats. In addition, a group of volunteer "Trail Walkers" monitors individual sanctuaries and reports on their conditions.[Trail Walkers]

Wildlife habitat protection involves more than owning and protecting wildlife sanctuaries.

We also encourage homeowners and managers of commercial properties to make their parcels safe and attractive for birds and other wildlife. (To find out more, visit the Audubon at Home online resources from National Audubon.)

Reducing impervious surfaces, protecting water quality, planting native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers and reducing pesticide use are healthy actions that benefit both wildlife and people.

Come visit our sanctuaries!
They are open every day from dawn to dusk free of charge.

Online Maps for Sanctuaries with Walking Trails

[Brinton Brook Sanctuary] [Choate Sanctuary] [Graff Sanctuary]
[Haas Sanctuary] [Pinecliff Sanctuary] [Pruyn Sanctuary]

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