Time to treasure hunt at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Join representatives of the Georgia Geocachers Association (GGA) at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center on March 11 for a fun and informative education session. Experienced or newbie geocachers are sure to discover great info at this free event.
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices, like a cell phone or other GPS-enabled device. Players navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates, and then attempt to find the “geocache” (or container) hidden at that location.
What will you learn?
- Geocaches have different ratings for difficulty levels (related to container location or terrain), allowing geocachers to select caches that fit their skill level.
- What is a “log-roller?”
- Why you might want to bring along a UV light
- Why magnets can be helpful
Experienced geocachers will be on hand to help you learn how to improvise helpful tools, give demonstrations, and answer questions.
This event is scheduled for March 11 at 1 p.m. and will start at the Campbell Building at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. What do you need to do to attend? Registration is required, so call (770-784-3059) and let us know you are coming. Event will be held rain or shine.
Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center is located near Mansfield, less than an hour southeast of Atlanta off Interstate 20. The area address is 543 Elliott Trail, Mansfield 30055.
The Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center includes Marben Farms Public Fishing Area, Clybel Wildlife Management Area, a Visitor’s Center, Education Center, Shooting (shotgun and rifle/pistol ranges) and Archery ranges, and a Conference Center (including dining and lodging accommodations). The area hosts school groups, summer camp participants, teachers, community outdoor education opportunities and more. Visit www.charlieelliott.com for more information.
More information about GGA at www.ggaonline.org.
