Événement Parc National Fundy National Park Event - 2009 Event Archive

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2009 Event Details

The second geocaching event in Fundy National Park gathered a record 165 (logbook signed) geocachers, making it the largest geocaching event in New Brunswick to date. With triple the expected numbers, the event organizers were partnered with the perfect weather in recent memory for opening weekend in Fundy National Park.

The total distance to complete the 2009 series of geocaches was approximately 10km, taking up to 4 hours to complete. About 10% of the total participants were able to log all 5 during the event. A number of geocachers also took the opportunity to log some of the 2008 geocaches as there were still some 2008 geocoins available. Speaking of geocoins, the new 2009 geocoin was a trackable wood coin, etched locally. The 2009 geocoin was a 100% locally produced product better representing the National Park and the EcoIntegrity project better.

While event organizers only planned on 60 participants, they were able to accommodate  the large influx of geocachers. However the event was not 100% perfect as those who completed all 5 geocaches were not able to get their geocoin immediately since they were required to go to the visitor centre to get the geocoin, rather than at the event base. The visitor centre was closed by the time most got back from the trail. This was an unfortunate bit of planning that was not expected, so the event organizers took the completed 2009 passports and contact information where the geocoins would be mailed in order for them in order to resolve the matter.

This along with other feedback is already being considered for next year's event.

Geocaches Related to this partnership between ACGA and Fundy Naitonal Park are (to be published on the 16th):

• Leave it to Beaver
• Looney Tunes
• Under Cover
• The Forest
• The Eel Deal

Please mark your attendance on Geocaching.com event listing page to assist planners.

About the Event

Saturday May 16th 2009, from 12:00-5pm.

Note that park entry fees are in effect since the event will be inside the park. Please refer to this LINK for fees. Note that the campgrounds will be open. Those who are staying over the weekend can reserve at Chignecto North. You can reserve online via Parks Canada website.

The Event will introduce you to The Fundy National Park and Five new Caches developed to promote EcoIntegrity. The Walkabout groups are designed to introduce the newcomer to the sport of geocaching, the importance of leaving NO TRACE in the Fundy national Park, and safety in the woods. Come and enjoy a day of discoveries and activities

Cet événement se veut une introduction au Parc National Fundy ainsi qu'aux cinq nouvelles géocaches placées pour promouvoir ÉcoIntégrité. Les groupes de randonnée introduiront le néophyte au sport du géocaching, à l'importance de ne pas laisser de trace (Sans Trace) dans le Parc Fundy), ainsi qu'aux rudiments sécurité dans le bois. Venez participer a une journée remplie de découvertes et d'activités.

Fundy National Park welcomes geocachers! Come explore with us!

Five geocaches will be published on event day. Passport can be downloaded HERE and will be available on event day. NEW GEOCOIN for 2009 (Year 2)! 2008 (Year 1) geocoins are still available. 10 geocaches = 2 geocoins.

Parking coords are: N 45° 36.120 W 064° 59.224
Event Base coords are: N 45° 36.190 W 064° 59.249

Can you find the geocaches in Fundy National Park? If you find them all, you earn a limited edition geocoin. With the help of the Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association (ACGA) five new traditional geocaches will be set at various locations in the park - but only available starting on the day of the event.

To participate, here’s what you need to do:

* Join (for free) www.geocaching.com (the official global GPS cache hunt website).
* Print either the Fundy Geocaching Passport version 2008 or 2009 from the website.
* Find each cache in the park (please stay ON the trails).
* Punch your passport with the different punch enclosed in each cache.
* Bring your completed passport to the park Visitor Centre to receive a 2008 or 2009 Fundy Geocoin.

Le parc national Fundy souhaite la bienvenue aux géocacheurs! Venez explorer avec nous!

Samedi 16 mai 2009, 12h - 17h

Pouvez-vous trouver les géocaches du parc national Fundy? Si vous les trouvez toutes, vous gagnerez une géopièce à tirage limité. Avec l’aide de L'Association de Geocaching du Canada Atlantique (ACGA), le parc a aménagé cinq caches traditionnelles à divers endroits dans le parc.

Pour participer, voici ce que vous devez faire :

• Inscrivez-vous (gratuitement) au site www.geocaching.com (le site Web mondial officiel de la géocachette – en anglais seulement).
• Imprimez le passeport du géocacheur du parc national Fundy 2008 ou 2009 à partir du site Web.
• Trouvez chaque cache aménagée dans le parc (restez SUR les sentiers).
• Perforez votre passeport avec les poinçonneuses différentes que vous trouverez dans les caches.
• Apportez votre passeport poinçonné au Centre d’accueil du parc pour recevoir votre géopièce 2008 ou 2009 du parc national Fundy.

Les géocaches et la géopièce s’inscrivent dans le Projet d’écointégrité du parc national Fundy, qui crée différents moyens pour les visiteurs d’explorer la nature du parc et de s’en rapprocher. Amusez-vous bien!

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