EcoCaches Across Illinois
An
EcoCache is an educational virtual geocache that people can visit
to view an unique feature. EcoCaching is the concept of treasure
hunting for caches that the Earth has stored. |
EcoCaches
do not use hidden containers. The treasure is the lessons learned
about our planet when visiting each site, and through the accompanying
interpretive materials. |
An
EcoCache using latitude and longitude could be used to show moraines,
faults, fossils, river and erosional features. |
The concept of ecocache is derived from the term cology, more specifically
human ecology, and it refers to any place where a natural or cultural
feature may be found on the landscape. |
Examples
of ecocaches may include a natural levee, a particular habitat
such as a flood
plain forest,
a viewing platform overlooking
a wetland
marsh, an historic building, a WPA mural in a post office lobby, or
a prehistoric earthwork, each with its own story. |
Used
in this context, these features are "exhibits" in
a museum without walls, each of which may be located and interpreted
with GPS, GIS and/or MP3
technology. |
EcoCaches
are being developed by educators, scientists and researchers
who have knowledge of interesting features near the area
and would like to share them with the world. |
Give
a location in your area a voice as well as making your mark on
the world for your community! |
All you need to get started is something to share locally and a GPS receiver. |
Dickson
Mounds Museum is the birthplace of EcoCaches in
Illinois! |
EcoCaching
in Illinois |
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EcoCache
Categories |
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Science Hot Spots |
Local Natural Phenomenons |
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Ghost Signs |
Town Squares & Courthouses |
Covered Bridges |
Old Railroad Stations |
One Room School Houses |
Round Barns |
Pictures,
word files or pdfs, sound files and videos can be submitted
by email! We will be happy to post what your students created to give your ecocache a location and a voice for all to read, hear and see! |
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See
the EcoCaches Across Illinois!
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