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!
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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! 
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