The logbook will be found in a medium container. Are you old enough
to remember this tale? DO NOT access from Range Line road -
you will be crossing private property!! You must access after
entering Fernwood.
Located in Fernwood Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve
along the beautiful St. Joseph River. Parking is only allowed at
the Mary Plym Visitor Center. Please enter the grounds through this
entrance before starting your search for all Fernwood
caches.
Since there are Visitor Fees (see below), take time to hike the
other numerous trails and gardens, take a break with visits to the
Nature Center and Gallery Exhibits and if your present at lunch
time you can bring your own picnic or select something from the
cafe. Please make sure you pick up a map of the grounds and
follow Fernwood's no off trail hiking rules.
Bring a pen or pencil as you will need one for several of
Fernwood’s caches. This set of caches has been placed with Fernwood
staff approval and allows visitors to explore the numerous trails
at Fernwood. No bushwhacking or leaving the Prairie trail is
allowed or required, just ingenuity and careful thought.
Off-trail Hiking
Prohibited. The cache can be accessed with your feet on the
trail.
Be sure to visit the other cache(s) found on the grounds as
well.
You may visit Fernwood during normal operating hours
only:
- Closed on Mondays
- Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday Noon – 5:00 pm
Visitor Fees:
- $7.00/adult, 19-64
- $5.00/Senior, 65+
- $4.00/Students, 13-18
- $3.00/Students, 6-12
- Children 5 and under free
- FERNWOOD MEMBERS FREE
- Yearly Membership:
$40 (up to 3 persons covered) or $50 (up to 6 persons
covered)