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The Briar Patch Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 2/8/2006
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

this cache was placed with permission and the understanding that it would be found during their regular hours. Please respect their wishes (and mine) that you do this only during the business hours of the facility. Thank You!
January - March • Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm
April- December • Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm • Sunday, 1 - 4pm


The coordinates above are for the parking lot.

At the Green Briar Nature Center, you will find a quiet corner of Cape Cod - a sanctuary of peace and beauty in all seasons. Located on the shores of Smiling Pool and adjacent to the famous Briar Patch of Thornton Burgess’s stories, Green Briar offers interpreted nature trails and a spectacular wild flower garden. Natural history programs for children and adults are offered year-round and include classes, field trips, guided walks, and workshops on the natural sciences. New this year are our nature-related birthday parties. Outreach programs to area schools and other institutions are also an important part of Green Briar’s services to the community. Members of the education staff visit schools, nursing homes and clubs offering slide presentations, lectures and classes. Green Briar is also home to the Robert S. Swain Natural History Library, which has a collection of books, periodicals and other materials on the natural history of the Northeast, particularly the eastern Massachusetts region. Books are available for reference or loan to members of the Society. Adjacent to Green Briar is the 57-acre Briar Patch Conservation Area, home of Peter Rabbit and many of the other Thornton Burgess animal characters. Walking trails are open to the public.

Fantastic centers like this one can always use a hand. If you enjoyed this cache or just the location, please think about donating the loose change in your pocket, or the few bils you might be paying for some coffee, to the center instead.

In order to find the cache, you must first find the locust grove trail. while meandering on the trail, take note of the various signs around providing information about the briar patch - information from these signs will help you figure out where the cache is. good luck!

1) On the "Trees of the Briar Patch" sign, what was the other tree mentioned?
5th letter of the 2nd word of the tree name = ___
2) On the "Mammals of the Briar Patch" sign, what is the third animal mentioned?
3rd letter of his first name = ___
3) Find the "Old Farm Fence" sign:
2nd letter of the 2nd word of the 1st sentence = ___
4) Find the "Vines and Briars" sign. What is the 1st common vine mentioned?
8th letter of the vine = ___
5) On the "Birds of the Briar Patch" sign, what is the last bird mentioned?
1st letter of the 1st name of this bird = ___
6) On the "Birds of the Briar Patch" sign:
1st letter of the 6th word of the 2nd sentence = ___
7) On the "Old Farm Fence"sign, find the 1st animal listed
3rd letter of his first name = ___
8) What type of tree is mentioned on the "Old Orchard Sign?"
5th letter of the 1st word of that tree = ___
9) On the "Old Orchard Sign"
1st letter in the 1st word of the 2nd sentence = ___
10) On the "Vines and Briars" sign - What is the 2nd common vine mentioned?

6th letter of the 1st word = ___
11) Find the first tree mentioned on the "Trees of the BriarPatch" sign.
3rd letter of the 1st word of that tree = ___
12) Find the "American Holly" sign. What is the 1st state mentioned in the 1st paragraph?
8th letter = ___
13) Find the sign that lets you know what all the buzz is about.
4th letter of the 1st word = ___

Fill in the spaces below!

___ ___ ___      ___ ___ ___     ___ ___ ___
 11  5   13       6   3   1       2   7   8


___ ___ ___ ___ ___     ___ ___     ___ ___ ___
 9   11  9   7   8       4   10      2   7   8


___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___     ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
10   11  2   12  1   8       9   8   10  2   8   1


Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[for questions:] gurer ner fbzr fvtaf gung jvyy pbire zber guna bar dhrfgvba. [for the hide:] vs lbh sbhaq nyy gur vasb, lbh jvyy ABG arrq n uvag.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)