Crosswinds Marsh Nature fest 2021 Series
Nature Fest is a nature-oriented event that featured live entertainment, nature crafts, and games, face painting, and free canoeing. This cache is one of a series of 12 geocaches, launched the day after Nature Fest, with each one featuring a pollinator that might be found in Crosswinds Marsh Nature Preserve.
CMM07 - Mosquito
You may have just swatted at a mosquito buzzing around you, but did you know that only the females feed on blood? She needs blood in order to lay her eggs, while males consume flower nectar. The female will also consume nectar when getting ready to mate. Mosquitoes are known to pollinate certain orchid species as well as goldenrods. Now we're not encouraging you to try to attract mosquitoes around your home, but if you have orchids you may have a mosquito to thank for pollinating it!
Crosswinds Marsh Rules
No fires
No bikes / ATVs / personal watercraft
No swimming or ice fishing
Dogs must be leashed
No alcohol or illegal substances
No camping
Fishing in designated areas only
Collecting of plants & animals prohibited
Park only at N 42° 05.744' W 83° 26.552'
All Geocachers must follow the above rules.
Crosswinds Marsh is open from DAWN to DUSK. Admission is FREE.
This cache has been placed with the permission of Wayne County Parks. Permit 2021-07 has been submitted and is on file at the park office.