Spring Time is Here!
Last Updated on Monday, 22 June 2009 18:44 Tuesday, 31 March 2009 18:50
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Winter is now over. Time to dust off the gum rubbers and get 'em mucky on the trails. The caches will
soon be sprouting from their winter hiding places and looking like nice spring flowers, ready for picking.
It is now time to get out of the winter cabins and out enjoying this wonderful time of year. Just think of
all the caches you can find and not get bitten by those summer pests.
We have a new Executive Committee now so special thanks goes out to the old one for their excellent
work last year and congratulations to the new Committee.
They are:
- Dragonflys (chair)
- Lost Geek (vice-chair)
- thecyr (treasurer)
- mark&beth (general officer)
- Oceancloud (general officer)
- El Nimrod (PEI Officer)
- Stagunner (NS Officer)
Stay up to Date with ACGA
You can read all previous meeting minutes about the direction of ACGA in the Meeting Minutes section. Due to the nature of ACGA, most meeting occur online via Skype.
You can read all previous meeting minutes about the direction of ACGA in the Meeting Minutes section. Due to the nature of ACGA, most meeting occur online via Skype.
ACGA is looking for some track files!
In the ACGA downloads section, we have a Maps & GPX category where you can find track files for many trails. We are looking for new track to add. The only requirement is that the files are to be sent as GPX files and does not contain any geocaches, but can include many other POI. (http://atlanticgeocaching.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=59&&Itemid=175)
Support ACGA
As a registered non-profit association, the cost of ACGA depends mostly on its members via the various projects, events we undertake. These costs include a community bank account, registering with the province as a non-profit, web site registration, web site fees, ACGA patches, Garmin Prize packs, etc.. You can also show your support by making a donation to ACGA via paypal. Take a look on ACGA for the donation button. (http://atlanticgeocaching.com)
As a registered non-profit association, the cost of ACGA depends mostly on its members via the various projects, events we undertake. These costs include a community bank account, registering with the province as a non-profit, web site registration, web site fees, ACGA patches, Garmin Prize packs, etc.. You can also show your support by making a donation to ACGA via paypal. Take a look on ACGA for the donation button. (http://atlanticgeocaching.com)
What would you like to see ACGA do in the Future? Email the Executive committee through their
respective Geocaching.com profile or on the ACGA site.
Hot Topics
Here are the hot topics on ACGA in case you missed it.
snowshoe hike to "The Battle of Blomidon" (http://forum.atlanticgeocaching.com/index.php?topic=4644.0)
Mega Event Committee (http://forum.atlanticgeocaching.com/index.php?topic=4300.0)
Nictaux Puzzle Trail (http://forum.atlanticgeocaching.com/index.php?topic=4565.0)
Cemetery caches (http://forum.atlanticgeocaching.com/index.php?topic=5029.0;topicseen)
Can Geocaching be DANGEROUS !!! (http://forum.atlanticgeocaching.com/index.php?topic=4846.0)
9th Anniversary Of Geocaching in Canada - GC1M223 (http://forum.atlanticgeocaching.com/index.php?topic=4865.0)
10th Anniversary Hiking Stick Project (http://forum.atlanticgeocaching.com/index.php?topic=5011.0)
3 Bearss say Farewell to Nova Scotia (http://forum.atlanticgeocaching.com/index.php?topic=4856.0)
Events
Just a reminder that ACGA has Garmin Prize Packs for your event (courtesy of The Trail Shop). In return for providing a prize pack, we simply ask the event organizer to submit an event report for the front page of ACGA.
Just a reminder that ACGA has Garmin Prize Packs for your event (courtesy of The Trail Shop). In return for providing a prize pack, we simply ask the event organizer to submit an event report for the front page of ACGA.
Don't Miss These Events
Événement Parc National Fundy National Park Event by ACGA (GC1NZ16)
For the second year in a row, the ACGA, along with Fundy National Park are planning and event and 5 new geocaches within the park borders. The ACGA and Fundy National Park are leading the way for geocaching in National Parks in Canada. The event is used to officially launch the event and a new geocoin will be rewarded to those who are able to log all 5 new caches. There are still a few year 1 geocoins, once gone, they are gone! Get your hands on these limited geocoins! More info will be posted on ACGA website.
Rippin 'Round the Red: Looney Toons Poker Run by El Nimrod (GC1M56Q)
It's been a few years since there has been a Poker Run in PEI, but this spring, you will have your chance at exploring this area of PEI. The last event which ended in Kinora was very well received and a lot of fun. Never miss an opportunity to geocache in PEI.
9th Anniversary of Geocaching in Canada (GC1M223)
Join us for the latest installment of the annual of the very first geocaching in Canada at nearby Graves Island Provincial Park. This is the first camping geocaching weekend in Nova Scotia for many and is growing every year making it the largest outdoor gathering in Atlantic Canada! Check out the ACGA forum for the geocoin design contest.
Previous events
There have been several events held over the past 3 months. Well done to all of those who organized
them. Events are loads of fun no matter how many show up to them. Some may be missed as they are
now archived.
Upcoming events
New Brunswick26 Apr 09 Breakfast at Cherry's April '09 by Georard (GC1PRBA) 2 May 09 Mapleton Park CITO by Tharitiz (GC1PRPX) 2 May 09 Saint John (RED)WWFM-V Event by ynds (GC1P439) 2 May 09 WWFM-V Moncton by Misha (GC1PBW8) 2 May 09 May Day Breakfast at Kernava's by Tiger Tracker (GC1PXV1) 2 May 09 Cache You at McD's by Jim52 (GC1PYAG) 6 May 09 Spring has Sprung at the Hilltop by Treehugger21 (GC1Q9WP) 15 May 09 Supper and a Movie by Georard (GC1Q6X5)
16 May 09 Événement Parc National Fundy National Park Event by Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association (GC1NZ16) 22 May 09 Campfire on the Dobson II by Rev Slippery (GC1R1W1) 28 May 09 Saxby's Wings and Beer Night III by Rev Slippery (GC1R1W7)31 May 09 Breakfast at Cherry's May '09 by Georard (GC1R89Q) ..... 28 Jun 09 Breakfast at Cherry's June '09- The Anniversary by Georard (GC1TB2C)4 Jul 09 A Saturday Afternoon Treat by Zor (GC1TRG4) 4 Jul 09 Saturday Brunch at Saxby's by Zonker&co (GC1TVC6)
25 Jul 09 The 2nd Geocaching For Geocash At The INP by The Major Family (GC1TFMB)15 Aug 09 Moncton's Race for Cache 2009 by Zor (GC1CR9J)
21 Aug 09 RENDEZ-VOUS GEOCACHING CMA 2009 by LANDRYANA JONES (GC1N15D)
Newfoundland and Labrador18 Apr 09 An Event with a Theme Song... by Gilligan and MaryJane (GC1MMT5)
2 May 09 WWFM V - Gander, NL by YQX Cachers (GC1P6EA) 2 May 09 WWFM - St.John's Geo Flash Cache Event by Pip'n'Tif (GC1P6B0)....
1 Jul 09 Canada Day in La Manche Park by Da By's (GC1R4NH)10 Jul 09 Heyou & Friends Campout Geocache Event # 2 by Heyou (GC1R2TD)12 Jul 09 The Wrong Side of the Tracks - II by Buddies-Buddies (GC1R110)12 Jul 09 Let's make it a clean fight by Buddies-Buddies (GC1R11N)
1 Aug 09 Great Whale Coast GeoCacher Gettogether by Great Biggie {Great Whale Coast GeoCachers} (GC1PQQW)
Nova Scotia25 Apr 09 Woods Wise 2009 by Camotigers & Sailorman275 (GC1PYZJ) 2 May 09 "HATS R US" WWFM EVENT by ervind (GC1PET4) 2 May 09 WWFM North Sydney by stagunner (GC1Q79E)
6 May 09 The Geofest Crew Present: May @ BP by The Usual Crew of Rowdies ... (GC1PHNV)
9 May 09 MARC Geocache Bash III by Cashe Crusaders and Modl.ca (GC1N8BY) 16 May 09 Sissiboo Gathering by the Wood Family (GC1QPVD) 19 May 09 Valley Cachers' Coffee and Chat by GeoKen, with a little advice from his friends! 3 Jun 09 The Geofest Crew Present: June and Patio Lanterns by The Geofest Crew & co (GC1R7PD)
6 Jun 09 Bioblitz 2009 by donga1, Bioblitz 2009 (GC1QYXE) 6 Jun 09 Lovett Lake/Bayers Lake CITO - June 6th, 2009 by ACGA, Environment Canada (GC1RP9G) .....
27 Jun 09 9th Anniversary Of Geocaching in Canada by Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association (GC1M223)8 Jul 09 The Geofest Crew Present: Jolly July by The Jolly Geofest Crew (GC1TZZW)
17 Jul 09 Évenement CB Highlands National Park Event by Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association (GC1T5VH)
16 May 09 Événement Parc National Fundy National Park Event by Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association (GC1NZ16) 22 May 09 Campfire on the Dobson II by Rev Slippery (GC1R1W1) 28 May 09 Saxby's Wings and Beer Night III by Rev Slippery (GC1R1W7)31 May 09 Breakfast at Cherry's May '09 by Georard (GC1R89Q) ..... 28 Jun 09 Breakfast at Cherry's June '09- The Anniversary by Georard (GC1TB2C)4 Jul 09 A Saturday Afternoon Treat by Zor (GC1TRG4) 4 Jul 09 Saturday Brunch at Saxby's by Zonker&co (GC1TVC6)
25 Jul 09 The 2nd Geocaching For Geocash At The INP by The Major Family (GC1TFMB)15 Aug 09 Moncton's Race for Cache 2009 by Zor (GC1CR9J)
21 Aug 09 RENDEZ-VOUS GEOCACHING CMA 2009 by LANDRYANA JONES (GC1N15D)
Newfoundland and Labrador18 Apr 09 An Event with a Theme Song... by Gilligan and MaryJane (GC1MMT5)
2 May 09 WWFM V - Gander, NL by YQX Cachers (GC1P6EA) 2 May 09 WWFM - St.John's Geo Flash Cache Event by Pip'n'Tif (GC1P6B0)....
1 Jul 09 Canada Day in La Manche Park by Da By's (GC1R4NH)10 Jul 09 Heyou & Friends Campout Geocache Event # 2 by Heyou (GC1R2TD)12 Jul 09 The Wrong Side of the Tracks - II by Buddies-Buddies (GC1R110)12 Jul 09 Let's make it a clean fight by Buddies-Buddies (GC1R11N)
1 Aug 09 Great Whale Coast GeoCacher Gettogether by Great Biggie {Great Whale Coast GeoCachers} (GC1PQQW)
Nova Scotia25 Apr 09 Woods Wise 2009 by Camotigers & Sailorman275 (GC1PYZJ) 2 May 09 "HATS R US" WWFM EVENT by ervind (GC1PET4) 2 May 09 WWFM North Sydney by stagunner (GC1Q79E)
6 May 09 The Geofest Crew Present: May @ BP by The Usual Crew of Rowdies ... (GC1PHNV)
9 May 09 MARC Geocache Bash III by Cashe Crusaders and Modl.ca (GC1N8BY) 16 May 09 Sissiboo Gathering by the Wood Family (GC1QPVD) 19 May 09 Valley Cachers' Coffee and Chat by GeoKen, with a little advice from his friends! 3 Jun 09 The Geofest Crew Present: June and Patio Lanterns by The Geofest Crew & co (GC1R7PD)
6 Jun 09 Bioblitz 2009 by donga1, Bioblitz 2009 (GC1QYXE) 6 Jun 09 Lovett Lake/Bayers Lake CITO - June 6th, 2009 by ACGA, Environment Canada (GC1RP9G) .....
27 Jun 09 9th Anniversary Of Geocaching in Canada by Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association (GC1M223)8 Jul 09 The Geofest Crew Present: Jolly July by The Jolly Geofest Crew (GC1TZZW)
17 Jul 09 Évenement CB Highlands National Park Event by Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association (GC1T5VH)
1 Aug 09 Ironbound's First Geocaching Event by islander1988 and eastriver (GC1DV88) 22 Aug 09 Atlantic Geofest 2009 - Blomidon, Nova Scotia by NS Geofest Crew (GC1T6XD)
Prince Edward Island
2 May 09 Sports R Us: WWFM-V Event by El Nimrod (GC1MZEB)
2 May 09 Island Cachers CITO by El Nimrod (GC1MZEH)
29 May 09 Rippin 'Round the Red: Looney Toons Poker Run by El Nimrod (GC1M56Q)
31 May 09 Geo-¢A$HE Icon Event by El Nimrod (GC1N3E4) .....27 Jun 09 DiverseCity Coffee Cache Event by El Nimrod (GC1M3JG)5 Jul 09 "Stormin' the Beach" Geo-Party by El Nimrod (GC1N172)
Events are a good way to get out and meet the other geocachers in your area. They do not have to be
fancy happenings. If you are unsure of how to set one up just send an email to someone who has done a
few.
Stay tuned to your inboxes for more event mail from Geocaching.com
Safety in the Spring
We all know that the snow and ice are almost all gone, but there is still the possibly of danger and injury
when out in the woods.
Those nice frozen trails and swamps are now becoming mucky quagmires, You should be careful when
taking steps of the beaten path. One never knows how soft or firm the ground may be and you could
end knee deep in a mucky mess. This could lead to a soggy boot or a twisted or even broken ankle. So
be careful, and bring an extra pair of socks in your back pack for the soaker.
East River posted a note in the forums about the dangers of ultraviolet rays. Yes the sun is beginning to
become warmer and a lot brighter. We should always wear the correct sun protection whether it is
protective clothing (wide brimmed hats, sunglasses etc) and lotions. Protect yourself and your little
ones from the nice but potentially harmful rays of the sun.
If you have any suggestions for the next newsletter send stagunner a note.
Have a great and fun filled Spring.
The Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association Newsletter Team.
(Content editors in this issue: stagunner, TropicalParadise)
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