Volunteer Opportunity Details:

You play a valuable role in our program by developing new environmental education sites for outdoor enthusiasts to investigate!
ColdCaching helps pursue our mission of creating, supporting and protecting the Ice Age Trail. It provides a family-friendly way to explore the Ice Age Trail and learn about both Wisconsin's Ice Age history and modern-day landscape. Additionally, ColdCaching is consistent with Leave No Trace outdoor ethics in that participants leave only footprints on the landscape as part of their activities. The concept of Ice Age Trail ColdCaching is based on the popular activities of GeoCaching and EarthCaching. A GPS unit is a useful aid for ColdCaching, but is not essential.
• GeoCaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek "caches" containing a logbook and "treasure" (usually toys or trinkets of little value).
• EarthCaching is similar to GeoCaching, except participants seek out natural features instead of human-placed caches.
• ColdCaching is a type of EarthCache, discovering natural features along the Ice Age Trail.
To see what a current ColdCache looks like, visit http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?key=iatcc for the list of sites. On your first visit, you'll need to create an account with geocaching.com in order to see the full details (including location information). Each ColdCache includes instructions for performing a simple task and/or answering a question or two in order to verify your find.
If you are interested in helping out, write to the ColdCache coordinator at coldcache@iceagetrail.org. The coordinator will walk you through the process of developing a ColdCache using guidelines and forms found at www.iceagetrail.org/coldcache.htm.
This is a marvelous opportunity for anyone interested in science studies. Armchair explorers can enjoy their research while paired with a mobile task person who locates the coordinates. Endless possibilities as a great classroom project too.

Please notify the coordinator at coldcache@iceagetrail.org of your development interest. Submittal guidelines can be previewed at www.iceagetrail.org/coldcache.htm

This opportunity is sponsored by: Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adult (18+) Individual Adolescents (13-17) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Children (5-12) We need volunteers who are free at these times Occasional Volunteers will work with the following groups Environmental/Nature We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Computer / Internet Services Special Events Math / Science Tour Guide / Docent Recreational Activities / Sports Writing / Editing This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Civic & Community Environmental

Contact Person: Dolly M., (608) 798-4453, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

2110 Main Street Cross Plains, WI 53528 (See a map)

Directions:

(Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 65f)

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Cross Plains Madison Middleton
Counties:		Columbia Dane Green Rock Sauk
Statewide:		Available throughout all of Wisconsin

Additional Information

Is this an opportunity for youth to volunteer?
	Yes
If yes, what is the minimum age allowed?
	10
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No

Last updated on July 3, 2009