Types of EcoGeoCaches

Nature is beautiful but also vulnerable. There is a tension between protection and use. Climate protection and regional value creation must come together. This is what we take into account and communicate in our EcoGeoCaches (Foto: HOLZ VON HIER)

EcoGeoCaches

We would like to offer here on the platform only caches that have an ecological background, that convey knowledge, serve the transfer of information or lead to beautiful places in nature or interesting places. Therefore we call them '"EcoGeocaches". All our caches have to do with forest, wood of short distances and climate protection and the caches all respect the established ecological principles.

types of eco geo caches

There will beo the following types of eco geo caches:

Types of EcoGeoCaches	Definition
EcoGeoCache traditional = Sscavenger hunt according to geo-coordinates	This is the original type of geocache. It is the geo-coordinate-based form of a traditional "paper chase" that involves two or more stations (with coordinates), with a clue to the next one at each station. At the end you will be rewarded with the discovery of a small gift. In geocaching you will usually find a container at the end of the hunt at the coordinates given, with small exchange items and a logbook. You take out one item and put in another and enter data in the logbook.
EcoGeoCache Reverse	This Cache can be understood as the opposite of a traditional geocache, because instead of finding a hidden container, you look for a special object and log its coordinates.
EcoGeoCache environmantal quiz	During the ÖkoGeoCache, environmental quiz questions have to be answered to get to the next station.
EcoGeoCache forest & tree knowledge	Analogous to the "EarthCaching" of the "Geological Society of America", which thus leads to interesting geological places, with "ForestCaching" we want to lead to interesting forests, views in the forest, forest nature trails or forest hiking trails. Interesting information will be available here via QR codes placed there. In addition, a listing will be made available to answer questions on site.
EcoGeoCache Timber	Timber Caching with interesting facts about the construction and material wood and the importance of wood of short distances for climate and environment.
EcoGeoCache Climate Action	These caches are based on the one hand on fixed caches independent of space and on the other hand on the reports and results of the climate scouts. All caches of this type have something to do with climate protection through wood of short distances or and how you can contribute to climate protection yourself in a very practical way.
EcoGeoCahce Design	This ÖkoGeoCach Art shows wood design in the landscape and in certain places. This means wood design in modern form but also traditional wood design. At the locations the downloads for the cach give explanations about modern design in wood and traditional building methods with wood. QR Codes on site or the Smart Places app sometimes provide pictures and films.
ÖkoGeoCach - Lern & Play	Diese ÖkoGeoCach Art ist vor alem für Kinder geeignet die an Orten oder entlang von Wegen Ihr Wissen zu Wald Holz und Klima erweitern und Smilies einsammelen sollen. Beschreibungen finden sich auf den Downloads und der SP APP.
ÖkoGeoCach - Tag der offenen Tür	Diese ÖkoGeoCach Art ist ein Event Cach der nur zeitweise entweder bei besonderen Veranstaltungen an Orten wie Museen, Freilandmuseen, Botanischen Gärten, Zoos, im Wald oder bei Tagen der offenen Türe bei Firmen existiert. Alle Events haben etwas mit Wald und Holz der kurzen Wege, Umwelt und Klima zu tun habe. Nach dem Event werden die Caches archiviert und man kan sie eventuell bei einem anderen Event wieder verwenden.
Cache-In-Trash-Out-Event (CITO)	"Cache In Trash Out" ist eine Umweltinitiative der Geocaching-Community, mit dem Ziel landschaftliche Gebiete von Müll zu befreien und mitzuhelfen, diese in einem guten Zustand zu erhalten, während gecacht wird. Diese Events sind größere Zusammenkünfte von Geocacherinnen und Geocachern. Solche Caches werden heute schon von einigen Städten und Waldbesitzern organisiert, mit dem Ziel, den Müll aus der Umwelt und dem Wald zu entfernen, was vielfach ohne Hilfe von engagierten GeoCachern auf größeren Flächen so nicht möglich wäre.