Nature Boxes of Burlingame LbNA #41252
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Charlestown |
| County: | Washington |
| State: | Rhode Island |
| Boxes: | 3 |
| Planted by: | Bee  |
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| Found by: | Dragonfly Daydream (3) |
| Last found: | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Status: | FFFFFF |
| Last edited: | Aug 10, 2010 |
Nature Letterboxes
ATTN: BOX 2 HAS BEEN REPLACED IN A NEAR-BY HIDING SPOT WITH A NEW STAMP. BOX 3 HAS BEEN RESTABILSHED IN ITS ORIGINAL SPOT. 8/10/10
Background: In past years, I was the Park Naturalist at Burlingame State Campground. At the time, I had been trying to think of new ways to get kids interested in hiking and learning about animals. I decided to create a few “nature boxes” so that all campers could do just that, and try out letterboxing too! All three boxes are fairly short and easy to get to within the park.
Great letterboxes for campers. However, non-campers are recommended to search during the off-season when you can get into the park: November through March. These are actually GREAT times to go because it is much less buggy.
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Location: Burlingame State Campground, Klondike Rd. off of Rt. 1 in Charlestown.
**A map of the park is suggested in order to find these boxes. You can pick one up at the Check Station or ReserveAmerica.com.
Clues for all boxes: To find each box, you must first know the animal that you are lookin for. Use the clues to figure out the animal's name. Use the animal's initials to find a campsite number(ex: Canada Goose = CG = campsite #22). If there was a Canada Goose box, then the path you would need would be near campsite number 22.
Remember that NO boxes are on campsites, please do not disturb other campers. Instead, find the path closest to the campsite and follow the rest of the directions to your animal. The boxes are meant for inexperienced hikers and for kid’s nature programs, so they’re pretty straight forward and each hike takes less than half an hour to complete.
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
0 1 2 3 6 0 2 1 7 5 3 8 0 6 2 5 7 0 6 9 3 8 4 1 9 4
Box I:
-This animal is found on land, usually in the woods (not where you would expect most reptiles to be!)
-It has both an endoskeleton and an exoskeleton.
-It moves slowly and is an omnivore.
-Males and females can be distinguished by eye color.
From site _______, head up two more sites to see the “marked path” which runs in between two campsites. Once in the woods, you will quickly come to a T. Turn RIGHT at the sign, opposite of the arrow’s direction. Eventually you will pass another one of these signs, but continue on.
When you see a wide path to your left, STOP! From the white pine at the corner or the intersection, you will continue straight (do not turn), fir 50 paces (a pace is a regular stride/step when walking).
After 50 paces STOP. There should be a small grass clearing. Look RIGHT to see four oak trees standing close together. Hiding in between these trees should be our little friend, look down in the leaves to find her.
Box II
-This animal only lives a short time because it does not have a mouth.
-Its young like to eat hickory leaves.
-It comes out at night and may be seen around your campfire.
-Its name means moon in some languages.
*The box has been moved due to campsite rearrangement. It was also destroyed in the March 2010 flood so I decided to put it somewhere a little less wet.
Look for the TWO CABINS that stand for this box's name. Go to these beautiful sandy-beach area. Please respect this area that boarders the Audobon Society Bird Preserve. I try to pick up any trash I see left around, which is often.
After the second CABIN and before a third, you will see a path heading away from the pond. Take this bath until you come to another path at a fallen tree. Head LEFT to a sign that says "State Property Ends." Take approx. 35 paces to 2 stones on your right just off the path. Two large trees sit just over the stone wall, but in front of them lies our blue-green friend, tucked into the rocks.
Box III
*please note that I have made a spelling error with this box: the animal’s name consists of two words, however the first is a compound word: take both of the words in the compound word, plus the final word, to make a 3 digit campsite number. I will fix this once I am able.
-This animal is very common in New England and can even been seen in many back yards, grazing on grass.
-Males shed a part of their body every year, but females do not have this feature.
-Young are born with spots but these fade with age.
Directly LEFT of site ______ is a well marked trail. Only a short way down the Blue trail (North/South Trail) will appear to your LEFT. Take this trail and continue.
On this path you will traverse many “boardwalk” style bridges. Count them. Currently there should be 17 (they are always adding!) After 17 bridges or so, look for a white oak tree on your right and a stone wall crossing your path. Look on the LEFT side of the path and low amongst the rocks. Here you will find a magestic friend.
ATTN: BOX 2 HAS BEEN REPLACED IN A NEAR-BY HIDING SPOT WITH A NEW STAMP. BOX 3 HAS BEEN RESTABILSHED IN ITS ORIGINAL SPOT. 8/10/10
Background: In past years, I was the Park Naturalist at Burlingame State Campground. At the time, I had been trying to think of new ways to get kids interested in hiking and learning about animals. I decided to create a few “nature boxes” so that all campers could do just that, and try out letterboxing too! All three boxes are fairly short and easy to get to within the park.
Great letterboxes for campers. However, non-campers are recommended to search during the off-season when you can get into the park: November through March. These are actually GREAT times to go because it is much less buggy.
------------------------------------------------------------
Location: Burlingame State Campground, Klondike Rd. off of Rt. 1 in Charlestown.
**A map of the park is suggested in order to find these boxes. You can pick one up at the Check Station or ReserveAmerica.com.
Clues for all boxes: To find each box, you must first know the animal that you are lookin for. Use the clues to figure out the animal's name. Use the animal's initials to find a campsite number(ex: Canada Goose = CG = campsite #22). If there was a Canada Goose box, then the path you would need would be near campsite number 22.
Remember that NO boxes are on campsites, please do not disturb other campers. Instead, find the path closest to the campsite and follow the rest of the directions to your animal. The boxes are meant for inexperienced hikers and for kid’s nature programs, so they’re pretty straight forward and each hike takes less than half an hour to complete.
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
0 1 2 3 6 0 2 1 7 5 3 8 0 6 2 5 7 0 6 9 3 8 4 1 9 4
Box I:
-This animal is found on land, usually in the woods (not where you would expect most reptiles to be!)
-It has both an endoskeleton and an exoskeleton.
-It moves slowly and is an omnivore.
-Males and females can be distinguished by eye color.
From site _______, head up two more sites to see the “marked path” which runs in between two campsites. Once in the woods, you will quickly come to a T. Turn RIGHT at the sign, opposite of the arrow’s direction. Eventually you will pass another one of these signs, but continue on.
When you see a wide path to your left, STOP! From the white pine at the corner or the intersection, you will continue straight (do not turn), fir 50 paces (a pace is a regular stride/step when walking).
After 50 paces STOP. There should be a small grass clearing. Look RIGHT to see four oak trees standing close together. Hiding in between these trees should be our little friend, look down in the leaves to find her.
Box II
-This animal only lives a short time because it does not have a mouth.
-Its young like to eat hickory leaves.
-It comes out at night and may be seen around your campfire.
-Its name means moon in some languages.
*The box has been moved due to campsite rearrangement. It was also destroyed in the March 2010 flood so I decided to put it somewhere a little less wet.
Look for the TWO CABINS that stand for this box's name. Go to these beautiful sandy-beach area. Please respect this area that boarders the Audobon Society Bird Preserve. I try to pick up any trash I see left around, which is often.
After the second CABIN and before a third, you will see a path heading away from the pond. Take this bath until you come to another path at a fallen tree. Head LEFT to a sign that says "State Property Ends." Take approx. 35 paces to 2 stones on your right just off the path. Two large trees sit just over the stone wall, but in front of them lies our blue-green friend, tucked into the rocks.
Box III
*please note that I have made a spelling error with this box: the animal’s name consists of two words, however the first is a compound word: take both of the words in the compound word, plus the final word, to make a 3 digit campsite number. I will fix this once I am able.
-This animal is very common in New England and can even been seen in many back yards, grazing on grass.
-Males shed a part of their body every year, but females do not have this feature.
-Young are born with spots but these fade with age.
Directly LEFT of site ______ is a well marked trail. Only a short way down the Blue trail (North/South Trail) will appear to your LEFT. Take this trail and continue.
On this path you will traverse many “boardwalk” style bridges. Count them. Currently there should be 17 (they are always adding!) After 17 bridges or so, look for a white oak tree on your right and a stone wall crossing your path. Look on the LEFT side of the path and low amongst the rocks. Here you will find a magestic friend.