What is the NorthEast Ohio Geocachers Group? The NorthEast Ohio Geocachers Group (NEOGeocachers) was formed to promote geocaching in the state of Ohio. Our goal is to educate other outdoor enthusiasts of geocaching issues through family-oriented activities in order to increase the awareness of the area's parks and trail systems. The NEOGeocachers work as liaisons with park systems and land owners to help protect our natural resources. We actively participate in, and encourage, the "Cache In / Trash Out" program to assist in the upkeep and beautification of our parks and trails. What are the advantages of joining NEOGeocachers? The NEOGeocachers provides its membership with an opportunity to meet with other individuals that share the same interests. A social element is added to what is often a solitary sport. The NEOGeocachers also provide educational activities on such topics as topographical map reading, paperless geocaching, orienteering, compass use, and local plant identification. The NEOGeocachers have worked with the Cleveland Metro Parks, the Geauga Park District, and the Lorain County Parks system on policies regarding geocaching as an approved activity within their systems. We are looking forward to the possibility of working with Lake Metroparks to help establish favorable geocaching policies. How do I join? Membership is free and open to any individual who lives in NE Ohio or who geocaches in NE Ohio. If you are interested in joining the NEOGeocachers, you can click on the following link and sign into the NEOGeocachers Yahoo Group. Please take a few minutes to register. Registration is required in order to receive club notices, email messages, view pictures and to access our files and databases. Click to join the NEOGeocachers: It's fun! It's free! |
