SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Village Historical Society and Cultural Center is getting some surprise visitors — trespassing geocachers.

Dr. Charles E. Herdendorf, president and director of the historical society, said that in recent weeks, several people have been spotted on the Detroit Road property looking for a hidden cache.

Geocaching is a high-tech version of a treasure hunt. Geocachers use GPS systems as they hunt for the cache, and often share their experiences online. Sometimes, Dr. Herdendorf explained, geocachers need to find a cache in order to get a clue as to where the next one is. According to the Web site Geocaching.com, there are nearly 1 million active caches worldwide.

The geocachers’ attention is focused on the pond, he said, and the society is worried that someone will be injured in the hunt.

“Caches can be put up in trees,” Dr. Herdendorf said. “It’s a liability and safety issue.”

When confronted by society members, the geocachers have shown a piece of paper stating that they had permission from the society to hunt for the cache on the property. But the society never gave permission to anyone or any organization, Herdendorf said. The society has placed cones in the path leading to the pond to stop the trespassers, but they are often ignored.

Contact Melissa Hebert at (440) 329-7129 or mhebert@chroniclet.com.

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