Wildlife Track and Sign Two Day, with Nicholas WazeeGale

This two-day workshop will dive deeply into the various aspects of accurately interpreting tracks and signs of our local wildlife. We will learn specific foot morphology for local species, the gaits they use and patterns that result, and the diverse signs of feeding, bedding, and territory marking that they leave behind. We will explore roles, behaviors and personalities of our wildlife as it relates to their sign, cover respectful practices in tracking, and also discuss the deep connectivity and benefits we can receive from making tracking and reading sign part of our perception of and relationship to the Natural World.

Each day will consist of lessons in these and other aspects of tracking, and trips to various locations for observing tracks and sign of a wide array of species. This course is designed for those looking to gain accuracy and foundation in wildlife tracking, whether for personal growth and connection to the Natural Realm, purposes in outdoor education, work in the biological sciences, and/or preparation for Cybertracker certifications. We will be in an outdoor classroom for parts of this program and out covering diverse and occasionally challenging terrain.

Date: Saturday and Sunday, September 30 and October 1, 2023
Time: 9-4:30
Ages: 18+ years (ages 13-17 may attend with an adult participant)
Location: La Farge area primarily, with trips to areas not more than an hour away.
Lunch is included on both days.

Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines

Supporter Level Ticket: $280
If you move through the world with financial ease and the means to fulfill many of your wants as well as your needs – you are able to eat out when you want, abundantly meet your needs through employment or can comfortably not work, have access to family wealth, own property, etc. – consider paying at this level, which will help us ensure the long term sustainability of our programs while keeping our offerings accessible to those with access to fewer resources.

Sustainer Level Ticket: $230
If you are able to meet your needs with relative ease while budgeting your educational and entertainment spending – for instance, you are able to take classes and eat out occasionally as long as you are mindful – consider paying at this level, which will help sustain the work of the Folk School at a modest level.

Supported Level Ticket: $180
If you struggle to fund your basic needs and have limited access to resources in your family and community, or if you would not be able to access this offering without a discounted payment option, consider paying at this level. We value your presence and contributions to our community and do not want any economic circumstances to be a barrier to attendance!