Wildlife Tracking&Monitoring Workshop
March 28-29 2009
with professional trackers:
Casey McFarland and Tanya Diamond
Wildlife Corridors of NM (Pathways & Galisteo) are seeking
“Grassroots Naturalists” to help us track and monitor mammals
and other wildlife in the Galisteo to Placitas area.
What: An intensive 2 day workshop for volunteers interested in
tracking/monitoring 6 key species and reporting results for a minimum
of one year to Wildlife Corridors of NM. This data is for use in
County and State plans that “sustain viable and resilent populations”
of wildlife.
How: Volunteers conduct “track surveys” and record data.
Volunteers walk specific transects or monitor locations monthly, re
cording tracks with photos, GPS, and written observations.
Area wildlife professionals join volunteer teams to refine tracking
techniques and wildlife sign recognition.
Volunteers learn where to look for signs and about the ecology and
behavior of local species.
Where: Workshop location is the Arroyo Hondo Fire Station #2, Old Las
Vegas Highway. Directions: take I-25 to Old Pecos Trail Exit, turn north toward
Santa Fe, then right at first light (Old Las Vegas Highway). Take
OLVH east for 6.1 miles. You will see the large new firehouse on your right
just past the turn for US 285 south.
Workshop Times: Sat. and Sun. March 28-29 , 8am to 5pm
Classroom instruction will be held at the Fire Station and trips into the field
will convene there and be led to various locations nearby.
Cost: Workshop fee: $100 which includes two days of training, all materi
als and equipment, and snacks.
Wildlife Tracking Workshop Application Deadline is
Mar. 20th, 2009
Please request an application from the Workshop Coordinator at:
Peter Callen 4winged@gmail.com
