The art of wildlife tracking is an incredible journey into studying the animals and living things all around us. This short lecture serves as a place to begin, so new trackers can build a foundation to take into the field for their next outing.
In this course, you’ll learn:
- The philosophy of wildlife tracking as a core human sensory skill with relation to natural history, survival, and archaeology
- Build a foundation of core concepts in wildlife track and sign to take into nature
- Study and review real track and sign examples from the field like nests, bones, skulls, feathers, and track casts
- Connect with other hikers and nature enthusiasts during class activities
- Learn mammal track patterns based on families in evolutionary biology
Brand new trackers, experienced trackers, and nature enthusiasts alike are welcome!