Have you ever seen an animal print on a hike and wished you could tell what animal had passed through?

The ability to interpret wildlife tracks and other signs of life around you can be not only interesting but vital in some situations. Getting certified as a tracker and learning more about the science behind tracking and identifying signs of wildlife is a fantastic skill to add to your repertoire!

The North America Track and Sign Certification is an internationally applied, professional-level certification that promotes wildlife tracking and knowledge. This two-day field experience is both an assessment and a training, with an emphasis on open dialogue and interactive learning. In the evaluation, participants give their answers to a set of questions, the evaluator and participants have a discussion to provide the opportunity for everyone involved to internalize field marks, wildlife behavior, and natural history.

While certification is not guaranteed, you may leave with a certification up to level four. The level four tracker certification is considered a professional-level certification. No prior training is required to participate. Pre-registration is required. For scholarship information and any additional questions please contact ekinnetz@theparklands.org

This experience will include an optional homemade chili dinner in one of our rustic cabins at the end of Saturday’s session. The $375 ticket purchase includes the two-day field experience from March 1st and 2nd, 2025.

Specific times and locations will be given to participants after they have registered for the course. For more information about the track and sign course please click here.