Tracker Certification

Track & Sign: Central NM
2023-09-07 - 2023-09-09, 2023-09-09 - 2023-09-11 | Albuquerque, NM, United States
South Sound Nature School hosts this standard certification in the Albuquerque-Sante Fe area, with evaluator Casey McFarland.
Details and registration through South Sound Nature School.

Track & Sign: Western WA
2023-09-16 - 2023-09-18 | Duvall, WA, United States
Wilderness Awareness School hosts this certification on the west slope of the Cascades and the greater Puget Sound region of Washington, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson.
Details and registration through Wilderness Awareness School.

Track & Sign: Central WA
2023-09-16 - 2023-09-18 | Leavenworth, WA
Wenatchee River Institute hosts this certification in Leavenworth, Washington, with evaluator David Moskowitz. Contact Joshua Schaub for more info.
Details and registration through Wenatchee River Institute.

Track & Sign: Western NY
2023-09-23 - 2023-09-25 | Jamestown, NY, United States
Original Wisdom hosts this certification in western New York, with evaluator Nate Harvey.
Registration full, but contact shane@originalwisdom.com to be placed on waitlist.

Track & Sign: South Okanagan BC
2023-09-30 - 2023-10-02 | White Lake Grasslands Protected Area, BC
Rob Shoemaker hosts this certification in the South Okanagan of British Columbia, with evaluator David Moskowitz.
Details and registration at this link.

Track & Sign: Lanaudière QC
2023-09-30 - 2023-10-02 | Sainte-Émélie-de-l’Énergie, QC, Canada
Repères sauvages hosts this certification in Sainte-Émélie-de-l’Énergie, in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, with evaluator Nate Harvey.
Details and registration through Repères sauvages.

Track & Sign: Central OR
2023-09-30 - 2023-10-02 | Bend, OR, United States
South Sound Nature School hosts this certification in Bend, Oregon, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson.
Details and registration through South Sound Nature School.

Track & Sign: Outaouais QC
2023-10-03 - 2023-10-05 | Saint-André-Avellin, QC
Les Primitifs hosts this certification in Saint-André-Avellin, Quebec, with evaluator Nate Harvey.
Details and registration through Les Primitifs.

Track & Sign: Central IN
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-09 | Indianapolis, IN
White Pine Wilderness Academy hosts this certification in Marion County, Indiana, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. Free camping available.
Details and registration through White Pine Wilderness Academy.

Track & Sign: Minneapolis/St. Paul
2023-10-14 - 2023-10-16 | Twin Cities Metro Area, MN
The Minnesota Wildlife Tracking Project hosts this certification with evaluator Daniel Hansche.
To register, contact the MN Wildlife Tracking Project.

Track & Sign: Olympic Peninsula WA
2023-10-14 - 2023-10-16 | Nordland, WA, United States
CedarRoot School hosts this certification on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington, with evaluator David Moskowitz.
Details and registration at this link.

Track & Sign: Central MA
2023-10-19 - 2023-10-21 | Prindle Pond Conference Ctr, Charlton, MA, United States
Spur Wander hosts this certification in conjunction with the Northeast Wildlife Trackers Conference in Charlton Massachusetts. Participants encouraged to attend the conference which takes place Oct 20-22. Daniel Hansche will be evaluating.
Registration through Spur Wander.

Track & Sign: Central OH
2023-10-21 - 2023-10-23 | Central Ohio, United States
Original Wisdom hosts this certification with evaluator Matt Nelson near Columbus, Ohio.
Email Sandy Reed for more information or to register.
NOTE: This evaluation was previously scheduled for Oct 14-15.

Track & Sign: Midcoast ME (BIPOC)
2023-10-28 - 2023-10-30 | Desert of Maine, Freeport, ME
Rising Sun Adventure hosts certification in Freeport ME. Daniel Hansche will evaluate. Grant-funded by the Onion Foundation
This event is an affinity space for Maine residents who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color). Contact Kareem Dieng if interested.

Track & Sign: Northwest OR
2023-11-04 - 2023-11-06 | Portland, OR
South Sound Nature School hosts this certification in Portland, Oregon, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson.
Details and registration through South Sound Nature School.

Track & Sign: Northern UT
2023-11-04 - 2023-11-06 | Antelope Island State Park, UT, United States
Jake Richards hosts this certification near Salt Lake City, Utah, with evaluator Casey McFarland. Camping available nearby.
Click here for flyer with full details. Contact Jake at jakerichardsexpeditions@gmail.com for more info.

Track & Sign: Southwest CO
2023-11-11 - 2023-11-13 | Mancos, CO, United States
Chris Ponzi hosts this evaluation in Mancos, Colorado, with evaluator Casey McFarland.
Contact caponzi@gmail.com for more info or to register.

Track & Sign: Central TX
2024-01-06 - 2024-01-08 | Bastrop, TX
Earth Native School hosts this certification in the Austin & Bastrop area of central Texas.
Details and registration at this link.

Track & Sign: Swan Valley MT
2024-01-12 - 2024-01-14 | Condon, MT, United States
Swan Valley Connections hosts this certification in Condon, Montana, with evaluator Michelle Peziol.
This certification is part of a weeklong tracking course. For more information about the course and/or to sign up for just the evaluation portion, email sara@svconnections.org. The $450 registration fee includes lodging for this evaluation.

Track & Sign: Southern VT
2024-01-20 - 2024-01-22 | Brattleboro, VT, United States
Vermont Wilderness School hosts this certification in the Brattleboro area, with evaluator Nate Harvey.
Details and registration through Vermont Wilderness School.

Track & Sign: Bluegrass Region, KY
2024-02-03 - 2024-02-05 | Louisville, KY, United States
The Parklands of Floyds Fork hosts this certification in Louisville, Kentucky, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson.
Details and registration at this link.

Track & Sign: Rensselaer County NY
2024-02-10 - 2024-02-12 | East Chatham, NY
Tamakoce Wilderness Programs hosts this certification with evaluator Daniel Hansche. The locations bordering New York’s Rensselaer & Columbia Counties .
Email Dan Yacobellis to confirm availability before registering at this link.

Track & Sign: Big Bend FL
2024-02-10 - 2024-02-12, 2024-02-13 - 2024-02-15 | Big Bend Wildlands Preserve, Greenville, FL
Hays Cummins hosts this certification at the Big Bend Wildlands Preserve, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson.
The Big Bend Wildlands Preserve is located 45 mins ESE of Tallahassee, Florida. More info here.

Track & Sign: Methow Valley WA
2024-02-10 - 2024-02-12 | Winthrop, WA, United States
The Methow Conservancy hosts this certification with evaluator David Moskowitz.
Registrations due on or before January 7, and spaces will be awarded by a lottery system. Visit the Methow Conservancy event page for full details and the registration form.
Contact Bridger Layton with any inquiries.

Track & Sign: Central AB
2024-02-24 - 2024-02-26 | Edmonton, AB, Canada
Fiera Biological hosts this certification in and around Edmonton, Alberta, with evaluator David Moskowitz.
Details and registration at this link.
Note from the host: Half of available registrations will be reserved for women and visible minorities/persons of colour, 2SLGBTQI+ until February 1.

Track & Sign: Central ME
2024-02-24 - 2024-02-26 | Eddington, ME, United States
White Ash Learning Cooperative hosts this certification in and around Eddington, Maine, with evaluator Nate Harvey.
Details and registration at this link.

Track & Sign: Northern ME
2024-02-26 - 2024-02-28 | Jackman, ME, United States
Spur Wander hosts this certification in Jackman, Maine, with Daniel Hansche evaluating. This event is open to all and geared toward those interested in certifying in lynx & marten range & habitat.
Contact daniel@spurwander.com for more information, or visit this link to register.

Track & Sign: Central AB
2024-02-26 - 2024-02-28 | Edmonton, AB, Canada
Fiera Biological hosts this certification in and around Edmonton, Alberta, with evaluator David Moskowitz.
Details and registration at this link.
Note from the host: Half of available registrations will be reserved for women and visible minorities/persons of colour, 2SLGBTQI+ until February 4.
