Track & Sign: Southern Maine

York ME, United States

Dan Gardoqui of Lead with Nature hosts this standard Track & Sign certification in southern Maine with evaluator Nate Harvey. Details and registration through Lead with Nature.

$375

Track & Sign: Northwest Washington

Bell Creek Nature School Deming, WA, United States

Ryan Johnson of Firecraft Northwest hosts this standard Track & Sign certification in Northwest Washington, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. Details and registration through Firecraft Northwest.

$375

Track & Sign Specialist: Southern VT

Brattleboro VT, United States

Nate Harvey hosts and evaluates this New England Track & Sign Specialist evaluation with external evaluator David Moskowitz. Locations within an hour's drive of Brattleboro, VT. Registration full. Contact Nate to be placed on waitlist.

Track & Sign: Central NM

Albuquerque/Santa Fe 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.

$350

Track & Sign: Central NM

Albuquerque/Santa Fe 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.

$350

Track & Sign Specialist: Minneapolis/St Paul

Twin Cities Metro Area MN

The Minnesota Wildlife Tracking Project hosts this certification with evaluators Nate Harvey and David Moskowitz. More details here. To begin the registration process, contact the MN Wildlife Tracking Project.

$550

Track & Sign: Western WA

Duvall WA

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.

$375

Track & Sign: Central WA

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.

$425

Track & Sign: Western NY

Jamestown NY

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.

$350

Track & Sign: South Okanagan BC

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.

$435

Track & Sign: Lanaudière QC

Sainte-Émélie-de-l'Énergie QC

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.

$375

Track & Sign: Central OR

Bend OR

South Sound Nature School hosts this certification in Bend, Oregon, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. Details and registration through South Sound Nature School.

$350

Track & Sign: Outaouais QC

Saint-André-Avellin QC

Les Primitifs hosts this certification in Saint-André-Avellin, Quebec, with evaluator Nate Harvey. Details and registration through Les Primitifs.

$375

Track & Sign: Central IN

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.

$350

Track & Sign: Minneapolis/St. Paul

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 Specialist: Northwest WA

Bellingham WA

Mark Thompson hosts this certification with evaluator Marcus Reynerson and external evaluator Mark Elbroch. Locations in the Nooksack and Skagit Valleys of Washington.

$550

Track & Sign: Olympic Peninsula WA

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

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.

$350

Track & Sign: Central OH

Central Ohio

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.

$350

1-Day Track & Sign: Central MA

Prindle Pond Conference Ctr Charlton, MA, United States

Spur Wander hosts this certification on day two of 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.

$135

Track & Sign: Midcoast ME (BIPOC)

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.

1-Day Track & Sign: Eastern Long Island NY

Amagansett NY

Seatuck Environmental Association hosts this single-day certification in Amagansett, New York, with evaluator Daniel Hansche. Registration link and details here.    

$125

Track & Sign: Northwest OR

Portland OR

South Sound Nature School hosts this certification in Portland, Oregon, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. Details and registration through South Sound Nature School.

$350

Track & Sign: Northern UT

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.

1-Day Track & Sign: Eastern Long Island NY

Amagansett NY

Seatuck Environmental Association hosts this single-day certification in Amagansett, New York, with evaluator Daniel Hansche. Registration link and details here.    

$125

Trailing: Northern WI

Cable WI

The Minnesota Wildlife Tracking Project hosts this certification (preceded by a 3-day trailing worskhop) with evaluator Kersey Lawrence. Contact Kirsten Welge for more information.

$300

1-Day Track & Sign: Eastern Long Island NY

Amagansett NY

Seatuck Environmental Association hosts this single-day certification in Amagansett, New York, with evaluator Daniel Hansche. Registration link and details here.  

$125

Trailing: Northern WI

Cable WI

The Minnesota Wildlife Tracking Project hosts this certification (preceded by a 3-day trailing worskhop) with evaluator Kersey Lawrence. Contact Kirsten Welge for more information.

$300

Track & Sign: Southwest CO

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

Bastrop TX

Earth Native School hosts this certification in the Austin & Bastrop area of central Texas. Details and registration at this link.

$350

Track & Sign: Swan Valley MT

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.

$450

Track & Sign: Southern VT

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.

$325 – $415

Track & Sign: Bluegrass Region, KY

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.

$375

Track & Sign: Rensselaer County NY

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.

$350 – $450

Track & Sign: Big Bend FL

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.  

$350

Track & Sign: Methow Valley WA

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.

$325 – $350

Track & Sign: Big Bend FL

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.  

$350

Track & Sign: Central AB

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.    

$700

Track & Sign: Central ME

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.

$325 – $475

Track & Sign: Northern ME

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.

$375

Track & Sign: Central AB

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.    

$700

Track & Sign: Central NM

Albuquerque/Santa Fe NM, United States

South Sound Nature School hosts this standard Track & Sign certification in the Albuquerque-Sante Fe region of New Mexico, with evaluator Casey McFarland. Details and registration through South Sound Nature School. 

$350

Track & Sign: Central NM

Albuquerque/Santa Fe NM, United States

South Sound Nature School hosts this standard Track & Sign certification in the Albuquerque-Sante Fe region of New Mexico, with evaluator Casey McFarland. Details and registration through South Sound Nature School.

$350

Track & Sign: Swan Valley MT

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.

$450

Track & Sign Specialist: West TX

Monahans Sandhills State Park TX, United States

Earth Native Wilderness School hosts this certification with evaluators Jonah Evans and Casey McFarland. Details and registration at this link. 

$650

Track & Sign: Vantage WA

Vantage WA, United States

South Sound Nature School hosts this certification in Vantage, Washington, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. Details and registration through South Sound Nature School. Note from the host: Shrub-steppe is a very diverse ecosystem and has species found nowhere else in Washington!

$350

Track & Sign: Central TX

Bastrop TX

The Minnesota Wildlife Tracking Project hosts this certification with evaluator Dave Scott. Locations in and around Bastrop, Texas. More details here. To register, contact the MN Wildlife Tracking Project.

$350

Track & Sign: Midcoast ME

Belfast ME, United States

White Ash Learning Cooperative hosts this certification in and around Belfast, Maine, with evaluator Nate Harvey. Details and registration at this link.

$325 – $475

Track & Sign: South Okanagan BC

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.

$350

Track & Sign: Central IN

Bloomington IN, United States

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.

$350

Trailing: Bishop, CA

Bishop CA, United States

Trailing Evaluation for California Department of Fish & Wildlife staff. Closed to the public.

Track & Sign: South Central WI

Barneveld WI, United States

Folklore Village hosts this certification at a farm near Barneveld, Wisconsin, with evaluator Matt Nelson. Details and registration at this link.

$425

Track & Sign Specialist: Central OH

Central Ohio

Original Wisdom hosts this certification with evaluator Marcus Reynerson and external evaluator Casey McFarland. Contact Sandy Reed for more information or to register.

$550

1-Day Track & Sign: Albany NY

Albany Pine Bush NY, United States

Spur Wander hosts this single-day certification in Albany, New York, with evaluator Daniel Hansche. This evaluation is offered in conjunction with the Northeast Natural History Conference.

$135