The ACTWS is collaborating with Fiera Biological for an engaging wildlife tracking workshop on April 11 from 9:00–11:00 AM in Whitemud Creek Park.
Join us for a relaxed walk as we explore the hidden stories wildlife leave behind through their tracks and signs. Led by an advanced wildlife tracker, participants will learn how to identify and interpret evidence of animal activity on the landscape. You can expect frequent stops, discussion, and short off-trail explorations as we discover how much can be seen, learned, and understood through the interpretation of tracks and signs.
Whether you are new to tracking or already have some experience, this workshop offers a great opportunity to sharpen your skills and see the natural world from a new perspective.
Led by Joseph Litke, a senior wildlife biologist with Fiera Biological Consulting and a certified wildlife tracker, the workshop will focus on building ecological literacy and learning how to read the stories animals leave behind in their movements and behaviors.
$35.00
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“Rooted in Wisdom: Deer Aging Techniques”
Embark on a journey of precision and insight with the Lethbridge College Wildlife Analytics Lab (WAL) at the ACTWS Conference in Jasper! Join our workshop, ‘Rooted in Wisdom: Deer Aging Techniques‘, to explore the secrets hidden within wildlife teeth. Explore both the field technique of ‘tooth eruption and wear’ and the laboratory marvel of ‘cementum analysis’ – both dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of ungulate ages. Delve into the heart of these techniques, comparing their accuracy and precision, with a revelation of the superior accuracy of cementum analysis. Learn the art of tooth extraction and witness the seamless process of submitting your own wildlife teeth to the WAL for aging through cementum analysis. Elevate your understanding of deer populations and contribute to the advancement of wildlife knowledge and bolster your resume with applied experience. Participants will gain hands-on familiarity with the field technique of jaw aging, and the lab process of tooth extraction, inspection, preparation, and cementum analysis. Join us in Jasper for a transformative experience at the intersection of field expertise and cutting-edge laboratory analysis!
Facilitated by the Wildlife Analytics Lab, Lethbridge College
Cost: $15
Professional refers to someone who works with wildlife and/or their habitats in a professional setting.
In this context, it is not in reference to a legal professional designation.
