When: Sunday, October 18 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Where: Whitemud Creek Ravine
Cost: $51 for ACTWS Members & $60 for non-members
Participants: Maximum of 15. Spots are limited, so register early to secure your place.
The ACTWS is collaborating with Fiera Biological for an engaging wildlife tracking workshop.
Curious about the wildlife around you and the stories they leave behind? The Discovery Workshop is a hands-on introduction to wildlife track and sign interpretation, designed for anyone interested in learning how to better observe and understand wildlife in their local environment.
No previous tracking experience is required. Participants will work through instructor-led tracking challenges to learn how to identify and interpret tracks and other wildlife sign, while developing observational skills, deductive reasoning, and a more scientific approach to understanding what they see in the field.
This workshop is ideal for the general public, students, and wildlife professionals who are new to tracking or looking to build their foundational skills. With only 15 spaces available, participants will have plenty of opportunity for hands-on learning and interaction with the instructor.
Participants will receive a Fiera Biological Record of Training documenting two hours of professional-level track and sign interpretation training.
Price range: $51.00 through $60.00
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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.
