Track Your Way to a December Program Enroll today!
The snow is falling, and so are the number of days for you to enroll in a December program with us! The deadline for the Primitive Cordage - Rope Making and the Wildlife Tracking with Dr. Jim Halfpenny workshops is this Friday, December 6th. Scroll down to view course descriptions, and call us today at (715) 453-4106 to register! |
 Primitive Cordage - Rope Making
December 14, 2013
10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Includes Lunch
Deadline to Register is December 6th
Bring your own pocket or belt knife for this class. You'll be learning how and where to gather materials, preparing those materials and the techniques of making them into cordage or rope. You will gain necessary knowledge of the best trees, plants and habitats to gather from. A friendly competition may follow to test the strength of the cords (rope) produced. Fee $36 (includes lunch).
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 Wildlife Tracking with Dr. Jim Halfpenny
December 14 and 15, 2013
8:00 am Saturday to 4:00 pm Sunday
Deadline to Register is December 6th
The workshop's goal is to offer quality tracking skill training to all enthusiasts who wish not only to understand wildlife tracking, but also to learn about large carnivores. This two-day workshop will cover track and sign identification, understanding footprints, and interpreting gait with an emphasis on reading trails to understand animal behavior and ecology. The workshop format includes classroom lectures and in-the-field training. This program is strongly recommended for all Wisconsin Volunteer Carnivore Trackers.
Full Package $245 includes all meals, Saturday night double occupancy lodging and instruction.
Commuter Package $185 includes two lunches and instruction. Optional Friday night double occupancy lodging and breakfast is $49.
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 Volunteer Tracking - Brush Up
December 15, 2013
8:00 am to Noon - or - 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Deadline to Register is December 6th
The Wisconsin DNR is looking for volunteer trackers. Volunteer trackers are asked to complete a wolf ecology course and a track training class. Our Wildlife Tracking class and Wolf Ecology Workshops meet these requirements.
Already a certified volunteer tracker? If you are looking to brush up on your tracking skills, please join us. Workshop fee is $15 per person and includes all materials, instruction and lunch at Noon.
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