ACTWS Wildlife Track & Sign Interpretation Workshop Series
Edmonton | Red Deer | Calgary | All levels welcome | Must be 18+ | Choose from three workshop types and multiple locations spanning Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary regions
Our Tracking Programs
Our Snow Tracking and Tracks & Traces programs deepen understanding of wildlife, ecology, and animal behaviour, through track identification and interpretation.
- Snow Tracking – Offered twice each winter, this one-day, field-based course equips professionals and beginners with essential snow tracking skills.
- Tracks & Traces – Held during snow-free months, this workshop covers track and sign identification for a variety of wildlife, including mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and insects.
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Partner Programs
We collaborate with organisations to bring tracking events to wider audiences. If a partnership interests you or your organisation, please contact us to start a conversation. Past and Present Partners.
Track & Sign Certification
We regularly host Track & Sign Certification opportunities. Certification recognises skilled trackers, while providing a deep learning opportunity. Learn more about Track & Sign Certification.
Upcoming Events
Snow Tracking: An Online Introduction – December 08, 2026
2-hours | December 8th, 2026 | Online
A 2-hour online workshop exploring the fundamentals of snow tracking
Snow Tracking Field Essentials – Jan 9-10, 2027, Edmonton Area
Edmonton | January 9-10, 2027 | Must be aged 18+ A two-day, field-based workshop focused on identifying tracks in snow.
ACTWS Discovery Wildlife Tracking Workshop – Jan 18, 2027 – Red Deer
Red Deer | January 18, 2027 | All levels welcome | Must be 18+ Discover the wildlife stories…
ACTWS Field Immersion Wildlife Tracking Workshop – Jan 19, 2027 – Red Deer
Red Deer | January 19, 2027 | All levels welcome | Must be 18+ | This six-hour workshop offers an opportunity to explore a natural area in greater depth, investigating the tracks and signs wildlife leave behind and learning to interpret what they reveal about animal behaviour and ecology.
ACTWS Discovery Wildlife Tracking Workshop – Jan 22, 2027 – Calgary
Calgary | January 22, 2027 | All levels welcome | Must be 18+ | This two-hour, field-based workshop introduces participants to the art and science of interpreting wildlife tracks and signs.
Track & Sign Certification – March 4 & 5, 2027, Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton Area | March 4 & 13, 2027 | Ages 18+ | | Limited Space
We’ve partnered with the Alberta Chapter of The Wildlife Society (ACTWS) to host this two-day Track & Sign Certification event!
Custom Workshops
If you are interested in one of our workshops in a custom location (i.e. not here in Edmonton, AB), or if have particular needs regarding content, focus, or duration, please give us a call! We can work with you to create a workshop that meets your needs.
