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 hidden in plain sight! This two-hour, field-based workshop introduces participants to the art and science of interpreting wildlife tracks and signs.

• Learn to recognize tracks, feeding signs, scat, and other evidence of wildlife activity.
• Develop observation and critical-thinking skills through hands-on tracking challenges.
• Discover what wildlife signs can reveal about animal behaviour and ecology.
• Suitable for beginners, naturalists, ecology students, and wildlife professionals alike.

We’ll explore a natural area together, investigating the signs we encounter and learning to interpret the evidence left behind by wildlife. No previous tracking experience is required.

Note:

This is a winter workshop, and we will brave the weather as trackers sometimes must do. Please dress for winter conditions and be prepared for periods of low activity as we discuss what we find. Also be prepared to walk or snowshoe on uneven or snow-covered terrain. Warm footwear and traction aieds are recommended.

• Participants are responsible for their own transportation.

• Participants should dress for winter conditions.

• Some walking on uneven or snow-covered terrain is expected.

• Warm, waterproof footwear and traction aids are recommended.

Where and When:

We will meet at Mackenzie Trails in Red Deer (Apple Maps) (Google Maps), and begin at 10:00 am. Ariving a few minutes early to get sorted, sign waivers, etc. is recommended and apprecieated.

ACTWS members receive a discount. Participants must register with ACTWS here.

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