Noah Charney and I have studied animal tracking together since 1999, and have taught tracking workshops together
since 2004. Both of us have earned Track and Sign Level III certificates from Cybertracker Conservation
(check here to read about what this entails).
Our book on invertebrate tracks and sign will be available in early 2010.
Our workshops have ranged in length from a few hours to a few weeks. We take participants to various sites in western Massachusetts, finding tracks and sign of as many species as possible. Rather than simply teaching track identification, we emphasize ecological relationships, exploring how animals interact with vegetation and other features of the landscape. We make sure to visit a variety of habitats, including forests, fields, shrublands, wetlands, and developed areas. As opportunities arise along the way, we discuss bird vocalizations, plant identification, and other natural history tidbits.
For upcoming workshops, please visit our joint website, NorthernNaturalists.com.
All images © 2008 by Charley Eiseman