About This Event

Wildlife tracking is a skill that has sustained humanity since our origins. Though most of us no longer need it to survive, this practice is fundamental to our species; reconnecting to it brings joy, improves the use of our senses, and builds relationship with other animals. With time, dedication, and guidance, we can learn to read animal’s signs on the landscape as one reads words on a page.

Join Maria Wesserle (certified Professional Track & Sign through CyberTracker North America) as we immerse ourselves in our surrounding environment while interpreting evidence left by fellow creatures. We may come across footprints (tracks), scat, feeding sign, burrows, and other marks on the land of animals such as deer, raccoons, red fox, woodpeckers, owls, and more! Together we will learn about and discuss foot morphology, gaits, animal behavior, and ecology.

This class will require a lot of walking since things are more spread out in rural areas. Suggested age 14 and up (those under 18 should be accompanied by an adult.)

This event will take place at Regen Homestead, which is north of Stillwater. The exact location will be sent to registrants in an email a few days before the event starts. It is about 40 minutes northeast of Minneapolis.

Accessibility: this event will be held on and off trail and may require bushwhacking, going up and down hills, and walking over logs and other obstacles. There may be snow. Total distance traveled will be about 2 miles.

Sliding scale $50-$70.

For more details, please email info@fourseasonforaging.com or call 612-440-5958.

Registration

Space is limited to better encourage participatory learning. Please register before Friday, February 14th, 1pm.