Winter Tracking on the Crown of the Continent


 

Date:
February 27 - February 28, 2010nature conservancy montana crown of the continent rocky mountain snowshoeing Tracking

Time:
Full day activities

Overview:
Enhance your enjoyment of winter in Montana by learning to identify the animals that share the landscape. This outing will help you recognize clues such as tracks, gait patterns and use of habitat that can increase your chances of spotting wildlife on your own. The course is taught by the experienced outfitter-naturalists at Northwest Connections – partners with the Conservancy on the Montana Legacy Project. Given their skills and knowledge, it’s likely that you’ll see traces of wildlife from tiny voles to the enigmatic mountain lion.

The 2-day workshop will combine classroom demonstrations with trips to the field.

Leaders:
Melanie and Tom Parker, skilled outfitter-naturalists from Northwest Connections.

nature conservancy montana crown of the continent rocky mountain trackingHow to Prepare for the Workshop:
A clothing and equipment list will be provided when you register.

Registration/Fee:
This workshop is $150 per person and does not include food or lodging. 

Overnight accommodations are available in nearby Condon, or for $15/night at the Northwest Connections bunkhouse.   There’s a rustic cookhouse at Northwest Connections if you want to bring and prepare your own meals.

Space is limited to 12 people and reservations are required. For more information and reservations, contact Debra Sattler at (406) 443-6730 or dsattler@tnc.org

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