white pine wildlife tracking apprenticeship
White Pine Programs 2010-11
TRACKING APPRENTICESHIP A Three-Season, Monthly Immersion in Wildlife Tracking & Naturalist Training Goals of the White Pine Tracking Apprenticeship: 1.) To create competent, skilled wildlife trackers. 2.) To prepare competent wildlife trackers to apply their skills as effective tools in community, scientific, & educational settings.
“I loved the Apprenticeship! Each weekend is well –thought out, building on the experience of the last. It was a perfect blend of time in the field, classroom-learning, discussion and pure fun. The staff are knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers, and are right there with you. Their curiosity and love of learning is contagious.” - Angella, 2008
October 9-10 Clear Print ID / Sign Tracking local tracking hotspots November 13-14 Trailing / Bird Track & Sign - Forests & Seashores December 11-12 Small Mammals / Inner Tracking - White Mts. of NH January 8-9 Gait Study & Trail Patterns - Coastal Plains & Woodlands February 5-6 Bobcats / Winter Weasels - Estuaries & Bobcat Cliffs March 11-13* Canada Lynx & Citizen Science - North Maine Woods April 8-10* Remote Island Wildlife - Outer Penobscot Bay May 7-8 Reptiles, Amphibians, & Inverts - Maine Pine Barrens June 4-5 Black Bears / Field Evaluation - Varied Habitats Who? Open to adults of all wildlife tracking skill levels (max 11 apprentices). When? One wknd per month, Oct-June, plus monthly scheduled coaching calls. Dates (see above): wknds with * begin midday Friday, run until late Sun & have added costs.
Where? Half in Southern Maine & half in other excellent New England locations. Cost? $1895 (includes free camping during wknds at White Pine. Seasonal payment plan available) To Apply: visit www.WhitePinePrograms.org to download an application. Established in 1999, White Pine Programs promotes the use of wildlife tracking skills for community-minded, educational & scientific purposes. White Pine hosts wildlife tracking evaluations, presents at national conferences, and contributes to local & regional wildlife projects.
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~ WHITE PINE WILDLIFE TRACKING APPRENTICESHIP ~ QUALITY FIELD TRACKING TIME The Wildlife Tracking Apprenticeship guarantees a full weekend of wildlife tracking with other motivated learners. We maximize our daylight time, exposing apprentices to diverse wildlife track and sign in a variety of habitats and field conditions— including remote coastal islands, suburban corridors, and vast boreal forests. Apprentices are encouraged to document their field experiences with journals and photography.
INDIVIDUALIZED APPRENTICESHIP PLANS Apprentices choose their level of involvement at the beginning of their time with us. Some choose to simply show up each month and learn, while others design and complete a tracking project relevant to their interests. Staff, as well as fellow apprentices, provide guidance and assistance with projects (e.g. wildlife research, community monitoring, hunting, nature education) and utilize existing networks of peers and professionals.
FOCUSED WORKSHOP SESSIONS After our time in the field on Saturdays, dine together, then utilize the White Pine classroom and nature museum for evening workshops. From PowerPoint presentations to hands-on analysis, the staff cover a topic of interest to trackers & naturalists each month, including: Small Mammal Identification Skull Identification Inner Tracking Inverts, Reptiles, & Amphibians
Bird Language & Tracking Mammal & Bird Foot Studies Track Patterns & Animal Gaits Tracking Evaluation Preparation
CONNECTIONS TO WILDLIFE PROJECTS For some wildlife trackers, approaching wildlife research can seem complex and daunting. The apprenticeship streamlines this process, providing direct access to professionals involved wildlife projects, rehabilitation, and research. Further, apprentices are given opportunities to take part in local, state, and/or federal wildlife research projects including: Maine’s Canada Lynx Recovery Project and the Algonquin Wolf Research Project.
~ 2010– 11 APPRENTICESHIP STAFF ~ DAN GARDOQUI has been studying, practicing, and teaching wildlife tracking, naturalist studies, and mentoring for over 15 years. He holds a masters degree in Natural Resources, a level III Track & Sign Interpretation Certificate, and is a Registered Maine Guide & Wilderness First Responder. He currently serves as science faculty at Granite State College and has contributed to wildlife research including: Eastern Wolf, Flying Squirrels, New England Cottontail, Canada Lynx & Spotted Turtle.
DAN HANSCHE has been studying, practicing and teaching wildlife tracking for over 10 years. Dan has a B.A. in Wildlife Biology, is a Cybertracker-certified Wildlife Track & Sign Specialist, a registered Maine Guide, and an active member of the International Society of Professional Trackers. Dan has worked on wildlife projects including Canada lynx, black racer, Blanding’s turtle, and wolves in Montana & Colorado and completed an art installation of native small mammal skulls & skeletons.
FOR MORE INFO: CALL 207.361.1911 OR EMAIL [email protected] WWW .W HITE P INE PROGRAMS .ORG
TRACKING APPRENTICESHIP A Three-Season, Monthly Immersion in Wildlife Tracking & Naturalist Training Goals of the White Pine Tracking Apprenticeship: 1.) To create competent, skilled wildlife trackers. 2.) To prepare competent wildlife trackers to apply their skills as effective tools in community, scientific, & educational settings.
“I loved the Apprenticeship! Each weekend is well –thought out, building on the experience of the last. It was a perfect blend of time in the field, classroom-learning, discussion and pure fun. The staff are knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers, and are right there with you. Their curiosity and love of learning is contagious.” - Angella, 2008
October 9-10 Clear Print ID / Sign Tracking local tracking hotspots November 13-14 Trailing / Bird Track & Sign - Forests & Seashores December 11-12 Small Mammals / Inner Tracking - White Mts. of NH January 8-9 Gait Study & Trail Patterns - Coastal Plains & Woodlands February 5-6 Bobcats / Winter Weasels - Estuaries & Bobcat Cliffs March 11-13* Canada Lynx & Citizen Science - North Maine Woods April 8-10* Remote Island Wildlife - Outer Penobscot Bay May 7-8 Reptiles, Amphibians, & Inverts - Maine Pine Barrens June 4-5 Black Bears / Field Evaluation - Varied Habitats Who? Open to adults of all wildlife tracking skill levels (max 11 apprentices). When? One wknd per month, Oct-June, plus monthly scheduled coaching calls. Dates (see above): wknds with * begin midday Friday, run until late Sun & have added costs.
Where? Half in Southern Maine & half in other excellent New England locations. Cost? $1895 (includes free camping during wknds at White Pine. Seasonal payment plan available) To Apply: visit www.WhitePinePrograms.org to download an application. Established in 1999, White Pine Programs promotes the use of wildlife tracking skills for community-minded, educational & scientific purposes. White Pine hosts wildlife tracking evaluations, presents at national conferences, and contributes to local & regional wildlife projects.
~ Turn over for more details about the White Pine Tracking Apprenticeship ~
~ WHITE PINE WILDLIFE TRACKING APPRENTICESHIP ~ QUALITY FIELD TRACKING TIME The Wildlife Tracking Apprenticeship guarantees a full weekend of wildlife tracking with other motivated learners. We maximize our daylight time, exposing apprentices to diverse wildlife track and sign in a variety of habitats and field conditions— including remote coastal islands, suburban corridors, and vast boreal forests. Apprentices are encouraged to document their field experiences with journals and photography.
INDIVIDUALIZED APPRENTICESHIP PLANS Apprentices choose their level of involvement at the beginning of their time with us. Some choose to simply show up each month and learn, while others design and complete a tracking project relevant to their interests. Staff, as well as fellow apprentices, provide guidance and assistance with projects (e.g. wildlife research, community monitoring, hunting, nature education) and utilize existing networks of peers and professionals.
FOCUSED WORKSHOP SESSIONS After our time in the field on Saturdays, dine together, then utilize the White Pine classroom and nature museum for evening workshops. From PowerPoint presentations to hands-on analysis, the staff cover a topic of interest to trackers & naturalists each month, including: Small Mammal Identification Skull Identification Inner Tracking Inverts, Reptiles, & Amphibians
Bird Language & Tracking Mammal & Bird Foot Studies Track Patterns & Animal Gaits Tracking Evaluation Preparation
CONNECTIONS TO WILDLIFE PROJECTS For some wildlife trackers, approaching wildlife research can seem complex and daunting. The apprenticeship streamlines this process, providing direct access to professionals involved wildlife projects, rehabilitation, and research. Further, apprentices are given opportunities to take part in local, state, and/or federal wildlife research projects including: Maine’s Canada Lynx Recovery Project and the Algonquin Wolf Research Project.
~ 2010– 11 APPRENTICESHIP STAFF ~ DAN GARDOQUI has been studying, practicing, and teaching wildlife tracking, naturalist studies, and mentoring for over 15 years. He holds a masters degree in Natural Resources, a level III Track & Sign Interpretation Certificate, and is a Registered Maine Guide & Wilderness First Responder. He currently serves as science faculty at Granite State College and has contributed to wildlife research including: Eastern Wolf, Flying Squirrels, New England Cottontail, Canada Lynx & Spotted Turtle.
DAN HANSCHE has been studying, practicing and teaching wildlife tracking for over 10 years. Dan has a B.A. in Wildlife Biology, is a Cybertracker-certified Wildlife Track & Sign Specialist, a registered Maine Guide, and an active member of the International Society of Professional Trackers. Dan has worked on wildlife projects including Canada lynx, black racer, Blanding’s turtle, and wolves in Montana & Colorado and completed an art installation of native small mammal skulls & skeletons.
FOR MORE INFO: CALL 207.361.1911 OR EMAIL [email protected] WWW .W HITE P INE PROGRAMS .ORG
