***10/2/26 Update: Please visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/full-2-day-track-and-sign-certification-with-tcna-and-sac-shasta-tws to register for this event. We apologize for any inconvenience.***🐾 The 2-Day TCNA Sac-Shasta Track and Sign Certification offers unique experiences for naturalists of all experience levels looking to develop their wildlife tracking skills and learn to read the stories animals leave on the landscape. Participants engage with real wildlife tracks and signs to sharpen their skills and enhance their knowledge. This certification workshop provides an unparalleled, hands-on learning experience. For more information on what to expect at the certification, see https://trackercertification.com/what-to-expect/ This certification will be led by TCNA evaluator Phil Johnston. Phil is an Environmental Scientist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife where he leads mountain lion research and management on the Sierra Nevada Bighorn Recovery Program. He is a Senior Tracker with CyberTracker Conservation and has participated in the evaluation process since 2010. Phil specializes in applied tracking for wildlife conservation, with a focus on trailing large carnivores for research captures and cause of mortality investigations. He is passionate about training staff at wildlife conservation and management agencies and reviving the use of field skills and ecological knowledge in modern applications.This event will test wildlife professionals knowledge in wildlife track and sign through Tracker Certification North America (TCNA). Participants who achieve a high enough score will go home certified in track & sign! Your tuition helps support this learning opportunity and will cover costs such as instructor travel expenses and field supplies. All participants are guaranteed to walk away with more knowledge and increased skills to understand the wildlife around them.Participation is capped at 11 total people.Workshop costs are as follows:Members of the Sacramento-Shasta Chapter and the Western Section of The Wildlife Society: $450.Not a current member yet? Renew/become a member here: https://user.tws-west.org/ Non-Sac-Shasta TWS members: $550.Students: $100, with two student spots available.Financial Aid is Available:https://tws-west.org/grants/https://trackercertification.com/financial-access/https://tws-sacshasta.org/sac-shasta/scholarships-grants/Please let us know if you have questions. 🐾