Dan will teach us to identify animals by their tracks, recognize scat and other animal signs, and recognize animal gaits and patterns. We will be able to piece together stories from the information that we gather and gain an insight into these animals' lives. All are welcome—beginners and experienced trackers alike! (Dress in more layers than you would for a regular hike and be sure to wear proper footwear- we will alternate between levels of moderate exertion and periods of standing still while discussing tracks). Please note: this is a family-friendly program, but we recommended bringing children age 10 and up, due to the amount of walking involved in the program. 

Dan Yacobellis has been working with school children, teens and adults since 1997. Dan created Tamakoce wilderness Programs in 2006 and runs programs on topics including tracking, friction fire making and other primitive skills for centers and organizations throughout the capital district, western Mass., the Adirondacks and Vermont. He also teaches a Winter Study course on Animal Tracking at Williams College. Dan has been a naturalist, tracker and student of native lore, culture, and life for over 30 years.

Cost of Admission: Members FREE; Non-Members $10 suggested donation

If attending both the 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM session, please register for both. 

This is an in-person event. Registration is required.

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This event is hosted by Mountain Top Arboretum. Mountain Top Arboretum is a public garden in the Catskill Mountains dedicated to displaying and managing native plant communities of the northeastern US, in addition to curating its collection of cold-hardy native and exotic trees.