CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
AND REGISTRATION
Evaluator: Matt Nelson
Program: CyberTracker Track & Sign Workshop, Certification and Evaluation of Your Current Skillset.
Date: Sept 6-7 and Sep 9-10
Time: 7-8am - 5/6pm (approximately)*
Tuition: $475
Early Bird Tuition: $425 until May 1, 2026
Location: TBD by Matt Nelson*
Maximum Participants: 11
Reservations: See the "Registration" section below. There are only 11 spots per event, so be sure to inquire about availability prior to making payment.
* Meeting Spot: We'll email registered participants the meeting spot by 6pm the day before the event. It will also be announced at 6pm the evening meal in The Lodge. There is no way to predict with absolute certainty the duration of each day - it depends on where the animals take us and myriad other factors. The first day of the event could finish up somewhere between 5:00 PM and dusk. The second day of the event usually finishes up by 4:00.
Matt Nelson discusses the difference between the front and the hind feet of a bobcat at a certification training in Central California
CERTIFICATION REGISTRATION
TCNA CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP: $475
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL DISCOUNT - $425 until May 1: Register
100% of all proceeds donated to TCNA.
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS
STEP ONE: First, make sure there is a spot available for the event you would like to attend by inquiring at contact us
REQUIRED: Leave your name, city of residence, phone and the date of the event you wish to attend and we'll respond - usually within a few hour. We're often out tracking and may be out of cell range - but certainly will respond within 8 hours.
STEP TWO: When you receive a response clearing you to register, you will register by paying here: Register Here for $425
STEP THREE: Notify us (via contact us) that you've registered for a certification and provide the following 4 items: 1. Date of the event 2. Your phone number. 3. Your city of residence 4. How you heard about Tracker Gathering. We will confirm your registration, then follow up with more information by email as the event draws nearer. Questions? Contact us!
WAIT LIST
If the Certification you wish to join is sold out, please contact us and request to be placed on the wait list. If you're on the wait list and we have a cancellation, we will contact you (there is no obligation or cost to be on the wait list).
TCNA CERTIFICATION REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
PLEASE read the next section about trip insurance. It's very inexpensive and saves you the sting of an emergency cancellation. We urge you to obtain trip insurance (see below). Our cancel policy is:
90+ days before the event: 100% refund less a $95 cancel fee IF you or we find a replacement. We will maintain a waiting list.
89-0 days before your event: 100% refund less a $195 cancel fee IF you or we can find a replacement. We will maintain a waiting list.
TRIP INSURANCE ONLY $23.04
We urge you to obtain trip insurance to avoid the sting of losing your tuition fees in the event "life comes up" and you must cancel. Finding trip insurance is simple on the internet - there are many excellent companies. A good site recommended by Forbes offers many options. A search in 2025 found $500 of coverage for only $23.04 on Travelinsurance.com
CyberTracker Track & Sign Certifications...
The Gold Standard of Tracking Training
You're invited to participate in one of two Wildlife Track and Sign workshops being conducted at or near Camp Ravencliff. These two-day field experiences are fun, participative workshops with an emphasis on learning to identify animal track and sign by looking at real tracks we find across the landscape and discussing exactly how to identify them.
Q. What is a Certification, "Eval" or Training?
A. They are all the same thing. If you achieve a 70% score, you will receive a TCNA certificate. Your skills for interpretation and understanding of obscure tracks are reflected in your score... thus "evaluation" or "eval". What it REALLY is? The most immersive, comprehensive and detailed tracking training you can imagine... all in 2 days.
Read a fascinating first-person account of a
Smithsonian Magazine writer who took the certification.
TRACKER CERTIFICATION NORTH AMERICA (TCNA) TRACK & SIGN TRAINING was the cover story in SMTHSONIAN MAGAZINE -- if you've never participated in a Track & Sign certification before, we recommend you read the fascinating Smithsonian story written by an actual participant. Also, to get a feel for the Certification process, check out the TCNA Certification page - also an excellent glimpse into TCNA.
Become a Certified Tracker
Each certification workshop is limited to eleven participants to ensure one-on-one personal training. We are bringing in one of the top tracking instructors and evaluators in the world, Matt Nelson, a highly experienced Track and Sign Education and a gentle, wonderful teacher and mentor. He will be joined by two highly experienced Trackers.
The certification workshop is the best tracking training on the planet because it emphasizes the development of reliable field skills to recognize tracks and identify the animal's behavior. No prior tracking is required to participate but preparation and prior experience is extremely helpful for those for whom obtaining a certificate is important. The underlying impetus, however, lies in the rich educational benefit for all participants.
Navigating the TrackerGathering website
Roadmap: TrackerGathering website directory
Workshops clinics, presentations and more workshops
Reserve & Register to attend the Tracker Gathering
TCNA Certifications with Matt Nelson
Links for Payments and Donations
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Calendar of Events
The Eel River meanders through Camp Ravencliff
A Few Of The Animals Of Southern Humboldt County
