There’s a moment in tracking when scattered details suddenly click into place — a series of tracks suddenly show up as a pattern - and the pattern becomes an animal moving through the world. This workshop is designed to help you reach that moment more often. Through a blend of structured teaching and hands‑on exploration, you’ll learn how to recognize the clues that separate one group of mammals from another and how to use those clues to make confident, accurate identifications.

We’ll start the day indoors with three focused hours of instruction. Using clear examples and a practical framework, we’ll walk through the major mammal groups you’re most likely to encounter: shrews, rodents, lagomorphs, mustelids, canines, felines, ungulates, and several other familiar species. You’ll study the key features of foot structure, learn how to read the basics of gait, and begin to see how each group leaves behind its own distinct signature. We’ll also introduce the four primary categories of bird tracks to round out your foundation.

In the afternoon, we take everything outside. This is where the system comes alive. You’ll examine real tracks in real conditions, compare interpretations, and practice applying the morning’s framework to the landscape in front of you. By the end of the day, you’ll have a clearer process, sharper observational skills, and a stronger sense of how to read both prints and the broader patterns animals leave behind.

With a balance of structure, exploration, and direct coaching, this workshop is ideal for beginners and a solid tune‑up for intermediate trackers. To maintain a high‑quality learning environment, enrollment is capped at twelve participants. Payment is required to reserve your spot.