Conference Workshops

Workshops are ticketed events, for which advanced registration is required by April 14. Workshops are conference events, and as such, participation in them is limited to those registered for the conference. Except if otherwise noted, transportation from the convention center to Workshops located offsite of the convention center will be via carpooling. For such offsite workshops, we will forward the names and email addresses of all those who sign up for a workshop to the workshop organizer prior to the conference, who will contact each participant in advance to set up a time for a brief meeting to provide directions and work out the details of who will be driving If you signed up for a workshop and if you have not heard from the workshop leader by April 18, we advise you to contact him/her (email listed in info given below) to confirm your attendance and the logistical details. Also, if you had registered for a workshop, but then realize you will not be able to attend, please promptly notifiy the workshop leader so that they know who to expect and can offer your spot to someone else in the event the workshop has filled up and there is a waiting list.

 

Workshop #1: One-Day Track & Sign Certification

Date and time: Friday 19 April, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Location:  Albany Pine Bush Preserve, 195 New Karner Rd, Albany NY 12205.

Instructors: Daniel Hansche

Description: Tracker & Evaluator Daniel Hansche of Spur Wander for a day-long exploration of wildlife track & sign, with an opportunity to earn a Level 1 Track & Sign Certification from CyberTracker Conservation. We will spend the day at the Albany Pine Bush where we can expect to encounter a diversity of wildlife sign including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Participants will be asked 30-35 questions about tracks, sign and behavior behavior, with feedback and instruction throughout the day. Suitable for all experience levels. Learn more about this internationally-recognized certification at www.trackercertification.com. 

Limited to 14 participants

Fee: $110 (Important: in addition to indicating your interest in attending this workshop on the conference registration form, attendees must also complete sign up and make payment via this link: Register via Spur Wander at this link.

For more information: contact Daniel Hansche at daniel@spurwander.com.

 

Workshop #2: Live Animals as Partners in Education

Date and time: Friday 19 April, 2 pm – 3 pm

Location:  Albany Capital Center, room TBA.

Instructors: Michael Clough, Managing Director, Southern Vermont Natural History Museum

Description: How many of us remember that time the owls came to school? Or when the snake guy scared everyone at the local library? Getting close to live animals makes an impact and can leave a lasting impression. That impact can be a gateway to connecting with the natural world as well as supplementing many different education curricula. The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum is a leader in live animal education and will bring some of their animals to discuss the issues surrounding captive animals as well as the benefits they can bring when education is done well. With over 20 years of experience working with live animals in educational settings, Museum Managing Director, Michael Clough will share some experiences and perspectives on everything from field surveys of insects to classroom pets and visiting wolves. Some of the Museum’s live animal educators will also be on hand to give up-close examples of what educating with wildlife can look like.

Fee: free, but donations to the Museum's Education Program gladly accepted.

For more information: contact Michael Clough at michael.clough@vermontmuseum.org.

 

Additional 2024 NENHC workshops will be listed here as they are confirmed.