February Trailing Practice

Trailing Practice at Reservoir Woods

Sunday, February 8

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1901 Alta Vista Dr, Roseville, MN 55113

"In Trailing, we follow the tracks and signs of an animal, in order to find it and view it without it knowing that we are there."

--from Tracking Animals: A Guide to Trailing Wildlife by Lee Gutteridge and Kersey Lawrence

Come join us as we practice trailing in Reservoir Woods, a 115 acre urban park of hardwood, pines, wetlands, prairie and savanna. If the deer and coyotes aren't forthcoming with fresh trails in snow, we will follow scuff trails freshly made by a friend. This practice trains participants to notice disturbances in soil, snow, and vegetation, maintain momentum on the trail, and practice following the most obvious route -- all of which can be directly applied to trailing deer and other wild animals.

This is an all-weather event and we spend time off trail. Please bring appropriate gear, and dress for several hours outdoors in whatever weather we may have that day.

We will meet at 9:00 in the parking lot and trailhead at Stuber Road and Alta Vista Drive. We will share the practice invitation, divide into small groups if necessary, and head out to practice shortly after 9:00. Groups will return to the parking lot by 11:50 am to share the stories of their trails.

If you need to reach us the day of the outing, please call Kirsten's cell: 651-785-4650. However, Kirsten will silence her phone before we head into the field.

RSVPs are encouraged:

E-mail Kirsten <kirsten.welge@gmail.com>

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