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Take a Walk on the Wild Side:
Wildlife and Endangered Species
Date: August 2 - 6, 2009
Instructors:
Chris Parish of the Peregrine Fund's California Condor Recovery Program
Dr. Richard Reynolds, U.S. Forest Service biologist and director of the Kaibab Plateau Goshawk Study
Denise Coil, Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico, rehabilitator
Dr. Brian Miller, Director Wind River Ranch Foundation
Fee: Adults - $700, Children - $650
This class, held at the beautiful Wind River Eco-ranch in Northern New Mexico, will appeal to wildlife lovers of all ages. Family accommodations will be in either large tents or indoor bunks, all meals provided.
Exploring and enjoying the outdoors with your child or grandchild is a wonderful way to spend time together. Join three outstanding wildlife biologists in a program that focuses on wildlife behavior and management through viewing and study of wildlife.
During hikes and at camp, instructors show how to recognize signs of wild animals and talk about how people and development have impacted the amazing animals that share this planet with us.
Class highlights include:
- Short hikes to view buffalos, prairie dog colony, beaver dams and to watch for wildlife of all kinds
- Learn how biologists track endangered species in a hands-on exercise
- Birding class with Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico featuring live education birds, from owls to hawks to ravens for up close observation
- A Roots & Shoots (Jane Goodall's International service project for children) representative will talk with participants about how to start their own service projects at home.
Contact us for more information or to register for this class. Our registration form is also available in PDF format. Download it here and mail it following the directions on the form.
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