"How-To" Identify Animal Burrows Fall 2022
Schedule
Sun Sep 18 2022 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm
Location
9800 Black Rock Canyon,Yucca Valley,92284,US | Yucca Valley, CA
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Have you ever taken a walk in the desert and noticed a hole in the ground and wondered what animal made it?Have you ever taken a walk and noticed a hole in the ground and wondered what animal made it? Holes abound in the desert as animals seek refuge from climatic extremes and predators, or hunt for food. Candice Weber will shed light on ground holes, elevated holes, divots and mounds in this field class. Participants will learn how to identify holes and what clues can help discern which animals are living in which holes in the classroom session, and then put their knowledge to the test in the field. Curious visitors as well as seasoned naturalists will enjoy peeking into the secret lives of these subterranean dwellers and discover who’s behind all of that digging!
Please download the course outline ”How-To” Identify Animal Burrows Fall 2022.
If you are a member of JTNPA you will get a $10 discount off every Desert Institute class. If you are not a member you can become one here.
Please print and fill out the PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT . You can bring the completed form to the class.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel, notify us at least seven days prior to the start of the course and we will process your request minus a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds, transfers, or credits will be granted if cancellation occurs within the seven day period. Please note that we cannot make any exceptions to this refund policy for any reason, including but not limited to medical reasons, illness, travel delays, personal situations, emergencies, or weather. This program depends on registration for its funding. While inconvenient, please understand that this policy enables us to sustain our programs even with last minute cancellations.
Until further notice, all indoor Desert Institute classes will require proof of vax or a negative test within 72 hours. Thank you for your understanding.
Candice Weber, M.A., is an adjunct professor of natural resources at College of the Desert, teaching courses in Conservation and G.I.S., and leading students abroad to the cloud forests of Costa Rica. Raised in rural Ohio, she lived and worked in a sanctuary for rescued animals. She majored in environmental studies and has extensive experience working with animals of all kinds (wild and domestic), including many years as a zookeeper and animal trainer at the Living Desert, the Long Beach Aquarium, and other marine parks. For the past 15 years she has resided in the Coachella Valley and now considers the desert her home.
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