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Animal Tracking in the City (2/27/2011)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Etobicoke

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 27 2011 2:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 1:40 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Feb 20 2011 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 hours (+ 1.5 hrs for dinner, if joining us)

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Stacy
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This event is for the curious at heart. It's for those of us who, while out on a hike, slow down and get distracted at the site of that non-human footprint in the snow. What is it? What was it doing? Which direction was it travelling in? When… was it just a minute ago?

Animal tracking is an art that can be learned, over time and with patience! It's lots of fun to speculate these questions when out on your own, but what happens when you add an experienced tracker (or two!) to the mix? Not only will you have even more fun, but you'll also be more productive, as you're taught and guided through the process of how to read animal tracks. And once you understand some of the theory behind deciphering tracks, it makes future hikes that much more exciting!

Ben of the Wolf Den Hostel and Nature Retreat, along with some other experienced trackers, has invited the TOC to join them on a tracking hike where they'll help us find tracks and figure out the answers to some of those burning questions.

From the P.I.N.E. website:
"Come out for a fun afternoon of learning to read and understand the stories of nature through the art of tracking! This monthly get together is run by the P.I.N.E Project (Primitive Integrated Naturalist Education), a Toronto based not for profit organization dedicated to inspiring deeper nature connections."
"Love is in the air- and we're not talking about cupid! Come explore one of Toronto's most vibrant parks as we search for signs of wildlife activating during their season of rest to look for mates"

NOTE: The tracking event itself will run from 2-5. After that, those of us interested will stop for a bite to eat on the way back to the carpool location. Location: TBA. I will need to make a reservation for a group our size, so I'll need to know who is joining us for food/drinks ahead of time. Please indicate in the NOTES if you are / are not, and I will confirm a few days before the event.

Please note: This event is also open to the public, it is not a TOC-only hike. However, we were expressly invited and we do have 15 reserved places. If anyone cancels at the last minute that means someone else didn't get to go and I will be marking no-shows for cancellations of less than 24 hours notice.

photo credit: OakleyOriginals

Required Items to Bring:
weather-appropriate clothes
car pool money

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Will be given at the car pool

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

10Km

Carpool Departure Time:

1:40 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $2.58 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, May 3, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: I will be marking no-shows for cancellations of less than 24 hours notice.