|
|
 |
|
Deer and raccoon tracks in the soft mud near the Nature Center.
|
|
Tracking for
Beginners and Beyond at DCP
Darke County Parks naturalist and avid tracker, Hannah Linebaugh,
invites everyone to join her on Thursday, November 19th at 7:00pm at
Shawnee Prairie Preserve for her Survival Skills Series program
“Reading their Stories: Tracking for Beginners and Beyond.” Tracking is
the ancient art of following animal signs. Whether for food or fun,
tracking is a window into the lives and behaviors of wild animals, but
it doesn’t simply end at track identification. Animals leave all kinds
of other signs like game trails, rubs, runs, beds, and droppings for us
to interpret. Hannah will discuss stalking, wind awareness, and
camouflage to maximize the odds of seeing the creature being tracked.
She’ll also take a look at the unique late autumn behaviors of Darke
County’s wildlife and the tracks that result from them. Preregistration
is required for this event in order to ensure attendance; however, the
program is free and open to the public. For any questions about this or
any other park district programs or to register for the class, please
call 548-0165 or email Hannah Linebaugh at
hlinebaugh@darkecountyparks.org.
|
|
|
|
