

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Anza-Borrego Animal Tracking Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Discover the Stories Written in the Sand 

Uncover the hidden world of wildlife through the art and science of tracking in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Learn how to identify, interpret, and appreciate the signs animals leave behind—and how tracking connects us to conservation and community science. 

What to Expect: 

Learn the fundamentals of animal tracking—what to look for, how to identify tracks, and why tracking matters. 
Get hands-on experience through guided field exercises and the “find-a-mark” activity. 
Explore the diversity of desert wildlife by studying tracks from coyotes, foxes, bobcats, deer, bighorn sheep, rabbits, and rodents. 
Gain ecological insight into habitat use, wildlife corridors, and conservation challenges. 
Connect with community science and discover how to contribute through tracking transects, data forms, and camera trap projects. 

Who Should Attend: 

Nature enthusiasts and outdoor explorers 
Wildlife biologists, educators, and naturalists 
Students of ecology or environmental science 
Citizen scientists interested in fieldwork and conservation 
Anyone curious about the desert’s secretive wildlife 
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 

Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 

Location: Meet at the ABF Office (587 Palm Canyon Dr. #122, Borrego Springs, CA 92004). (in The Mall, next to Kendall’s Café). After the presentation we’ll carpool/caravan to the field site in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. 

Cost: 

ABF Member: $47 Not a member? Join today for as little as $35 and save! 
Non-Member: $55 
Student: $23 

Registration: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=5dce82ef-f788-4dde-98bb-0a5d947ff424&amp;envId=p-Of6JnJ-NDU-Ys4lsF7CG9w&amp;zone=usa 

Cancellation Policy &amp; Scholarships: Please see our FAQs page to read our cancellation policy and learn about scholarship options.    

What Previous Attendees Are Saying: 

“The presenters, Donna &amp; Arun, were amazing. They knew their subject matter, were engaging, and their love and excitement towards the species made for a special and informative evening.” 

“The presenters were so knowledgeable and shared so much information [in] an engaging way. Amazing photos as well. I didn't attend the field trip but my whole family (kids too!) learned so much!” 
Presenters: 

Donna Roy and Arun Balakrishnan fell in love with Anza-Borrego when they accidentally first visited the park almost two decades ago and luckily saw Bighorn Sheep on eleven consecutive weekends. Their day jobs as AI/robotics engineer and software security engineer brought them to San Diego. Meeting the Bighorn Sheep started them down the path of learning about ecology and wildlife tracking. Over the years, they have enjoyed volunteering for the annual Bighorn Sheep count, Flat-tailed horned lizard surveys, Christmas bird count, Bio Blitz, tidepool surveys, and more. They are volunteer naturalists for the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, certified California Naturalists via the University of California Environmental Stewards program, and certified wildlife trackers via the Tracker Certification North America Track &amp; Sign certification program. They have served on the board of the San Diego Tracking Team and helped start wildlife track and sign surveys in Anza-Borrego.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/borrego-springs/anza-borrego-animal-tracking-workshop/200029418451927
- **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups, art, kids, volunteering
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Borrego Springs
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 587 Palm Canyon Dr. #122, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
- **lat**: 33.25607
- **long**: -116.38006
- **full address**: 587 Palm Canyon Dr. #122, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Anza-Borrego Foundation (https://allevents.in/org/anza-borrego-foundation/14271115)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 587 Palm Canyon Dr. #122, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Anza-Borrego Foundation
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, meetups, art, kids, volunteering
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Anza-Borrego Animal Tracking Workshop ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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