Branch Out Event: The Art of Wildlife Tracking

In this class, you’ll learn how to recognize the unique tracks and signs left by local wildlife and experience the forest come alive with stories, mysteries, and hidden wonders. We’ll discuss the “Six Arts of Tracking” and learn to read and interpret the hidden clues left on the landscape.

Using non-technical language and simple techniques, you’ll find out which features to focus on next time you find a track and how to differentiate between the prints of similar species. You’ll also gain an understanding of the amazing life histories of some of the wildlife of Southern Appalachia by exploring the unique signs left by foraging, marking, burrowing, and nesting behaviors. No scientific or wildlife background necessary! Beginners are welcome.

Registrants will receive the meeting link and instructions before the event.

You may also like the following events from Smokies Life:

• Next Thursday, 14th August, 01:00 pm, Branch Out Event: An Afternoon with Aunt Liddy, a living history monologue in Gatlinburg
• Next month, 3rd September, 09:00 am, Branch Out Event: Backpacking and Hiking with Confidence in Townsend
• Next month, 13th September, 09:00 am, Branch Out Event: Wildlife Track & Sign on Lake Fontana in Bryson City

Also check out other Arts events in Bardhaman, Workshops in Bardhaman, Meetups in Bardhaman.