Volunteer Wildlife Camera Training at Riddell Preserve
05/25/2024 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM PT
Description
Learn about the World of Wildlife Cameras!
Riddell Preserve, Healdsburg
(Part 1 of the Riddell Wildlife Camera Training Series)
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Saturday, May 25, 2024
9am - 1:30pm
Leader: Benjamin Bravo
Leader: Benjamin Bravo
Event led in English
Wildlife cameras (also called “camera traps”) are an efficient and inexpensive method for surveying wildlife. And they allow wildlife enthusiasts, researchers, educators, land managers, and the public to have a window into the lives and behaviors of wildlife. The goal of this pilot project is to understand the effects of LandPaths' forestry stewardship on wildlife biodiversity, behavior, and movement patterns. At this free training, you'll learn the basics of wildlife cameras, how to operate them, and why we have wildlife cameras on Riddell Preserve.
What We'll Do: We will hike about a mile up a steep but well-graded trail to the Riddell cabin. During this training, Senior Stewardship Field Specialist Benjamin Bravo will share fascinating information about about wildlife camera uses, LandPaths' wildlife camera projects, wildlife camera setup, experimental design, and forestry practices. And then you'll have the opportunity to assist us with the setup of the wildlife cameras in different locations on the preserve. Our hike to set up the cameras will span approximately 1 mile on relatively flat terrain.
Please also consider participating in a follow-up training in the LandPaths office on 6/22. In this training, we will review and analyze photos collected by wildlife cameras stationed at Riddell in May and June.
Where to Meet: Meet LandPaths' staff and other volunteers in the parking lot of the Healdsburg Corporation Yard at 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Once everyone arrives we will caravan to the preserve. Please arrive on time.
Directions: From Highway 101 North, take the Central Healdsburg Exit. and make a slight left on Healdsburg Avenue. Turn left onto Mill Street. Continue under the highway overpass as Mill Street turns into Westside Road. The Corporation Yard parking lot will be on the left immediately before the bridge crossing at the intersection of Westside Rd and Lucius Way. There is a "Corporation Yard" sign at the entrance to the parking lot.
From Highway 101 South, take the Westside Exit and turn right on Westside Rd. The Corporation Yard parking lot will be on the left immediately before the bridge crossing at the intersection of Westside Rd and Lucius Way.
Directions: From Highway 101 North, take the Central Healdsburg Exit. and make a slight left on Healdsburg Avenue. Turn left onto Mill Street. Continue under the highway overpass as Mill Street turns into Westside Road. The Corporation Yard parking lot will be on the left immediately before the bridge crossing at the intersection of Westside Rd and Lucius Way. There is a "Corporation Yard" sign at the entrance to the parking lot.
From Highway 101 South, take the Westside Exit and turn right on Westside Rd. The Corporation Yard parking lot will be on the left immediately before the bridge crossing at the intersection of Westside Rd and Lucius Way.
About Riddell: With its magnificent native grasslands, pure madrone stands, redwood fairy rings, and perennial springs, Riddell Preserve is a 400-acre wonderland above Dry Creek Valley in Healdsburg. LandPaths has stewarded the land since 2007 when it was donated by Kay and Bob Riddell. Riddell Preserve is located on the original homeland of the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians. LandPaths' stewardship staff and volunteers began work on a trail system in 2016. An access road was rebuilt in 2017. We continue to expand the trail system every year thanks to the help of dedicated volunteers like you!
Does rain mean the workday is cancelled? This training will move forward if there is a light drizzle, but a torrential rainstorm will cancel. Please call 707-544-7284 (then press 1) after 7am the morning of the stewardship day if the weather feels questionable. If you don't hear a notice of cancellation on the outgoing voice message, the stewardship day is moving forward.
What should you bring?
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Lunch, snacks, and a water bottle filled with water
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A backpack for your gear
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Sturdy boots or shoes that can get muddy
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Long pants are recommended
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Hat and sunscreen
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Hand sanitizer and mask
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We'll provide small hand tools and the wildlife camera equipment. No other tools are needed for this training.
What else do you need to know?
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No experience necessary! Everyone is welcome! We will create tasks according to your abilities
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You will be asked to sign a liability waiver
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There is a restroom
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There is no additional potable water available on the property.
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No pets or smoking
For questions, please contact Benjamin Bravo, Senior Stewardship Specialist at benjamin@landpaths.org.
