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SUMMARY:Casco Bay Wildlife Tracking Club - October
DESCRIPTION:Join us at varying locations in the Yarmouth/Freeport/Portland area for a free wildlife tracking club. Donations will go to the Equitable Access Fund for Northeast Wildlife Trackers and Local Land Trusts. Register to save your spot and secure location details.
URL:https://northernsonglines.com/event/casco-bay-wildlife-tracking-club-october/
LOCATION:TBD- Casco Bay Area
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Tracking Club
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SUMMARY:Northeast Wildlife Trackers Conference
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite you to be a part of our Northeast Wildlife Trackers Annual Conference—a gathering for everyone passionate or curious about wildlife tracking\, nature\, and community. Whether you’re an experienced tracker or just beginning to explore the fascinating world of tracking\, this conference offers something special for you.
URL:https://northernsonglines.com/event/northeast-wildlife-trackers-conference-copy/
LOCATION:Prindle Pond Conference Center\, Charlton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Retreats,Workshops
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270213
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SUMMARY:Winter Tracking Immersion in Maine’s 100 Mile Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:Gorman Chairback Lodge | February 8–12\, 2027 (5 Days / 4 Nights)\nJoin us for an immersive backcountry experience at Gorman Chairback Lodge\, tucked along Long Pond in Maine’s legendary 100 Mile Wilderness. This all-inclusive tracking expedition offers the comfort of AMC’s remote lodge and cabins after full days of wildlife tracking by snowshoe. We will: \n\n\nNerd out on track and sign detail \n\n\nFollow wildlife trails to unexpected discoveries \n\n\nTake long pauses to bask in the awe of this pristine landscape \n\n\nMake snow angels and throw an occasional snowball \n\n\nWarm up at the end of the day in cozy lodges with a hot meal and piles of Track & Sign guidebooks \n\n\nWhat You’ll Experience\n\n\nDaily Wildlife Tracking and Trailing ExpeditionsTrack and interpret sign from species such as Canada Lynx\, Fisher\, Long-tailed Weasel\, Ermine\, Ruffed Grouse\, Snowshoe Hare\, River Otter\, Mink\, Red Squirrel\, Red Fox\, Coyote\, and more. \n\n\nSkill Development in Real ConditionsLearn trailing\, gait interpretation\, aging tracks\, habitat use\, and behavioral patterning through direct experience. \n\n\nSnow Travel Through Remote TerrainCross-country ski (snowshoe optional) into and back from the lodge and explore surrounding wilderness via snowshoes throughout the week. \n\n\nEvenings at the LodgeReturn to woodstoves\, hearty meals\, and group reflection—reviewing tracks\, stories\, and patterns from the day. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included\n\n\n4 nights lodging at Gorman Chairback (heated cabins & lodge access)- each cabin sleeps 3-4 participants with 2 twin beds (bunk) and one double \n\n\nAll meals (from dinner on arrival through breakfast on departure\, including packed lunches) \n\n\nGear transport to and from the lodge \n\n\nProfessional instruction and guiding throughout \n\n\nSmall group experience (limited to 9 participants) \n\n\n\nWho This Is For\nBeginner to expert trackers ready for a full immersion \nThose comfortable with full days outdoors in winter conditions \nPeople seeking depth\, challenge\, and connection—not just recreation- although we are going to have a lot of fun! \n\nEquitable Access Pricing Model\nWe offer a community-supported pricing structure to increase access while sustaining this work: \nSupporter Cost: $1\,800 ($1\,500 Early Bird until August 1) \nTrue Cost: $1\,600 ($1\,300 Early Bird until August 1) \nAccess Cost: $1\,400 ($1\,100 Early Bird until August 1) \nChoose the level that aligns with your means. If this model doesn’t work for you please reach out! \n\nWhy This Place Matters\nThe 100 Mile Wilderness holds one of the most intact winter ecosystems in the Northeast. With low human pressure and abundant habitat\, it offers rare opportunities to encounter and follow elusive species like lynx and fisher across long\, uninterrupted landscapes. \nWe gather in the homeland of the Wabanaki Peoples\, including the Penobscot Nation\, Passamaquoddy Tribe\, Maliseet (Wolastoqiyik)\, and Mi’kmaq. These lands—rivers\, forests\, and mountains—have been stewarded for thousands of years through deep relationships of respect\, reciprocity\, and awareness. \nThe region we now call the 100 Mile Wilderness and Gulf Hagas lies within traditional Penobscot homelands\, part of a much larger interconnected landscape traveled seasonally for hunting\, fishing\, and gathering. \nWe acknowledge that this land was never ceded\, and that Wabanaki peoples continue to live\, work\, and care for these places today. \nAs we move across the winter landscape\, reading tracks and signs\, we do so with humility—recognizing that the skills we practice are rooted in ways of knowing held by Indigenous peoples across generations. These are skills we are more remembering in our own bodies than we are learning in our minds. \n\nGroup Size\nLimited to 9 participants to ensure depth of learning\, quality tracking conditions\, and minimal disturbance on the landscape. \n\nIf you’ve ever wanted to truly understand what’s happening in the winter woods—to move beyond identification into relationship—this is trip is for you. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://northernsonglines.com/event/winter-tracking-immersion-in-maines-100-mile-wilderness/
LOCATION:AMC Gorman Chairback Lodge\, 27 Gorman Chairback Rd\, Greenville\, ME\, 04441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immersive,Retreats,Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Heart of the Trail
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a hunter\, naturalist\, photographer\, or simply love wildlife\, this immersive course will guide you to more intimate experiences with the land and the beings who share it with us. We will approach the practice of trailing as an art form and a pathway for personal transformation. We will learn how to: \n\nOpen the senses for subtle perception and receptivity\nMove from the stillness with fluidity\, ease and intuition\nRecognize trails to follow by freshness and your own curiosity\n\nFollow a trail solo and as a collective to find your own rhythm \n\n\nApproach an animal without disturbing them as a practice of reverence and respect \n\n\nWho is this for?\n\nIndividuals passionate about wildlife tracking\nThose seeking to deepen their connection to nature in winter\nAnyone looking for a weekend of learning\, reflection\, and community\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\nSpring Trailing Sessions: Learn to read the signs of wildlife in Spring from tracks in the mud\, leaf litter\, and other substrates\, to subtle environmental clues\, with expert guidance and instruction.\nMindful Nature Practices: Activities that cultivate deep awareness\, from silent walks in the forest to meditation around the fire.\nGroup Sharing Circles: Build a sense of community through nightly reflections and conversations by the fire\, sharing your experiences and insights with others.\nCozy Lodging: We will be hosting a pot luck meal on Saturday evening with details provided after registration. Participants will be providing their own meals and a kitchen will be available. We have assigned shared accommodations in yurts or a cabin on site included for the weekend. You are welcome to stay on Friday evening as well and join us as early as Friday at 10am for a bonus day of Track and Sign.\n\nThis spring retreat offers not only the practical skills of trailing but also an opportunity to reconnect with yourself\, your community\, and the wild in a season that invites stillness and presence. \nPricing & Sliding Scale\nWe offer a tiered pricing structure to ensure our Winter Tracking Trip is accessible to as many people as possible. The standard pricing options are as follows: \n\n$445 – Accessible Rate: For those who need financial flexibility. If you cannot afford the True Cost\, this option offers full access to the program at a reduced rate.\n$545 – True Cost: This is the actual cost of running the program\n$645 – Supporter Rate: If you’re able\, contributing at this level helps us continue our work and allows us to offer further reduced pricing to those in need.\n\nFor those who require further assistance beyond these pricing options\, we offer additional adjusted pricing on a case-by-case basis. Please visit our Equitable Access Page to assess what might be suited to you\, including offering alternative forms of reimbursement. \n\nEquitable Access\nIf the pricing options listed above are out of reach\, we invite you to explore further adjusted pricing or alternative ways of contributing by visiting our Equitable Access Page. There\, you can learn more about our sliding scale and how to assess the pricing that best fits your circumstances. You’ll also find options for offering other forms of reimbursement or support in exchange for participation. \nWe are committed to making this experience accessible to all\, and we encourage you to reach out if you need assistance. \n 
URL:https://northernsonglines.com/event/trailing-wildlife-weekend-immersive/
LOCATION:Northern Songlines\, 4 Hattie Ln\, Lincoln Plt\, ME\, 03579\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Immersive,Retreats,Workshops
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