Event Details
Animal Tracking Workshop
Saturday, August 8, 2026
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver WA
Wild animals are secretive and often go unseen to humans. Animal tracking offers a way for us to glimpse into their hidden lives, by knowing how to interpret the clues they leave behind on the landscape. As the seasonal wetlands drain, muddy substrate helps etch the story of the animals into the land. This class is suitable for beginners who want to learn how to track animals by their footprints, scat, feeding sign and more!
This workshop is best suited to adults and youth ages 14 and older. Advanced registration required. Sign up today!
Expect to walk 2.5 miles, often standing in one place for some time, to decipher the tracks we find. We will be mostly off trail, in sandy areas, with uneven terrain and mud. All youth need to be accompanied by an adult.
If the event becomes full, please contact the Water Center at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111 to add your name to the waitlist.