Join us for this exciting wildlife event with Dan Gardoqui – a certified wildlife tracker, bird language expert, and educator who has trained hundreds in the science and art of tracking. In his 60-minute presentation, Dan will share stories and photos from his tracking experiences and discuss ways for attendees to participate in the more-than-human world through tracking and observation. After Dan’s presentation, there will be a 30-minute Q&A. The public event is free, with a $10 suggested donation.

The presentation will take place at Berkshire Community College in the Boland Theater on Friday, January 20, at 6 PM. Come early and get to know some of the amazing environmental organizations we have here in the Berkshires! Audience members will have the opportunity to connect with organizations before the event by visiting tables set up with all kinds of interesting things to learn, look at, and purchase. Doors open at 5:15 PM.

This event is co-sponsored by Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT), Greenagers, Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC), Housatonic Heritage, Richmond Pond Association, Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA), and Berkshire Community College (BCC).

The following day – Saturday, January 21 – Dan will lead two back-to-back tracking workshops. Each workshop costs $50 and has a limited space of 10 participants. You can find more details on the workshops here.

For over 30 years, Dan Gardoqui has been a student, teacher, observer, and active participant in the more-than-human world. A Certified Wildlife Tracker since 2006, he has trained hundreds in the science and art of tracking. Dan is also a bird language expert and bird mimic – known for his YouTube series “Learn a Bird“. Some of his contributions include the books “Mammal Tracks & Sign: A Guide to North American Species” (Elbroch & MacFarland) and “What the Robin Knows: How Birds Reveal Nature’s Secrets” (Young). Dan applies wildlife tracking skills in citizen science projects (e.g., Canada Lynx, Flying Squirrels, Moose, Eastern Wolf) and as a Registered Maine Guide – serving educational, recreational, and hunting clients. Dan serves as founder and consultant at Lead with Nature.