Wildlife Tracking the Four Corners: Following the Seasons and Bioregions Six Class Series

Wildlife Tracking the Four Corners - Following the Seasons and Bioregions Six Class Series

May 30-31, 2026

Bioregion / Habitat: Desert Canyons (SE Utah / Canyonlands region)

Focus Theme: Awakening the Tracker’s Eye — Fundamentals of track and sign, desert ecology, sand reading

Example Location: Indian Creek; Bears Ears; Canyon Rims

Seasonal Features: Clear sign in sand and clay soils; spring bird migration; reptiles emerging

June 20-21, 2026

Bioregion / Habitat: Pinyon-Juniper / Semi-arid Mesa

Focus Theme: Patterns of Movement — Gaits, trail patterns, and interpreting behavior

Example Location: Sand Canyon, Weber Canyon, Canyons of the Ancients

Seasonal Features: Consistent substrate; diverse mammals; warm days, cool nights

July 18-19, 2026

Bioregion / Habitat: Montane Forest (San Juans / La Platas)

Focus Theme: Tracking in Complexity — Forest floor tracking, aging sign, habitat interpretation

Example Location: Mancos State Park, Echo Basin

Seasonal Features: Moist duff; elk and bear sign; early summer abundance

August 15-16, 2026

Bioregion / Habitat: Subalpine Meadows & Riparian Zones

Focus Theme: Stories in the Mud — Multi-species interactions, ecological storytelling

Example Location: Grand Mesa, Colorado River Riparian

Seasonal Features: Soft mud along water; lush vegetation; high biodiversity

September 19-20, 2026

Bioregion / Habitat: High Desert / Shrubland Transition Zone

Focus Theme: Following the Hunt — Predator-prey dynamics, trailing exercises

Example Location: Dolores River Valley or Paradox Basin

Seasonal Features: Drier soils; animal movement concentrated near water

October 10-11, 2026

Bioregion / Habitat: Montane Aspen Belt to Subalpine Transition

Focus Theme: Migration and Change

Example Location: Lizard Head Pass, McClure Pass, or Gunnison Basin

Seasonal Features: Clear register of movement; seasonal adaptations; ecological tracking

Pricing Structure:

Full Series (6 programs)

- $275 per weekend • $1,650 total ($300 savings)

- Best value. Priority registration + bonus master species accounts.

Half Series (3 programs)

- $300 per weekend • $900 total

- Choose any three weekends.

A La Carte (single weekend)

- $325 per weekend

- Pay per immersion.

Pay by Venmo: Osi-Led Last 4 phone digits:  8721 or PayPal: fourcornerswildlife@gmail.com Venmo preferred.  add 3% if paying via credit card with PayPal to cover fee.

Registration Details:

When you register for a session, half series, or the full six-program series, you’ll receive a detailed participant packet with all the essential information. This includes exact locations, daily logistics, gear and clothing recommendations, safety guidelines, and tips for preparing for each unique habitat and season. Our goal is to ensure you arrive ready to fully engage with the tracking experience and enjoy a smooth, immersive adventure in the field.