Schedule & Rates

To sign up for a class, click here to send an email and reserve your spot. Class size is limited and they do fill up. 

 

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THE CORE CLASS, 2022-2023

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This is a yearlong course with one class per month.
  • The basic price is $75 per class.
  • Or pay $750 in advance for a full year. The full-year price includes free access to all PRTS workshops during that year.
  • Classes run from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
  • Most classes meet in the field. The location will be verified by email just prior to class.
  • Class descriptions can be found here.

CORE CLASS DATES

Classes meet on Fridays and Saturdays just before the Marin Tracking Club, which meets on the last Sunday of the month. Saturday classes will be held if the Friday class fills up.

Fall 2022

  • October 28 (Friday) & October 29 (Saturday)
  • November 25 (Friday) & November 26 (Saturday)
  • December 16 (Friday) & December 17 (Saturday)

Winter 2023

  • January 27 (Friday) & January 28 (Saturday)
  • February 24 (Friday) & February 25 (Saturday)
  • March 24 (Friday) & March 25 (Saturday)

Spring 2023

  • April 21 (Friday) & April 22 (Saturday)
  • May 26 (Friday) & May 27 (Saturday)
  • June 23 (Friday) & June 24 (Saturday)

Summer 2023

  • July 21 (Friday) & July 22 (Saturday)
  • August 25 (Friday) & August 26 (Saturday)
  • September 22 (Friday) & September 23 (Saturday)
Each class can stand alone and emphasizes a specific, season-related, aspect of tracking, and since the course is cyclical, like the seasons, it can be started at any point.
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Though students are welcome to attend single classes, we encourage you to register for the whole Core Course, in order to get a complete grounding in the world of animal tracking.
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Visit this page for detailed workshop descriptions.

ANIMAL GAITS AND MOVEMENT
Friday, June 9, from 9 AM to 3 PM
Saturday, July 15, from 9 AM to 3 PM
Rate: $75
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WALKING IN THE DARK
Monday, April 10, 2023, from 6 to 10 PM
Monday, October 2, 2023, from 6 to 10 PM
Rate: $50
Location: Bear Valley Picnic Grounds, Point Reyes Station
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FEATHER AND BONE ANALYSIS
Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 9 AM to 3 PM
Rate: $75
Saturday & Sunday, February 4 & 5, 2023 from 9 AM to 3 PM
Rate: $75 for one day; $125 for two days
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SIGN TRACKING
Dates to be determined
Rate: $75
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GUIDED TRACKER WALKS

Richard Vacha offers 2-4 hour guided walks for up to 8 persons, throughout the year with variable locations and emphasis per your interests!
Click to email to schedule a guided walk