Description
Wildlife Camera In-Field Training at Riddell Preserve
(Part 1 of the Riddell Wildlife Camera Training Series)
Saturday, May 25th, 2024
Saturday, May 25th, 2024
9:00am - 1:30pm
Leader: Benjamin Bravo
Leader: Benjamin Bravo
Event led in English
Help us understand more about our wildlife at Riddell Preserve! Our goal with this pilot project is to understand the effects of forest stewardship on wildlife biodiversity, behavior, and movement patterns.
Outline for the day: We will hike about a mile up a steep but well-graded trail to the Riddell cabin. During this training, staff will talk about wildlife camera uses, LandPaths' wildlife camera projects, wildlife camera setup, experimental design, and Landpaths' forestry practices. As part of this training, you will get the opportunity to assist us with the setup of the wildlife cameras in locations with differing stewardship practices and habitat features. Our hike to set up the cameras will span approximately 1 mile on relatively flat terrain.
Please also consider participating in a follow-up training in the LandPaths office on 6/22. In this training, we will review and analyze photos collected by wildlife cameras stationed at Riddell in May and June.
Where to Meet: Meet LandPaths' staff and other volunteers in the parking lot of the Healdsburg Corporation Yard at 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Once everyone arrives we will caravan to the preserve. Please arrive on time.
Directions: From Highway 101 North, take the Central Healdsburg Exit. and make a slight left on Healdsburg Avenue. Turn left onto Mill Street. Continue under the highway overpass as Mill Street turns into Westside Road. The Corporation Yard parking lot will be on the left immediately before the bridge crossing at the intersection of Westside Rd and Lucius Way. There is a "Corporation Yard" sign at the entrance to the parking lot.
From Highway 101 South, take the Westside Exit and turn right on Westside Rd. The Corporation Yard parking lot will be on the left immediately before the bridge crossing at the intersection of Westside Rd and Lucius Way.
Directions: From Highway 101 North, take the Central Healdsburg Exit. and make a slight left on Healdsburg Avenue. Turn left onto Mill Street. Continue under the highway overpass as Mill Street turns into Westside Road. The Corporation Yard parking lot will be on the left immediately before the bridge crossing at the intersection of Westside Rd and Lucius Way. There is a "Corporation Yard" sign at the entrance to the parking lot.
From Highway 101 South, take the Westside Exit and turn right on Westside Rd. The Corporation Yard parking lot will be on the left immediately before the bridge crossing at the intersection of Westside Rd and Lucius Way.
About Riddell: With its magnificent native grasslands, pure madrone stands, redwood fairy rings, and perennial springs, Riddell Preserve is a 400-acre wonderland above Dry Creek Valley in Healdsburg. LandPaths has stewarded the land since 2007 when it was donated by Kay and Bob Riddell. Riddell Preserve is located on the original homeland of the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians. LandPaths' stewardship staff and volunteers began work on a trail system in 2016. An access road was rebuilt in 2017. We continue to expand the trail system every year thanks to the help of dedicated volunteers like you!
What is LandPaths' Covid-19 volunteer workday policy? Please read the most recent version of LandPaths' Covid-19 policy before attending the workday.
Does rain mean the workday is cancelled? This training will move forward if there is a light drizzle, but a torrential rainstorm will cancel. Please call 707-544-7284 (then press 1) after 7am the morning of the stewardship day if the weather feels questionable. If you don't hear a notice of cancellation on the outgoing voice message, the stewardship day is moving forward.
What should you bring?
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Lunch, snacks, and a water bottle filled with water
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A backpack for your gear
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Sturdy boots or shoes that can get muddy
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Long pants are recommended
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Hat and sunscreen
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Hand sanitizer and mask
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We'll provide small hand tools and the wildlife camera equipment. No other tools are needed for this training.
What else do you need to know?
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No experience necessary! Everyone is welcome! We will create tasks according to your abilities
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You will be asked to sign a liability waiver
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There is a restroom
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There is no additional potable water available on the property.
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No pets or smoking
If you have any questions, please contact Benjamin Bravo, Senior Stewardship Specialist at benjamin@landpaths.org.
