WORKSHOPS
Ecology of California Tiger Salamander
Affiliation: non-MATE
Type: Working Professional
City: Watsonville
State or Country if outside US: CA
Organizer: Elkhorn Slough Coastal Training Program
Registration Deadline: 08-Apr-20
Description:
Pete Trenham, Ph.D. and Chris Searcy, Ph.D. will present this workshop on the biology and conservation of the California tiger salamander (CTS) at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Dr. Trenham has published a variety of papers on the ecology and life history of the California tiger salamander and has taught this popular workshop annually since 2005. Dr. Searcy has authored nine published papers on California tiger salamanders and recently began a new study on "Terrestrial habitat use by endangered Santa Barbara tiger salamanders" funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The classroom portion of this workshop includes digital presentations by both presenters on the identification, life history, movements, conservation, and management of the California tiger salamander. Presentations will be interspersed with discussion and small group exercises. The field portion of the workshop will include hands-on training on habitat assessment and survey techniques as well as in situ discussion about habitat management. Although the class normally encounters CTS and participants are able to handle the species, we cannot guarantee handling or pond sampling experience due to the stochastic nature of planet Earth's biota as well as potential for failure of human systems beyond our control. Participants will need their own field equipment including dip net and waders (preferably chest waders with no holes) to practice sampling methodology. The workshop fee of $495 includes a classroom session on May 6, 8:00-3:30, at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve, and enrollment in one of two training sessions either May 6, 4:30-8:30 (directly after the workshop portion) or May 7, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, at the Dorrance Ranch, outside of Salinas. Fee also includes coffee, lunch, refreshments, and handouts.
Point of Contact: Grant Lyon