A Historic Working Ranch on the Sonoma County Coast 65 Miles North of San Francisco
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Chanslor Guest Ranch (707) 875-2721
2660 N. Hwy 1, Bodega Bay, CA - e-mail: Chanslor2660@aol.com
FALL 2011 - SPRING 2012
Wildlife Tracking Adventures
Chanslor Ranch, Bodega Bay, California
NEXT WILDLIFE TRACKING ADVENTURE SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2011
WILDLIFE TRACKING & AWARENESS WITH JIM SULLIVAN
One of the most exciting outdoor activities we have had at Chanslor Ranch over the years is tracking wildlife. As part of the expanded membership program, Chanslor Wildlife will offer 3 hour wildlife tracking seminars for small groups lead by trained professionals. In Spring 2012 we expect to offer member night tours for wildlife observation as well.
Why Tracking? By Jim Sullivan
Recreational tracking as it is developing today is derived from the traditional food gathering techniques of original people everywhere. In this country, as popularized by Tom Brown, it is derived largely from the Apache scout traditions of the Southwest, with contributions from many other traditional and modern sources.
As recreational trackers, we employ the techniques of traditional trackers to develop a deep understanding of animal life and of the environment they live in. Most animals are nocturnal and seldom seen. But by studying
tracks we come to understand much about their lives. Trackers speak of getting inside the minds of animals. We teach ourselves to read tracks in much the same way we read a novel: our minds learn to generate an animated picture of the animal world, moving backward and forward in time, just as we do in a novel. We can almost
live in that world, just as we almost live in a good novel.
TRACKING SEMINAR 101 TOUR AT CHANSLOR RANCH
Area explored: The Salmon Creek Estuary, Riparian Corridor and Salmon
Creek Canyon
Topics covered: Identification, gaits, scat, sign, bird language.
"Getting inside the animal mind". How tracking enables
you to animate your understanding of Nature. Follow the
tracks of otter, bobcat, coyote, deer, badger and many other
types of wildlife.
Type of hike: Light to moderate in changeable weather ranging from
sunny and warm to foggy, cool and windy.
Cost: $35 per person. Group Size: 8-10
Ages 9 and over (ask about exceptions)
What to wear: Long pants, jacket, shoes or boots which can get wet.
What you might want to bring: Water, sun protection, camera, journal,
binoculars (we do have compact loaner binoculars),
wildlife calls.
Registration time: Varies by month.
Liability waiver required. Meet in the barn.
Departure time: Varies by month.
Length of event: 3 hours
Reservations: Required. We can also plan special group packages with lunch.
Questions: Jim Sullivan (707) 874-9927-e-mail: sulliva5@sonic.net
Jim Sullivan is a 4th generation Sonoma county native, lifetime naturalist, biologist, and internationally certified tracker. He graduated from Notre Dame, studied in Vienna, UC Santa Barbara and S.F. State. He also teaches tracking at SRJC. A Long time and well regarded environmental and social justice activist, he served 4 years in the infantry and was instrumental in launching the natural foods movement. He is a national award winning Plein Air artist.
