Training

See also: California Red Legged Frog, Habitat Restoration**YOU MUST PRE-PAY BEFORE YOU WILL BE REGISTERED DOWNLOAD AND MAIL IN THE REGISTRATION FORM FROM THIS WEBSITE (see below). ** INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION On March 21 and 22, 2007 in Santa Cruz County, Norman Scott and Galen Rathbun will present a workshop on the biology and conservation of the California red legged frog (CRLF). The workshop will consist of a daytime classroom session on March 22 and an afternoon field session (with a choice of the field session on either the evening of March 21 or March 22). Workshop Objectives: This is a great opportunity to gain an understanding of the biology of CRLF and also how this information can be applied to habitat management for this species. The information will be useful in conservation planning and in educational outreach to agricultural producers and others who are considering conservation projects to benefit CRLF. It will also provide you with foundational knowledge for monitoring projects where potential impacts to CRLF have been identified. Participants will receive training in species identification, field sampling techniques, and the habitat requirements of the CRLF. WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION March 22: Morning Session (8:00am-2:00pm) - Classroom: Overview of biology and management of the California red-legged frog. Meet at the Elkhorn Slough Nature Center March 22: Afternoon Session (2:00pm-6:00) Field Site Visit at Cal Poly Swanton Ranch, Davenport: Habitat requirements, corridors, pond designs, metapopulations dynamics, and survey techniques. March 21/22 (8:00pm-12:00am) Choose one of two sessions-See registration form Nighttime session at Granite Sand Quarry, Davenport: Nighttime survey techniques. Norman and Galen will demonstrate capturing, handling, sexing, and measuring of adult frogs and PIT tagging techniques. *Cost includes a light breakfast and a lunch on March 15, 2007: $50, if postmarked by March 10, 2007 $70, after March 10, 2007 YOU MUST PRE-PAY BEFORE YOU WILL BE REGISTERED DOWNLOAD AND MAIL IN THE REGISTRATION FORM FROM THIS WEBSITE.