Training

See also: California Red Legged Frog, Habitat Restoration

Intended audience included:  biological consultants, land managers, researchers, and regulatory agency personnel.

Workshop Objectives:

This was a great opportunity to receive training in species identification, field sampling techniques, and the habitat requirements of the California red-legged frog (CRLF). Workshop information was designed to be useful for conservation planning and for educational outreach to agricultural producers and others considering projects that may impact CRLF. The workshop also provided foundational knowledge for monitoring projects with potential impacts to CRLF. Minor regulatory and permitting information was included in this workshop.

Workshop Format:

May 15 Classroom Session (8:00am-2:00pm)- An overview of the biology and management of the California red-legged frog.

May 15 Afternoon Session (2:00pm-6:00pm) - Field trip to Elkhorn Ranch and Native Plant Nursery, 1957B Highway 1, Moss Landing; Habitat requirements and assessment, pond designs, equipment demonstrations, tadpole identification and survey techniques. Personal vehicles required to travel to field sites, liability release form required.

Night Field Practicum (either May 14 or May 15, 8:00pm-midnight) - Registration includes attendance at one of the two field training sessions to Elkhorn Ranch.  In order to reduce teacher:student ratio, field sessions are limited to 12 participants. Participants will be asked to submit their preference, however we can not guarantee placement.