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Animal Tracking: Reading the Secret Language of the Forest

• Saturday, February 14, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
• Saturday, February 14, 2026, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

There are two sessions to choose from: 9:90 AM - Noon or 12:30 PM - 3 PM

Animals communicate through a variety of sights, sounds and smells with all their neighbors. Aside from that, they leave unintentional signs of their presence everywhere you turn. Dan Yacobellis of Tamakoce Wilderness Programs, is a level 3 certified tracker who has spent over three decades learning to understand much of this hidden language. Come see what the tracker sees when walking through the woods. You'll be surprised how many "secrets" you can learn and take home with you on a simple 2.5 hour walk. And it's lots of fun too! Tracking is a slow moving activity. We will be stopping frequently to question and talk about what we are seeing. Dress in layers for a typical, 5 hour casual walk then add 2 layers. Hand and feet warmers are excellent to take the sting off of cold toes and finger tips. Attend the morning session, afternoon session or both. 

Cost for one session $15/$10 for members. Cost for both sessions $30/$20 for members. Programs capped at 10 attendees for an intimate tracking experience. Pre-registration required at (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@gmail.com at least 24 hours in advance.

Fee

$15/ $10 for memebers

Location

Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond
475 Dyken Pond Road
Cropseyville, New York 12052

Last updated January 12, 2026