Workshops 
The Alameda County Conservation Partnership sponsors workshops on conservation easements, the ecology and management of local threatened species, and a variety of other topics. The workshops provide classroom and field experience, and are taught by experts in their field. Current Workshops California Red-legged Frog Workshop, March 28-29 This is 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 will be useful in planning, implementing and monitoring projects in CRLF habitat. Intended audiences include biological consultants, land managers and planners, researchers, and resource agency personnel. California red-legged frog specialists Norman Scott, Ph.D and Galen Rathbun, Ph.D. will be returning as instructors. The workshop includes day and night-time field sessions in small groups to allow for a more interactive experience with the presenters and species. Class size is limited to 24 participants, and each nighttime field session is limited to 12 participants. This class fills up fast so please register soon.
to receive notification of future workshops. Once you sign up for the list, you will have the option of selecting one or more areas of interest, including workshops aimed at landowners and land managers, and technical workshops on local special-status species.
Completed Workshops Below is a list of the types of workshops offered through the Conservation Partnership. Most workshops include both classroom lecture and a field component. - Wildlife Escape Ramp Workshop with Dan Taylor of Bat Conservation International
- Alameda Whipsnake Workshop with Karen Swaim of Swaim Biological, Inc.
- California Red-legged Frog Workshop with Norman Scott, Ph.D. and Galen Rathbun, Ph.D.
- California Tiger Salamander Workshop with Peter Trenham, Ph.D.
- Native Pollinator Workshop Rangelands, Farms and Backyards: Enhancing and Managing Pollinator Habitat with Xerces Society
- Easement Workshop Education
- Ranch Conservation Planning
Natural Resources Education Scholarship Fund The Natural Resources Education Scholarship Fund is available to provide financial assistance to those who would like to attend our workshops but cannot afford it. Please click here to learn more. |