Northeast Wildlife Trackers

05/21/2026

We’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in presenting at this year’s conference!

We're excited to kick off this year's conference by welcoming proposals for presentations, workshops, and field sessions! The conference will take place October 23rd-25th at the Prindle Pond Conference Center in Charlton, Massachusetts, Nipmuc land. We'll receive proposals through May 31st.

We want to hear from you if you:

-reach or represent a marginalized community
-have tracking practices to share
-teach track and sign and/or trailing
-collect and use tracking data using cameras or other technology
-contribute to scientific research, or are involved with community science projects
-regard tracking as a cultural or spiritual practice
-combine arts or expressive practices with tracking
-have familiarity or affinity with particular species
-work to increase accessibility of tracking for certain communities
-connect tracking to social and environmental justice movements
-integrate tracking into conservation efforts
-or other related topics of interest

See the link in our bio for more information on benefits for presenters and how to submit a proposal. The same information is available in our most recent email newsletter, or on our website. Reach out to us with questions or needs: [email protected]. Please share this opportunity with your tracker friends and communities!

05/15/2026

Here is this week's Mystery! Maybe something to ponder over the weekend.

These tracks were found on the edge of a reservoir shore. These were the only tracks we observed (this was the entire trail). Who do you think left these tracks and why?

05/06/2026

We're excited to kick off this year's conference by welcoming proposals for presentations, workshops, and field sessions! The conference will take place October 23rd-25th at the Prindle Pond Conference Center in Charlton, Massachusetts, Nipmuc land. We'll receive proposals through May 31st.

We want to hear from you if you:

-reach or represent a marginalized community
-have tracking practices to share
-teach track and sign and/or trailing
-collect and use tracking data using cameras or other technology
-contribute to scientific research, or are involved with community science projects
-regard tracking as a cultural or spiritual practice
-combine arts or expressive practices with tracking
-have familiarity or affinity with particular species
-work to increase accessibility of tracking for certain communities
-connect tracking to social and environmental justice movements
-integrate tracking into conservation efforts
-or other related topics of interest

See the link in our bio for more information on benefits for presenters and how to submit a proposal. The same information is available in our most recent email newsletter, or on our website. Reach out to us with questions or needs: [email protected]. Please share this opportunity with your tracker friends and communities!

04/28/2026

Here is this week's mystery!

These tracks were found over this past weekend at the Quabbin Reservoir in MA. Who do you think left them? Which direction do you think they were travelling (top to bottom, bottom to top)? Let us know your thoughts!

04/17/2026

We promoted a "Caption This" contest though our newsletter and fear many didn't know it was taking place because it was only posted though our community group page. Next time we run an event like this, we'll post it across our main Facebook & Instagram pages!

That said, we turned the 3 submissions we did get into a cool visual. Here they are!

04/14/2026

As the snow melts and the trees begin to bud, a magical migration begins. Salamanders and amphibians emerge from every nook and cranny of the forest, heading off to find a vernal pool to breed in. While the conditions for their migration can be quite specific, their tracks can be found all over! Keep an eye out in muddy puddles and pond edges for delicate trails going to and from the water. Use this quick guide to get a little more information, and enjoy the photos of some trails! Have you found a salamander trail yet this year? Leave a photo in the comments!

04/13/2026

Mystery Monday! These photos show the contents of a s**t that dissolved under rain and snow. It was found on a multi-species trail in central VT. Based on the photos, what was the scar composed of and who do you think left it?

04/06/2026

Mystery Monday!!

This single track was found recently in the Federated Forest on the East side of the Quabbin Reservoir in MA. Most of the snow has melted already, but this track was captured in an small little patch of snow crust. Who do you think made this track and why?

04/03/2026

We have been working diligently to create a friendly way to post upcoming regional events on our website. We post everything from tracking club outings to educational programs. For those interested in the process, we'll also share local track & sign and trailing certifications. Come join us for these great community events and if you're a host please post your events on the page below!

https://northeastwildlifetrackers.org/upcoming-events/

03/26/2026

This week’s mystery is some sign we found earlier this month. Though we certainly would like to know who, we’re particularly interested in hearing what you think occurred here (include details!). This was found in an open area next to a stump with no overhanging branches.

03/21/2026

Our Spring 2026 newsletter is live with updates on this year’s conference, a list of upcoming events, a field note from Wendi Wu on tracking clubs, and a new caption contest!

Please follow the link below to read more

https://northeastwildlifetrackers.org/newsletter/