The Cedar Creek Wildlife Survey is a joint venture between the Minnesota Wildlife Tracking Project and the University of Minnesota's Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve. It is a unique opportunity to improve your tracking skills, connect with nature, and help Cedar Creek scientists learn about the wildlife living on the property. You can read about our Spring 2022 survey here.
Our Spring Survey will be an all day affair. We will head out in teams to survey the sand roads and trails for animal tracks, then come back in to share our discoveries with one another. Each team will be led by an experienced wildlife tracker who holds a Level III or higher in Track & Sign identification. In past surveys, our teams have identified the tracks and sign of more than 30 species of mammals including gray fox, flying squirrel, and black bear. With the bison enclosure vacant this year, we have a broader range of places we can roam.
Program is free, but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit the Minnesota Wildlife Tracking Project's website. Recommended for ages 13 and older.