Morning sun at the Thoreau Institute

Everyone gathered in the great hall for introductions and the presentation

Bob Metcalfe provided a pictorial overview of idenitifying wildlife tracks

Bob Metcalfe provided slides and useful identifying characteristics so participants could make the most of their outing

The weather was gorgeous as trackers made their way out onto the landfill

Fresh snow, blue skies, perfect tracking weather

Bob Metcalfe encourages particpants to identify tracks in the snow

Getting a closer look

By measuring and counting toes, idenification is made easier

Reviewing the map of the Concord landfill before setting off

Large open spaces like the Concord Landfill are great for tracking

Tracking in the woods

Mouse bounds through the snow?

What could leap this far?

Following coyote tracks across Goose Pond

Back at the Walden Woods Project's Thoreau Institute - hot cider and exciting conversations

Animal skins used for education by Bob Metcalfe

Animal skins used for education by Bob Metcalfe

Walden Keeping Track tracking leaders with Walden Woods Project Education Director Kent Curtis