2024 April Chapter Meeting with Dwight Wilson | Learning to Read Tracks and Signs

Michelle Connally, Class of 2018

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – 7:00 PM – Chapter Meeting
Saturday, April 13, 2024 – 9:00 AM – Tracking Hike at Oak Point Park with Dwight Wilson
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Discover the Art of Tracking and Signs with Dwight Wilson! Join us on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 PM, either in person or online, for Dwight Wilson’s engaging presentation on learning to read tracks and signs. And that’s not all! Take your learning outdoors and join Dwight in person at Oak Point Park on the following Saturday, April 13 for an exciting Hands-On Tracking Hike. Explore the natural environment of Oak Point Park with a long and wide riparian corridor that includes soft foot trails along Rowlett Creek, we will decode hidden messages left by animals.

Speaker – Dwight Wilson

Dwight Wilson’s journey as a tracker has been nothing short of remarkable. He has had the privilege of learning from some of the most esteemed trackers in the nation, including luminaries like Tom Brown, Jon Young, Paul Rezendes, Charles Worsham, and Nathan Kempton. Their wisdom and expertise have shaped Dwight’s keen eye for wildlife signs and his ability to decipher nature’s hidden language.

Dwight’s passion extends beyond the classroom. He has actively contributed to university wildlife projects, sharing his insights with hundreds of eager students. His practical experience isn’t confined to academia; he has also lent his tracking skills to federal law enforcement agencies and elite military personnel.

As an accomplished author, Dwight has penned two captivating books: “Following Track Vol 1” and “Following Track Vol 2.” And the adventure continues—“Following Track Vol 3” is currently in progress, promising even deeper insights into the art of tracking.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a master tracker and deepen your appreciation for the natural world!

Physical Meeting Location:  Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 
1Nature Place, McKinney TX 75069, Science Resource Center (SRC) building.
Directions to SRC:  Drive through Heard gates; go past parking lot and museum building; continue until the road ends at the large white SRC building. 

Online Zoom Meeting Registration:  
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-yrqT4rHtzVMlNaWFk_mL0NlAjq0Lpj
Please register ahead of time for this meeting using your Zoom Account Email address. 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.
Online Meeting Host: Heather Fell – heatherf@bptmn.org

Logging AT:  The monthly meeting presentation will allow members to earn 1-hour of AT. Log as AT: BPTMN Chapter Monthly Meeting Only (1 hour) with the speaker’s name and topic in the description box.

Logging AT for the Hike: 1 Hour AT can be earned attending the instructional Tracking Hike with Dwight Wilson. Log as AT: BPTMN Other Pre-approved Training (Name and Place of Event).
We will meet at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, 5901 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX 75074. Park in the lot in front of the bathrooms.
Please ensure to arrive early, as arriving late may make it difficult to locate the group once the hike has commenced.
Remember to wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes.

For any additional questions, please contact.
Chapter Meeting Organizer – Stephanie Cleveland – stephaniec@bptmn.org