Description: This two-day program delivers a Standard CyberTracker Conservation Track and Sign evaluation and field workshop. The certification is performance-based and globally recognized, and is widely regarded as the gold standard in traditional wildlife tracking credentialing. Track and Sign certifications serve a dual purpose: they offer a rigorous certification pathway while also providing an exceptional ecological learning experience. These evaluations are distinctive in their ability to function simultaneously as both a workshop and a certification. Every track or sign question is answered by the group and then explored in depth through discussion. Each evaluator brings their own style and approach, while upholding the same consistent, high-quality standard. No prior tracking experience is required.
Who it this for: This program is for scientists, conservation professionals, and outdoor & environmental educators who want to deepen field-based ecological skill. It’s a professional-level certification and may count toward professional development or continuing education hours. No prior tracking experience is required.
Agency staff (state, federal, Tribal)
Wildlife biologists and technicians
Field scientists and researchers
Field technicians and seasonal crews
Professors and field-course instructors
Graduate students and advanced undergrads
Environmental educators (parks, nature centers, outdoor programs)
Interpretive rangers and outreach educators
Land managers and conservation practitioners
NGO and partner-organization staff
Field-team leads and supervisors
Professionals seeking a rigorous credential
Dates: Wednesday-Thursday, May 6-7, 2026
Time: Typically ~8:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day
Max participants: 12
Cost: $350
Location: Camp Beech Cliff, 264 Beech Hill Rd, Mount Desert, Maine 04660, on Wabanaki Homelands. The program will also venture to surrounding areas of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park.
Lodging, food, and equipment: Overnight lodging (the night before the event and between Day 1 and Day 2) is offered for an additional fee. Accommodations include rustic cabins, a bathhouse with showers, a kitchen, and a common area. Meals and snacks are not provided. Please bring your own food and whatever gear you need to stay comfortable and focused outdoors, rain or shine. Food storage and refrigeration are available to all participants. If gear or other accommodations present a barrier to access, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Lodging fee: $100
Host: Kareem A. Dieng - Certified Wildlife Tracker and Director of Outdoor Education at Camp Beech Cliff
Evaluator: CyberTracker evaluator Daniel Hansche of Spur Wander will lead this certification. With over 30 years of field experience, Daniel is especially skilled at reducing test pressure throughout the process, helping participants to stay aware, engage with their nervous systems in healthy ways, and to maintain access to people’s familiarity with track & sign.
Cancellation policy: All cancellations must be submitted in writing 2 weeks prior to the program. There is a $50 cancellation fee.
Contact: info@campbeechcliff.org (cancellations and questions)
Video discussing the history of CyberTracker Conservation with co-founder Louis Liebenberg