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 is this for: This program is open to members of the general public who are interested in deepening their ecological awareness, including but not limited to naturalists, hunters, land stewards, outdoor enthusiasts, guides, students, and anyone committed to strengthening their relationship with the natural world through careful observation and field-based learning. This is a professional-level certification. For many participants, it may count toward professional development hours or continuing education requirements. No prior tracking experience is required.
Dates: Friday-Saturday, May 8-9, 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