Education
Sharing knowledge through inquiry-based wanderings,
custom workshops, and rigorous field certifications
Wildlife Tracking
Wildlife tracking is a powerful lens through which to view ecological processes. It can connect you to the natural world, or serve as a valuable tool for scientific inquiry. Whether you’re a beginner naturalist or an experienced wildlife professional, we help you uncover the stories hidden on the landscape.
Ecology &
Natural History
Countless organisms interact to create the complexity that we see in nature. From plants, to birds, to reptiles, and beyond, learning about these creatures enriches your understanding of place, and can inform critical land management and conservation decisions.
Bear scratch (MT)
Carpenter ant galleries inside woodpecker hole (MT)
Aged beaver sign (MT)
Elk track (WA)
Javelina (AZ)
Coyote (Baja)
Wolf (MT)
Beetle gallery (MT)
Mule deer and moose scat (MT)
Bobcat and lion (WA)
Lion kill (AZ)
Desert cottontail (CA)
Bobcat (WA)
Bald Eagle (WA)
What People Are Saying
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“Our collaboration with Mark was personable, fun, and easy. Mark not only creates a visually stunning product, but he does something else brilliantly: no matter the complexity of an organization’s history or mission, he's able to build an incredibly clear and engaging narrative to present to the world.”
— Casey McFarland, Executive Director - Tracker Certification North America
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“Mark is a highly skilled naturalist and a dedicated mentor in the art of wildlife tracking. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge about ecology, track & sign, or deepen their understanding about the natural world.”
— Jazmen Yoder, Owner & Outdoor Educator - Northwest Natura
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“Mark immediately stands out as a kind, professional and approachable person. He has a deep knowledge of tracking and the interconnected relationships of an ecosystem. Mark has a knack to explain hard science in a way anyone can learn from him. He explains and reads the landscape intuitively and I am always impressed by his field skills.”
— Kevin O’Malley, Executive Director - South Sound Nature School