A group of people examining animal tracks in the sand at a desert with rocky hills in the background.

San Diego Tracking Team

The San Diego Tracking Team (SDTT) is dedicated to preserving the wildlife habitat in the San Diego region through citizen-based wildlife monitoring and environmental education programs.

SDTT is an all-volunteer run organization (we do not have paid administrators). This ensures your donation goes directly to conservation efforts including SDTT operations, volunteer equipment, and educational scholarships.

Wildlife Track and Sign Survey Training

Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 7:45 AM-12:30 PM

The Ranch House in Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve

12122 Canyonside Park Driveway

San Diego, CA, 92129United States (map)

This free course prepares you to participate in surveys that monitor wildlife in San Diego's major open space preserves. You will learn about basic track and scat identification, conservation, habitat fragmentation, data collection protocols, and survey transects. Upon completing the class, you will be eligible to join experienced trackers on SDTT's wildlife surveys throughout San Diego County.

Pre-registration is required.
Cost: Free
Check-in: 7:45 to 8 a.m.
Location: The Ranch House in Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve, 12122 Canyonside Park Driveway, San Diego, CA 92129


Participation :  12 and above.  Those  between the ages of 12 and 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.