Workshops for Biologists

For almost two decades, the Laguna Foundation has partnered with herpetologists, Dave Cook and Jeff Alvarez, to bring practical training to professional biologists, resource managers, and students. Our past events include the Rare Pond Species Survey Techniques Workshop, the California Tiger Salamander Terrestrial Ecology Workshop, the Amphibians of the San Francisco Bay Workshop, and the Foothill Yellow-legged Frog Workshop. Each year, these popular workshops bring together groups from all over the west coast to learn about the ecology, conservation, and field survey techniques of our local rare pond species.

Photo by Jeff Alvarez

This event is FULL. Please join the waitlist. Foothill Yellow-legged Frog Ecology & Conservation Workshop With Dave Cook and Jeff Alvarez Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, 2024 $325. Registration required. Lecture Location: Laguna Environmental Center, Heron Hall, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, CA Field Trip Location: Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA 95452 This workshop is designed to provide practical knowledge on the life history, ecology, and conservation of the Foothill Yellow-legged Frog (Rana boylii). This frog is listed as either threatened or endangered under the federal and California Endangered Species Acts throughout much of its range. The Friday morning lecture will review identification of FYLF at all life stages and other similar amphibians, range and distribution, habitat requirements, behavior, survey techniques, conservation needs, and regulations. An accompanying field trip will be held at a nearby creek and known site of FYLF. Aquatic habitat types will be discussed and a demonstration of survey techniques provided.

Schedule

Friday, November 15
8:00 am - 12:30 pm, Lecture and Lunch at Laguna Environmental Center
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Field Trip Session 1* at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

Saturday, November 16
8:00 am - 11:30 am, Field Trip Session 2* at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Field Trip Session 3* at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

*The larger lecture group is split into three field trip session groups. Each field trip session will cover the same material. Choose one field trip session to attend when you register. Personal transportation is required. Carpooling is encouraged.

About the Instructors

Dave Cook and Jeff Alvarez are experts on amphibian and reptile ecology and conservation, conduct herpetological research, and hold state and federal permits for sensitive species.

Refund Policy

Cancellations received more than 30 days in advance of the event date will receive a refund minus a $75.00 processing fee. Requests must be submitted before October 15, 2024. No refunds will be granted within 30 days of the workshop regardless of the participant's personal or professional emergency.

Co-Hosts

The Wildlife Project specializes in environmental compliance and technical field surveys, specifically, assisting clients with mitigation development and monitoring, special-status species surveys and habitat evaluations, biological assessments, survey and monitoring technique development, and biological consultation. The Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation works to restore and conserve the Laguna de Santa Rosa, and to inspire public appreciation for this Sonoma County Wetland of International Importance.

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For more information, contact Maggie Hart, Outreach Manager
by email or calling (707) 527-9277 x 100

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