Dyken Pond Winter Events

January 29 – Guided snow shoe; for all abilities; 1 to 3 pm; rentals available. It is best to call ahead and reserve rentals. Call ahead for snow conditions. This event is free.
February 4 – Wildlife Tracking Full Day Intensive with Alcott Smith. Alcott has a loyal following, a number of people attend this workshop each year, Alcott is that entertaining and informative. Experience tracking native animals in this all day field intensive. Participants should know their abilities and be prepared for a day outdoors in any weather condition. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited and workshop fills quickly. The cost is $30, $25 for members. Register by contacting Jim Bonesteel at jim@bonesteel.com.
February 5 – Wildlife Tracking Half Day with Alcott Smith. This is less strenuous than the full day but still every bit as exciting. Spend three hours in the field tracking animals. Choose a session or choose both sessions, morning, 9 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 1 to 4 pm.  Pre-registration required. Space is limited and the sessions will fill quickly. The cost is $20, $15 for members. Register by contacting Jim Bonesteel at jim@bonesteel.com.
February 7 – Full Snow Moon Trek – 7 pm. Ski or snowshoe by the light of the moon. This trek is for the adult intermediate skier or snowshoer. Snow shoe rentals are available with advanced reservation.  This event is free. Call ahead for snow conditions. If no snow, we’ll walk!
February 20 – School Vacation Family Tracking with Dan Yacobellis – 9:30 am to 12 noon. Yacobellis is the Dyken Pond resident local tracker. He has started researching and monitoring movements of local native animals and is very knowledgable about local ecosystems. He brings not only the  science of tracking but also a native American skill set to the art of tracking. This day is open to adults as well as kids ages 8 and older. A day with Dan Yacobellis will teach you to use your own observations and intuition to understand how to identify tracks and understand the movements of animals. This program is for beginners and more experienced trackers. Space is limited and the program fills quickly. Pre-registration required by contacting Lisa Hoyt at dykenpond@fairpoint.net. The fee is $15 per person – second child in a family, $10, or $12 for members.
February 26 – Family Tracking with Dan Yacobellis – same as the February 20 program.
March 8 – Full Snow Moon Trek – 7 pm. Ski or snowshoe by the light of the moon. This is for the adult intermediate skier or snowshoer. Snow shoe rentals are available with advanced reservation. This event is free. Call ahead for snow conditions. If no snow, we’ll walk!
March 17 – All Day Tracking Field Intensive with Dan Yacobellis – 9 am to 3 pm. This is a full day for tracking enthusiasts ages 14 and up for beginners and experienced alike. The cost is $30, $25 for members, $15 for those under 18 years old. Pre-registration is required; contact dykenpond@fairpoint.net. Space is limited and the event fills quickly.
Please visit our website for biographies of Alcott Smith and Dan Yacobellis at www.dykenpond.org.