This workshop invites herpetologists, students, and nature enthusiasts to experience the thrill of discovering amphibians and reptiles in their natural habitats throughout this remarkable region.
Guided by experienced instructors, participants will explore a variety of ecosystems, learning field techniques for identifying, recording, and understanding the fascinating diversity of herpetofauna.
In past workshops, participants have observed more than 25 species, 11 of which are considered species of special concern in California. Each outing offers the chance to witness unique behaviors, understand ecological relationships, and connect with others who share a passion for wildlife and conservation.
DATES
PRICE
April 6 to 9, with Luc Myers
May 4 to 7, with Jeff Alvarez
$12,600 mexican pesos (~700 US dlls)
Students have a 30% discount (use coupon: student)
LOCATION
Rancho Meling, Sierra San Pedro Mártir
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Luc Myers
Luc is a Keeper in the Herpetology Department at the Los Angeles Zoo, and board member of Fauno. A dedicated and highly skilled herpetologist, Luc has spent years refining his ability to locate and study wild herpetofauna across a wide range of habitats. With particular expertise in the California Red-Legged Frog and other endangered amphibians.
Dates: April 6-9, 2025
Jeff Alvarez
Jeff, Founder of The Wildlife Project, researcher, and board member of Fauno, brings an exceptional blend of passion for wildlife and extensive field expertise. Beyond his research, Jeff is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of conservation professionals, offering guidance in best practices, career development, and long-term field engagement.
Dates: May 4-7, 2025
Cancellation policy
By registering for this workshop, you are supporting a non-profit organization that relies on registration fees, donations, and a few small grants to operate. Therefore, full payment is required at the time of registration.
If you need to cancel, you have two options:
You may consider your payment a generous donation to a cause that will use your contribution wisely.
Alternatively, you may request a refund up until January 31, 2026, subject to a $50 USD cancellation fee. To do so contact the Fauna del Noroeste workshop team before January 31 2026, via email at info@faunadelnoroeste.org or anny.peralta@faunadelnoroeste.org
By completing your registration, you confirm that you have read and agreed to the terms outlined above.
Logistics information
Traveling to Baja California.
If you don´t want to drive alone, we caravan on the first day from the San Ysidro Border.
If you are bringing your own car, you will need to get a tourist card (we can let you know how).
If you have a 4x4 car or high clearance is great, if not, don´t worry we will carpool to the survey locations.
Lodging
You can camp at the site, price is about $25 dlls per night.
You can rent rooms, price vary, check their price and availability at ranchomeling.com
Food
You can bring your own food, but you will need all your cooking gear require for it.
You can eat at the Ranch restaurant, we will require for you to let us know what you will be eating two weeks in advance, so the restaurant can supply with all the ingredients. You can check their food prices at the ranch website. www.ranchomeling.com
On the second day, we will travel to Rancho El Potrero, one of the owners will be providing cofee, breakfast and lunch at the site, please bring $25 dlls to cover the fee for both.
If you have any question email david.perez@faunadelnoroeste.org