From tracks to traps, discover practical approaches for trapping small mammals.
This course will cover trapping methods for both diurnal and nocturnal small mammals. Handling procedures, health and safety when working with small mammals, grid design, use of cameras in trapping studies, and identification of several different species of small mammals while on site. We hope you leave the workshop with the ability to think like a rodent!
DATES
PRICE
March 13th - 17th, 2026
$13,500 mexican pesos (~770 US dlls)
Students have a 30% discount (use coupon: student)
LOCATION
Hacienda Las Chichihuas, Baja California
OUR INSTRUCTOR
Dalton Stanfield
Dalton Stanfield has worked with small mammals for over a decade and has trapped for a variety of listed small mammals in Southern California. He currently also works with the Mohave Ground Squirrel Conservation Council on various projects working to better understand the Mohave Ground Squirrel and is the Principal Investigator for Meadowlark Ecological Consulting, LLC.
Cancellation policy
By registering for this workshop, you are supporting a non-profit organization that relies on registration fees, donations, and 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 find someone to take your place in the workshop. We can provide a list of people on our waiting list, so you can contact them directly. Please email sara@faunadelnoroeste.org and anny.peralta@faunadelnoroeste.org for further questions.
By completing your registration, you confirm that you have read and agreed to the terms outlined above.
Logistics information
Traveling to Ensenada
Our meeting point will be in Ensenada at 11 am, on the first day, directions are easy, but if you need any help, let us now.
Lodging
You can camp at the site, price is $300 pesos, (~ $20) dlls per night. There are no services at the site, except for an outhouse. No electricity, no wifi, no water. But the place is beautiful!
You can also rent cabins, there’s four available, price for four nights is about $600 dlls. Check their price and availability at: https://www.airbnb.mx/users/profile/1463428198285884915
Food
Please bring your own food and cooking utensils. There are restaurants about 25 min away, and oxxo’s in case you need extra supplies.
If you have any questions email sara@faunadelnoroeste.org