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Mini Course to the Bruce Trail Project EARTHQUEST (Canada) has been operating the Bruce Trail Project since 1999. Long term field data has been collected on all flora and fauna species that exist within the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve, located between Tobermory and Owen Sound, Ontario. In 1999 we began collecting flora and fauna surveys on the extensive trail system and hiked 215 km cataloguing more than 378 species of vascular plants, 102 birds, 55 species of butterflies and moths, 14 mammals and 12 species of amphibians and reptiles. Learn how to positively field identify 80 - 120 species of vascular plants from 20 - 30 families and 50 - 60 birds representative of 15 - 20 families over a 2 - 12 week study period. If you are a interested in obtaining professional skill upgrades you may apply directly to the project as an intern. If accepted you may enroll in our new Biological Field School as a Level 1 FAT and qualify for internships on this fantastic and exciting project. Internship opportunities are ONLY available to successful graduates of the FAT Program. The minimum requirement for applying directly to the FAT Program is an interest in field biology, ornithology, ecology, botany or medicinal plants + a degree/diploma. Please be advised that you should take the EARTHQUEST General FAT Level 1 & 2 terrestrial plant, ELC and GIS courses + the Bruce Trail hiker's guide, first before you can qualify for this mini course, if applying to the General FAT Program. These FAT courses are not included with the cost of this mini course unless you are already a registered full time student of the Biological Field School. You can learn "how" to be a Field Biologist ..........Document & identify flora and fauna species ..........Record significant or rare species ..........Census/survey work ..........Help study the unique Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve ecosystem ..........Participate in interactive discussions & learn; White-tailed Deer Photo: Jan Skrypnyk How to identify birds, mammals, insects and other creepy crawly things Census/Survey techniques; theory and methodology 1995 Cavendish Trail Expedition team (Sabine Wuest & Mathew Deacon) Photo: D. Jolly

American Painted Lady Photo: Svata Turecek	Trail marking and mapping procedures
Documentary photography & Scientific report writing, Dr. Goodall's "Roots and Shoots"	Spring Peeper Photo: Svata Turecek

Projects run from May 28 - June 1, each year 4 day/3 night mini course: $160.00 CAD/person (Please note: Due to the nature of the program, all prices and program contents are subject to change without prior notice or approval). Included in 4 day/3 night Mini course costs: ..........Services of Project Leaders & Field Assistants ..........Certificate of completion & farewell dinner ..........Discussion material & handouts ..........Expedition insurance ..........Expedition Briefing Not Included in 4 day/3 night Mini course costs: ..........Airport taxes and government departure taxes ..........Health or cancellation insurance ..........Beverages/liquor ..........Additional fund for souvenirs, extra food, etc. ..........Valid passport ..........Immunizations/vaccinations ..........Personal supplies (e.g. hiking boots, tents, clothing, etc.) ..........Round trip airfare or busfare to London, Ontario, Canada ..........Food, accommodations & transportation To Register for the mini course: For 4 day/3night mini course a non-refundable deposit of $100.00 CAD/person is required to secure space on a team as a student. Please contact us for more details about internships. Full payment is due 60 days prior to departure (postmarked by mail does not count). We recommend that you book early as spaces on teams fill quickly and are limited to 4 - 12 participants. Expeditions are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. For information on terms and conditions please click here.

Purchase your copy of our new book on the flora and fauna of the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve
$27.50 CAD + shipping and handling

Photo: Dave Jolly
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