California Tiger Salamander (CTS) workshops focus on biology, ecology, habitat, and management. The workshop is led by respected CTS specialists. Topics include:

• Basics of amphibian biology and conservation
• Evolutionary relationships among tiger salamanders
• How to identify CTS eggs, larvae, and adults
• Life cycle, demography, and population dynamics
• Predators and prey
• Threats to CTS populations
• Strategies for conservation and recovery

During the Field portion of the CTS workshop, participants learn:

• Proper field equipment use and cleaning
• Seining and dip-netting for CTS larvae
• Appropriate care and handling of captured CTS
• Approaches for detecting CTS in upland habitats
• Importance of gophers and ground squirrels

California Red-legged frog (CA RLF) workshops are led by specialists with extensive knowledge and handling of these species. The classroom portion of the workshop focuses on:

• Taxonomy, phylogeny, and distribution
• Habitat and population dynamics
• Threats
• Management and regulation of CA RLF

In the field, participants learn:

• Decontamination techniques
• Detecting frog eye shine
• Capturing, handling, sexing, and measuring of tadpoles and adult frogs.

Alameda Whipsnake workshops are led by leading experts in this field.

Topics covered include:

• Biology of the Alameda whipsnake
• Habitat management
• Strategies for successful conservation planning and impact analysis
• Monitoring projects with potential impacts to Alameda whipsnake

The field portion of this workshop covers:

• Predator and prey relationship
• Population genetics and implications for management
• Species differentiation
• Trapping techniques
• Field study and marking techniques
• Strategies for conservation and recovery