2026 CALENDAR
With all of our programs, CyberTracker certification is available if arranged by your host, faculty or group leader.
Contact kersey@originalwisdom.com to discuss customized education or research programs for your group, organization, or academic institution.
Master Tracker Lee Gutteridge literally wrote the book on Invertebrates of Southern Africa and their Tracks & Signs. Join him, and Senior Tracker Kersey Lawrence in the Greater Kruger for 3 days investigating the small details of the South African bush. We will use the book to learn about the miraculous lives of these sometimes horror-inspiring, yet intricately beautiful creatures. And we will go further, delving into information that hasn't been published yet, and we will push the boundaries of what's known, together, looking for new discoveries.
This program is in a tented camp. Beds are provided for you, a proper base with a mattress and fitted sheet - you'll need to bring your own pillow and other linens. There is a full kitchen and braai area - bring whatever food and drink you'd like for the program, as this is a self-catered event. There are clean ablution facilities available, too, so bring your toiletries and a towel. Fresh drinking water, coffee, and tea are provided for you. There is also a swimming pool on site, so bring a swimming costume/suit for relief from the hot mid-day heat. Limited Wi-Fi is available nearby.
The camp is unfenced, and wild animals do come through, so a strong torch/flashlight is REQUIRED, as well as a good sense of observation and awareness for what is around you.
Limited to 8 participants.
THE TRACKER HOUSE - Open to the public.
Original Wisdom Founder Kersey Lawrence, and Lee Gutteridge, both CyberTracker Evaluators and a Senior and a Master Tracker, respectively, will rent a house in Meadview, Arizona, under 2 hours drive from Las Vegas, to go tracking with you!
This is the first Original Wisdom Tracker House - and we intend to do this every February in a different location to explore different regions, habitats, species, and visit with our tracker community.
The area around Las Vegas is surrounded by many natural areas for tracking and wildlife watching (Red Rocks, Valley of Fire, Wetlands Park, Lake Mead, and Death Valley are all from 30 minutes to 3 hours drive from Vegas, and the Mojave Desert, Bryce, Zion, Arches, the Petrified Forest, the Grand Canyon, and more, are within a couple of hours further).
This isn't a money making endeavour, but instead an opportunity to build community - to track with old friends and to make new ones. You can donate some $$ towards the cost of the Airbnb or private rental (if there is one), and you should expect to pay for your travel and transportation costs, and for your own food and drink while you are there. There will be WIFI for research, and for the occasional days where Kersey and Lee need to stay in and do admin or are feeling inspired to write! On most days, we will be tracking - both track and sign identification and trailing. Track with us, on your own, or go sightseeing!
Drop in - We'd love to see you! You'll need to email Kersey for more details and to ensure there is space for your visit.
Our vision - This concept will move around from year to year exploring different North American regions, but we envision that it will eventually move internationally and that we will add on opportunities for CyberTracker Certifications toward the end of the stay.
If you know of a suitable home to rent in 2027, please reach out!
Winter Wolf Tracking with Matt Nelson and Abel Bean as your guides - open to the public.
Join us in the heart of Wisconsin's wolf territory for an unforgettable experience - our second annual Original Wisdom Way of the Wolf Tracking Immersion.
You'll stay in a warm and comfortable home that we have rented for our stay, surrounded by the winter beauty of the region. Over the course of five full days in-the-field (with an arrival and departure day on either end totaling 7 days together), we'll venture into the snowy landscape to track the resident wolf packs. Through their trails, tracks, and signs, you'll gain a deep understanding of these magnificent creatures, and of the other beings that they share the land with. Meals are provided for you, and dietary preferences can be arranged with advance notice.
2025 hosted by Kersey Lawrence & Lee Gutteridge. 2026 hosted by Sandy Reed.
International Tracking Symposium (ITS) - The annual conference hosted by CyberTracker Europe, 2026 is online and limited recordings are available.
Tracker Training and Certification at a private lodge in the Greater Kruger region of South Africa. Closed to the public. The Primary CyberTracker Evaluator is Kersey Lawrence and the External Evaluator is Lee Gutteridge.
Botswana Tracker Training - exact dates TBD. Closed to the public.
Publication deadline for the second edition of the conference proceedings for the Certified Wildlife Trackers Association (CWTA) the professional association created by CyberTracker North America (TCNA) for the North American Wildlife Trackers Conference, 3rd biannual, online, held in April 2025.
Seminar and workshops at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, by Dr. Kersey Lawrence, Honorary faculty.
South African Tracking program - open to the public - beginners welcome.
A tracking and ecology program in the Greater Kruger region, hosted by Mila Saunders of The Tracking School (Poland and the UK).
Led by Senior Tracker Kersey Lawrence and Master Tracker Lee Gutteridge, and their team.
A CyberTracker Track and Sign ID Assessment is included.
We will focus primarily of the tracks and signs of wildlife of the region, and spend some of our time watching the animals from the safety of a vehicle - because, what better way to get to know the tracks and signs of a species than by watching them do it! We will also attempt to get everyone onto the trail of one of our charismatic African mega-fauna - for a taste of what tracking is really about and a chance to find the animal on foot!
We will stay together in a comfortable little lodge with electricity, flushing toilets, and hot and cold running water that is safe to drink. Meals are provided for you and some dietary preferences can be catered for. The lodge is unfenced, and wild animals do come directly into the gardens (and sometimes onto the patio), so a strong torch/flashlight is REQUIRED, as well as a good sense of observation and awareness for your own safety.
Limited to 8 participants.
Wildlife & Tracking Programs for the guides of Hilton Yala Resort, followed by training for members of the wildlife conservation division of Yala National Park, followed by an open-to-the-public group (max 8 participants). AÃÂ CyberTracker Certification in Track and Sign ID is included. No previous experience is required and a track and sign manual from the region will be provide for you.
Hosted by Track & Sign Professional Sajith Withanage and led by Master Tracker Lee Gutteridge and Senior Tracker Kersey Lawrence.
FULL - Waitlist only.
Wildlife & Tracking Program, focused on the Trailing aspect, in the Lowveld Region of South Africa. We will spend our days finding the fresh trails of Africa's charismatic megafauna and following their tracks and signs until we find them!
Open to the public - no experience necessary.
Hosted by European Senior Tracker / Evaluator John Rhyder of the Woodcraft School (UK) and led by Senior Tracker Kersey Lawrence and Master Tracker Lee Gutteridge, and their team.
We will stay together in a comfortable little lodge with electricity, flushing toilets, and hot and cold running water that is safe to drink. Meals are provided for you and some dietary preferences can be catered for. The lodge is unfenced, and wild animals do come directly into the gardens (and sometimes onto the patio), so a strong torch/flashlight is REQUIRED, as well as a good sense of observation and awareness for your own safety.
Limited to 6 participants.
Finger Lakes Community College FLCC (NY, USA), a tracking, ecology, and culture program in South Africa, for FLCC students and alumni.
Priority given to FLCC students, but special consideration given to alumni and members of the public.
A CyberTracker Track and Sign Identification Assessment is included.
Led by Senior Tracker Kersey Lawrence and Master Tracker Lee Gutteridge and their team.
16 students and 2 faculty leaders.
South African Tracking program - open to the public - beginners welcome.
A tracking and ecology program in the Greater Kruger region, hosted by Jeroen Kloppenburg of Weylin Tracking (Netherlands).
Led by Senior Tracker Kersey Lawrence and Master Tracker Lee Gutteridge, and their team.
A CyberTracker Track and Sign ID Assessment is included.
We will focus primarily of the tracks and signs of wildlife of the region, and spend some of our time watching the animals from the safety of a vehicle - because, what better way to get to know the tracks and signs of a species than by watching them do it! We will also attempt to get everyone onto the trail of one of our charismatic African mega-fauna - for a taste of what tracking is really about and a chance to find the animal on foot!
We will stay together in a comfortable little lodge with electricity, flushing toilets, and hot and cold running water that is safe to drink. Meals are provided for you and some dietary preferences can be catered for. The lodge is unfenced, and wild animals do come directly into the gardens (and sometimes onto the patio), so a strong torch/flashlight is REQUIRED, as well as a good sense of observation and awareness for your own safety.
Limited to 8 participants.
This program is FULL - contact us to get on a waitlist.
University of Aberdeen (Scotland), ZO3951 Biodiversity of Terrestrial Ecosystems in South Africa, a tracking, ecology, and culture program with a research component in the Lowveld region of South Africa.
Closed to the public.
A CyberTracker Track and Sign Identification Assessment is included.
Led by Senior Tracker Kersey Lawrence and Master Tracker Lee Gutteridge and their team.
16 participants and 2 faculty leaders.Â
International CyberTracker meeting of Evaluators: Africa, North America & Europe.
Hosted by Kersey Lawrence and Lee Gutteridge.
Private function in South Africa - Closed to the public.
Tracking workshop for CyberTracker Evaluators in South Africa. Closed to the public.
Limited to 8 participants.
Hosted by Kersey Lawrence and Lee Gutteridge.
CyberTracker Track and Sign ID Certification with Senior Tracker Nate Harvey in the Allegheny River Basin.
For more information and to register, contact the host: shane@originalwisdom.com
Our annual South African Tracking Intensive - Track and Sign identification and Trailing, with a Senior Tracker and a Master Tracker instructor, on the landscape in the Lowveld region of South Africa with the full suite of charismatic mega and micro-fauna to track and observe!
We will stay together in a comfortable little lodge with electricity, flushing toilets, and hot and cold running water that is safe to drink. Meals are provided for you and some dietary preferences can be catered for. The lodge is unfenced, and wild animals do come directly into the gardens (and sometimes onto the patio), so a strong torch/flashlight is REQUIRED, as well as a good sense of observation and awareness for your own safety.
Open to the public- no experience necessary.
A CyberTracker Track and Sign ID certification is included.
Led by Guides/Trackers Kersey Lawrence and Lee Gutteridge and their team.
Maximum of 8 participants.
A field class on how to find track and sign on the landscape. For more information and to register: shane@originalwisdom.com
CyberTracker Track and Sign ID Certification with Senior Tracker Marcus Reynerson in the Allegheny River Basin.
For more information and to register, contact the host: shane@originalwisdom.com
CyberTracker Track and Sign ID Certification with Senior Tracker Matt Nelson in the Allegheny River Basin.
For more information and to register, contact the host: shane@originalwisdom.com
A informative and intimate gathering of passionate trackers in the Northeastern USA.
Workshops and presentations, lodging and food options included. Financial access funds available.
Northeast Trackers Conference. https://northeastwildlifetrackers.org/
Tracking in North America.
Trailing Workshops focused on the Trailing aspect, and CyberTracker Trailing Assessments - led by Original Wisdom Founder and CyberTracker Senior Tracker / Evaluator Kersey Lawrence.
Open to the public.
For information, contact Kersey
Finding and following animals on the landscape.
For more information and to register: shane@originalwisdom.com
Trailing Workshops focused on the Trailing aspect, and CyberTracker Trailing Assessments - led by Original Wisdom Founder and CyberTracker Senior Tracker / Evaluator Kersey Lawrence.
Open to the public.
For information, contact Kersey
Led by Senior Tracker Kersey Lawrence and Master Tracker Lee Gutteridge.
Ethiopia offers one of the most extraordinary tracking and wildlife-learning experiences on the continent, both ecologically and culturally. This immersive journey moves from the Rift Valley lakes to the Afro-alpine Bale Mountains, combining animal tracking, birding, and game viewing across dramatically different ecosystems shaped by deep time.
Ethiopia is also central to the human story. Time in Addis Abeba includes encounters with the country's remarkable cultural history and with Lucy, one of the oldest known hominids, reminding us that tracking here unfolds in landscapes where human and animal stories have been intertwined for millions of years.
Led in collaboration with experienced local guides, the program emphasizes reading sign and understanding behavior in context, looking for, and tracking, species such as the Ethiopian wolf (the rarest canid in the world), Swayne's hartebeest, mountain nyala, jackals, hyenas, and a wide range of plains game. Ethiopia is also a global birding hotspot, with over 860 recorded bird species, including many endemics encountered along the Rift Valley lakes and highland forests.
Rather than rushing from sighting to sighting, we'll travel slowly between the safest cultural and wildlife hotspots: studying tracks and trails, asking ecological questions, and learning how animals and people have moved through these landscapes over time. Cultural encounters and time in extraordinary places such as the Bale Mountains and the Rift Valley round out a deeply rewarding learning expedition. Potential encounters with gelada baboons (also known as the lion-maned baboon or the bleeding heart baboon), living in complex social groups along dramatic escarpments, further deepen our perspective on primate behavior, evolution, and social life.
Participant numbers are intentionally limited (maximum of 10), and some spaces are still available for 2026.
Calendars from 2015 to 2021 have been archived.
Don’t forget about our correspondence and online Tracking courses at TrackerMentoring.com
Contact us for information on any of our programs, or to design an educational or research-based program for you in Africa, North America, or wherever else you are in the world!