TANZANIA WILDLIFE & COMMUNITY CONSERVATION WINTER COURSE

TANZANIA WILDLIFE & COMMUNITY CONSERVATION WINTER COURSE

Introduction Wildtrax Explorations (Wildtrax) creates opportunities for people to journey with the purpose of building personal connections with natural and human resources through education and application. Wildtrax envision a younger generation that is familiar with the challenges and nuances of conserving natural resources and cultures. Their international experiences should generate perspectives that allow them to create interdisciplinary solutions to develop a sustainable society. Our programs strive to help today s youth to deliver a better tomorrow for people & wildlife! Wildtrax programs inspire people to take action in making a difference within themselves and their surroundings through learning and experiencing the complex interactions between humans and nature. Wildtrax Discovery Courses are for the adventurous university student who wants to learn through discovery. The Wildtrax Explorer Programs offers students special courses and content covering wildlife conservation, research and veterinary work! The Discovery Courses allow students to experience the lessons from their textbooks and receive credit towards their degree. Wildtrax Volunteer Programs offer you a truly authentic experience full of culture, wildlife & adventure that will change you for the rest of your life! Wildtrax has carefully selected wildlife projects deemed as leaders in their conservation efforts. This is your chance to play an active role in efforts to save and conserve the beautiful wildlife of Africa!

S E Q U O I A C L U B program objectives The Wildtrax Exploration s Human-Wildlife Conservation Program s OBJECTIVES : Teach valuable wildlife management and conservation principles Exemplify the challenges facing wildlife conservation Foster interactions with professional wildlife managers and conservation biologists Examine community & natural resource development strategies Reveal the ecological organization & biodiversity of different ecosystems The GOALS of our comprehensive program are to: Train future generations of wildlife conservationists, managers & researchers. Equip volunteers with diverse skills needed for a career in conservation science Prepare today s youth to deliver a better tomorrow for people and wildlife Wildtrax Explorations achieves its OBJECTIVES & GOALS with the HUMAN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION experiences in TANZANIA Nullam arcu leo, facilisis ut "3

learning EXPEDITION OVERVIEW CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN - WILDLIFE ECOLOGY Wildtrax Explorations presents students with a hands-on experience in the conservation of natural and cultural resources across wilderness, rural, and urban regions of Tanzania. Students will receive lectures throughout the expedition and participate in selected projects that reflect the multifaceted demands facing conservationists in Africa. The diverse courses provide the foundation concerning the interface of ecology and wildlife management. Scientific principles and human dimensions are used to explain current strategies and techniques for managing natural and cultural resources. Our curriculum focuses on how changes in land use and resource availability in Tanzanian ecosystems can be managed to assist local communities while conserving biodiversity. Experiencing the socio-political and ecological variables in Tanzania will yield an understanding of culture and life that is vital to successful conservation efforts. Wildtrax has organized an education program that offers the experience necessary for molding students in conservation science. The safari lecture series will provide the foundation for cultural perceptions, conservation obstacles, wildlife dispersal areas, and biodiversity conservation. Students will have numerous opportunities to see their lessons in action as they visit some of the world s most famous wildlife areas. Interacting with scientists and community leaders will reveal the real life situations of people who work and live in areas where conservation projects occur. Being a part of wildlife monitoring research project and collecting their own data for mini projects, will equip student with the skills they need for a future in conservation. COURSE LECTURE HIGHLIGHTS Wildlife conservation ecology Selected Wildlife monitoring techniques Description & assessment of wildlife habitats Assessment of wildlife health and conditions Wildlife ecosystems and ecosystem health Community conservation Human - wildlife interface Our comprehensive program ensures that today s students are prepared to deliver a better tomorrow for people and wildlife!

S E Q U O I A C L U B BIODIVERSITY MONITORING How do you manage 12,600 acres of land that neighbors one of the world s most famous national parks? First, you start by finding out who s home! Enashiva Nature Refuge neighbors the Serengeti National Park where some of the continent s best wildlife viewing takes place! Enashiva is 12, 600 acres of privately owned wilderness that has recently (2006) been protected by its conservation minded owners. Understanding the biodiversity of natural resources is a priority for managing Enashiva. Wildtrax Explorations has developed a bi-annual biodiversity monitoring program that delivers the data necessary for successful management of Enashiva s natural resources. Our program documents the variety of species and habitats that are found at Enashiva. The refuge is in a stage of ecological transition as it converts from grazing lands to a conservation easement. As Enashiva undergoes natural changes, the species inhabiting the refuge will also change. A biodiversity monitoring program is the foundation of understanding how the land is used by wildlife. A successful management strategy relies on accurate observations of the different flora and fauna on the property. We will use transects, surveys and GPS to determine species occurrence and habitat use throughout Enashiva. These data will be used by the land managers to develop a comprehensive strategy for conserving the refuge s diversity of natural resources. Nullam arcu leo, facilisis ut "5

Students will be playing an active role in the implementation of the bi-annual biodiversity monitoring program at a privately owned wildlife refuge in the Great Serengeti Ecosystem. On the expedition, students will also visit world famous wilderness areas, including a night camping on the Ngorongoro Crater rim with a day exploring the wildlife within, and seeing Lake Natron! Students will have the opportunity to contribute REAL data for the management of the refuge. They will learn how to use GPS, navigational tools and species identification techniques to conduct transects for large mammals and create giraffe identikits. Data collection and analyses procedures will be used to assess ecological variables, such as species richness, abundance, and population size. This data will be used for the management of numerous migrant and resident mammal species. This unique experience offers students the opportunity to gain practical skills that will enhance their understanding of how natural resources are conserved and managed. In addition to the data collection, there will be opportunities for experiential learning through field trips and classroom style presentations. Topics of instruction range from community-based conservation strategies to natural resources management. The diverse presentations provide the foundation concerning the interface of ecology and wildlife management. Scientific principles and human dimensions are used to explain current strategies and techniques for managing natural and cultural resources. Our curriculum focuses on how changes in land-use and resource availability in Tanzanian ecosystems can be managed to assist local communities while conserving biodiversity. Students will be able to see topics first-hand during their everyday activities. Students will be involved with: BIODIVERSITY MONITORING Assess the species richness and abundance of mammals, birds & vegetation for the bi-annual survey that happens in January (wet season) and July (dry season) of each year. Record the demographics and habitat-use of predators and ungulates Collect majority of data through daily WALKING transect surveys. This is an incredible experience that most do not have the privilege of doing through the wilderness of Tanzania. Interact with the local Maasai tribes on a daily basis Contribute to the long-term management of a conservation region

S E Q U O I A C L U B PROPOSED ITINERARY 2-WEEK WINTER PROGRAM December 30, 2017-13, 2018 Dates Activity Accommodation January 1 Arrive Arusha January 2-3 Tarangire National Park Tarangire National Park January 4 Ngorongoro Crater Safari Ngorongoro Crater Rim January 5-11 Learning & Research Program Enashiva Nature Refuge January 12 Travel out & visit Lake Natron Mto Wambu January 13 Depart Enashiva provides a very unique opportunity to walk through the reserve to do the majority of the monitoring! Nullam arcu leo, facilisis ut "7

SAFARI & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE ACCOMMODATION & FOOD Volunteers will be sleeping under the stars on the Ngorongoro Crater Rim and at the Enashive Nature Refuge in thick canvas tents. Tents will be shared, two to a tent and sleeping mats will be provided. The first camp sites will have a nice toilet and shower facilities while the later will have more rustic facilities with long drop toilets and bucket showers On the final night, students will be staying in a 3-star lodge with swimming pool and bar in Mto Wambu. We will have a chef to cook meals while on safari and at Enashiva. Dishes prepared in East Africa whether they are traditional or Western tend to be cooked with a greater amount of oil than you might be used to. For those individuals who maintain a strict "fat-free" diet or prefer fatfree foods, the food preparation in East Africa will require you to be flexible and open-minded.

S E Q U O I A C L U B highlights AN OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFE TIME Explore famous wilderness areas: Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, the Greater Serengeti Ecosystem, Lake Natron and more! Conduct meaningful and applicable research while developing field research skills Receive lectures on wildlife ecology, community natural resource management, ecosystem ecology, wildlife management, human-wildlife interface Interact with diverse indigenous cultures and learn about human-wildlife conservation issues. Walk amongst the wildlife while conducting most of the biodiversity monitoring Camp under a ceiling of stars as Tanzania s wildlife roam around your tent! Develop the skills needed for tomorrow s conservation leaders! Nullam arcu leo, facilisis ut "9

LOCATION Enashiva Nature Refuge (ENR) is a privately owned wildlife area that has recently (2006) been protected by its conservation minded owners. Since that time, the wildebeest and zebra migration has been coming through and now becoming permanent residence of ENR, along with an abundant population of giraffe. The conservation area is just outside the Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania and approximately 25 kilometers from the Tanzania/Kenya border. The area is around 5,600 hectares in area and 2,000-2,400 meters above sea level. The ENR is located within the Loliondo Game Controlled Area and is surrounded by three Maasai bomas (homesteads). ENASHIVA NATURE REFUGE ww.wildtraxexplorations.com

YOUR TEAM JORDANA MEYER University of Illinois alum & wildlife biologist specializing in behavior and reproduction of elephants and black rhino. Jordana is an American farm girl who wanted a way to share her passion for wildlife conservation, community upliftment and adventure with others; thus founding Wildtrax. DHAVAL VYAS Enthusiast in animal behavior and ecology with diverse experiences studying primates, elephants and insects. Dhaval's approach to education and research is based on life-changing experiences while trekking the globe. Like the rest of the Wildtrax Team, Dhaval wants to create successful conservation projects that involve wildlife and people. DANIEL YAMAT Conservation Manager of Enashiva, Mweka alum, researcher & leader of wildlife & community-based conservation projects. Growing up as the son of a traditional Maasai elder outside of Arusha, Daniel is able to cross between traditional Maasai culture and present-day Tanzanian life, allowing him to develop community-based conservation efforts that draw from both of these worlds. He is charismatic and influential teacher.

dates & fees DATES Summer Program: January 1-13, 2018 FEES Included: Pick-up & drop off at airport, in country orientation, accommodation, 3 meals a day, transportation, all park fees, village fees, all tourist activities mentioned, lecture series, research and monitoring activities and training. Excluded: All travel & flight costs to Arusha, Tanzania, are for students to cover. Tourist Visa, luxury food items, including soda drinks, alcohol, sweets and chocolate are for your own account. Summer Program Fees: $3400

make your own wildtrax Jordana Meyer Skype: jordana.meyer E: jordana@wildtraxexplorations.com www.wildtraxexploations.com