WOODLAND, Calif. – Take a closer look at the nature surrounding you and discover countless stories of the wildlife nearby.

Learn where otters slide into the water, where beavers have taken down trees and what critter's paw prints you may be walking in at Home Place Adventures' animal tracking workshop.

Meet on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Conaway Ranch, 45332 County Road 25, in Woodland.

Join survival expert Chris Stephens as he shares his tracking skills and hilarious stories while walking along the riparian preserve.

This is an excellent place to find tracks and scat of a variety of different animals due to the farm’s wildlife friendly farming and proximity to water.

This event is for all ages, families welcome. RSVP is required; email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Tuleyome’s Home Place Adventure program believes everyone deserves access to the outdoors.

Tuleyome is a conservation nonprofit based in Woodland and committed to protecting the wild and agricultural heritage of our region.

While this event is free and open to the public, there is a $5 suggested donation.

For more information, event details and directions visit www.tuleyome.org and check out other upcoming outdoor events.