Workshop Section Details
Dates: April 10th and April 11th
Location: IRWD Duck Club, San Joaquin Marsh
Time: April 10th: 8am - 4pm, April 11th: 8am - 1:30pm
Fee: Tiered Pricing from $600-$300 (Includes Lecture, Field Training, Day 1 Lunch, Refreshments & Light Snacks)
Workshop Overview
The Southwestern Pond Turtle Workshop offers biologists a unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the Southwestern Pond Turtle (SWPT) and gain hands-on field experience. The workshop begins with a classroom session at the IRWD Duck Club, where participants will explore the species’ natural history, habitat requirements, and relevant conservation policies. In the afternoon, attendees will head to the nearby San Joaquin Marsh to set traps in preparation for the following day. On Day 2, participants will apply their knowledge in the field, working alongside a permitted biologist to refine their survey and handling techniques.
Registration & Payment Instructions
New Tiered Pricing System
To make our training accessible to a broad range of conservation professionals while supporting the cost of delivering high-quality instruction and field experiences, we offer a tiered pricing structure based on professional affiliation and career stage.
Professional Rate — $600
This rate applies to participants attending on behalf of private consulting firms, industry organizations, or other for-profit entities.
Government Agency & Non-Profit Rate — $450
Available to staff employed by government agencies, public institutions, and non-profit conservation organizations.
Student & Early-Career Rate — $300
Discounted registration for currently enrolled students and early-career professionals. Early-career participants are defined as individuals within the first few years of their professional conservation or environmental science career.
How to Register:
Click the button below to fill out the registration form.
Payment Methods:
To secure your spot, please send payment via:
✅ Venmo: @ProjectCambriate
✅ Check: Payable to Project Cambriate LLC, send to 110 E Wilshire Ave., Suite 305, Fullerton, CA 92832
✅ ACH: If you are attending through your company and require a direct electronic transfer, please contact us directly at scalderon@cambriate.com so we can assist you.
Spots are limited to 30 attendees—your registration is only confirmed after payment.
Payment Deadline: All payments must be received at least one week before the workshop start date (April 3rd). Your spot is not confirmed until payment is received. If payment is not received by the deadline, your registration may be canceled to accommodate waitlisted participants.
FAQ
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed for biologists, environmental consultants, agency staff, students, and anyone looking to gain hands-on experience with the Southwestern Pond Turtle.
Do I need prior experience?
No prior experience is required, but a basic understanding of fieldwork and biological concepts is helpful.
Where is the workshop located?
The classroom session will be held at the IRWD Duck Club, and the field components will take place at San Joaquin Marsh. Day of Directions will be provided after registration.
Is there a registration deadline?
Registration for each day is open until all 30 spots are filled. We recommend signing up early, as space is limited. If the workshop is filled but you would like to be put on a waitlist for a specific date, please contact scalderon@cambriate.com
Is there a waitlist for workshops that fill up?
Yes, if a date is filled, please email scalderon@cambriate.com to express your interest in being added to the waitlist. If spots open up, the first person on the waitlist will have 48 hours to accept the registration, up to four days before the event; after that, participants will have 24 hours.
Is there a refund policy?
Please contact scalderon@cambriate.com for questions regarding refunds.