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Swainson’s Hawk Workshop


Workshop Section Details


  • Dates: June 24th and June 25th

  • Location: Oxnard Inn, Lancaster, CA & (Field Portion TBA - Antelope Valley)

  • Fee: Full Workshop Experience Tiered Pricing from $735 - $1,050


Workshop Overview

Cambriate’s Swainson’s Hawk Workshop provides participants with demonstrated training in surveying, monitoring, trapping, handling, and conservation protocols for Swainson's Hawks.

Designed for biologists, environmental consultants, agency professionals, and early-career wildlife specialists, this two-day workshop combines classroom instruction with immersive field-based learning led by experienced permitted biologists and industry professionals.

Day 1 focuses on:

  • Swainson’s Hawk natural history and conservation

  • Survey methodologies and field protocols

  • Regulatory compliance and permitting considerations

  • Field preparation and applied survey techniques

Day 2 transitions into field operations, where participants will observe and take part in demonstrations related to:

  • Trapping and handling techniques

  • Banding procedures

  • Behavioral observations and data collection

  • Real-world survey implementation

Throughout the workshop, attendees will gain practical, resume-building field experience while networking with professionals actively working in wildlife conservation and environmental compliance.

  • Permitted Biologist Instructors: Dr. Pete Bloom

  • Itinerary is subject to change as workshop dates get closer. All attendees will receive updated details before the start of their workshop.


Payment and Registration Options

Workshop Registration Options

Participants may register for either:

  • Day 1 Only — Classroom Training & Lecture Session

  • Day 1 + Day 2 — Full Workshop Experience
    Includes classroom instruction, field survey participation, and demonstrated Swainson’s Hawk training opportunities.

Day 1 Only

Classroom Training & Lecture Session

Early-Career Professional / Student- $525

Government Agency / Non-Profit - $625

Standard Professional - $750

Late Registration* - $850

Full Workshop Experience (Day 1 + Day 2)

Full Workshop Experience — Lecture + Field Training

Early-Career Professional / Student - $735

Government Agency / Non-Profit - $875

Standard Professional- $1,050

Late Registration*- $1,190

*Late Registration

  • Applies to registrations submitted after the listed registration deadline of June 10th, pending workshop availability. Late registrations will be taken until one week before the workshop (June 17th).


How To Register

  1. How to Register:

    • Click the button below to fill out the registration form.

  2. Payment Methods:

    • To secure your spot, please send payment via:

      • Venmo: @ProjectCambriate

      • Zelle: “Cambriate”, 714-393-6249

      • 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.

      • Credit/Debit Card: If you require a payment via credit/debit, please email us at scalderon@cambriate.com  with your details so we can send an invoice. Credit payments are subject to a 3% transaction fee.

    • Spots are limited to 37* attendees—your registration is only confirmed after payment.

    • Payment Deadline:

      • Regular Registration Deadline - June 10th

      • Late Registration Deadline - June 17th

      • 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.

*We have extended our Workshop Capacity! Please Register Below. Waitlist Applicants will Be Added To The Priority List.


Lodging & Workshop Location Information

The Day 1 lecture sessions and evening meet-and-greet portion of the workshop will take place at the Oxnard Inn & Suites Lancaster. Attendees are welcome to book overnight accommodations at the hotel for the duration of the workshop.

An additional nearby lodging option is available at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lancaster Palmdale, located approximately 0.4 miles away (about a 9-minute walk from the Oxford Inn).

Participants will receive additional workshop logistics and arrival information prior to the event.


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 Swainson’s Hawk.

  • Do I need prior experience?

    • No prior experience is required, but a basic understanding of fieldwork and biological concepts is helpful.

  • Is there a registration deadline?

    • Registration and regular payment deadline is June 10th. Late Registration and late registration rates deadline is June 17th. We recommend signing up early, as space is limited. If the workshop is filled but you would like to be put on a waitlist, 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.


Contact & Socials

  • Contact Info: Please contact scalderon@cambriate.com for questions.

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