2026 Introduction to the Mojave Desert Tortoise

Start
23 Oct 2026
12:00 PM
End
02 Nov 2026
5:00 PM
Location
Online Lecture Sessions (Oct 23 & 24) plus a Field Workshop in Ridgecrest EITHER Nov 1 or 2.

Registration

a) Early Standard: Sunday Nov. 1 field workshop plus lectures Oct. 23 & 24 (FULL. Please add your name to the waitlist) – $400.00
Both lecture sessions plus a field workshop on Sunday, November 1
b) Early Standard: Monday Nov. 2 field workshop plus lectures Oct. 23 & 24 (FULL. Please add your name to the waitlist) – $400.00
Both lecture sessions plus a field workshop on Monday, November 2
c) Early Student: Sunday Nov. 1 field workshop plus lectures Oct. 23 & 24 (FULL. Please add your name to the waitlist) – $250.00
For students currently enrolled in college classes. Proof of registration must be mailed or emailed to DTC before the admission code will be sent.

For the two organization members granted the student rate, please email and indicate the name of your organization.
d) Early Student: Monday Nov. 2 field workshop plus letures Oct. 23 & 24 (FULL. Please add your name to the waitlist) – $250.00
For students currently enrolled in college classes. Proof of registration must be mailed or emailed to DTC before the admission code will be sent.

For the two organization members granted the student rate, please email and indicate the name of your organization.
i) Audit lectures only – $25.00
You may audit the lectures but will not receive any certification or entry into the field workshop portion of the course.
j) Free alumni audit
Those who completed the FULL Introductory Course in the past and retain a DTC membership may audit the lectures for free.

This is a combined lecture and field course. Each person must select a date for the Field Workshop in Ridgecrest, CA on either Nov 1 or 2. Both Online Lecture Sessions are required for everyone seeking Participation Certification, on BOTH Oct 23 & 24. Details can be found at the Introductory Tortoise Course Page on the DTC website. Please register according to the field day you want. Those choosing to audit the lectures do not receive Participation Certification and are not required to attend.

The person who will attend is the person who must register. We recommend using personal contact information.

Be sure to add the payer email if someone else will pay for you. We will forward the invoice to them.

The student rate is for students enrolled in college OR for up to 2 designated persons for each of our active Organization members. You will need to send us verification of your student enrollment. We will check with your organization to verify your eligibility.

You may also select audit only for just the lectures. Current members who previously completed the full course may audit the lectures free of charge.

Please read the details on the website before registering. Thank you.

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