Introductory Training
The October-November 2025 introductory course is completed. We plan the 2026 Introductory Course for lectures on October 23 & 24 with one full day of fieldwork in Ridgecrest, CA (either November 1 or 2).
Advanced Biologist Training
This course will not be offered in 2024.
The Desert Tortoise Council is developing specialized criteria for advanced training courses for desert tortoise biologists. These trainings may include: tortoise handling techniques, basic health assessments, telemetry, construction monitoring, and other trainings in association with agency permitting. Details will appear here when they become available.
Health Assessment Training
This course will not be offered in 2024.
Health Assessment Procedures for Translocations of the Mojave Desert Tortoise is a four-day advanced course only open to those with extensive tortoise handling experience.