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Level 2R Introduction to Field and Research Techniques - Kalamazoo, MI
Sat, May 09
|Heronwood Field Station
Are you a land manager, environmental consultant, first responder, homeowner, zookeeper, veterinary professional, biologist, herpetology enthusiast, photographer, or anyone who has already taken our Level 1 Venomous Handling Certification Course and is looking to go deeper? This course is for you!
Time & Location
May 09, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT – May 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
Heronwood Field Station, 6378 Hart Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA
About the Event
This two day course reviews and expands upon the concepts and techniques taught in Level 1 by diving deeper into classroom topics like field survey techniques, first aid and emergency response in a wilderness setting, research ethics and more; with hands-on techniques like capturing, restraining, sampling, and handling venomous snakes!
The Level 1 Venomous Handling Certification Course is a pre-requisite for this course.
Please note:
This course consists of two days of a combination of classroom instruction, field work in harsh outdoor environments, and hands-on training techniques which require potentially strenuous physical exertion. Participants must sign a liability waiver, be 18 years of age or older and capable of the following physical demands and mental requirements:
Physical demands - The agility to move in various positions throughout the classroom and outdoor environment which include standing, kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, crouching, bending, squatting, and lifting. This course includes field work where students…