New Webinar – Field Research Navigation Essential Skills: Map, Compass, and GPS

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Description

Are you planning on conducting field research? This webinar will identify the key elements of field navigation and explain how reading topographic maps, compass skills, using GPS, planning a route, and preparing for a crisis before it happens are essential to any field research outing.

 


Audience

Agronomists, Anthropologists, Archaeologists, Botanists, Conservationists, Ecologists, Entomologists, Environmental Scientists, Field Biologists, Field Epidemiologists, Field Researchers, Foresters, Geographers, Hydrologists, Marine Biologists, Ornithologists, Paleontologists, Soil Scientists, Wildlife Biologists, Zoologists

 


Meet the Presenter

Content Contributor Alex Derr

Alex Derr, MPA – The Next Summit

Alex is an environmental policy expert, climber, and outdoor educator based in Denver, Colorado. With more than a decade of experience in the backcountry, and participation in multiple field research projects in winter and alpine environments, he is passionate about helping others learn to stay safe outdoors.