Mexican spotted owl
The 2026 training will be held May 5th, 2026, at the Nature Center in Zion National Park, Utah. The training will consist of a field visit (limited to 16 participants) and a classroom session (limit 35 participants). The classroom session will be offered virtually and in person. Successful completion of all portions of the training is required to apply for, maintain, or renew survey permits in Utah. To register, please fill out the 2026 Utah Mexican Spotted Owl Surveyor Training Registration form by March 16, 2026. For questions, please contact Sam Schratz (samuel_schratz@fws.gov).
Uinta Basin and Central Utah Rare Plants
This year's training will comprise of a recorded webinar and live Question and Answer session April 6 at 10am MST. Please register for the annual rare plant surveyor training here: Registration. You must register to view the recording, receive an invitation to the live Q&A, and so we can track and verify everyone's completion of the training. Visit the Uinta Basin and Central Utah Rare Plants training page to learn more. For questions, please contact Matt Lewis (Matthew_Lewis@fws.gov).
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
Information for the 2026 training to come.
Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Information for 2026 training to come. For more details, please visit: https://www.westernbiology.com/ybcuworkshop.
Utah prairie dog
Information for 2026 to come.
Mojave desert tortoise
The Desert Tortoise Council intends to offer a Mojave desert tortoise Lecture Course and a Field Workshop fall 2026 in California. For updating training information, details, and registration, please check the Desert Tortoise Council , or contact Danielle Costantini (danielle_costantini@fws.gov).
