Introductory orientation covering event logistics, safety guidelines for bluff access, and an overview of the Natchez Bluff narratives attendees will explore. Attendees will learn how sessions are organized and what research resources and field protocols will be available.

Practical workshop showing attendees how to mine court documents, river logs, and period newspapers to separate documented crimes from evolving folklore. Attendees will learn source evaluation, citation practices, and techniques to tie primary records to paranormal claims.

Panel exploring how eyewitness testimony and oral history shape Bluffland cryptid and UFO narratives. Attendees will learn interviewing best practices, how to assess memory reliability, and ways to transcribe and preserve firsthand accounts for research.

A deep review of selected Bluffland cryptid reports and UFO-adjacent sightings, including timeline reconstruction and credibility assessment. Attendees will learn patterns in eyewitness descriptions and how to triage which reports warrant field follow-up.

Orientation to night-vision, audio capture, and observation checklists used on the bluffs; includes safety and evidence-handling protocols for dusk-to-dark operations. Attendees will learn how to prepare gear and run an observation shift responsibly.

Essential briefing for field outings covering land access permissions, insurance basics, evidence collection standards, and personal safety on rugged bluff terrain. Attendees will learn required gear, legal considerations, and how to document findings responsibly.

Practical session on locating and interpreting land records, coroner reports, and historic newspapers relevant to Natchez bluff crimes and lore. Attendees will learn quick archival search strategies and how to extract usable leads for field investigation.

A focused session revisiting the earliest recorded Bluffland Beast sighting and later reports, analyzing physical descriptions, tracking patterns, and environmental context. Attendees will learn how to compare reports over time and identify consistent features versus embellishment.

Workshop on plotting sightings, incidents, and physical evidence using simple mapping tools to reveal spatial patterns across the bluffs and bayou. Attendees will learn basic mapping techniques to prioritize search areas and visualize recurrence hotspots.

Hands-on prep for evening sky-watch activities: equipment setup, low-light camera settings, logging sightings, and distinguishing atmospheric/astronomical phenomena from anomalous reports. Attendees will learn checklists and observation forms to use during night watch.

Post-field-session debrief focusing on documenting field finds, analyzing audio/video footage, and maintaining chain of custody for potential physical evidence. Attendees will learn triage workflows, basic forensics-friendly documentation, and next steps for submitting materials to researchers.