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Dear Western Wildlifers,
Happy Giving Tuesday! I hope you’re all doing well and that you got a chance to enjoy some time outside last week over the Thanksgiving break.
I’m reaching out on behalf of the Western Section of The Wildlife Society because today is a big day for us. We’re raising funds to support students and early career professionals who are just getting their start in the wildlife field — and we’d love your help.
Even a small donation can make a real difference. These funds go directly toward things like travel grants, workshops, mentoring programs, and other opportunities that help young wildlife biologists gain skills, make connections, and build confidence in the profession.
If you’re able, please consider pitching in today. Your support helps open doors for the next generation of biologists, land stewards, and conservation leaders — and we couldn’t do it without our community.
Thanks so much for being part of the Western Section family and for all you do for wildlife and the people who care about it.
Wishing you a wonderful Giving Tuesday!
Join us at a Western Section Event!
- Career Builder Workshop Series – Monthly, Virtual, Free! Link to more information
- Conservation Affairs Committee Monthly Meeting – Last Wednesday of each month from 12-1pm (Open to all). Modified holiday schedule: Meeting December 17, 2025 from 12-1pm – conservation@tws-west.org
- 73rd Annual Meeting of TWS-WS in Monterey, CA – February 2-6, 2026. Link to Meeting Website
- Bat Handling Academy in Costa Rica – February 14-22, 2026 Link
- 74th Annual Meeting of TWS-WS in Sacramento, CA at the Doubletree by Hilton – February 1-5, 2027. Call for Papers opens August 2026.
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About TWS-WS
The Western Section of The Wildlife Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 scientific and educational association dedicated to excellence in wildlife stewardship through science and education. Our mission is to enhance the ability of wildlife professionals and wildlife students to conserve diversity, sustain productivity, and ensure responsible use of wildlife resources and their habitats.
We are composed of over 1,000 wildlife managers, biologists, ecologists, and students from the States of California, Nevada, and Hawaii. Our range also includes the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Territories of American Samoa and Guam, and the Freely Associated States of the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and Republic of the Marshall Islands. Our members are all devoted to the sustainable conservation of wildlife within our region.