2026 Annual Wildlife Symposium Support

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California Central Coast Chapter of The Wildlife Society

The California Central Coast Chapter of The Wildlife Society is dedicated to advancing wildlife conservation through education, research, and advocacy, focusing on the protection and recovery of endangered species in the region.

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1786563026/wysiwyg/q3rw4kcy58wpqecgsnpo.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Grab your binoculars and join Peter Gaede &amp; the California Central Coast Chapter for a BioBlitz to finish off California Biodiversity Week (September 7-13th) strong! This statewide effort helps us better understand our incredible biodiversity, and the data we collect together will inform the California 30x30 Initiative. Are you up for the challenge? Step 1: Grab your ticket here!Step 2: Download the iNaturalist appStep 3: Set up a usernameStep 4: Join the &ldquo;Find 30 Species for California Biodiversity Day project&ldquo; on iNaturalist <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/find-30-species-for-ca-biodiversity-day-2026" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/find-30-species-for-ca-biodiversity-day-2026</a>Step 5: Submit observations for more than 30 species between September 7-13th.&nbsp;For all of our bird nerds, please share your checklist with the &quot;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://ebird.org/profile/NTYwNjQzMQ/US-CA" id="isPasted" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">CaliforniaBiodiversityDay</a>&quot; profile!&nbsp;Step 6: Share with your friends and colleagues!&nbsp; Learn more about California Biodiversity Day and find additional events near you here: <a fr-original-style="" href="http://Bit.ly/CABiodiversityDay" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Bit.ly/CABiodiversityDay</a> Worried about gear? Binoculars aren&#39;t required but are recommended, and we may have a few pairs available to borrow. This event is for all ages and skill levels. We hope to see you there!&nbsp; For transparency, Zeffy automatically adds an optional support fee at checkout. We do not see how much you contributed to Zeffy, and it is entirely optional. We are not able to refund this fee and you would have to contact Zeffy directly.&nbsp;If you prefer not to add this, simply set the amount to $0 or 0% in the contribution box.

Celebrate California Biodiversity Week! Birding at Carpinteria Salt Marsh

REGISTRATION FOR CHAPTER MEMBERS OPENS 5/19/2026 Grab your binos and join us for a very Coot birding field trip at Cienega Springs, Fillmore, CA. This event is free. &nbsp;Join the California Central Coast Chapter for a birding trip and tour one of the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology (WFVZ) birding research sites and Ventura County&#39;s premier wetland and riparian restoration sites along the Santa Clara River. Held in conjunction with the California Bird Atlas BIG WEEKEND.If you need to borrow binoculars let us know so we can bring enough extra pairs.&nbsp; Space for this field trip is limited. Please let us know as soon as possible if you can&#39;t attend so we can let someone in from the waitlist.

Early Bird Field Trip at Cienega Springs

<p fr-original-style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;" style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: inherit;">The California Central Coast Chapter of The Wildlife
Society will be hosting a workshop featuring aquatic and semi-aquatic
herpetofauna of the central coast region. Dr. Robert Cooper, Jeff Alvarez, and Dr. Erin Toffelmier will
present on rare and common species from the California central coast region.
Species identification, survey protocols, and field methods will be emphasized.
Superficial handling and identification of California red-legged frog, coast
range newt, California tiger salamander, western spadefoot, and southwestern
pond turtle ecology and identification will be emphasized during the field and
lecture portions of the workshop.<p fr-original-style="margin:0in;font-family:Calibri;font-size:11pt;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin:0in;font-family:Calibri;font-size:11pt;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="margin:0in;font-family:Satoshi;font-size:12pt;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin:0in;font-family:Satoshi;font-size:12pt;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; font-family: Georgia;" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; font-family: Georgia; box-sizing: inherit;">Ticket sales for CCCC TWS Members will
open on February 20th, 2026. Become a member by February 16th, 2026, to be considered
a current member:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cccc-tws-memberships--2025" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; font-family: Georgia;" style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; font-family: Georgia; box-sizing: inherit;">CCCC TWS Annual Membership</a> Underrepresented Biologist:&nbsp;We would love to have you join our workshop!! We are offering a few reserved spots and/or scholarships to people in financial need. Please fill out this&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; font-family: Georgia;" style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; font-family: Georgia; box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-_IcioMm8T8kPkWPum1sibLXaisvXVI6tSC3q8fBiZEoo0g/viewform" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Form</a>.<p fr-original-style="margin:0in;font-family:Calibri;font-size:11pt;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin:0in;font-family:Calibri;font-size:11pt;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;" style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: inherit;">$675 for CCCC TWS Members<p fr-original-style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;" style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: inherit;">$775 for Non-Members&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;" style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: inherit;">$375 for Students/Early Career
Professionals*<p fr-original-style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: inherit;">*Must be able to provide proof of student, early career professional (less than 3 years), fixed income status, and/or&nbsp;can demonstrate financial need.<p fr-original-style="margin:0in;font-family:Calibri;font-size:11pt;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin:0in;font-family:Calibri;font-size:11pt;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: inherit;">This is a rigorous workshop, expect
inclement weather, difficult terrain, long days/nights, limited facilities, and physical demands. We adhere to the The Wildlife Society (TWS) Code of Ethics and Behavior&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" href="https://tws-west.org/the-wildlife-society-code-and-ethics-policy/" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;" style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: inherit;">found here</a>. By registering for this event, you agree to adhere to the Code of Ethics and Behavior <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;" style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13); background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: inherit;">during the entire Workshop/Event
and, if any, online activities. <p fr-original-style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;" style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: inherit;">Due to the limited nature of this
workshop, we are asking that only two (2) participants from a given organization sign up at a time. Additionally, this workshop is only open to registrants who have not taken the course in the last 4 years. Participants who do not follow the workshop requirements will be dropped from the workshop.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="margin:0in;font-family:Georgia;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(13, 13, 13);width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;"><span fr-original-style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;" style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: inherit;">We reserve the right to terminate access to our services should they no longer align with our community guidelines.

2026 Declining Herpetofauna of the Central Coast Workshop

Join the Becca Lucas Thomas of <a fr-original-style="" href="https://yttnorthernchumashtribe.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe</a> and California Central Coast Chapter of The Wildlife Society at Oak and Otter Brewing Company in San Luis Obispo on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 from 6 to 8 pm. &nbsp; Becca will present on yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini (ytt) Tribe&#39;s campaign to rematriate 350 acres of land and coastal habitat near Cayucos and the Tribe&#39;s plans for ecological restoration, food sovereignty, and climate resilience on yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini land.&nbsp; Read more about ytt Tribe&#39;s campaign to protect cultural heritage, restore traditional foodways, and return indigenous stewardship to their homelands <a fr-original-style="" href="https://yttnorthernchumashtribe.com/abalone-farm-land-back" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a>. While the lecture is free, please consider making a donation when registering for the event. All donations will go directly towards returning ancestral land to Tribal care.&nbsp; Or donate directly to ytt here: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://giving.classy.org/campaign/743144/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://giving.classy.org/campaign/743144/donate</a>&nbsp; Or join our chapter in supporting ytt Tribe&#39;s Bonfire campaign to protect cultural heritage, restore traditional foodways, and return indigenous stewardship to their homelands by purchasing an <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.bonfire.com/support-ytt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">abalone shirt</a>. All proceeds will go directly to the ytt non-profit.<a href="https://yttnorthernchumashtribe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" fr-original-style="" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;"></a>

Lecture Series & Social Hour: yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe

<p fr-original-style='margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;' style='margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;'>The California Central Coast Chapter of The Wildlife Society Annual Wildlife Symposium is intended to bring together local professionals and students from the Central Coast together to share ideas, professional knowledge, and information on projects, and on-going research.<p fr-original-style='margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;' style='margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;'>Breakfast and Lunch will be provided by Caliwala Bakery and Taste Cafe.<p fr-original-style='margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;' style='margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;'>Happy Hour 5:00-7:00 hosted by Wildnote at Central Coast Brewing new location: 1701 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, Ca 93401<p fr-original-style='margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;' style='margin:0px;padding:10px 0px 0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5rem;color:rgb(111, 114, 135);font-family:"Neue Plak", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;'><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1762491341/wysiwyg/pslq9btfaxriszyqivxf.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Silent Auction!&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/silent-auction-support-endangered-species-recovery-efforts--2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Make a difference in local conservation&mdash;bid in our Silent Auction!</a><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1762920893/wysiwyg/kp3v2ma1meb1ehdahu7p.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">By registering to this event, you agree to adhere to the Western Section of The Wildlife Society (WS TWS) Code of Ethics and Behavior linked here:<a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="https://tws-west.org/the-wildlife-society-code-and-ethics-policy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">&nbsp;https://tws-west.org/the-wildlife-society-code-and-ethics-policy/</a>

2025 Annual Wildlife Symposium

*Registration is available for CCCC TWS members only.* The California Central Coast Chapter of The Wildlife Society and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife are hosting a workshop featuring San Joaquin Kit Fox biology. Species identification, survey protocols, and field methods will be emphasized. Field methods include spotlighting, camera trapping, and den and sign identification. &nbsp; Workshop Fee includes all meals and tent or car camping on a beautiful property. Limited bunkhouse space may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The location is remote with limited cell reception, and a four-wheel drive is not required to reach base camp. Scholarships for Underrepresented Biologists with financial need* are now closed.&nbsp; Due to the limited nature of this workshop, a maximum of 2 participants from a given organization will be permitted. Additional participants who do not follow these workshop requirements will be dropped from the class.&nbsp; This is a rigorous workshop. You may experience inclement weather, difficult terrain, long days/nights, limited facilities, and physical demands. Participants must agree to adhere to the Western Section of The Wildlife Society (WS TWS) Code of Ethics and Behavior<a fr-original-style="" href="https://wildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190304-Code-of-Ethics.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">&nbsp;found here</a> during the entire Workshop/Event and, if any, online activities. To ensure the success of the workshop and to foster a collaborative learning environment, full workshop attendance and on-site presence are mandatory for all participants. This includes being present for the entire duration of the workshop and remaining on site for all scheduled sessions and activities. Please plan accordingly to avoid any conflicts or interruptions during the workshop period. All registrations for this workshop are non-refundable; however, they are transferable to another individual at no additional cost, provided that the request is made in writing at least 72 hours before workshop commencement. Please note that changes to dietary preferences or accommodation type for last-minute transferred registrations may not be guaranteed. The workshop will be held rain or shine. In the unlikely event that the organizer must cancel or reschedule the workshop, a full refund, minus any Zeffy platform donations, will be issued to the original payment method. *Must be able to provide proof of fixed income status, and/or demonstrate financial need.**Students must register using their academic email address and be able to provide proof of full-time enrollment at an accredited institution, and demonstrate financial need.&nbsp;***Early Career Professionals are defined as having graduated within the last three (3) years and can demonstrate financial need*.&nbsp; Questions: <a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="mailto:Events@cccctws.org" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Events@cccctws.org</a>

2025 San Joaquin Kit Fox Workshop

The California Central Coast Chapter of The Wildlife Society&rsquo;s 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. Join our community of supporters and become a member today. Your membership not only grants you access to exclusive benefits but also directly supports our mission. <a fr-original-style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;font-weight:700;color:green;box-sizing:inherit;" href="http://www.ccctws.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;font-weight:700;color:green;box-sizing:inherit;" target="_blank">California Central Coast Chapter of the Wildlife Society</a>

The California Central Coast Chapter of The Wildlife Society’s 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.Join our community of supporters and become a member today. Your membership not only grants you access to exclusive benefits but also directly supports our mission.California Central Coast Chapter of the Wildlife Society

CCCC TWS Annual Membership

<div fr-original-style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">Sponsor the Annual Wildlife Symposium!&nbsp; Hummingbird Sponsor: $500;&nbsp; Kestrel Sponsor: $750;&nbsp; Eagle Sponsor: $1,000; and Condor Sponsor: $1,500.&nbsp;</div><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;"><div fr-original-style="position:relative;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="position:relative;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Demonstrate your support for wildlife stewardship;</div></li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;"><div fr-original-style="position:relative;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="position:relative;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Make face-to-face and virtual connections with 200+ wildlife professionals;</div></li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;"><div fr-original-style="position:relative;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="position:relative;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Generate new contacts &amp; renewed interest in your organization; and&nbsp;</div></li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;"><div fr-original-style="position:relative;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="position:relative;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Sponsors receive a tax deduction for donations to a 501(c)3 organization</div></li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;"><div fr-original-style="position:relative;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="position:relative;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Pledge early to maximize your advertising possibilities!</div></li></ul><div fr-original-style="position:relative;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="position:relative;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">*Admission tickets are not included in the donations.&nbsp; Registration is open: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-annual-wildlife-symposium" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-annual-wildlife-symposium</a></div> We are accepting abstracts: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://forms.gle/v4xoqgKS6ADXxBNH9" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/v4xoqgKS6ADXxBNH9</a>&nbsp; Tax ID (EIN): 41-3449150 For transparency, Zeffy automatically adds an optional support fee at checkout. We do not see how much you contributed to Zeffy, and it is entirely optional. We are not able to refund this fee and you would have to contact Zeffy directly. If you prefer not to add this, simply set the amount to $0 or 0% in the contribution box.

Sponsor the Annual Wildlife Symposium! Hummingbird Sponsor: $500; Kestrel Sponsor: $750; Eagle Sponsor: $1,000; andCondor Sponsor: $1,500. Demonstrate your support for wildlife stewardship;Make face-to-face and virtual connections with 200+ wildlife professionals;Generate new contacts & renewed interest in your organization; and Sponsors receive a tax deduction for donations to a 501(c)3 organizationPledge early to maximize your advertising possibilities!*Admission tickets are not included in the donations. Registration is open: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-annual-wildlife-symposiumWe are accepting abstracts: https://forms.gle/v4xoqgKS6ADXxBNH9 Tax ID (EIN): 41-3449150For transparency, Zeffy automatically adds an optional support fee at checkout. We do not see how much you contributed to Zeffy, and it is entirely optional. We are not able to refund this fee and you would have to contact Zeffy directly. If you prefer not to add this, simply set the amount to $0 or 0% in the contribution box.

2026 Annual Wildlife Symposium

Join us for a day out in the field with western monarch specialists Jessica Griffiths and Charis van de Heide! Take a guided field trip to explore western monarch overwintering habitat and their upcoming monarch radio-tagging efforts at a known overwintering site. While there, we will discuss monarch ecology, overwintering behavior, habitat conservation, and current research techniques used to monitor and track monarch populations.&nbsp; Your ticket directly supports western monarch butterfly conservation through tagging, migration tracking, and habitat monitoring. We will email the field trip location closer to the field trip day, but it will be within a reasonable distance of the Annual Wildlife Symposium. Carpooling is encouraged. Jessica Griffiths and Charis van de Heide are experienced Wildlife Biologists. They serve as the Monarch Overwintering Count Regional Coordinators in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties with The Xerces Society&#39;s Western Monarch Count. They also co-teach the Western Section&#39;s Western Monarch Overwintering Ecology and Habitat workshop. Due to the western monarch&#39;s declining population size, we cannot guarantee viewing. Registration fees are non-refundable but may be transferred to another individual at no additional cost. The Chapter reserves the right to cancel the field trip due to inclement weather, unsafe conditions, or extremely low monarch butterfly counts. If the trip is canceled, registrants will receive a full refund of their registration fee (excluding optional Zeffy platform donations). Participants may also choose to allow their registration to still be directed toward this season&#39;s monarch tagging efforts. For transparency, Zeffy automatically adds an optional support fee at checkout. We do not see how much you contributed to Zeffy, and it is entirely optional. If you prefer not to add this, set the amount to $0 or 0% in the contribution box. These donations can be amended or refunded entirely in your personal Zeffy Donor Profile.&nbsp; Please direct questions regarding registration and the field trip to <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:events@cccctws.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">events@cccctws.org</a> &amp; <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:santabarbara@cccctws.org" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">santabarbara@cccctws.org</a>&nbsp; We hope to see you there!&nbsp;

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