California Central Coast Chapter of The Wildlife Society

LXCL:Must be able to provide proof of full time student and/or early career professional (less than 3 years) AND can demonstrate financial need.

Student/Early Career Professional

LXCL:CCCC-TWS Members before February 16, 2026.

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<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.

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. 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: <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cccc-tws-memberships--2025">CCCC TWS Annual Membership</a> Underrepresented Biologist: 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 <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-_IcioMm8T8kPkWPum1sibLXaisvXVI6tSC3q8fBiZEoo0g/viewform" target="_blank">Form</a>. $675 for CCCC TWS Members$775 for Non-Members $375 for Students/Early Career
Professionals* *Must be able to provide proof of student, early career professional (less than 3 years), fixed income status, and/or can demonstrate financial need. 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 <a href="https://tws-west.org/the-wildlife-society-code-and-ethics-policy/">found here</a>. By registering for this event, you agree to adhere to the Code of Ethics and Behavior during the entire Workshop/Event
and, if any, online activities. 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.  We reserve the right to terminate access to our services should they no longer align with our community guidelines.

California Central Coast Chapter of The Wildlife Society

2026 Declining Herpetofauna of the Central Coast Workshop

22501 I St

Student/Early Career Professional

$375

Professional Member

$675

Professional Non-Member

$775

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