Interested in attending a wildlife conference but intimidated by registration, confused about logistics, or unsure of how you would benefit from attending as a student or early career professional? This workshop is for you! During this workshop, we will do a broad overview of The Western Section of The Wildlife Society's 72nd Annual Meeting happening in Visalia, CA from Feb 3-7, 2025. This overview will highlight why students/early career professionals should attend, the registration process, and potential funding sources.

Along with your Student Affairs Committee Co-Chairs Shannon, Katie, and Lizzi, current TWS-WS president elect Jeff Alvarez will be joining the call!

Jeff A. Alvarez is a herpetologist who has specialized in California reptiles and amphibians for 38 years.  He has worked with California Red-legged Frogs (Rana draytonii), California Tiger Salamanders (Ambystoma californiense), Pond Turtles, (Actinemys marmorata and pallida) and Alameda Whipsnakes (Masticophis lateralis euyxanthus) for much of his career.  His focus is on the conservation and natural history of herpetofauna, survey techniques development, and conducting peer-level special-status species workshops.