More Than a Community—We’re an Ecosystem.
Discover your local chapter and join a community of thousands dedicated to supporting both the environment and each other.
Conservation is a worldwide effort—but it starts in your backyard.
8
Sections
56
Chapters
10,000
Members
Across the world, scientists, agency professionals, educators, technicians, consultants and others use TWS chapters to network, advocate and take action on vital wildlife and habitat issues.
Students Are Welcome, Too
At over 150 college campuses, students can join our student chapters to take advantage of networking, career development and learning opportunities at the national and international level.
Working Groups
Advance your skills and expand your network, all while making a real difference in an area that matters to you. Join any of our 30+ TWS working groups to get started.
Explore other ways we help people contribute to wildlife conservation and benefit from the support, resources and expertise of our network of professionals.
Conservation Affairs Network
Learn how our Conservation Affairs Network is coordinating our local and national efforts in order to help members more effectively advance TWS’ mission.
Women of Wildlife
Promote and support women working across the wildlife profession through mentoring opportunities, advice, support and other programming. This inclusive community is open to all!
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
TWS is for everyone. Learn how we are taking concrete action to increase recruitment, retention and opportunities for underrepresented groups in the wildlife profession.
Out in the Field
Help increase the visibility of LGBTQIA+ members. The goal of Out in the Field is to foster an inclusive, welcoming culture that supports and celebrates diversity of all kinds.