Series: TWS Conference

September 28, 2017

Widlifers say farewell to Albuquerque

After a week filled with networking, educational opportunities and meetings, wildlifers were ready to dance it out and enjoy the company of old and new friends at the 2017 Annual...

September 28, 2017

‘Go where your passion takes you’

Dozens of students attended career sessions with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Forest Service Wednesday at TWS’ 24th Annual Conference in Albuquerque, N.M. Professionals from these federal agencies...

September 27, 2017

Bruce Thompson passes gavel and presidency to John McDonald

With the passing of a gavel, Bruce Thompson ended his term as president of The Wildlife Society on Wednesday and John McDonald took over the position with a goal of...

September 26, 2017

Plenary speakers stress diversity, inclusion in changing field

Nalini Nadkarni said she’s a bit envious of wildlifers. As a plant biologist trying to explain to the public the importance of forest canopies, she said, “trees can be a...

September 26, 2017

Wildlifers WOWed by diversity in the field

A packed room of wildlifers, both women and men, turned out at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque on Monday night for the Women of Wildlife (WOW) Networking Event at TWS’ 24th...

September 25, 2017

Partnerships critical for wildlife conservation, keynote speakers say

When Jennifer Owen-White was hired as refuge manager for the newly created Valle de Oro National Wildlife outside Albuquerque, N.M., she had a one-person staff, a minimal budget, no roadmap...

September 25, 2017

Networking at an Albuquerque block party: An opening event

Perfect 70-degree weather, food, drinks and excited wildlifers ready for fun and learning made for a fantastic opening night last night in Albuquerque, N.M. Some attendees sat down at tables...

September 25, 2017

Bayer and partners help create pollinator habitat

When most people think about Bayer, they automatically think of aspirin, the company’s most famous product. What they probably don’t know is that the company has also been helping with...

September 24, 2017

TWS President Bruce Thompson says the Society’s come a long way in a year

The Bureau of Land Management is signing on with The Wildlife Society as a premier partner, CEO Ed Thompson announced on Sunday at the annual TWS members meeting. The BLM...

September 20, 2017

TWS artist to exhibit wildlife pieces at upcoming conference

Gail Tunberg is not only a retired biologist, longtime member of The Wildlife Society and New Mexico local. She’s also a painter who’s been capturing the spirit of animals through...