THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CHAPTER
– The Wildlife Society –
San Joaquin Kit Fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica). Photo by Jaime Rudd
Welcome!
We are the San Joaquin Valley Chapter of The Wildlife Society! Our Chapter covers a nine-county area in California that includes areas of the San Joaquin Valley, Coastal Range, Sierra Nevada Range, and western Mojave Desert.
We welcome all wildlife professionals, students, supporters, and enthusiasts allowing our members to connect with others who share a passion for wildlife. We also offer opportunities for personal career growth through professional development workshops and conferences.
There are no restrictions on membership or to participate in our events and workshops (but members do get first access to early registration). Plus, you do not need to be a member of The Wildlife Society’s national organization or the Western Section to join our chapter.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES
Events
Whether its our annual Natural Communities Conference or enjoying trivia night, there are many ways for Chapter members to connect with their peers, learn about new research, or make a meaningful impact to support wildlife research.
Workshops
Our workshops offer interactive spaces for members to learn new skills and provide hands-on training.
Grants
We offer research and travel grants for Chapter members to help fund research or cover the cost of registration, travel, and lodging expenses for the annual TWS Western Section Conferences.
Journals & Publications
Read about exciting research from your peers in our science-based publications from The Wildlife Society and Western Section. You’ll also find links to The Wildlife Society’s magazine, The Wildlife Professional.
Book Club
Looking for great field guides or books about iconic species of the Central Valley and other parts of the region? Look no further and check out our list of recommended readings.
Newsletter Archives
Although our Chapter Newsletter has retired, you can still access archives if you are looking for great local content about the Central Valley and San Joaquin Desert.
Burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia). Photo by Annette Herz
Chapter Board & Governance
Meet our board members and learn about our leadership structure and bylaws.